The Canadian video gaming industry is very thriving. It is the third largest country in term of game development. The country has 400+ gaming companies working to get the best games to the market. The industry employs about 20000+ people which contribute a lot to the gaming conventions which are held yearly. The best part of the Canadian gaming industry is the quality which it provides across all platforms. The industry approximately adds $3 billion to the economy annually. Each and every game which is developed in Canada gets critical and commercial success and it is because of the ideas which are embedded into it.
1. Groove games
Since its inception in 2001, the gaming company has gathered the best talent within the Canadian gaming industry. The main platforms the company targets are PC, XBOX, and PlayStation which has gathered immense success for the company. There are more than 20 games which have been launched by the company. Each game is a success and therefore it allows the company to get good market credibility. There are many other companies which have collaborated with the Groove Games and make sure that the best product is offered to the gaming enthusiasts. Groove Games are based in Toronto and there is no regional office of this company.
2. Kabam
It can be regarded as one of the largest video game developers in Canada. The total number of employees of the company is 150+ and the annual revenue which it generates is about $360 million. It is a Vancouver based company but collaborates with many gaming companies around the world to make sure that the products designed to match the needs of every age range. The company has completely shifted the focus to AAA mobile games which make it possible for them to capture the largest platforms i.e. Android and iOS. From 2010 to 2016 every game of the company was a major hit which has raised many eyebrows in the gaming industry.
3. Genius Factor Games
It is a company which makes sure that the iOS platform is captured completely. It is a private organization with 10 employees on board. Genius Factor Games are based in Vancouver. The company also develops the games for the Android platform which are very popular. Gravity Well, Heart Hero and Pay Dirt are some of the games which have been developed by the company for the iOS platforms. The best part of the company is that it thoroughly studies the idea before moving forward with the project.
4. Threewave Software
The company can be regarded as one of the oldest game developers in Canada. It was founded in 1994. Since formation, it has been taking the contracts from large companies to aid and assist them in large projects. It is also a Vancouver based company which allows the users to get the products which are really enticing. It is a relatively small company with 50+ employees on board. The game engine development is another domain of the company which allows it to gather more revenue as compared to the business rivals.
