Ep 206 - WTF is up with BioWare

CanadianGameDevs.com Podcast

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OVERVIEW:

After a much longer than anticipated hiatus, we're back to discuss the rather dramatic series of stories coming out of BioWare- the much beleaguered Edmonton-based EA subsidiary.

JOBS:

Here are all the game dev jobs we’re currently advertising on the site!

Butterware Studios - Game Developer Job Unity/GameMaker Studio

Insert Coin Account - Accounting & Tax Associate, and Accounting & Tax Manager Jobs

Outfusion Hiring Back End & Front End Devs (Remote)

Crimson Herring Studios - Project Manager Job (Remote)

Kixeye: Devs, Leads, VP & More (Canada remote or at office in Victoria, BC)

LAUNCHES:

BURGER PATROL by Vagabond Dog (@VagabondDog) in Toronto, ON“Match fast-falling tiles to create delicious burgers that fuel your spaceship on a long journey home. Enjoy six gamemodes with leaderboards!” (CDN $2.99)

Breakout: Recharged by Adamvision Studios in BC“The original brick breaker returns with its toughest challenge yet. Survive as long as you can in arcade or take on one of 50 challenges picking up game-changing power-ups along the way.” (CDN $13.29)

NEWS:

Edmonton, AB: Tencent buys Nightingale developer Inflexion Games

Edmonton, AB: 'BioWare Magic Is Shit Process,' Says Former Dragon Age Producer

Toronto, ON: Rumor: Certain Affinity developing an Xbox exclusive title that is described as 'Monster Hunter'-esque. Currently slated for 2023 reveal with a 2024 release;

Vancouver, BC: 4-day work week “saved” BBI