Episode 160 - Mr. Rivers Goes to Nintendo

Overview:On this week's show, Stephan and Steve breakdown the big news from Sony's PlayStation 5 price and date reveal stream! We also discuss the Canadian Game Award's tough week with imposter accounts and rescinded nominations, 2 classic Benjamin Rivers' joints coming to Nintendo Switch and much more.Remember to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Google Play, or Spotify. Patrons get the show 2 days early!Events (02:23):We’re going to start with game dev events happening soon around Canada.September Game Writers Circle + Social [Online] by DMG Toronto (Thursday, September 24 @ 6:30 pm EST)The Breakfast Game Audio Club/Discord Server (Wednesday, October 7 from 9 am - 12 pm EST)Games Writing Working Group [Online] by DMG Toronto (Thursday, October 1 @ 6:30 pm EST)October Game Writers Circle + Social by DMG Toronto (Thursday, October 29 @ 6:30 pm EST)Jobs (07:48):Here are all the game dev jobs we’re currently advertising on the site!Canuck Play (Peterborough, ON): https://canadiangamedevs.com/jobs/game-developer-jobs-canuck-play-unity-game-developer-unity-technical-animator-qa-tester-ld4pmSleeping Giants (Toronto, ON): https://canadiangamedevs.com/jobs/game-developer-jobs-sleeping-giant-interactive-character-animator-riggerAlpha Channel (Toronto, ON): https://canadiangamedevs.com/jobs/game-developer-jobs-alpha-channel-game-designer-level-artist-gameplay-programer-moreNews (12:58):Bandai Namco buys Montréal developer behind Unknown9: AwakeningCanadian Game Awards Fucks UpThe newest level of Skate City is available now! Unlock Skate City: Miami today only on Apple ArcadeHome: Postmortem Edition releases for Nintendo Switch on October 8Alone with You Coming to Nintendo Switch Early 2021A new update to Don't Starve Together is coming next week for PC, PS4 and Xbox One with Wigfrid's character on September 24thTwin Mirror Releasing Dec 1 (Unsure of Quebec Studio’s involvement)Wishlist This (28:35):1 - Smash Ball (@smashballgame) by Game Pill Inc. (@GamePillInc) in Toronto, ON. Coming TBD to Steam, PC, Switch, PS4/5 & Mobile. Wishlist on Steam. “Smash Ball is a fast-paced, hard-hitting competitive sport where you claim victory by any means necessary. In 1v1 or 2v2 matches, attempt to outscore your opponent or utilize a weaponized ball to take them out! Grow your fanbase, manage your team, and enter online tournaments to claim glory!”2 - Hellbound: the Awakening (@hellbound_game) by North Wolf in Hamilton ON. Wishlist on Steam, releasing November 2021. “Hellbound: the Awakening is a dark fantasy, souls-like 2D game, that will take you on a challenging journey, from a small mysterious village, to the depths of Hell itself.”3 - Claire de Lune by Tactic Studios (@TacticStudios) in London, ON. Wishlist on Steam, Releasing Spring 2021. “Claire de Lune is a story-driven puzzle adventure game set in a grounded science fiction universe.”Discord Discussion (39:08)What We’ve Been Playing (01:06:54)Credits:- Intro Music by Jake Butineau (https://twitter.com/jakebutineau)- Outro Music by Dan Rodrigues (https://twitter.com/Composingdan)