Episode 161 - The Prodigal Steve

Table of Contents:Events: 4:00Jobs: 10:31News: 11:56Wishlist this: 46:08Discord Discussion: 57:30What We’ve Been Playing: 01:10:28Overview:Steve returns from a week off to catch up on all the news, events and games to wishlist he could hope for! With hot new Roguelites like Dreamscaper and Toxicant getting updates as well as a massive Canadian indie that somehow went under our radar, there's lots to discuss on this week's show!Remember to subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Google Play, or Spotify. Patrons get the show 2 days early!Events:We’re going to start with game dev events happening soon around Canada.The Breakfast Game Audio Club / Discord Server (Wednesday, October 7 from 9 am - 12 pm EST)DIRTY RECTANGLES ONLINE by Dirty Rectangles(Wednesday October 14 @ 8pm on http://twitch.tv/dirtyrectangles)October Game Writers Circle + Social by DMG Toronto (Thursday, October 29 @ 6:30 pm EST)Jobs: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-ld4pmAlpha Channel (Toronto, ON): https://canadiangamedevs.com/jobs/game-developer-jobs-alpha-channel-game-designer-level-artist-gameplay-programer-moreNews:Doug Flutie's Maximum Football 2020 Out Now on PS4 and Xbox One, Free Upgrade for Series X Coming SoonBroodstar Out Now with OST from Edmonton-based Composer LeissDreamscaper "The Reflection Update" LiveIkenfell coming to GamePass and Switch and PC on October 8New Westminster, BC Developer Offworld Industries’ Squad Leaves Early AccessTOXICANT: the Creatures Update Now Live on SteamClan O'Conall comes to Kickstarter from Toronto Studio HitGrab Game LabsStar Wars Rogue Squadron is out and Stephan hates AAA gamesWishlist This:Inspired by Steve’s frequent wishlisting of games while we record the show, this new segment is where I highlight three of the upcoming Canadian-made games and you all have to wishlist at least one (but ideally all of them) right now on the show.Guild of Ascension by WhileOne Productions (@WhileOne2) in Montréal, QC. Releasing February 2021, Wishlist on Steam. “Guild of Ascension is a Tactical-Action-RPG with rogue-lite elements, mixing turn-based combat with real-time action combo system. Craft weapons, learn skills, befriend critters, encounter bizarre creatures, and fight giant Bosses in your Ascension of the Tower!”Frogsong (@frogsonggame) by Brandon Braun (@Brodnork) in Canada. Releasing Autumn 2022, Wishlist on Steam. “A heartfelt adventure where it's okay to be small.”Venba (@venbaGame) with design/dev by Abhi (@brownmoney__) and Ar by Sam Elkana (@SamElkana) in Toronto, ON. Releasing TBD, sign up for their mailing list. “You play as an immigrant Indian mom in this narrative puzzle game about family, home and cooking!”