Video Game Production

July 25, 2022

What’s the career journey of a gaming grad? The first three years post graduation is crucial to retain industry talent

Talent mobility data indicates a significant percentage of gaming graduates leave the industry after 3-5 years, however, outside of anecdotal evidence, it’s unclear why. This phenomenon […]
June 2, 2021

2021 Canadian Video Game Industry Economic Impact survey now open

The Entertainment Software Association of Canada (ESAC) has recently launched its 2021 Canadian Video Game Industry Economic Impact survey. This detailed, biannual study is seen by […]
November 11, 2020

Portrait of an Albertan game developer

How to become a game developer, in 10 simple steps: Start your degree in biological science, with the goal of becoming a doctor. Shadow a real-life […]
September 7, 2020

Edmonton Screen Industries Office offering industry support

The Edmonton Screen Industries Office (ESIO) has re-opened its Industry Support Grants Program. The ESIO was launched in 2017, and acts as a catalyst, cultivator, and […]
April 17, 2018

SXSW 2018: Finding digital inspirations in unexpected places

As Stephen Hawkings famously said: “Intelligence is the ability to adapt to change.” The rate of change is speeding up exponentially, and our ability to keep […]
May 23, 2017

Calgary developed game, semispheres, continues to gain recognition

Alberta’s video game industry is slowly growing and getting the recognition it so deserves. Radu Muresan, game developer, designer, and artist behind the game Semispheres is […]