April Game Showcase

May 2nd, 2012 No comments

Here is a list of all of the amazing games shown off during Aprils Full Indie Game Showcase

 

Team Shellrazer

Bio: Team Shellrazer is what happens when a programmer, an artist, a designer and an audio pro walk into a bar. You can read up on their game Shellrazer at http://www.slickentertainment.com/slick-entertainment/shellrazer-dev-blog-10/

Ola Rogula – Doll Divine portal

Ola has been making dress up games since 2008 that she features on her portal, dolldivine.com. She spoke about moving into a new business model for her website and some exciting features soon to come.

Samppa Raski

A graduate from SFU’s SIAT program, Sam has been working as a one man game studio for the past 2.5 years, and is now ready to make the jump to the iPhone. You can read up on “Arkeia” at http://www.overworldlabs.com/wordpress/

Nels Anderson

Lead Designer on Mark of the Ninja at Klei Entertainment, and probably the only game developer in Vancouver (and maybe all of Canada) that was born and raised in Wyoming. Visit http://www.markoftheninja.com/ to learn more  about his latest game and all of his very interesting stealth mechanics.

Kevin Regamey

Kevin is a Vancouver based sound designer, current employed ly at SomaTone Interactive.  Phonopath is his own project, an experiment in audio-focused gameplay. See if you can get past the first level at http://www.phonopath.com/

Frogtoss Games

Mike and Graham are two developers at Frogtoss Games, an independent micro studio in the sky.  On the project they are about to show, Graham handled design and programming and Mike handled programming and more programming.  They showed off their game Siege.

Philip Storey

Philip Storey is a student, writer and game-developer. He enjoys over-thinking all aspects of pop-culture. Visit http://lenorelost.wordpress.com/ for more information on the upcoming game Lenore Lost.

Green Cod Apps

Alain-Daniel, GreedCod Apps, would like to show his new game: Traffic Mania. It has been released on Nook and Playbook already but undergoing a round of improvement before further release.  Keep an eye out for it on http://www.greencod.com/

Team Nexus (Peter Qumsieh)

They are Team Nexus, their game is called Catalyst Zero. They are game design students from VFS. Their game is a remake of the traditional 2D top down shooter.  You can find more information on their game at http://nexusentertainment.wordpress.com/

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Grey Alien Games launches Spring Bonus!

March 31st, 2012 No comments

Spring is in the air! Journey through the Spring countryside with your cute animal friends. Help the Easter Bunny light the magic rainbow by melting away the cold grip of Winter. Featuring fluffy chicks, frolicking lambs and bouncy rabbits, this adorable match-3 game is bursting with bonuses and fun for all the family.

If you liked our previous match-3 games, you have to try this new one out! It contains new features, beautiful graphics and lots of great fun levels. You’ll love it!

Features:

- Smooth, fun match-3 gameplay
- Cute Spring-themed graphics
- Relaxed or Timed game modes
- Awesome Rainbow-powered Bonus items
- 100 unique levels
- Specially composed Spring music
- Can set backgrounds as Desktop Wallpaper (PC only)
- Universal Binary for Macs
- This game is DRM-free!

Also available for iPhone/iPad, Android, Nook and Windows Phone!

Low Price!

Only £6.95 / €7.50 / $9.95
Mobile: As low as $1.99!

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The Full Indie Spring Showcase needs you!

March 28th, 2012 No comments

Attention Indies! We are seeking games to showcase at the Spring Showcase Thursday April 26th!
Contact us at http://www.fullindie.com/?page_id=924 as we would love to hear from you!

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DIGIBC Special Event: Partner Opportunities with GREE International

February 13th, 2012 No comments

DIGIBC Special Event:   Partner Opportunities with GREE International

EVENT DETAILS:
Date: Thursday, February 23, 2012
Time: 9:00 – 11:30
Location: BC Showcase, Ice Rink Level – Robson Square, Suite 1700, 800 Robson Street
Cost: Free for DigiBC members; $20 for non-members. Pre-registration is required.
Hosted by: DigiBC, Foreign Affairs & International Trade Canada and BC Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation

SUMMARY:
GREE is a leading mobile social gaming company that is currently developing a global platform with a focus on free-to-play games. GREE is looking to partner with quality game studios, targeting iOS, Android and mobile web (HTLM5) developers, and is offering both work-for-hire arrangements and own IP distribution via its GREE mobile platform, available in Q2.

Come meet GREE International’s Margaret Tallman, VP of Developer Relations, and Sarah Thomson, Director of Developer Relations, for a meet-and-greet breakfast followed by an interactive briefing session on GREE and its partnership opportunities for developers.

TO REGISTER
*If you are also interested in having a one-on-one meeting with Margaret and Sarah to learn more about GREE and its opportunities as they relate to you specifically, please send a short company profile and description of your specific interests with GREE to Victoria.hayes@international.gc.ca

AGENDA:
9:00 –     9:30      Registration & Breakfast
9:30 –    9:45       Introductions
9:45 –    10:30     GREE Story, History and Overview
10:30 – 11:15     Opportunities with GREE (Types of games, business model and working relationships)
11:15                   Q&A

About GREE:
GREE is a leading mobile social gaming company that is currently developing a global platform with a focus on free-to-play games. In addition to opening their own social games studio in the US, GREE acquired OpenFeint in April 2011 and their ecosystem now reaches over 190 million players worldwide and offers over 7,500 games. GREE is on track to generate $1.7 billion in annual revenue and plans to double its US headcount in 2012.

http://gree-corp.com/

About DigiBC:
DigiBC promotes, supports and accelerates the growth, competitiveness, and sustainability of BC’s digital media and wireless industry in the world through world-class leadership, promotional and trade and investment initiatives, networking and events, education and training, and public policy. We represent more than 1,000 companies and 16,500 employees in video games, animation and visual effects, web 2.0, interactive marketing and social media, e-learning, and mobile and wireless generating revenues of more than $3 billion a year. www.digibc.org

About the Trade Commissioner Service:
Located in more than 150 cities worldwide and in regional offices across the country, the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service, is Canada’s most extensive network of international business professionals, offering expert advice, problem-solving skills and a global network of contacts.

The Canadian Trade Commissioner Service, part of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada, helps Canadian companies and organizations succeed abroad.  www.tradecomissioner.gc.ca

About BC Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation:
The Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation works to capitalize on British Columbia’s tremendous strengths and natural advantages, and build a prosperous, globally competitive, and innovative economy that creates jobs and opportunities for families across British Columbia.  The Ministry promotes British Columbia as an attractive investment destination and assists B.C. companies to win international business. http://www.britishcolumbia.ca/Pages/Home.aspx

 

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February Meeting awaiting your RSVP on Meetup.com!

February 1st, 2012 No comments

Make sure you sign up quick because we are almost full already!

http://www.meetup.com/Vancouver-Indie-Game-Developers/events/50602292/

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