Years of turbulence have challenged—and defined—East Side Games. The chief executive officer of ESG confessed in January that 2022 was a tough year for the mobile games industry, with his Deloitte Fast 500 firm still flying forward in the face of headwind. Entering 2023 with momentum, the resilient studio has forged several partnerships this year, […]
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East Side Games Lays Off 20% of Studio Workforce
This week East Side Games Group (ESGG) announced a ‘strategic restructuring plan’ that includes a reduction of 20% of the studio’s workforce. According to the announcement, the plan aims to realign the company’s priorities and transform ESGG into a “leaner, stronger, and more focused company, well-equipped to tackle the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.” […]
East Side Games Collaborates with All Elite Wrestling on New Mobile Game
Vancouver’s East Side Games Group is building a new mobile game in collaboration with All Elite Wrestling (AEW). AEW: Rise to the Top is set for an August 27th European Beta launch on iOS and Android; the same day as AEW’s massive event at Wembley Stadium. The passion for creating a wrestling game has been a […]
BC Tech Unveils Finalists For 2023 Technology Impact Awards
The BC Tech Association has announced the finalists for the 2023 Technology Impact Awards, the 30th anniversary of the TIAs. The announcement was hosted in downtown Vancouver at The Den at Bentall Centre with a live online audience. “This year marks a big milestone for BC Tech, as we celebrate our 30th Anniversary alongside the companies […]
East Side Games Partners with Jazwares for Squishmallows Mobile Game
Vancouver-born East Side Games Group is working with Jazwares to develop a mobile game based on the popular Squishmallows brand. Since its debut in 2017, the iconic Squishmallows brand features unique collectible plush characters with diverse personalities, a unique design, and ultra soft feel. With more than 2,000 Squishmallows to date, the brand continues to […]
East Side Games and BBC Studios Launch Doctor Who Mobile Game
East Side Games Group (ESGG) has launched Doctor Who: Lost In Time, a mobile game available on iOS and Android, in partnership with BBC Studios and co-developed with Bigfoot. In this idle game, fans of the Doctor Who franchise act as the Doctor to explore space and time, collecting energy to save the universe while […]
East Side Games Reflects on 2022, Sets Target for 2023
Despite challenges, East Side Games is pushing forward in 2023. The Vancouver-based game development studio believes that amidst current global chaos, it is well positioned to continue expanding and building games for clients and players. “2022 has been a challenging year in capital markets,” admits Jason Bailey, chief executive officer of East Side Games, “in […]
19 B.C. Tech Companies Named Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Winners
Deloitte Canada has announced this year’s winners of the Technology Fast 50, Companies-to-Watch, and Enterprise Fast 15 awards, recognizing the world-class achievements of the best in tech companies across Canada for the 25th year. The program reaches a milestone this year, celebrating 25 years of recognizing Canadian technology companies’ achievements, outstanding innovation, leadership, and growth. […]
6 High-Growth B.C. Tech Companies To Watch
The Globe and Mail recently published their latest annual ranking of Canada’s Top Growing Companies and the big list of businesses sprawls across sectors—from fashion to finance, construction to software, and everything in between. Techcouver poured over the list to uncover Vancouver’s gems of entrepreneurial success. This storied batch spans a range of interesting technologies […]
East Side Games Releases Mobile Experience Based on Star Trek Animated Series
East Side Games has released a new Star Trek game for mobile devices. The Vancouver-based game development studio this week launched “Star Trek: Lower Decks – The Badgey Directive,” a mobile game available on iOS and Android. The free-to-play game features storylines and characters from The Lower Decks, Star Trek’s first comedic animated series. The Badgey […]