Thousands of UK developers have already made the move to Canada. Will you be next?
The rise and rise of the Canadian games industry, with the UK falling fast in the opposite direction, is uncovered in the next issue of Develop, released today.
To kick start two weeks of Canada focused features in Develop Online, we first explore six key reasons why British talent is emigrating abroad.
Vast, clear skies. Rugged, beautiful terrain. Wealth, land, health and a strong, multicultural society. Canada can make you happier just thinking about it.
A government that goes out of its way to support games development at both national and regional levels has produced a sector powerhouse.
With more land to play with than your average Brit could easily comprehend, houses in the provinces generally come with gardens the size of the Scottish Highlands. They look quite similar, too.
Development-related courses at schools and universities in Canada feed into industry careers with a professional ease that the UK setup simply cannot match at any level.
Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood, FIFA 11, Dead Rising 2, and Mass Effect 2 have all come out of Canadian development this year alone. In Canada, it rains blockbusters.
As the industry evolves, Canadian indies are leading the way in casual, mobile and online games.
