There has been a MASSIVE exodus to Quebec by Vancouver game developers. When the recession hit, it hit game development hard, and tons of companies shuttered, downsized, or disappeared overnight. Due to the stupid generous tax incentives to tech companies in Quebec, a lot of game studios remained open there, and developers followed.<p>The industry in Vancouver has since recovered, but with long-term stressor&#x27;s like the housing issue; another jerk of the economic chain might catalyze another exodus.