Montreal Marketeers Episode 9: Ratloop Games Canada & Vroom Kaboom – Indie Game Development, Grants, and Montreal’s Gaming Community

Join Montreal Marketeers as we interview Vivian Yen and James Anderson, co-founders of Ratloop Games Canada. Vivian’s entrepreneurial drive and James’ expertise in video game design led to the launch of Ratloop Games Canada in 2017. Supported by a Canadian government grant, the studio created Vroom Kaboom—a car dueling game that blends elements of Rocket League, Twisted Metal, and Hearthstone for unique multiplayer action.

Vivian Yen and James Anderson share firsthand experience launching an independent studio, getting government grants, and developing Vroom Kaboom for a worldwide audience. Discover how Montreal’s gaming industry supports creativity and innovation, and the challenges of growing a game from concept to release.

Show Highlights and Topics

• Duration: 47 minutes

• Turning lifelong passions into a thriving game studio in Montreal

• Securing government funding for Canadian indie game development

• Building a business partnership—leveraging individual strengths for success

• Managing rising production costs and exploring alternative revenue streams

• Understanding market segmentation in the global gaming industry

• Strategies for focusing on the most promising projects as an indie developer

• Promoting new game releases and standing out as a Montreal-based gaming studio

• Prioritizing replayability and long-term player engagement

Release Date: 

November 24, 2017