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Here, you will find all of our past press releases and news, along with articles from some of our partners.<\/p>

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tQu\u00e9bec: A Global Hub of Video Game Production\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t
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Investissement Qu\u00e9bec International is proud to partner with MIGS, a must-attend event for the Canadian and international video game industries. It is a leading showcase for the homegrown companies that make Qu\u00e9bec the world\u2019s third-largest centre of video game production.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tRead More \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tLucky VR – Homegrown and Upping the Ante\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t
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Lucky VR is proud to be one of the largest homegrown virtual reality (VR) video game studios in Canada, immersing players in an evolving world in VR that brings social gamers together. From design to development our team is upping the ante, bringing you cutting-edge virtual gaming destinations and taking your experiences to the next level. We have taken an exciting step to venture into a cross-platform studio, expanding from standalone VR to console VR and are now cross compatible among VR and PC.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tRead More \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tStreamforge: Unleashing the Power of AI in influencer marketing\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t
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Streamforge, an AI-driven influencer marketing platform, is on a mission to redefine how games reach their target audience through content creators.<\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tRead More \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tUnlocking Your Mobile Gaming Dream: Madness Ventures by Product Madness\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t
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In the ever-evolving world of mobile gaming, innovation and creativity is the differentiator of success. Product Madness, the leading social casino mobile game developer, understands this better than anyone. With a string of awards and a portfolio of global hits like Heart of Vegas, Cashman Casino, and Lightning Link, Product Madness is a trailblazer in the industry.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tRead More \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tPeople Can Fly is a Silver Sponsor of the upcoming MIGS 2023 conference!\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t
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Get to know the history of the studio behind some of the most thrilling games in the world including Painkiller, Bulletstorm, Gears of War: Judgement and Outriders.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tRead More \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tCompulsion Games is now 90 employees strong: From Indie Darling to an Xbox Game Studio.\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t
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Compulsion Games, a Canadian indie studio known for developing indie titles, has managed to successfully preserve its identity even as it grew from a modest team of 20 employees to a flourishing force of 90. At the heart of Compulsion Games’ success lies a steadfast commitment to their own distinctive vision.<\/p>\n

Compulsion\u2019s unique approach is well-established when examining their early titles, \u201cContrast\u201d (2013) and \u201cWe Happy Few\u201d (2018). Both games feature strange worlds based on alternate realities, embrace a stylish and moody art direction, and tell a rich narrative filled with eccentric characters that engage players on an emotional level.<\/p>\n

Their upcoming title \u201cSouth of Midnight\u201d also builds upon these established pillars. The game is set in a fictional American Deep South, and as seen in the reveal teaser, it features a distinctive handcrafted art style reminiscent of the maquettes built for stop-motion animation. It is obvious that the team is looking to build an art direction that reinforces the identity of the game and its fantasy – and for \u201cSouth of Midnight\u201d, it’s the feeling of being in a folktale. The world combines realism and magic and draws inspiration from the diverse cultural and geological aspects of the South.<\/p>\n

The game was inspired by Southern Gothic Fiction, where melodrama and supernatural intertwines. The main protagonist, Hazel, is called to become a Weaver, a magical mender of broken bonds and spirits. She will confront and subdue dangerous mythical creatures that have been afflicted by some sort of trauma. The Mythical Creatures encountered in the game are all inspired by real-life folklore from the Deep South.<\/p>\n

Gameplay-wise, it\u2019s a third-person action-adventure where Hazel uses a specific type of magic called Weaving. Every gameplay element in the game, from combat to navigation, is centered around the Weaving fantasy. David Sears, the Creative Directors explains \u201cWeavers are born with the ability to see deeper and see the way the universe is really constructed by these energized, semi-autonomous strands. The universe has intention, but sometimes it breaks down. And that\u2019s why we have Weavers \u2013 to repair tears in the grand tapestry that makes up every person, place and thing in existence.\u201d Hazel\u2019s objective is not simply to defeat the mythical creatures she encounters but to restore them and the world that has been torn apart.<\/p>\n

In 2018, Compulsion transitioned from being an indie studio to becoming part of the larger Xbox Game Studio. While much has been revealed about \u201cSouth of Midnight\u201d yet, looking at the reveal teaser, it\u2019s clear that\u2019s unmistakably a Compulsion Games production, and Xbox supports the studio\u2019s vision. Players can expect to encounter unconventional characters in a uniquely crafted world, from the southern music to the small animals bearing witness to Hazel\u2019s journey. This attention to details is what makes the world believable and encourages players to continue exploring and uncovering how Hazel\u2019s story unfolds.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tRead More \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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The Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) will be at MIGS 2023 to help Canadian gaming companies access international opportunities through a business-to-business matchmaking program connecting cutting-edge Canadian talent with global contacts. At the 2022 event, the TCS organized more than 240 business-to-business meetings, connecting over 50 Canadian companies with international buyers from Germany, France, Brazil, Mexico, and the United States.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tRead More \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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SYNTH\u00c8SE is delighted to take part in the 20th edition of MIGS<\/a>. As part of this event, which is dedicated to business and networking opportunities, SYNTH\u00c8SE will present two not-to-be-missed activities focusing on the development of local talent<\/strong> and, more specifically, on the upskilling<\/strong> of professionnals for supervisory positions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tRead More \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tTHE 20th MIGS OF LA GUILDE DU JEU VID\u00c9O DU QU\u00c9BEC: A RETURN TO ITS ROOTS AND AN EDITION FOCUSED ON BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t
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For its 20th anniversary, the annual MIGS (Montr\u00e9al International Game Summit), presented by XP Gaming, will be offering an edition 100% devoted to business and the development of the Quebec video game industry and its members. On November 8 and 9, from 9am to 5pm, at March\u00e9 Bonsecours, participants will be able to make their mark and establish global partnerships.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tRead More \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t

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