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Ubisoft indie series \u2013 ten independent quebec video game studios in the running for over $75 000 in prizes.<\/h4>\n

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LA GUILDE DU JEU VID\u00c9O DU QU\u00c9BEC UNVEILS THE FINALISTS OF THE 6th EDITION OF THE UBISOFT INDIE SERIES PRESENTED BY NATIONAL BANK<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Montreal, March 17, 2022<\/strong> \u2013 La Guilde du jeu vid\u00e9o du Qu\u00e9bec is pleased to announce the finalists of the 6th edition of the Ubisoft Indie Series presented by National Bank. This competition aims to encourage creativity, leadership and entrepreneurship in the video game industry. This year, more than 30 candidates from across the province submitted their video games to a panel of experts who, after several weeks of deliberation, selected nine finalists based on criteria including gameplay, design, marketing plan and financial plan. Following this selection, a pitch session will be held in front of a jury composed of experts from Ubisoft, National Bank and the industry. Two winning studios will be elected and rewarded at the annual gala on May 5th. The grand prize winner will receive a $50,000 grant and the National Bank\u2019s Coup de Coeur award winner will receive a $25,000 grant. Both will benefit from mentoring and coaching programs offered by Ubisoft and National Bank experts and professional services in the form of personalized meetings as well as a complete financial diagnosis.<\/span><\/p>\n

Winning studios will also have access to creative and marketing tools, essential for their projects, and support from the Centre d\u2019entreprises et d\u2019innovation de Montr\u00e9al (CEIM).<\/span><\/p>\n

Thanks to the collaboration between La Guilde du jeu vid\u00e9o du Qu\u00e9bec, Ubisoft and Qu\u00e9bec EPIX, the winner of the latest edition of the Catapult competition is automatically added to the list of finalists of the Ubisoft Indie Series presented by National Bank. Here are the 10 finalists of this 6th edition:<\/span><\/p>\n

A Little Smarter<\/b><\/a> \u00a0\u2013 Beloeil<\/span>
\n<\/span>Astrolabe Interactive Inc.<\/b><\/a> \u2013<\/span> Montr\u00e9al<\/span>
\n<\/span>Autoexec Games<\/b><\/a> \u2013 Varennes<\/span>
\n<\/span>Beyond Fun Studio<\/b><\/a> \u00a0\u2013 Qu\u00e9bec<\/span>
\n<\/span>Casa Rara Studio Inc.<\/b><\/a> \u2013 Montr\u00e9al<\/span>
\n<\/span>Folklore Games<\/b><\/a> \u2013 Montr\u00e9al<\/span>
\n<\/span>Lucid Tales<\/b><\/a> \u2013 Dorval<\/span>
\n<\/span>Paper Cult<\/b><\/a> \u2013 Montr\u00e9al<\/span>
\n<\/span>Ragecure Games<\/b><\/a> \u2013 Qu\u00e9bec<\/span>
\n<\/span>Unreliable Narrators<\/b><\/a> \u2013 Montr\u00e9al<\/span><\/p>\n

This year, the awards ceremony will take place during a hybrid gala on May 5.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00ab\u00a0For this 6th edition of the Ubisoft Indie Series, we see that the talent of Quebec\u2019s independent studios is more than ever present. We are very happy to see year after year the dynamism and creativity of the Quebec ecosystem. Encouraging the next generation of talent is part of our DNA, and we can\u2019t wait to see the finalists\u2019 presentations and to crown the studio that will win the grand prize this year. Good luck to all the finalist studios!\u00a0\u00bb said Lucile Bousquet, associate vice president of corporate affairs at Ubisoft.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00ab\u00a0As a presenting partner of the Ubisoft Indie Series, National Bank is pleased to support video game entrepreneurs in a fast-growing industry. The finalists clearly have a lot of potential and our experts are looking forward to providing them with personalized support to help them develop their business,\u00a0\u00bb added Brigitte Leblanc, Associate Vice-President, Canada and International, Creative Industries Group at National Bank.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00ab\u00a0La Guilde\u2019s team is proud to see the quality and originality of the projects selected by the jury. There is a real enthusiasm for this competition , and we are happy to contribute to the promotion of Quebec\u2019s independent talent, recognized both here and internationally. The Indie Series takes this talent to another level and encourages independent studios to surpass themselves in their projects,\u00a0\u00bb says Jean Jacques Hermans, Executive Director of La Guilde du jeu vid\u00e9o du Qu\u00e9bec.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are the details surrounding the two awards that will be presented at the event:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

GRAND PRIZE<\/strong><\/p>\n

The winning studio will receive:<\/span><\/p>\n