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Nov 12, 2018 · The game involved thirteen rules, with the side making the most goals by throwing or batting the ball into the baskets being declared the winner. Eventually, baskets were used with the bottom ends removed to allow the ball to fall through them. The first official game took place on January 20, 1892.
Jul 22, 2019 · Made famous by the 1992 movie A League of Their Own, the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League began as a replacement for the men’s game during the Second World War and operated until 1954. It drew heavily on Canadian talent to fill its rosters; indeed, the central character in the movie, played by Geena Davis, is said to be based on Mary “Bonnie” Baker of Regina.
- Mass Effect 2
- Deus Ex: Human Revolution
- Assassin’s Creed II
- Dragon Age: Origins
- Dead by Daylight
- Rainbow Six: Siege
- The Long Dark
- Cuphead
- Celeste
- Watch Dogs 2
Developed by Canadian company BioWare, Mass Effect 2raised the bar for character-driven storytelling while introducing players to a highly interactive sci-fi universe. The game masterfully blends deep narrative, action-packed gameplay, and immersive world-building. One of the game’s most beloved features is its exceptional use of character choice. ...
Eidos-Montréal’s cyberpunk RPG Deus Ex: Human Revolutionholds a special place in the hearts of countless gamers. It skillfully combined top-notch RPG elements with stealth-focused gameplay offering a truly unique take on the cyberpunk genre. Similar to Mass Effect 2, the game is also heralded for its impressive character choice dynamics and in-game...
Many forget that the widely popular Assassin’s Creed IIwas a homegrown Canadian production. Set during the Italian Renaissance, the game follows the story of Ezio Auditore da Firenze, a young Italian nobleman who, following the death of his family, becomes an Assassin seeking vengeance. Thanks to its detailed recreation of cities like Rome, Venice,...
Alberta-based BioWare makes its second appearance on our list with Dragon Age: Origins, an immersive fantasy game that, at the time, saw the developer return to its RPG roots. The game takes place in the expansive world of Thedas, which is packed with rich environments and one-of-a-kind characters. However, what really won over fans was the game’s ...
Dead by Daylightis a one-of-a-kind horror game that implements a thrilling asymmetrical multiplayer format: one user plays a powerful killer who is responsible for hunting down a group of three survivors (the other players). The result? A tense and terrifying game of cat and mouse that requires true-to-life teamwork on behalf of the survivors.
The Rainbow Six series is iconic, but no entry is as persistent in today’s gaming landscape than Siege. This asymmetrical first person shooter has had a solid player base for almost a decade, cementing it as an all-time great. You can pick it up on a sale these days for less than $10, too.
Perhaps no game is as definitively Canadian as The Long Dark. Set in Canada’s harsh wilderness, the game throws players into a tense and atmospheric survival experience. Players must find resources, including water, food, and shelter while navigating the game’s highly stylized environments. One of the coolest features of The Long Dark is its comple...
Another smash-hit indie offering, Cupheadis known for its challenging gameplay and hand-drawn animation, the latter of which draws inspiration from 1930s-era cartoons. Part of what makes this sidescroller so loveable – in spite of its twisted visuals – is the clear amount of passion and effort poured into it by its creators at StudioMDHR.
Celesteis a perfectly executed side-scroller that, despite being independently developed, sold over 1 million copies in the first two years of its release. No doubt, the game’s success is due to its highly addictive gameplay, precise level design, and charming pixel-style visuals
Ubisoft Montreal strikes again with the massively popular Watch Dogs 2. This open-world action game is built on the original’s hacking-focused gameplay while expanding its world-building elements. This time around, players were invited to explore the vibrant and dynamic city of San Francisco via sandbox-style gameplay. The game’s amazing open-world...
The Canadian game allowed 13 players per side to kick, throw or carry the ball. There were downs, there were "tries" in the rugby sense (which quickly came to be known as touchdowns) and there was ...
May 14, 2015 · Thus the decision was made to have the teams play two games, one by Harvard’s American rules, and one game played by Canadian rules. On May 13 and 14, in 1874 two games were played in the US.
As an interesting note the NBA's first professional game was in Toronto (the sport was, of course invented by a Canadian) and the University of Michigan's football team first game in the Wolverine State was against the University of Toronto (the two teams would later meet in Canada the following year).
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Jun 21, 2019 · The origins of the game, which today is played with a ball and hand-held nets, are murky, but it was widespread among many First Nations in eastern North America, and the current version may have ...
