May’s Comics X Games is finally upon us Newsletter
Yay! It’s May! It’s been a long time coming and there’s great stuff coming up! “But Royel, what kind of stuff you may ask me?” and I’ll say, “ACK! exCUSE ME??? It’s Comics X Games this month! Have you even seen the GAMES or even seen the TALKS?? How dare you!” And then you’ll be like, “I’m sorry I let you down.” And I’ll be like, “It’s fine! See ya there ok thanks byeeee!”
Still, we at Hand Eye Society are hard at work making our other upcoming events are in tip top shape! Speaking of which, S E P T E M B E R…..
Why do I keep mentioning September? So weird… Anyway, it’s time to see what’s up this month and digest the heck out of it!
Don’t forget, there’s Google Calendar, in which you can check out all of the events here in one handy, downloadable place!
You can also submit news about Toronto/GTA games and events to calendar@handeyesociety.com at any time before the month in which the event takes place (preferably with a week to spare), post to our Facebook Group (as long as it’s relevant to local games/playful media and doesn’t violate our Code of Conduct), or @ us on Twitter for a RT.
WHERE TO JAUNT – EVENTS
May 1
Our friends at Glad Day Bookshop is having a launch party for Shout Out–A queer YA anthology! Sketches and signings and social, oh my!
May 2
Using Twitch Streaming for Performance Art? Uhh… hells yeah, count me in!
May 1-5
Go support OCAD students with their GradEx 104–A graduate exhibition~ It’s all free and features the work of 800 students??? Excuse me?? HOW?
May 4
There’s going to be a Super Smash Bros. Ultimate! Choose Sonic or Jigglypuff who are the best characters! Shout outs to The Black Nerds for hosting!
There’s also going to be a games tournament at Sky Zone Toronto! Could be fun!
May the 4th be with you!
Ooo bby
May 5
We at Hand Eye Society are hosting our first ever Anti-Fascist Game Jam! Sign up to our form for additional details!
May 7
Toronto Gaymers are back at it with another session of FIGHT CLUB!
May 9
TCAF Drink n’ Draw is here! You can…uhh…drink…and draw! Wild! What a fun time!
Power Up Bar has Rock Band Nights for those who want to get their rock on. Hells yeah, play that GEEETAAAR!
Detective Pikachu! Lmao. Not really Toronto-related, but I sure as heck am going to see this movie! I can’t wait!
May 11
It’s finally here! The One! The Only! It’s the annual Hand Eye Society Comics X Games featuring speakers, over 30 games and endless fun! Ahhh! We’re working hard to bring you the best one yet! It’s going to be awesome!
There’s going to be a TCAF Queer Mixer! Get your queer butts over to the Glad Day Bookshop and chat up a storm with like-minded individuals!
You like Marvel, right? Well, get those superhero tights out and fly on down to Power Up Bar who is hosting the Ultimate Marvel Party! (maybe it’s a good idea to watch Avengers:Endgame before you go? folks might be talking about that movie!)
May 12
Oh wow, what a treat! Perturbator is going to have a concert at The Phoenix! You may remember them from Hotline Miami! It’s gonna be a BOP!
May 13
Another month, another super fun game designers night at Snakes & Lattes. Prototype, play and chat!
May 15
Join us for a FREE night of talk and play with game workers, players and artists confronting capitalism, white supremacy, and misogyny in real and virtual worlds. Unfeeling Capitalism: Ruptures in Videogame Culture is presented by Mayworks Festival of Working People and the Arts, in collaboration with Hand Eye Society, Dames Making Games, Toronto Media Arts Centre, Unifor National, and Game Workers Unite.
May 16
Want to learn how to create reusable model assets? DMG has their Modular Building with 3DS Max & UE4 event just for youuuuu!
May 29
DMG is hosting a talk about Writing Dialogue For Games! Narrative designers, GET IN HERE!
WHERE TO HAUNT – SOCIALS
May 8
Creator Resource is hosting a Short Stories & Zines Panel and Social in in partnership of TCAF! Looks like a lot of fun!
May 9
It’s the Breakfast Game Audio Club happening at TMAC! Eat light noms, chat about game audio! Have fun! 🎧
May 11-12
Again! Yay! Comics X Games at TCAF! It’s gonna be wild! Come play! Come chat! Come sit around and watch everyone say “excuse me” and “sorry” as they bump into each other in the library looking at cool zines, games and more! It’s gonna be so much fun!
The DMG May Speaker Social is ON LIKE DONKEY KONG!
May 20
Friends Play Games #127? Wow, I can’t even count that high! Get out there and play games! Also, if you’re going to talk about Avengers: Endgame, make sure you don’t spoil it for others who haven’t seen it yet. Keep TMAC a Spoiler-free zone! #thoughtful
May 21
B O N U S S T A G E~ This month’s topic is themes and tropes in games, so you’ll know a lot of folks will have something to say. Check it.
COMING AND GOING ATTRACTIONS
COME TO COMICS X GAMES OH MY GOODNESS IT’S GOING TO BE SO MUCH FUN I CAN’T EVEN DEAL
https://twitter.com/Mr_Tedders/status/1123255783125286913
#ICYMI
https://twitter.com/Mr_Tedders/status/1123907232213630977
There was a feature on CBC about Crunching in videogeames, which I think you REALLY should read. Also, support Game Workers Unite Toronto!
I did the cover for this @TorontoComix short zine, you can check it out at #TCAF this year! It’s full of great stories written by @cardboardshark, featuring different local artists. 😊💖 https://t.co/rvdOTH8hXJ
— Saffron Aurora (@Lemondaurora) April 25, 2019
BREADWINNER – JOBS/GIGS/OPPORTUNITIES/DEADLINES
Hey you! Would you like to volunteer for Comics X Games? Now is the time!
Time slot and details, below!
*Note: hunger games themes not to be expected at Comics X Games.* pic.twitter.com/Wjuw0QKLsy
— Hand Eye Society (@HandEyeSociety) April 18, 2019
Our friends at Get Set Games has a lot of jobs open for ya!
Ubisoft has jobs!
Rockstar has JERBS!!
Achimostawinan Games is looking for a 2D Animator/Artist and Cree Translator for their new game, Hill Agency!
Disclaimer: This is a monthly compilation of various Toronto game news and events in and around the city — many of which are not organized by Hand Eye Society — and is by no means comprehensive. Always check official links for accurate details and credits, and please send any corrections, additions, or submissions for future months to calendar@handeyesociety.com before the month in which the event takes place.
