Panelist, Co-founder of Girls on Games

Catherine is a Digital Designer turned Game Dev who started gaming and dabbling with computers at the tender age of 5. She since traded DOS commands for HTML/CSS and NES games for RPGs. She also has a healthy love of cooking, cartoons, movies and music.

Catherine Smith-Desbiens

Pokémon Sun and Moon: Grooming the Next Generation of Pokémon Trainers

Catherine Smith-Desbiens·December 8, 2016

The more I play Pokémon Sun and Moon, the more I see why key changes were made to the game: to make sure their loyal fanbase renews their love for Pokémon all while enticing a new generation of trainers.

Gaming Nintendo Reviews

(UPDATED) Canadian Gaming Black Friday Deals 2016

Catherine Smith-Desbiens·November 21, 2016

It's that time of the year again where we get to scroll down our wishlists and click "add to cart". Black Friday and Cyber Monday are just around the corner and we're rounding up all the best deals on games, consoles and accessories.

Gaming Gear & Tech Nintendo PC PlayStation Xbox

Scrub League: The Over-Sexualization of Video Game Characters

Catherine Smith-Desbiens·October 21, 2016

Scrub League is a Toronto based esport focused podcast. They invited me to come and talk about the over-sexualization of video game characters and the influence of sex in games.

Girls on Games in the Media Opinion

Girls on Games 5 Year Anniversary Party!

Leah Jewer and Catherine Smith-Desbiens·October 3, 2016

We're happy to invite you to celebrate our 5th year anniversary! Special drinks, door prize and maybe a few surprises.

MTL News

Forza Horizon 3: Racing through the rainforest

5 New Features in Forza Horizon 3 – Review(ish)

Catherine Smith-Desbiens·September 28, 2016

Forza Horizon 3 is a solid arcade racer, there's no doubt about it. Turn 10 Studios took everything that was great about Forza Horizon 2 and made it even better in this new iteration. This time, you are the boss of the festival and you call the shots. Get ready to play Forza Horizon your way.

Gaming PC Reviews Xbox

Montreal Independant Games Festival 2016

PHOTOS: Montreal Independent Games Festival 2016

Catherine Smith-Desbiens·September 18, 2016

We attended the second edition of the Montreal Independent Games Festival, a free to attend event that aims to highlight Montreal's thriving indie scene. Leah and myself were invited to judge and present the Art Direction award and we gladly obliged.

Conventions & Festivals Gaming Geek Culture Indie MTL

Out of This World and on to the Next – Grow Up Review

Catherine Smith-Desbiens·September 8, 2016

Our favourite Botanical Utility Droid, aka Bud, is back for another colourful, bouncy and vertiginous adventure in Grow Up. There’s a new planet to explore, Star Plants to grow and new crystals to find.

Gaming PC PlayStation Reviews Xbox