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“Awwww, beams of raw power are cute.” - Ms. Pac-Man
Ms. Pac-Man is the female protagonist from the original video game Pac-Man. Critics even believed that Ms. Pac-Man was far more superior to the original due to more randomized ghost movements which make it difficult to predict patterns along with the introduction to 4 new different mazes. Ms. Pac-Man is a maze arcade game developed by General Computer Corporation and published by Midway.
Fun Fact: She was a push to get women into gaming and starred in the first cartoon based video game called Pac-Man, produced by Hanna-Barbera in 1982.
(Release - January 13th, 1982)
Ms. Pac-Man Gameplay GIF
THIS WEEK
Kick gaming up a notch with friends through Steams new link app and remote play.
Valve is continuing to crush it by amplifying players abilities to share games and play local multiplayer with friends for free using Steam.
A Linux version of its Steam Link app was created and allows players to stream games from a computer to a device with the Steam Link app installed on the same local network. This new version means players can now stream games from their computer to a Linux-based set top box hooked up to a TV. Remote play makes it easy for players to play with friends who also have a Steam account and even players who don’t.
Download the Steam Link app HERE
SPOTLIGHT
Phovi is the newest social media app that is set to launch (TBA) which allows users to be a part of communities & have meaningful discussions while also earning coins to then be exchanged for tickets or exclusive local experiences. The apps gamified experience is a unique way to engage players through rewards by completing multiplayer challenges such as drawing games, trivia or quizzes.
Daniela Passos, a brilliant Brazilian entrepreneur is the founder of Phovi and has an incredible background in software development and social media marketing. She is a fierce leader that’s adding a new edge to the social media and gaming experience.
Some of the features we love: fun way to purchase tickets to events by earning coins by playing the apps games, you can choose to play with your friends or get randomly matched with another user looking for a gaming buddy, can have live video calls during game matches.
Go to their website HERE to get an invite for their upcoming launch.
G.O.A.T OF THE WEEK
Becca ‘Aspen’ Rukavina
Homebase - Minnesota, United States
Games of choice - Overwatch
Highlight - As of February 28th of this year, she had reached rank one in Overwatch with a total Skill Rank of 4704.
Watch it HERE
OPEN ROLES
East Side Games (Vancouver, BC) - Intermediate Artist
Kabam (Vancouver, BC) - Game Designer
Torn Banner Studios (Toronto, ON) - Game Development Tester
Jam City (Toronto, ON) - Senior Game Designer
Big Viking Games (Toronto, ON) - Associate Product Manager
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