'007: First Light' is a triumph – an extended, playable blockbuster experience where you are firmly in control of the action. Even after I had just watched the credits roll, I wanted more immediately.

"Elana and I were at an ACTRA picnic talking about games we weren’t even getting the opportunity to audition for. And we basically said, ‘We need to fix this.’"

Four titles stood out as exceptional examples of the creativity, humor, and pure entertainment currently thriving across the Canadian indie scene.

In an era when technology has forced actors to become their own directors, lighting technicians, and audio engineers from home, a process Gardner admits can look incredibly brutal, she views her role as the ultimate ally.

Behaviour Interactive has created a sustainable, scalable model that serves as proof that a studio can build a global horror empire while keeping its teams resting, refueled, and heading home on time.

XP Game Summit bridges the gap between creative artistry and the harsh business realities of the market.

"In terms of what the team is most proud of, I think it’s the fact that every single person can clearly point to their fingerprints on the game."

"I don’t think the industry needs another GDC. I think people love interacting in a more intimate setting... It’s ultimately the market that teaches us what people want."

There is something magical about the energetic pulse of the Canadian gaming community when it gets together in one room

The refinement of the combat and the brilliance of the Eclipse mechanic make Housemarque's 'Saros' one of the best games of 2026.