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A December system update for the Nintendo 3DS portable system will allow users to combine their Nintendo eShop account balance for both Nintendo 3DS and Wii U. Nintendo announced the news during a Nintendo Direct video released earlier today. After the Nintendo 3DS system update, users can register their Nintendo Network ID for Wii U on their Nintendo 3DS systems and combine Nintendo eShop account balances. This will enable them to purchase Wii U software using the remaining balance on their Nintendo 3DS eShop accounts, and vice versa. Nintendo 3DS owners who do not own a Wii U system can also create their own Nintendo Network ID for the first time. Read the rest of this entry »

It’s time to RSVP for the best video game party ever. On October 25, the Wii Party U game launches for the Wii U console, bringing with it more than 80 mini-games, multiple party modes for people of all ages and unique game play that shows off the creative power of the Wii U GamePad controller. The game offers a party for every kind of player – from board games centred on the television to tabletop games that can be played exclusively on the GamePad (no TV required!). Wii Party U turns any living room into a party. Read the rest of this entry »

Stingray Digital, a Montreal-based supplier of music services for multi-channel television service providers worldwide, announced today the availability of The Karaoke Channel App for Samsung Smart TVs. Designed and optimized for the large screen experience, this easy-to-use app delivers thousands of high-quality HD karaoke videos to television sets instantly through internet streaming. Read the rest of this entry »

TELETOON Canada’s classic cartoon channel TELETOON Retro has launched a set of family-friendly online cartoon trivia games, Toon Feud (English version) and Les P’tits Génies (French version). Toon Feud invites Canadian families to go head-to-head in good-natured rounds of TELETOON Retro-based trivia. The game is enjoyable for parents who can access their wealth of childhood cartoon knowledge and for kids who are discovering these classic cartoon characters for the first time.  Read the rest of this entry »

Eon Altar is a new cooperative role-playing adventure that blends the experience of classic tabletop gaming and modern video games in a Tabletop Video Game. We had a sit-down chat with Flying Helmet Games‘ Project Director Edward Douglas a couple of weeks ago, and found the game and its mechanics to be rather intriguing. Personally, I think that Eon Altar will be a great way to bring back family game night, as it bridges the gap between those of us who played Dungeons & Dragons in high school and our digital kids. The nature of Eon Altar’s game play could also open doors for connecting with kids and encouraging conversation as quests are undertaken, feats are attempted, treasure is uncovered and beasts are defeated. Read the rest of this entry »

The Karaoke Channel, a property of Stingray Music USA Inc., an affiliate of the innovative Montreal-based provider of multi-platform music services Stingray Digital Group Inc., has announced their collaboration on “Karaoke” for Xbox 360, an exciting new entertainment service that will be available for download through Xbox LIVE in time for the holidays. Read the rest of this entry »

It’s going to be the party of the year! Frima Studio is pleased to announce that Lights, Camera, Party! is now available on the PlayStation Network for PlayStation Move. Powered by the Unreal Engine, this unique, fast-paced PS Move party game will have friends and family jumping out of their seats to best each other in an array of zany mini-games. Read the rest of this entry »

Today Frima Studio visits NYC to kick-off the Frimarathon, a month long flurry of game releases with a little something for everybody. The culmination of more than a year of effort by Frima’s original IP team, the Frimarathon will showcase five titles across multiple platforms set to be released in the next five weeks. Read the rest of this entry »

Ubisoft® has announced its line-up of games for the 2012 edition of Fan Expo Canada™, taking place at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre August 23-26. This year marks Ubisoft’s most diverse presence at the show, featuring an amazing selection of the company’s most anticipated titles. Read the rest of this entry »

Independent game developer Frima Studio has announced that Lights, Camera, Party! will be released on August 28. Powered by the Unreal Engine, this fast-paced, motion-controlled party game will be available for download on the PlayStation® Network for $29.99. Read the rest of this entry »