Is Montreal the new epicenter for video game development? It certainly seems that way with THQ announcing they’re joining the ranks of Ubisoft, EA, Eidos, Funcom and Activision to open a base in the Canadian province of Quebec. So, uh, what’s so awesome about Canada that developing and publishing housing are clamoring to open their studios there? Could it be the beautiful natural landscape, the Canadian version of the French language or the state’s government, known for offering generous tax break to multimedia companies? They’re all compelling reasons, really.
With both government support and corporate backing, THQ Montreal is set to open and offer up to 400 sustainable jobs. In this current economy, who doesn’t like the sound of that? Danny Bilson, THQ Executive Vice President, THQ Core Games, offers his full support:
“We expect to ramp up the studio over the next several years, with our first titles targeted for release in fiscal 2013.”
First titles shipping out in 2013? 400 job positions? Sounds like an awesome idea. Interested applicants should email montrealcareers@thq.com. Just be prepared to fight off hordes of rabid, job-hungry developers.
Author: Jennifer Kye (Jinkwell)
I currently work as a social media maven and online community coordinator for video game clients. Basically, I do stuff that I'd be doing during my free time anyway. Whether it's coming up with concept ideas for E3 after parties or starting up the twitterisms, I'll be doing it. And when I'm off work, I can usually be found living vicariously through my consoles. I'll command zombie armies to commence Operation Z-Day. Or rock out like it's 1999 with plastic.
Besides video games, I have an obsessive love for food. I can cross utensils with the best of them as a remorseless, hungry omnivore set on consuming the tastiest damn thing on Earth. Is that a taco truck I see? You bet I'll be trying those tacos al pastor or maybe de lengua. Yeah, tongue. Suck it! Or a side of lightly seared foie gras with candied figs because it's buttery goodness. Those overstuffed geese died for something, and I'll honor their deaths by eating their fatty livers. From street food to Michelin-starred holy grails, I'll eat it. And take pictures as evidence. Because that's how I roll.
I absolutely love to geek out with communities of nerdgasmic doom. Just don't get too close to my awesomeness. I might melt your face. Fact.
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