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exp. – You should be reading this

December 13, 2010December 20, 2010 Doug Groves exp, expdot, Gamercamp, Mathew Kumar, minus infinity4 Comments

Mathew Kumar has proven time and again to have a unique insight not only video games, but what it is to be a writer whose main focus is games. We first talked to him at TCAF 2010, where he was selling exp., a printed ‘zine format video game periodical that really breaks the mold when it comes to games journalism. He also delivered a keynote speech at GamerCamp this year that was both funny and biting, and one of my personal highlights of the day. He also announced that he…

Gamercamp Lv2 – For Love Of The Game

October 21, 2010October 26, 2010 Doug Groves Brandon Boyer, event, Gamercamp, Gamercamp Lv2, Hand Eye Society, Mathew Kumar, Toronto, TORONTRON2 Comments

Gamercamp Lv2 marks the return of the festival that celebrates indie gaming in Toronto. Last years inaugural event sold out, and this year looks like it’s going to be even bigger. Spanning 2 days, Gamercamp kicks off at the Toronto Underground Cinema with a number of keynotes from developers and some short films on video games, curated by Brandon Boyer. Gamercamp 2010 is jammed with badassery: over two days, we’ve got 25 speakers, blazing new demos, 3 arcades including the amazing Torontrons created by Hand Eye, and even a PJs…

Ubisoft Toronto to make next Splinter Cell game

May 25, 2010 Doug Groves Gamasutra, Mathew Kumar, Splinter Cell, Ubisoft, Ubisoft Montreal, Ubisoft Toronto4 Comments

Gamasutra has a great article up taking a look at the new Ubisoft Toronto studio, which includes moving development of the next Splinter Cell chapter there, as well as the challenges and opportunities inherent in going big in launching a new location. “It’s a really nice position to be in,” she explained. “Instead of starting a studio and working on small projects, Nintendo DS or portables, we’re starting out of the gate with triple-A only.” “The reason that I think that’s the right strategy is that it allows us to attract…

TCAF 2010 – Mathew Kumar Interview

May 19, 2010June 2, 2010 Doug Groves interview, Mathew Kumar, Show, TCAF, TCAF 2010, video, video games1 Comment

In the first of what will be a series of interview and panel videos from TCAF, Alex interviews Mathew Kumar, publisher of exp. magazine at this year’s Toronto Comic Arts Festival.