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Why You Should Start your Video Game Company in Canada

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Canada is one of the fastest-growing hotbeds for game development, and on a per capita basis, it is the largest gaming industry in the world, with more than 329 gaming companies employing more than 16,500 people. This is no accident, as substantial government support and access to great technical and creative talent makes Canada one of the best places to build a gaming company. Read More

Women in the Gaming Industry: A Chat with our Lady Vikings

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We sat down with three lovely lady Vikings to ask them some questions regarding their experience in the gaming world and in the Viking world. Often times, we’re asked about where all the women are in our industry and why there aren’t more of them, but realistically this particular industry is made up of many talented and inspiring women.

Nora L., Graphic Designer, Vanessa T., Artist/Animator, and Angela O., Illustrator gave their own answers to how they believe women are represented in the gaming world in Canada, read below: Read More

HR Perspective: 5 Tips to Ace the Interview Stage in Canada’s Gaming Industry

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Landing your dream job can sometimes feel like an impossible feat, but when you’re passionate about what you want to do, the pieces of the puzzle seem to fall together by themselves. We sat down with the head of our Human Resources Department at Big Viking Games – Ana Ivanic, and asked her to share some of her personal stories when it comes to the hiring process.  Take a look at Ana’s top five tips for getting your foot in the door and your name noticed! Read More