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The release of the Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 games for the Nintendo DS family of systems is quickly approaching, and Nintendo Canada is giving fans yet another reason to be excited about their Oct. 7 launch. Consumers who purchase either of the new games early will have the opportunity to connect to Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection (broadband Internet access required) before November 12th to receive the Mythical Pokémon Genesect for the first time ever through a free, limited-time distribution. In Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 – which are also playable in 2D on Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo 3DS XL systems – players will return to the Unova region and embark on a new adventure set two years after the events of the Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version games. Read the rest of this entry »

Canada’s entrepreneurs are always looking for new ways to take their business to the next level. Research from Intuit Canada has found, however, that entrepreneurs often lack the time and resources they need to get ahead. Intuit’s research shows that 62% of Canada’s 2.4 million small businesses say that financial tracking is critical when it comes to achieving their business goals Research conducted by ConStat. 961 small business professionals surveyed between February 28 and March 12, 2012. According to Industry Canada, the definition of “small business” is firms that have fewer than 100 employees. The same research shows that more than 34% of small businesses are constantly looking for better ways to manage their finances, while 26% feel they’re alone when it comes to managing their business. Read the rest of this entry »

The Canadian Advanced Technology Alliance (CATA) and i-CANADA have announced the names of the high technology industry’s recipients of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, with recipients ranging from Mayors, Economic Development Officers, First Responders, financial experts and community planners to a dance choreographer. Read the rest of this entry »

Montreal game publisher Strategy First Inc. and Crescent Moon are bringing the hit ‘IOS’ platform game ‘Paper Monsters’ to PC, and to celebrate the release, they are offering a 20% discount to anyone who orders the game between September 10th to 17th. Paper Monsters is a side scrolling platform game that invites you to dive in and watch as a living world made out of paper, cardboard, and a few cotton balls unfold right before your eyes. Available for only $4.99, Paper Monsters takes all of the classic 2-D platforming elements and combines them with gorgeous 3-D graphics. Read the rest of this entry »

California-based Pinger has announced a new iOS application for Canada. Pinger is a free phone app that turns iPads and iPods into mobile phones and adds a free phone line to iPhones. Pinger users can text and call for free to any phone in the U.S. and Canada, including smartphones, landlines and basic mobile phones. Read the rest of this entry »

Are you ready for nine unique and creative Xbox indie games? The third annual XBLIG Uprising has launched, and will run until September 20th. On each day of the work week (Monday – Friday) a new title will be released onto Xbox Live Indie Games. The release schedule is as follows: Read the rest of this entry »

Corus Entertainment‘s Nelvana Enterprises, Hasbro, Inc. and Toys”R”Us Canada invite BeyBlade fans across the country to participate in BeyBlade Battle Tournaments on Saturday, October 6, 2012. All Toys”R”Us locations (excluding Express stores) across the country will host in-store BeyBlade battle tournaments with each store’s champion entered for a chance to win an exclusive grand prize including a custom animation cel from a BeyBlade artist, a $1,000 Toys”R”Us shopping spree and more!  Additional prizes for first through fourth place include an assortment of BeyBlade tops and licensed merchandise. Read the rest of this entry »

Toronto’s EPX Games has announced that Night Whisper Lane is coming out to the iOS platform October 2012. Night Whisper Lane is a Survival Horror point & click adventure turn-based RPG game for iOS that lands players in front of an old creepy house without any knowledge of how they got there. The objective of the game is to uncover the mystery of the house and surrounding Sofia Julie Baptist. Can you live long enough to uncover the truth and ultimately escapes alive from the House on Night Whisper Lane? Read the rest of this entry »

Digital Domain Media Group, Inc. announced earlier today that it has initiated a strategic realignment that will enable it to focus its resources on its core business, Digital Domain Productions, Inc., a company focused on creating digital visual effects, CG animation and digital production for the entertainment and advertising industries. As a key part of this strategic realignment, DDMG has begun the cessation of its Port St. Lucie operations by reducing virtually its entire Port St. Lucie workforce, retaining approximately 20 employees who will remain as part of the wind-down. Read the rest of this entry »

The Canadian Marketing Association is hosting a Social Media Seminar this September 27th at the Advocates’ Society office in Toronto. Titled Shaping The Future of Marketing, this full day session will provide a strategic overview and context for Social Media in the marketing mix with time dedicated for practical hands-on learning. No matter your level of experience, you can expect to leave with an understanding of key concepts and philosophies combined with best practices and tactical points of execution to help create winning results for your business. Read the rest of this entry »