http://www.gamesmontreal.com/blog Montreal video game industry news, information and jobs. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:04:51 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en From marketwatch.com: A2M (Artificial Mind and Movement), Canada's largest independent game developer, announces that it has acquired Wanako Games, a video game studio located in Santiago, Chile. The first and largest game studio in South America, Wanako Games specializes in the production of downloadable interactive content. The studio is ... http://www.gamesmontreal.com/blog/news/a2m-acquires-chilean-developer-wanako-games/ From gamasutra.com: Maya owner Autodesk announced that it completed its acquisition of Avid's Softimage business unit, a purchase originally revealed in late October and valued at approximately $35 million. Autodesk plans to sell standalone versions of 3D software products SOFTIMAGE|XSI and SOFTIMAGE|Face Robot, and intends to continue ... http://www.gamesmontreal.com/blog/news/autodesk-completes-softimage-acquisition/ From gamasutra.com: During the Montreal International Game Summit, Far Cry 2 technical director Dominic Guay painted procedural content generation as an increasingly important game development technique, not just to control costs as games get bigger and bigger, but also to retain the crucial ability to make changes throughout the ... http://www.gamesmontreal.com/blog/news/migs-far-cry-2s-guay-on-the-importance-of-procedural-content/ From gamasutra.com: As the opening keynote for the fifth Montreal International Game Summit, celebrated game designer Warren Spector (Deus Ex) had to live up to his own legacy.Origin and Looking Glass veteran Spector, whose Junction Point development studio is now owned by Disney, recalled a pessimistic talk he ... http://www.gamesmontreal.com/blog/news/migs-spector-calls-for-pioneer-spirit-renaissance-in-tough-times/ From gamedaily.com: The Vancouver Film School today announced details for its 2009 Game Design Expo. The first day of the event will be keynoted by Clint Hocking, Creative Director at Ubisoft Montreal, with speakers from Epic, Insomniac, Radical, and Relic participating as well. There will also be ... http://www.gamesmontreal.com/blog/news/ubisoft-montreal-director-clint-hocking-at-game-design-expo-09/ From gamedaily.com: Just six months after Apple launched the App Store alongside the new iPhone 3G, the gaming platform is already providing Gameloft, the largest mobile game publisher, more sales than carrier networks five times as large. But other carriers and headset makers have been releasing new touch-screen ... http://www.gamesmontreal.com/blog/interview/interview-gameloft-capitalizes-on-iphones-success/ New on the Job Board: Our client is an award winning, international game studio located in Montreal. They are currently working on a 3 new, totally exciting next-gen projects. They have established a highly creative, innovative, intimate development environment, and are looking forward to adding a few more talented individuals to ... http://www.gamesmontreal.com/blog/jobs/job-board-team-lead-game-designer-at-3pod/ New on the Job Board:   Our client is located in the one of coolest areas of Montreal. They offer competitive salaries, comprehensive health benefits, and an excellent compensation package. Experience in team management Senior experience in game programming Bachelor’s degree in computer, mathematics or engineering ... http://www.gamesmontreal.com/blog/jobs/job-board-team-lead-game-programmer-at-3pod/ New on the Job Board:   Our client is looking for an experienced and motivated SENIOR LEVEL DESIGNER to join their team   REQUIREMENTS: 5 years of experience in the gaming industry as a level designer Experience in managing a designer’s team Excellent knowledge of the industry ... http://www.gamesmontreal.com/blog/jobs/job-board-senior-level-designer-at-3pod/ New on the Job Board:   Our client is looking for an experienced and motivated SENIOR CHARACTER ARTIST to join their team Applicants should submit both 2D and 3D work. A portfolio web link is preferred. When applying online please include jpeg examples of your work. The Senior ... http://www.gamesmontreal.com/blog/jobs/job-board-senior-character-artist-at-3pod/