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South of Midnight Wins Game of the Year as Compulsion Games Is Named Studio of the Year

Compulsion Games’ South of Midnight drew the most awards, reflecting strong craft recognition for a Deep South–set title at a Toronto ceremony.

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Overview

  • The 2026 Canadian Game Awards, held in Toronto and streamed worldwide on Friday, confirmed South of Midnight as Game of the Year and handed Compulsion Games the Studio of the Year prize.
  • South of Midnight also won multiple craft categories including best narrative, art direction, audio design and best score, making it the night’s top hardware winner.
  • Victor Lucas received the inaugural Game Changer Award and Lost Records: Bloom & Rage won the Fan Choice of the Year, showing the ceremony balanced industry honours with fan and legacy recognition.
  • Hosted by voice actors Mark Meer and Jennifer Hale at the John Bassett Theatre, the ceremony posted VODs of the pre-show and full event and outlets published full winner lists with disclosure of relevant staff participation.
  • The sweep raises Compulsion’s profile within Canada’s games industry and may boost sales, visibility and hiring momentum for Montreal studios while underscoring the Canadian Game Awards’ role as a national showcase for craft, accessibility and esports achievement.