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Fossil Hunters Review

By Christopher Demelo | March 15, 2018

The debut title from Toronto's Reptoid Games is an entrancing effort about digging up old bones.

Damage Camp Points to a Bright Future for Toronto Gaming

By Christopher Demelo | November 1, 2017

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

By The Shelf | July 20, 2017

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

By The Shelf | June 16, 2017

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

By Tyler Hodgkinson | September 6, 2016

Despite a few brilliant moments, Alone With You too often sags beneath the weight of repetitive gameplay.

Planet of the Eyes Review

By Peter Counter | August 25, 2015

Cococucumber's Planet of the Eyes is beautifully crafted short form science fiction.

Interview: The Mouffe Team

By Eric Weiss | January 26, 2015

We speak with the developers of Mouffe, the only video game played with a blanket in a tent.

Event: Bit Bazaar Winter Market

By Eric Weiss | December 4, 2014

The semi-annual independent gaming marketplace returns to Toronto on Saturday.

Thought Bubble: The Fan Expo Mega Booth?

By Eric Weiss | September 2, 2014

Why doesn't independent gaming have a greater presence at Toronto's premier convention?

Thought Bubble: In Search of a 1-Star Review

By Eric Weiss | August 8, 2014

A terrible video game deserves a terrible score, even if the gameplay systems work.

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indie games

Fossil Hunters Review

Damage Camp Points to a Bright Future for Toronto Gaming

The Shelf Episode 17 – Will O’Neill on Little Red Lie

The Shelf Episode 15 – Sophia Park and Penelope Evans on Arc Symphony

Alone With You Review

Planet of the Eyes Review

Interview: The Mouffe Team

Event: Bit Bazaar Winter Market

Thought Bubble: The Fan Expo Mega Booth?

Thought Bubble: In Search of a 1-Star Review

film

Triple Frontier Trailer: The Avengers of Ruggedly Handsome Middle-age Men

TV

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podcasts

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