Cave Barn Studios http://www.cavebarn.com

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Decode Entertainment www.decode.tv

Decode Entertainment is the producer of popular television programs for kids and family including: Angela Anaconda, The Save Ums and The Undergrads . Decode's award winning new media division is focused on developing games for disk based and web distribution. Email: decode@decode-ent.com 

 

Digital Extremes http://www.digitalextremes.com

Yep, the developers of the Unreal series have offices in Toronto and London, Ontario. 

Digital Illusions Canada http://www.dice.se

Developers of Shrek for the Xbox, and others. 

Digital Leisure http://www.digitalleisure.com

Publishers of Dragon's Lair and Space Ace across multiple platforms. Located in Gormley, Ontario. 

Disney Interactive http://www.disneyinteractive.com

That's Disney as in Walt Disney. They've got offices in Toronto. 

DreamCatcher Interactive http://www.dreamcatchergames.com

Originally focused on PC adventure games, this Toronto-based publisher has since expanded to publishing all manner of PC and console games. 

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The Electric Playground http://www.elecplay.com

The TV show and webzine dedicated to computer and video gaming. The Editor of the website is based in Toronto.  

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GameNation http://www.GameNationTV.com

GameNationTV.com is the website for the Canadian video game show and features reviews, previews, video clips, pictures and forums. 

GamesMania http://www.GamesMania.com

This Bell-owned games portal is operated out of Toronto. 

GG8 http://www.gg8.com

This gaming ezine is based in Toronto. 

Global Star Software Ltd. www.globalstarsoftware.com/

Founded in 1995, Global Star Software has quickly grown into a dominant force in software-publishing.  Global Star Software became a wholly owed subsidiary of Take-Two Interactive in 1999, and thanks to a solid foundation and strong relationships with corporate partners, Global Star has continued to grow, offering excellence in software across a multitude of genres and platforms. Titles releasing 2003 include Airport Tycoon 3, Moraff Maximum Mahjongg 3, Austin Powers Pinball.  

Goodmans LLP http://www.goodmans.ca

This legal firm represents companies and individuals in the media industry, including gaming. Yep, lawyers who game. Trevor Fencott, an associate at the firm, is a member of the IGDA (Toronto) Steering Committee. Located in downtown Toronto. 

Groove Publishing http://www.groovegames.com

Game publisher here in Toronto. Published SnoCross Extreme and Game Hunter 10 Pack. 

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Highroad Communications http://www.highroad.com

Located in Toronto and Ottawa, this Public Relations agency represents Microsoft Canada's Xbox and PC gaming presence, to name one. 

Hip Interactive http://www.hipinteractive.com

Publisher/Distributor based in Mississauga. Have worked with games such as Warrior Kings and Duke Nukem: Manhattan Project. 

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Infinential Interactive www.infinential.com

Toronto-based developers of Bomb Panik. 

Insprite http://www.insprite.com

Brampton-based start up game company. 

IRD1 http://www.ird1.com

Online game developers have offices in St. Catharines. 

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Koei www.koeicanada.ca

Legendary Japanese developer (Kessen, Romance of the Three Kingdoms, has an office in Toronto.  

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Longbow Digital Arts http://www.longbowdigitalarts.com/

In their own words, this is "a small family-owned and operated independent software development and 3D animation company." They also do electronic children's books.  

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Magitech http://www.ezgame.com

Toronto-based creators of the PC strategy game Takeda. 

Meldstar Entertainment http://www.meldstar.com

From Pickering, this developer is currently working on a game called Asylum. 

Microsoft Canada http://www.microsoft.ca

Head office in Toronto, another office is in Mississauga. 

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Oceanus Communications Inc www.starpeace.net/

Ottawa developer of massively multiplayer online games, like Star Peace. 

Okino Computer Graphics www.okino.com

This Mississauga company describes itself thusly: "Long term (very dedicated) developer of the PolyTrans line of software products which has helped game developers move their 3D scenes, models, animation and more between MAX, Maya, Softimage, Lightwave, DirectX and most other 3D file formats." 

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PowerUp Studios http://www.powerupstudios.com

Toronto-based developer that "provides 'plug and play' services covering every aspect of game and multimedia development." They've done work with Magitech. 

Pseudo Interactive http://www.pseudointeractive.com

Developers of Cel Damage for the Xbox and GameCube. 

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Rockstar Toronto www.rockstarcanada.com/

Located in Oakville, the Canadian chapter of Take 2's Rockstar Games did the PlayStation 2 conversion of Max Payne. 

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Sherpa Games www.sherpagames.com/

Need some help getting your game out there? This company offers Studio, Title, and Licensor representation, and other services. Located in Markham.  

Silicon Knights www.siliconknights.com/

From their offices in St. Catharines, these guys developed Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain and Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem.  

Sir-Tech www.sir-tech.com/

From Ottawa, the developer/publisher of the Wizardry and Jagged Alliance series.  

Softimage www.softimage.com /

Although the head office is in Montreal, there is a Toronto sales office for this company, which specializes in 3-D animation and 2-D cel animation for games and movies. The contact there is Bryan Milne.
372 Bay St. Suite 1200
Toronto, Ontario
M5H 2W9
(416) 203-6800  

Splashworks www.splashworks.com

These guys make Shockwave games, screensavers, and "net novelties," amongst other things. Located in Toronto.  

Sulake Canada www.sulake.com

The creators of Habbo Hotel and Coke Studios.

Sulake Canada Inc.
96 Spadina Ave, Suite 403
Toronto, Ontario
Canada M5V 2J6

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Tira Wireless www.tirawireless.com/

Tira is focused on Java games for the mobile phones and has launched numerous titles including the first branded major sports league game for the mobile phone, including NHL PowerShot Hockey. Currently Tira Wireless is focusing on Tira Jump, the mobile games industry's only automated platform for porting mobile java games across devices. Currently the platform supports 120 devices and has created over 1,000 ports which are now distributed through mobile operators around the world. Tira Jump customers include publishers such as THQ Wireless, Sony Pictures Digital, Disney amongst others.  

Transgaming Technologies www.transgaming.com

TransGaming Technologies is a world leader in cross-platform portability, having created the leading solution that allows developers and publishers to build games for a single system and deploy those games across multiple platforms simultaneously - faster, cheaper and better than anyone else. Founded in May 2000, TransGaming’s R&D centre resides in Ottawa, Canada, with business, strategy, and operational activities conducted at the Toronto, Canada office. For more information contact Cathy Tanner, Director of Marketing and Communications at cathy@transgaming.com.  

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Vicious Software www.vicioussoftware.com/

Newmarket Indie developer working on a 1st person shooter called Razor. 

Vivid Group www.vividgroup.com

Vivid Group is a Toronto-based computer entertainment product company, and are the creators and developers of VR systems based on their patented Gesture Xtreme (GX) technology. GX systems are used for entertainment and/or education at Location Based Entertainment facilities, Museums, Science Centers, Halls of Fame, as well as for TV Productions and Corporate Promotions worldwide. Vivid Group offers clientele a choice of their

in-house library of interactive applications, or they may choose to custom-create an application, giving a unique draw to their event or venue.

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Women Wise www.womenwise.com/

Publisher/Creator of The Legend of Lotus Spring, Women Wise was formed to"encourage women to use and create new media with a female perspective."  

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XFunc/NightVision www.xfunc.com/nightvision.htm

Developer specializing in realistic strategy and simulation games--with emphasis on economic, industry and tactical military subjects. Have worked with corporate and educational clients. Completed games developed include Banks In Action for the Citigroup Foundation and Junior Achievement Toronto: Building The Mine for the Elliot Lake Centre. Currently developing Fire Zone--a major tactical wargame.

Also producer of game-oriented digital video documentaries--including Services: The Counter-Strike Documentary, and Tuk Lai: A Wargame.  

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