26th November 2012

Far Cry 3 Map Editor

ubisoft canadaUbisoft invites you to create your own tropical oasis, or a jungle death trap, or anything else you can imagine, with the in-game map editor for Far Cry 3.  A deep and varied library of set pieces allow for endless possibilities.  Plan every last detail from the flora and fauna to the derelict tanker crashed up on a rocky beach.  Build your own adventure or download top rated maps from the community, free of charge.  Read the rest of this entry »

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26th November 2012

Take Back The Black Market In Mass Effect 3 Omega

BiowareRevisit one of the best games of 2012 according to Metacritic, and one of the most beloved franchises of this console generation when Mass Effect™ 3: Omega launches today. This thrilling new piece of single player DLC expands upon the events of Mass Effect 3 by allowing players to return to the seedy and unsavory levels of Omega to fight alongside fan favorite Aria T’Loak. This new chapter in Commander Shepard’s journey will also add powerful weapons and introduce never-before-seen characters to the franchise. Read the rest of this entry »

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26th November 2012

New Visa Consumer Authentication Service Combats eCommerce Fraud

visa canadaVisa Inc. has announced a new solution in its information products line up to help issuers reduce the risk of eCommerce fraud using real-time, risk-based transaction analysis.  Called the Visa Consumer Authentication Service, the solution is designed to seamlessly support an issuer’s Three Domain Secure (3-D Secure) program such as Verified by Visa and is available in all Visa Inc. markets immediately. Read the rest of this entry »

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26th November 2012

DHX Media Announces 2013 Yo Gabba Gabba! LIVE! US Tour

dhx mediaDHX Media Ltd. is pleased to announce that S2BN, in association with The Magic Store and DHX Media, is bringing the successful live stage version of the hit television series Yo Gabba Gabba! back on the road. The Yo Gabba Gabba! LIVE!: Get The Sillies Out! tour began in Los Angeles on Friday, November 23 and will visit more than 50 cities across the U.S. in 2013.  Read the rest of this entry »

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26th November 2012

Study: Active Videogames Don’t Increase Overall Daily Physical Activity Levels

HALOresearchActive video games – also known as “exergames” – are often presented as a possible solution to getting kids to move more; however, following a rigorous scientific review, Active Healthy Kids Canada – and its strategic partners the Healthy Active Living and Obesity Research Group at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute (HALO-CHEO) and ParticipACTION – advises against them as a strategy to help kids be more physically active. So, this holiday season, you might want to think twice about buying an active gaming system for the purpose of helping your child exercise. Read the rest of this entry »

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26th November 2012

OpenText Offers Software Trade-in for Autonomy Customers

Enterprise Information Management (EIM) softwareOpenText provider OpenText™ has announced a compelling and complimentary offer to Autonomy customers interested in protecting their software investments. Existing Autonomy customers now have the option to trade in valid Autonomy licenses for OpenText licenses. Read the rest of this entry »

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26th November 2012

Spin Master Ltd. Acquires Key Brands from Wild Planet

spin masterInnovative children’s toy and entertainment company Spin Master Ltd. is pleased to announce the acquisition of the worldwide rights to Wild Planet’s Hyper Dash and Spy Gear brands. Intrepid Investment Bankers LLC acted as exclusive financial advisor to Wild Planet in connection with this transaction. Read the rest of this entry »

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26th November 2012

ETalk And Warner Bros Pictures Canada Announce Ultimate Fantasy Experience With “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” Adventure in Middle-Earth Contest

CTVWarner Bros PicturesCTV announced today that ETALK has exclusively partnered with Warner Bros. Pictures Canada to deliver the ultimate fan experience in celebration of the highly anticipated release of Academy Award®-winning filmmaker Peter Jackson’s The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. Beginning December 3 at 7 p.m. ET/PT on CTV, ETALK kicks off “Hobbit Week,” delivering exclusive access in advance of the theatrical release of the first of a trilogy of films adapting the enduringly popular masterpiece The Hobbit, by J.R.R. Tolkien. Reporting daily (December 3-7) from Middle-Earth, ETALK delivers exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes footage from the film’s world famous sets, and also kicks off a nationwide contest today (November 26) with Warner Bros., where one lucky fan and a guest can win a trip to New Zealand, courtesy of Air New Zealand and New Zealand Tourism.  Read the rest of this entry »

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26th November 2012

Penguins in The Desert Productions 7th Annual Game Marathon

penguins marathonsThe Penguins in The Desert Productions team will be holding “The Zelda Marathon 4” to support Big Brothers Big Sisters St.Catharines – Thorold & District. The event is a third party fundraising effort that is being put together to aid in mentorship programs, future fundraising efforts and making successful matches for children. The event will begin Friday, December 14th at 7 p.m. ET. The Penguins Productions team will be playing 9 Zelda games for 24 hours a day. The marathon will not conclude until all 9 games have been completed. Read the rest of this entry »

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