A longstanding mobile games developer based in Vancouver has let go of staff amid organizational restructuring. A Thinking Ape recently revealed the news online, with layoffs impacting a number of departments including engineering, design, and art. “Unfortunately . . . ATA had to restructure leading to the departure of some incredibly talented people,” the Vancouver […]
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VFS Partners with The Coalition & Blackbird Interactive for ‘Women in Game Design’ Scholarship
Game developers recognize that 44% of their customers are female and that equity in the gaming workspace should be a priority. The best way to bring about this change is by having more women build games in the industry. Therefore, Vancouver Film School has partnered with The Coalition, Blackbird Interactive, and A Thinking Ape to […]
Canada’s Video Game Sector Adding Jobs And Age Brackets During The Pandemic
With so many people turning to video games during the last year to be entertained and maintain human connection either at home with family or in online streams, it’s no surprise Canada’s gaming industry is thriving, with companies expanding operations in major cities like Vancouver and Montreal. Canada is a nation of gamers, with 61 […]
Techcouver’s Most Read Stories of 2020
It’s fair to say 2020 will not be remembered fondly. The COVID-19 pandemic dominated tech – like all else – with many of us spending more time than ever in front of screens. Techcouver had a banner year with site traffic growing every month during 2020. As we look forward to a much better 2021, […]
Game Studio Acquisitions Propel Vancouver To New Heights
November was a huge month in for the Vancouver Tech ecosystem and our site traffic reflected that. Not one, not two, but three acquisitions in the gaming space surprised everyone with $250+ million dollars flooding into the market as global players continue to add independent studios to their IP portfolios. Vancouver was also named the […]
Vancouver’s Piranha Games Acquired by Enad Global 7
November has been a big month for gaming companies in Vancouver. First A Thinking Ape and IUGO Mobile were acquired by Embracer Group’s DECA Games and now Vancouver’s Piranha Games has been acquired by Enad Global 7 (EG7). EG7 has agreed to acquire Piranha for $31.4 million paid two-thirds in cash and one-third in newly […]
Embracer Group Acquires IUGO Mobile Entertainment
Embracer, through its wholly owned subsidiary DECA Games, has entered into an agreement to acquire Vancouver gaming studio IUGO Mobile Entertainment for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition is one of one of twelve the Embracer Group announced today including Vancouver’s A Thinking Ape which was acquired for USD $105 million. IUGO is a mobile Free-to-Play […]
A Thinking Ape Acquired By DECA Games For USD $105 Million
Embracer, through its wholly owned subsidiary DECA Games, has entered into an agreement to acquire Vancouver gaming studio A Thinking Ape for approximately USD $105 million. Founded in 2008 by Kenshi Arasaki (CEO), Wilkins Chung and Eric Diep, A Thinking Ape is a developer of mobile Free-to-Play (FTP) games with a social core. “We’re extremely […]
Vancouver’s Independent Gaming Studios Among Canada’s Top Growing Companies
The Globe and Mail published their second annual ranking of Canada’s Top Growing Companies last week and the list of 400 businesses sprawl across sectors, from fashion to finance, and manufacture everything from medical testing devices to organic pasta. Techcouver has poured over the list to uncover Vancouver’s gems of entrepreneurial success, whether they be […]
Best Tech Workplaces for Millennials in Vancouver
Great Place to Work has announced their 2019 list of Best Workplaces for Millennials. To be eligible for this list, organizations must be Great Place to Work Certified, at least 30% of their employees must fit the Millennial demographic (born after 1980) and they must have minimum 90% positive response to the statement “I am […]