Fossil Hunters Review
The debut title from Toronto's Reptoid Games is an entrancing effort about digging up old bones.
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Damage Camp Points to a Bright Future for Toronto Gaming
The recent event was a sign of things to come as the Toronto Media Arts Centre prepares to move into its new home.
The Shelf Episode 17 – Will O’Neill on Little Red Lie
Will O'Neill discusses the economy, his new game, and the social function of lying.
The Shelf Episode 15 – Sophia Park and Penelope Evans on Arc Symphony
The creators of Arc Symphony discuss the game's incredible marketing campaign and the evolution of fan culture on the internet.
Alone With You Review
Despite a few brilliant moments, Alone With You too often sags beneath the weight of repetitive gameplay.
Planet of the Eyes Review
Cococucumber's Planet of the Eyes is beautifully crafted short form science fiction.
Interview: The Mouffe Team
We speak with the developers of Mouffe, the only video game played with a blanket in a tent.
Event: Bit Bazaar Winter Market
The semi-annual independent gaming marketplace returns to Toronto on Saturday.
Thought Bubble: The Fan Expo Mega Booth?
Why doesn't independent gaming have a greater presence at Toronto's premier convention?
Thought Bubble: In Search of a 1-Star Review
A terrible video game deserves a terrible score, even if the gameplay systems work.
Interview: Blair Renaud of TECHNOLUST
An interview with the lead developer of Toronto indie game TECHNOLUST: a virtual reality adventure set in the world of 1980s cyberpunk fiction, exclusively for Oculus Rift.
Gamercamp set to honour TOJam
Gamercamp will celebrate the Toronto Independent Game Jam at the inaugural Gamercamp Honours Ceremony on Friday, Nov. 1. Do you have any stories about TOJam? Share them using the Twitter hashtag #TOJamXOXO!
The Indies:
Asteroid Base
Dork Shelf is pleased to announce the launch of The Indies, a brand new monthly games feature that takes a look at up-and-coming local and national indie games and the people who made them. This month we profile Toronto's Asteroid Base, creators of the much-buzzed Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime.
Gamercamp: No Quarter with Charles Pratt and Matt Parker
Here's a crazy question: What if - just what if - the current generation of indie game developers were also the future generation of indie rockers, touring the country hitting local bars and selling custom game equipment out of the back of VW vans for $15 a pop?
Toronto After Dark launches inaugural Darkcade
The Toronto After Dark Film Festival kicks off today, and it’s getting its first dose of games with the inaugural TAD Darckade, an indie video games showcase to run concurrently with the cult film fest.
