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| Aug 18 |
Ou est le Games?
First off, apologies to everyone (especially our jammers) for not getting the TOJam #5 games posted. Life and full time work finally caught up with us, not to mention other Toronto game related events. Combine that with a recent hard drive failure, and voila... it's August 18. The hard drive has been recovered, and I'm finishing a basic CMS system that will let people modify their own pages. Until WordPress supports "pages" better, this is the easiest option. In Other News
Just saw Scott Pilgrim - it was amazing. Forget Cera's loveable nerdyman, the adorable Knives Cho and the awesome fight scenes. You need to focus on finding TOJam 4's location (brick warehouse is a bonus). Scott was filmed during TOJam, and we want visual proof. Sources indicate the last scene of the movie (a door in the middle of nowhere) took place right outside. All that snow? FAKE. Your TOJam Game on an Arcade Cabinet! The Hand Eye Society wants games for 3 new Torontrons. Read the details, add some polish, and submit your game now (TOJam created or otherwise). My game Mondrian Provoked was on the first Torontron I no longer need to get to heaven. Veteran TOJammers Team Awesomo (these days known as GetSetGames), are having Mega iPhone success with Mega Jump. It has been downloaded by 2 million people. Enough people purchased the game that I worry about losing TOJam founder/organizer/superman Rob to their success. Here's hoping their next game tanks. Zany TOJammer Daniel Steger is dominating the XBox Indie Game charts with zanier Baby Maker Extreme. Underneath the comedy stylings lies unexpected depth. A good player can keep that baby going... and going... and going. Daniel has almost finished porting the XNA codbase to iPhone. Converting was "no big deal" because Daniel is insane. TOJammers, past and present, are a busy lot: Guerilla Gardening grows even more gorgeous About a Blob looks and sounds utterly charming Golden Gear Inc. is off to a flying start notsoft released Wytches Brew - Match3 + RPG + Strategy ][ upcoming game has extreme style and sharp gameplay Sword and Sorcery will revolutonize games Spyeart's Gamma short becoming something special |
| June 7 |
For one night, we transformed the Imperial Pub from a charming bar into a marble palace featuring 10 projectors displaying 64 games! The public did vote, the prizes did raffle, the drunk did get drinks. On Saturday evening, for a few short hours, all was right with the world. Just before 1am, when things finally started to die down, Paul popped the question "Jim, could you gather everybody? There's something I'd like to say." Then Paul popped the question. E3 is going to have trouble topping this. I'll try to post a detailed summary soon. While you wait, why not watch notsoftgames's extensive video coverage, or read about the world's luckiest man. Thanks again to Tall Tree Games for making the arcade possible, Big Blue Bubble for providing raffle prizes, and Andy Smith for unexpected bonuses. |
| June 7 |
Rob, Em & I demand the following arcade infrastructure be acknowledged: Lady of the Evening Tessa Visperas Poster King Marc Visperas The 6 Pillars Paul Forest Dale Wick Nick Coombe Andrij Pilkiw Miguel Sternberg Daniel Steger Indispensable Greg Beaton Jaime Woo Mark Rabo Stephen Hill Karen Halloran Above & Beyond Ryan Creighton Nelson Yu Andy Smith Chris Langille Jordan Macklem David Yakobi Alex Stittle Kristal Stittle The Backup Plan Barry Rowe Alex Bethke Michael Todd Ante Bralic Mark Cautillo |
| May 1 |
Calling all iPhone developers! We have some paid opportunities available for those interested.
Contact Rob for full details. |
| Apr 23 |
TOJam #5 Has Started
180 jammers confirmed 25 additional people working remotely 5 people on a waiting list Paul Forest renting a ZipCar Team AnyKey unable to attend This year... we're not holding back. Sponsors George Brown College gives space. Notebook Empire & Fujitsu give prizes. Big Blue Bubble gives a free candystand, and more. Tall Tree Games gives red bull, chinese food, and more. Get Set Games gives bagels. Without their support, TOJam would either not be possible... or a whole lot less fun :) |
| Apr 22 |
Virtual Clarification
If you registered as virtual, this means you are not physically attending the jam. We literally don't have a spot for you to sit and work. Due to a bug, the confirmation e-mail indicates we expect you to physically register. i.e. "Please print out this receipt and bring it with you to the event." - that's incorrect. That being said, all virtual people are welcome to attend the Friday 7:45pm - 8:00pm launch speech, and the Sunday 8:30pm - 11:00pm closing ceremonies. Virtuals are also welcome to drop by during the event to meet with teams, etc. |
| Apr 22 |
All Registrations Confirmed
If you registered for TOJam, you have received a confirmation one way or the other. If you are still waiting for a reply, e-mail em immediately. There are 5 people on the waiting list. If you can't attend TOJam, let us know asap so we can get them in. |
| Apr 22 |
Important New Information
What To Bring Parking George Brown Computer Details Required Images If you arrive before 5:00pm Friday, you can walk right in the Autodesk door. If you arrive after 5:00pm, someone (security, TOJam member) should be there to let you in. We're a little hazy on how this is going to work. If no-one comes to the door, phone me (416.918.8176) or Em (416.902.9203) and we'll send someone to let you in. |
| Apr 19 |
TOJam veteran Alex Bethke
just posted a 7-part "TO Jam – A Beginner’s Guide" on his blog.
He offers a fresh perspective on the jam, culled from years of... attending.
Heed Alex's later points regarding pacing and milestones, or learn them the hard way. |
| Apr 17 |
TOJam #5 is FULL!
We've already received more registrations (160+) than we have space for. New registrations will be placed on a waiting list. If you've already registered, and haven't received a confirmation e-mail, it means we are still determining whether we have a spot for you. We are trying to find more seats, and will process all outstanding registrations in the next few days. Note: You can still register virtually to help an existing team. Biggest. TOJam. Evah. |
| Apr 14 |
If you're waiting to register... DON'T. A few people are waiting until they have their game idea perfected. This is a very bad idea. Make up a game idea if you must, but register asap. There are only 30 spots left. |
| Apr 9 |
Next Hand Eye Society Social April 15th That's this Thursday. The audience will be subjected to amazing and bizarre games - one created exclusively for the crowd. Presentations total 30 minutes and are followed by talking and drinking. Consider this an opportunity to get your TOJam team organized. The social is free and open to everyone. Hope to see you there. More Info |
| Apr 9 |
Registrations Finally LIVE! Register Now! Friday @ 3:00pm - Sunday @ 11:00pm The Sponsors The Theme Our 5th anniversary will be the biggest TOJam yet. We have room for 160 people, and all signs indicate we're going to exceed that quickly. Unlike previous years, we can seat that many people comfortably! George Brown College is hosting this year! We are being housed at their downtown "AutoDesk" location. It comes complete with high speed wireless Internet access, a TOJam first. To prove we're worthy of all this, our games will need to be even better. Final security and parking details are being ironed out (stay tuned). Fujitsu & Toronto's local Notebook Empire are providing mind blowing prizes this year. You'll want to stay Sunday evening. But that's not all... George Brown College has offered to provide at least 2 free meals. More details to come. I envy you. But that's not all... We are opening the jam to non-PC technologies! iPhone, Nintendo DS, MAC, Linux, iPad, Droid, Wii As long as it's still a videogame, it's fine. Note: We'll try to support non-PC at the arcade... try. |
| Apr 8 |
Do you know about Alien Concepts Inc.?
A 2D and 3D art and design studio located in downtown Toronto, specializing in games.
I failed to include their 2010 IGF entry "Night of the Scarecrows" on my comprehensive list,
an unforgiveable error that has now been corrected (thanks Jamie!).
Not only does their game feature poleless goats,
not only does their website make me jealous,
but they also hired award winning TOJammer Mike Darmitz.
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| Feb 24 |
TOJam #5 is coming...
Are you scared? Not scared enough. We have a new location and the details are currently being finalized. The date is looking like late April. I will post more information as soon as I have it. Our goal is to make TOJam #5 the most memorable event on the planet. Anything less will not be tolerated. You will treasure the game you create more than your first child. Anything less will... not be tolerated. |
| Dec 1 |
Toronto dominates the 2010 IGF submissions. 13 of 304 submissions... 4%!. About a Blob by Drinkbox Studios Ryan has been a great supporter of TOJam over the years. Band of Bears by Cellar Door Games 1-4 co-op featuring cute beears in dangerous situations. Battle Beat by Stegersaurus Games In his student days, Daniel attended the jam. Broken Brothers by spyeart Michael Todd built TOJam's criminally overlooked Spirit Guide, not to mention the horrific Scourge and interactive collage Garden. Cephalopods Co-Op Cottage Defence by Spooky Squid Games Watch an amazing artist flex his programming muscle. Don't Shit Your Pants by Decade Studios Admit it. This makes you proud to live in North York. The Empire Game by FunForged As UofT students, these boys were all stars. This ambitious game is released, free and waiting for you. Fading Hearts by Sakura River Interactive A "visual novel ren'ai" game. "We aim to create a compelling interactive story that gets a Japanese animation adaptation." Heartbeat by Capybara Games While waiting for details, why not buy Critter Crunch? It's one of the best PSNOnline games available (gameplay, production values, price, 1080p). I'd buy two if Sony would let me. Hegemony: Philip of Macedon by Longbow Digital Arts Everytime I see this game it looks better and better. And it looked damn good when I first saw it in 2005. Keep your eye on this. How to be Indie: Day In The Life by Heroic Interactive "How to be Indie" ironically risks indie cred due to YTV TV series affiliation. Night of the Scarecrows by Alien Concepts Inc. A Halloween themed Match-3 for Pyromaniacs. Restraining Order by Bigpants Games An action black comedy by yours truly. I was hoping it would be the funniest game at IGF 2010. However, nothing is guaranteed when you're competing with someone trying not to shit their pants. How does it feel, Montreal? HOW DOES IT FEEL!!!? |
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