Arpix Media handles both music licensing and composer management for film, television, and video games.

They are located in Toronto, and a recent game project they were involved with is the Dracula interactive ebook for iPad.

Arpix Media

NConsulting.ca (with developers in BC and Manitoba) is a freelance software developer specializing in video game related projects.

Their portfolio includes several flash games and video game related websites.

NConsulting.ca

Thanks to Kyle from Arpix Media, and Nathaniel from NConsulting.ca for the additions.

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The following update incidentally consists of only Ontario based companies:

Thanks to John for letting me know about his company, Woolly Mammoth Productions. Woolly Mammoth Productions is an independent development studio located in Toronto. The most recent release in its arsenal is Circa, an Xbox Live Arcade game. Circa is a fun cross between Geometry Wars and Rock Band.

Woolly Mammoth Productions

Out of Ottawa comes HeadGames, a division of bitHeads. HeadGames is in the business of helping other game studios bring their products to market. They provide full service support including artists, programmers, and writers.

HeadGames

Studio13 is another Toronto based company and it provides creative and technical audio production services to video game and broadcast industry clients.

Studio 13

568 Network is a developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment products. Their corporate head office is located in Toronto.

568 Network

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Here's a much delayed update. Now that I've gotten some things out of the way (including the FIFA World Cup), I hope to make more regular updates to the site.

From Winnipeg comes CubeForce Media. They are an independent game production studio specializing in MMORPG development. Their list of projects includes Aerrevan and The Legend of Dekkane.

mindyourmind.ca is non-profit mental health engagement program that utilizes interactive games. Its roots are in London, Ontario's mental health services. Examples of the online games and tools used in the program can be found on their web site.

Located in Ottawa, Snowed In Studios is a custom software solutions provider specializing in games and interactive media. The studio is run by industry veterans from Ubisoft Montreal and EA Vancouver.

Zensoft Studios is a collective of interactive media and game companies. Zensoft is involved in a wide variety of areas including providing production services, and games development. The studios are located in Calgary.

Thanks to the following for the information about their companies: Neil (CubeForce), Brian (mindyourmind), Matt (Snowed In), and Bruno (Zensoft).

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My latest distraction (on top of everything else) is the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. I'm one of those people that needs to watch every game. Thankfully online streaming and on-demand services have evolved, making watching the games much easier these days. Hurray for technology! So here's another much delayed update:

This entry comes courtesy of Matthew Davey, founder of dotBunny. dotBunny is an independent game studio that also does work in the areas of application development and visualization. They are located in Peterborough, Ontario which is approximately 140km northeast of Toronto.

dotBunny entry on CanDevs

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Michael Sorrenti, president of Game Pill Inc just informed of his company; and is another great addition to this site.

Located in Aurora, Ontario (just north of Toronto), Game Pill is an interactive studio that specializes in online game development and interactive marketing. They have worked in many mediums including touch screen kiosk development, online experiences and most notably online games and e-learning.

Game Pill entry on CanDevs

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