At XP Game Summit, Behaviour Interactive's VP of Operations Jean-François Mercure-Burroughs opened up about the studio's massive operational shift, managing Hollywood horror icons, expanding their portfolio via studio acquisitions, and why avoiding crunch is a functional necessity for sustainable game development.
Positioned as a premier anchor on the Canadian development calendar, the XP Game Summit 2026 proved to be an essential masterclass in balancing the fiscal realities, technical pipelines, and creative hurdles of modern game production. We look back at a packed week of international matchmaking, the high-stakes Ubisoft Indie Pitch Competition, and production masterclasses from industry leaders like Guerrilla Games and ACTRA Toronto.
At XP Game Summit we sat down with Trang Nguyen, the Operations and Partnerships Lead at Soft Rains. We discuss her unconventional pivot from corporate logistics to game development, the player-led evolution of their hit indie title Ambrosia Sky, the technical and human strategies behind running a fully remote studio, and why true diversity means bringing unique personal perspectives to the screen.
Behind the busy B2B meetings, indie showcases, and the panels hosted by leading voices in the gaming industry is a collaborative effort heavily anchored by Jason Lepine, the founder and CEO of XP Gaming. We sat down with Jason at the XP Game Summit 2026 to discuss his humble approach to building a dedicated network of business-to-business conferences , balancing the unique identities of Toronto and Montreal , and his vision for connecting Canadian developers to the global stage.
Fresh off the XP Game Summit, we attended the 2026 Canadian Game Awards in Toronto. Discover the big highlights from an epic night, including hilarious Mass Effect riffing by hosts Jennifer Hale and Mark Meer, a heartwarming win for Femme Gaming, and Montreal’s Compulsion Games absolutely sweeping the awards categories.
Housemarque returns to the cosmic bullet-hell genre with Saros, a high-octane evolution of the Returnal formula. Led by Rahul Kohli and shrouded in Soltari Corp intrigue, Saros introduces the Carcosan Modifiers, a brilliant system that lets you tune the difficulty to your liking. Between the risk-heavy Eclipse mechanic and a deep, permanent progression system, is this the most accessible (and addictive) Housemarque title yet? Read our full breakdown of the mission on Carcosa.
Blue Prince isn't just a puzzle game, it’s a living blueprint. With a shifting floorplan that requires a physical notepad and a keen eye for detail, this architectural roguelite offers a cerebral mystery worth the grind—even when the RNG floorboards start to creak.
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