Simply Sweet Games Named Top 6 Finalist at the Northern Angel Summit

Simply Sweet Games is proud to share that we have been selected as one of the Top 6 finalists at the Northern Angel Summit. This is a significant milestone for our studio and for the company we are building. Over the past several months, the Northern Angel Summit process has challenged us to sharpen every part of our business story, including our market opportunity, product strategy, business model, traction, risks, and long-term vision.

Leadership gap in B.C.'s gaming industry shape stories on screen

People often talk about the importance of diverse representation in films and books, but less about another medium where audiences now spend just as much time: video games.

Featured by Canada Media Fund in "The Golden Age of Puzzle Games"

We have been quoted in a recent feature by the Canada Media Fund | Fonds des médias du Canada Media Fund on The Golden Age of Puzzle Games. The article from Maxime Johnson looks at the continued rise of puzzle games in Canada and why the genre is resonating so strongly with players right now. For us, this isn't a trend. It's why we chose to build in this space.

Happy Anniversary to Simply Sweet Games!

What's in a name?

When Carina Kom and I first decided to start a studio, we didn't begin with a game idea. We began with the knowledge of what was broken in the industry and asked ourselves how we could be part of a solution.

Press Release: Carina Kom Named BIV's Top 40 Under 40

Honoured for Leadership in Inclusive Game Development

Vancouver, BC — October 26, 2025 — Simply Sweet Games ("SSG") is an early-stage company that has been recognized by GamesIndustry.biz, PocketGamer, VanTech Journal, and BetaKit as one of Canada's most ambitious companies. Co-founder and Chief Product Officer of SSG, Carina Kom has been named one of Business...

Press Release: CCX soft launch on mobile

Unleash the Magic of Words in Criss Cross Castle, Available Now!

Use your words to save the Realm in Criss Cross Castle, out now on iOS and Android. [July 30, 2025] - An enchanting world of words and wonder is here with Criss Cross Castle. In a land where the Illiterati have taken away the magic of...

Simply Sweet Games Named to BetaKit's Most Ambitious List

We're proud to share that Simply Sweet Games has been selected for Most Ambitious, a new editorial feature from BetaKit that highlights bold, visionary Canadian tech ventures shaping the future of innovation. The inaugural issue includes a print and digital spotlight on companies leading with purpose, and we're honoured to be among them. As a...

Representation isn't enough if the money doesn't follow

Representation isn't enough if the money doesn't follow Simply Sweet Games CEO Tina Merry argues gender parity on the startup floor means little without change in who controls the capital. (original article posted on Vancouver Tech Journal, June 10, 2025) When I walked into the Alpha startup zone at Web Summit Vancouver, it was impossible...

Simply Sweet Games Debuts Criss Cross Castle at Web Summit Vancouver

Simply Sweet Games - Press Release.docx Simply Sweet Games Debuts Criss Cross Castle at Web Summit Vancouver: A Word Adventure Built on Adaptive Language Tech Vancouver, Canada - [Embargoed Until: May 27, 2025] - Simply Sweet Games, a Canadian and women-founded indie studio, is proud to announce the soft launch of its debut title, CrissCross...

Osoyoos game studio uses AI to level up adaptive word gaming

Osoyoos game studio Simply Sweet Games is taking casual word games to the next level, using AI. SSG is currently in early testing stages of its first game release, Criss Cross Castle; where players are taken on a unique word challenge fantasy adventure. "We're building a intelligent game built to adapt with storytelling, so the player can...

One Year of Simply Sweet Games!

Today marks the ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY of Simply Sweet Games, and wow, what a ride it's been! It's been a year of relentless hard work, navigating challenges, celebrating meaningful wins, and building something which Carina Kom and I truly believe in. We couldn't be prouder of what we've achieved as a team and the foundation we're laying for...

Two B.C. women are making gaming more accessible with Simply Sweet Games

Women changing gaming .... Read More Two B.C. women are making gaming more accessible with Simply Sweet Games