The final part of a two-part in-depth report -- how other countries are feeling the 'games drain' from Canada's policies, and how they are fighting back.
Considering the significant benefits to companies making games in Canada, many have set up a studio or base there. EA, Ubisoft, Koei, Capcom, and most recently, Eidos, have all opened a Canadian studio.
Even more companies are considering opening offices in Canada, or even moving lock, stock, and barrel over there. David Braben, chairman of UK-based Frontier Developments, hardly surprisingly given his praise of the Canadian model, admits that he is seriously considering a move. He told GameSpot, "We'd be foolish not to consider it."
FuRuy has opened a Twitter account called “Project Alice” teasing a new game announcement on April 25 at 20:30 JST.
New report from Skillsearch found that 22% of those surveyed had been laid off within the past 12 months.
It's a step forward for Stop Killing Games.
everthings better in canada.
:)
I found out Bioware was Canadian a few months ago...now this?
Canada: Land of the GREATLY under appreciated
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"Why is it only our country that has to fight in the Middle East, Canada should send some troops in!"
- last week over xbox LIVE
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you guys arent very bright are you...I'm Canadian..a very proud one at that
thats a quote i heard from some american kid a couple weeks ago
I live in Toronto and have been happily watching the videegame industry boom here as I finish up my degree in game design ;)
Canada rules. This coming from a guy who endured a foot and a half of snow fall in one night last week. Montreal seems to be a real hotbed for game design and animation lately.