410 people are building games... that's A LOT OF GAMES. There are photos! TOJam photographer Angela Lau is speedy! There are screenshots of work in progress! Can Saturday hope to compete!?

Are you at TOJam? Send us screenshots of your work in progress, or anything really. Using patented Jonathan Burton technology, they will eventually appear INSIDE the rooms. There are 3 ways to get us your images:
1. Twitter with hashtag #tojam
2. Follow torontogamejam.tumblr.com, #tojam your posts
3. E-mail torontogamejam@gmail.com

Follow @torontogamejam or #tojam and be amazed.

We start at 10:00am...
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We're currently working on a tumblr of in-progress screenshots and intense trivia questions. Watch this space for shenanigans, sponsors and perhaps even hijinks.

More than 400 people have registered for TOJam7 - it took only 3 days. That's mind boggling, humbling and terrifying. While you can still register, you'll be placed on a waiting list.

We are working on confirming the registrations we've received. If you've registered but not received the final confirmation e-mail, we do not have a spot for you yet. We are working on it. If you have any questions do not hesitate to e-mail

Bon Jovi sings it best
lower volume before clicking
200 Registrations in 12 hours!
We've got to hold on, to what we got...

Register NOW!
Look forward to seeing you.
Hope you dig the theme - we voted on it.

The Theme has been announced!
Hope you like it!

Registration goes live today @ 10:00pm.
Detailed Schedule has been posted.
Details section has been updated.

"TOJam: The Sevening" will be held May 11-13
George Brown College will be hosting once again (342 King Street location). We love those guys! Their new location can comfortably fit 400 game makers - so that's our goal. Registrations should go live mid-April, and we'll announce everything loudly (twitter, e-mail). Look forward to seeing you! In the meantime, I just posted all the photos and afterwords from TOJam Sixy. Enjoy!

Important 1
Our good friends at IGDA Toronto are holding a TOJam Pre-mortem and Matchmaking Event on April 19. If you're new, this is a perfect opportunity to meet people and form teams (beyond floaters, TOJam offers no such service). Sign-up for IGDA matchmaking now! Thousand-yard stare? Perfect opportunity to brainstorm, wax nostalgic about the CBC building, and drink things.

Important 2
While we managed to avoid student exams, TCAF, Victoria Day weekend, and Anime North... you will need to choose between TOJam and your Mom.



Year in Review Part I

Super Time Force unbelievably started life at TOJam. It looks incredible, has earned an XBLA slot, and Raigan likes it! I'm so very glad Capybara is in Toronto.



Ponycorns was created at TOJam, and melted hearts everywhere. The father-daughter team of Ryan & Cassie (5 years old!) was irresitible, and the game utterly charming. An IndieCade 2011 finalist, and the basis of Ryan's stellar GDC 2012 presentation.


DYAD is on the verge of release. A singular vision polished beyond reason, currently inspiring maniacal previews. An amazing achievement, from a TOJam survivor.



They Bleed Pixels looks, plays and feels even better - how is that possible? The devs are TOJam royalty, and their bonus levels are genius. Miguel recently created Russian Subway Dogs, 'cuz he's just that good.



Seraph starts fast and gets faster. A refreshing little arcade ditty, worthy of the tiny app store price. The devs are TOJam legends, and super nice guys to boot.



Inbetween indellible videos and the modern classic Sword & Sworcery, Superbrothers worked on 2 TOJam games (1, 2) that have a look you might recognize :)



The Hand Eye Society's Torontrons continue to spread jam. Airshot Scott was reworked for a trackball, "Seeds of Descent" found a perfect home, and A Friendship in 4 Colours redefined co-op while staying Canadian.


Luis Hernandez co-created HoneyPunch at TOJam 6. Now he is mastering Unity lighting, while demanding sensory deprivation.



After creating 2 subtly genius TOJam games, Stephen Ascher broke out the bratwurst, invented hoopsnakes, then lost his mind.



When my wrists stop hurting, Part II

Friday Oct. 28 7pm - Midnight
Saturday Oct. 29 9am - 6pm
Part of Digifest Toronto

Play the games created at TOJam Sixy Times!
On Friday we'll be rotating through all the games created at TOJam Sixy. There will be cocktails, snacks and a speaker or two. On Saturday we'll be showcasing the best of TOJam and Toronto. Since it's OCAD's 135th birthday, there may be cake. Some games are brilliant, many are strange, others don't work!
A once-in-a-year experience!

OCAD University, 100 McCaul Street
Free, Open to the Public
All Ages Welcome - ID Required on Friday

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What is Digifest Toronto?
A collection of different events featuring people mixing art, technology, and design in awesome ways (not just games). 5 days of amazing stuff - some free, some not. Some highlights:

Innovation Days   Wednesday & Thursday
    Presentations about the most recent devlopments in digital culture

TIFF Nexus Locative Media Innovation Day   Friday Afternoon
    Tackling trackable, sensor-rich and location-aware reality
    Games by indie game dev and hardware hackware mashup

Digifest Halloween Spooktacular   Saturday Evening
    Costumes, dancing & drinking in St. Lawrence North Market(!)

First Person Show   Sunday Afternoon
    a show & tell for the video game, VFX and animation communities
    Ubisoft, drinkbox studios and crazy indies show off their stuff

Come for Digifest, stay for the TOJam Arcade.
Or come for the TOJam Arcade, and stay for Digifest.
It works both ways!

This page reveals all.