Denis Dyack Inducted into the Canadian Gaming Hall of Fame
Congratulations to Denis Dyack, founder and President of Silicon Knights, who was inducted into the Canadian Gaming Hall of Fame on November 2, 2011 during the inaugural Canadian Game Development Talent Awards which was held at the closing of the Montreal International Game Summit.
McGuinty Government Helps Expand Gaming Company in St. Catharines
Ontario is helping Silicon Knights - a St. Catharines-based video game company - expand its production capabilities, create 80 new jobs and protect 97 existing positions.
With the province's support, the company is developing the best 3D Game Development Engine that will include new advanced camera systems, improved audio and video and better computing technology. The new 3D tools will help the company develop the next generation of gaming systems and become a self-sustainable, self-publishing company.
Investing in local business is a key component of the McGuinty Government's plan to create and support jobs for Ontario families and strengthen local economies.