Ottawa

Welcome to the Ottawa Chapter of the IGDA!

The International Game Developers Association is the independent, non-profit professional organization for developers of digital games. We work to build the development community and serve as its voice.

The IGDA/Ottawa group gives you access to a strong network of peers in the greater Ottawa area. IGDA Chapters connect game developers in local communities around the world. Special Interest Groups (SIGs) facilitate communication around specific topics and disciplines.

The IGDA community also gives you a voice on issues that affect your work, such as: Developer quality of life, Publisher relations, Credit and recognition, Censorship and government regulation, Diversity in game development, and Academic collaboration.

On a regular period, we are organizing meeting to connect the local industry. These meeting can be technical, informative as well as social. Whether you are an industry insider or someone just becoming interested in game development, we invite you to come out to our next open meeting!

Eventually, these meetings will be found in our event calendar. For now, check out our Mailing List! (no email required)

News / updates

Sideway a la Dirty Rectangles

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This cancelled presentation is back and co-hosted with our indy friends; The Dirty Rectangles.

 

Joins us in welcoming producer Patrick White & art director Stephen Daggitt from Fuel Industries as they share their experiences working on this unique title. 

 

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Sponsored by MAGMIC & Exocortex Technologies

 

Where: 

 The Avant Garde Bar 

135 1/2 Besserer St. (near the Rideau Centre)

When: 
2011/11/16 - 08:00 - 10:00

New Canadian Game Development Talent Awards!

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Click on the image above to read all about this exciting new development!

E3 Wrap-Up Party!

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Due to illness Paul will not be able to do his presentation as planned.

 

However, in the spirit of the show must go on, we've decided to hold a mock E3 cocktail event instead.

 

Joins us for what promises to be a lively discussion about the latest announcements where you get to have a say.

 

This event is free for IGDA members.

A $5 cover charge will apply to non-members which includes a complimentary drink.

Where: 

 Heart & Crown in the Byward Market

67 Clarence

 

When: 
2011/06/16 - 18:00 - 21:00

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OMDC INTERACTIVE DIGITAL MEDIA FUND

Do it yourself publishing: 25 DOs and DON'Ts on launching your indie iPhone game

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GlitchSoft Corporation is in the business of developing games.

 

Founded in late 2009 by a passionate and dedicated team of mobile game industry veterans, GlitchSoft creates cool original content for Apples iPhone, iPod touch and iPad platform. The studio’s goal is simple: deliver fun, exciting and innovative product that everyone can enjoy! 

 

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Where: 

Black Rose Room

Heart & Crown

67 Clarence in the Byward Market

When: 
2011/05/19 - 05:00 - 09:00

Algonquin College Game Development Expo

                    Friday, April 29th 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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Growing Your Game Studio Using Social Media Marketing

 

 

Learn why your studio doesn’t necessarily need a Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and million other pages, how to find new business opportunities and how to conduct customer relationship management using social media channels.

 

Whether you’re growing or starting a new studio, you need to know how to use this powerful and effective do-it-yourself marketing tool. Be prepared to grow faster, create better relationships and build awareness for your game studio.

Where: 

 Black Rose Room

Heart & Crown

67 Clarence in the Byward Market

When: 
2011/04/21 - 05:00 - 09:00

Indies in the Classroom

 

A talk with several up and coming young developers about their experience trying to go above and beyond the call of their classes and break out on their own. Speakers will include:


Allen Pestaluky

Designer Programmer in his final year of the
Interactive Multimedia and Design stream of the Information Technology
program at Carleton University and Algonquin College. He has released a
couple of indie games including Hideout!, which is available on X-Box
Live Indie Games.

Where: 

Black Rose Room

Heart & Crown

67 Clarence in the Ottawa Market

When: 
2011/03/16 - 05:00 - 09:00

Dirty rectangles meeting announcement

Starting this February, Dirty Rectangles will begin month meetups at the Avant Garde Bar in downtown Ottawa. These Show and Tell styled meets will be a chance for you to come and see what's new in the Ottawa game development scene. Each meetup will start with the showcasing of a couple games being made around Ottawa, afterwards we'll open the stage up to any one that would like to show something off. It could be a final build of a game, or a small slice that you'd like to get some feedback on! It's an open mic, anything goes. We'll have a projector and computer on hand to displaying the goods.

 

The February meetup will feature 2 games before the open mic starts.

 

Welkinhold by Owen Deery and Gabriel Verdon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yMKw7gcxGg

Fraud, Privacy and Other Things to Consider in Virtual Worlds and On-Line Games

 

 

 An interactive discussion with Chris Pierre of Evince

 

 

This event is free for IGDA members which includes a complimentary drink.

A $5 cover charge will apply to non-members.

 

Sponsored by Exocortex Technologies Inc.

 

Where: 

Heart & Crown

Black Rose Room
67 Clarence St.
Ottawa Market
When: 
2011/02/17 - 05:00 - 08:30

Social event and IGDA elections

On Tuesday January 11, 2011 IGDA Ottawa will hold a social event at Bitheads Theater. 

 

In 2011, we will hold monthly meeting during the entire year! Don't miss the opportunity to discuss with other game developers and be part of your local game community! 

 

Event is FREE but please register here.

Where: 

Bithead Theater 

1309 Carling Avenue,

Ottawa, ON

K1Z 7L3

(613) 722-3232

When: 
2011/01/11 - 17:30 - 20:00

Ottawa Game Developers Social and BBQ

Ottawa's IGDA Chapter and Dirty Rectangles game collective proudly present the Ottawa Game Developers Social and BBQ.

 

On Saturday August 21st, IGDA and Dirty Rectangles welcome you to join us at Vincent Macy Park for an evening of hamburgers, sausages, and fine company. The barbecue will begin at 6pm with the social extending into the evening.

 

There are outdoor outlets available at Vincent Macy Park and we welcome anyone to bring laptop to show anything you might be working on. This event marks the 6 month anniversary of the Dirty Rectangles collective, as such they will be displaying some of the games created for there past events and competitions.

 

We hope to see you at this informal Ottawa Game Developers get together!

Where: 

 Vincent Macy Park

When: 
2010/08/21 - 18:00 - 21:00

Ottawa Game Developers Social and BBQ

 Ottawa's IGDA Chapter and Dirty Rectangles game collective proudly present the Ottawa Game Developers Social and BBQ.

 

On Saturday August 21st, IGDA and Dirty Rectangles welcome you to join us at Vincent Macy Park for an evening of hamburgers, sausages, and fine company. The barbecue will begin at 6pm with the social extending into the evening.

 

There are outdoor outlets available at Vincent Macy Park and we welcome anyone to bring laptop to show anything you might be working on. This event marks the 6 month anniversary of the Dirty Rectangles collective, as such they will be displaying some of the games created for there past events and competitions.

 

We hope to see you at this informal Ottawa Game Developers get together!

Ottawa Open Data Hackfest

Wouldn’t it be awesome to have a website or app to tell you that there’s an gallery opening just a block away, that your favourite artist is playing tomorrow in the market, or that there’s a vintage video game fest happening at ArtEngine later this month?

What about something that showed all parks, pools (including opening hours & activities), bike trails, canal conditions, outdoor markets, walk-in clinics and more?

How about an app to show you restaurants you haven’t been to in Ottawa, accompanied by foodie reviews written by local bloggers?

Algonquin College Game Development Expo

You are cordially invited to the Algonquin College 3rd Annual Game Development Expo. Come meet the graduating students – highly trained talent ready to enter the Game Development Industry this summer. This major event includes presentations and demonstrations of the five quality game titles produced by the graduating students:

• Ephilia
• Evoco
• Neighbourhood Watch
• Rock and Load
• Third Reich: Desert Fox

Not only will you be able try these games for yourself, you will also have the opportunity to see individual

Where: 

Algonquin College Woodroffe Campus Room T102

When: 
2010/04/23 - 16:00 - 21:00

Algonquin College Game Development Expo

You are cordially invited to the Algonquin College 3rd Annual Game Development Expo. Come meet the graduating students – highly trained talent ready to enter the Game Development Industry this summer. This major event includes presentations and demonstrations of the five quality game titles produced by the graduating students:

• Ephilia
• Evoco
• Neighbourhood Watch
• Rock and Load
• Third Reich: Desert Fox

Not only will you be able try these games for yourself, you will also have the opportunity to see individual

Ratrod Studio launches Mike V: Do or Die – Skateboarding (Now available for the iPhone)

 

The wait is finally over! This highly anticipated title is now available for everyone (rated 4+) and can be purchased on the AppStore. If you are into skateboarding games, this is IT! A game made by skateboarders for skateboarders.

Round tables reminder

Hi folks,

 

This is friendly reminder that we have the IGDA roundtables happening at Carleton University THIS TUESDAY at 7PM.

 

Where: Carleton University, rooms specified below.

When: Gather from 6:30, start at 7:00

How much: Its free

 

If you want to attend then you need to register in advance by Emailing heather.maclaren@snowedin.ca

Please state: you name, company/university, and the table you want to attend (plus a backup just in case).

 

Currently we still have space available on 4 tables. The new media table has been cancelled.

 

The tables on offer are:

 

"Story Driven Game Design"

mod: Anthony Whitehead, Assistant Professor, Carleton University

IGDA Ottawa RoundTables

IGDA Ottawa is pleased to announce a round tables event - we have 5 topics for you to choose from!

Time to have a real sit-down chat with other members of the community and maybe teach them a thing or two in the process.
Everyone interested in the gaming community of Ottawa is invited - its a great opportunity to meet members of your community, so please pass this invitation on to anyone else who you think would be interested.

Where: Carleton University, rooms specified below
When: March 2nd - arrive from 6:30, tables begin at 7:00, we get kicked out at 9:00

When: 
2010/03/02 - 18:30 - 21:00
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