Vancouver, British Columbia

Nestled between mountains and the Pacific Ocean, Vancouver has been voted time and again as the world’s ‘most liveable city‘ undeniably one of the most beautiful cities in the world. But there’s far more to Canada’s third largest city than good looks.

The Vancouver Games Industry

According to New Media BC President Kenton Low:

BC’s video-game industry has grown into a major global hub, with 86 studios now producing games and scores of companies providing support and other services. All together they produce $1.4 billion in annual revenue, more than the province’s film and television industry, and provide jobs for more than 5,000 employees, according to the latest data from New Media BC.

TechVibes has a cool writeup about the history and companies that are operating in Vancouver.  According to them, there are 86 (87 with SMAG!) Game Developers in Vancouver and counting!

Another great resource about Canadian Developers is CanDevs.ca – their list of BC & Canadian Game Developers is growing rapidly!

For more information on Vancouver, check out these sites:

• BC PASSPORT
• TOURISM VANCOUVER
• NEWCOMER’S GUIDE TO VANCOUVER
• VANCOUVER.COM