28th
November
2012
Vancouver-based Wishpond has announced the launch of its premiere All-In-One Marketing Suite for Latin America in both Portuguese and Spanish – becoming the only platform provider that offers all the tools businesses need for social, mobile, online and local marketing for the entire American continent in a single suite. Wishpond already helps more than 15,000 retailers and brands effectively drive customer growth and engagement with a broad array of online marketing activities including running ads, sweepstakes and contests, creating Facebook Storefronts, engaging fans via social networks like Pinterest, and analyzing customer engagement and demographic patterns. Read the rest of this entry »
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28th
November
2012
Montreal-based enterprise software solutions firm Devolutions, creator of the globally-acclaimed Remote Desktop Manager tool, has welcomed three new staff members to its growing roster of technical and operational experts. Joining the Devolutions team are software architect Richard Markiewicz, product manager Maurice Côté, and marketing coordinator Anne-Marie Mongeon. Read the rest of this entry »
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27th
November
2012
War… what is it good for? Apparently, it’s good for an excellent meal every now and then, according to independent developer Little Guy Games. The Toronto studio has officially announced the launch of its latest action-packed arcade game, Super Snack Time for iOS devices. Players take on the role of Hoggy, a fearless hedgehog who is next in line to become the Master of the Order of the Snack. Armed with the sage advice of the wise Snack Master Mr. MiHoggy, players must defend their home world from the tasty Gobblen invasion. Read the rest of this entry »
posted in Casual, Everyone 10+, Mobile, National News, New Releases By: Tami | Print This Post
27th
November
2012
Vancouver Animation School a relatively new educational institution offering entry level and advanced programs for the animation, film and game industries, has received confirmation that the school has been for awards in the Best Concept and Best Community Impact categories of the 10th Annual Successful You Awards presented by Small Business British Columbia and the Insurance Bureau of Canada. Read the rest of this entry »
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27th
November
2012
The Canada Media Fund (CMF) announced today that 15 interactive digital media projects received a total of $10 million in funds as part of the second round of production support from the Experimental Stream. The Experimental Stream encourages the development of innovative, interactive digital media content and software applications. Read the rest of this entry »
posted in Business News, Government, National News By: Tami | Print This Post
27th
November
2012
After nearly 100 million sold worldwide, Nintendo’s Wii console is getting a new look and a new price. On Dec. 7, the new Wii Mini home console launches in Canada at a suggested retail price of just $99.99 and puts the focus squarely on Wii games. The system can play more than 1,400 disc-based Wii games. Wii Mini is smaller than the original Wii system, and comes in matte black with a red border. The system comes with a red Wii Remote Plus, a red Nunchuk controller and works with most Wii accessories. Read the rest of this entry »
posted in National News, New Releases, Peripherals By: Tami | Print This Post
27th
November
2012
Inspired by the grisly shootouts from Max’s past, the Painful Memories Pack will bring four new maps and much more to Max Payne 3 Multiplayer this December. Revisit the subway bloodbath from the original Max Payne in the Roscoe Street Subway map. Flashback to the dingy Hoboken watering hole at Marty’s Bar, open fire on the posh Branco family yacht in Shoot First and wage Gang Wars at Canal De Panamá. The Painful Memories Pack also includes the IMG 5.56 and UAR-21 assault rifles, new avatars, items and the Hangover Burst, which causes enemies to respawn with blurred vision, reduced stamina and health. Read the rest of this entry »
posted in Mature, National News, Shooters, Upcoming Releases By: Tami | Print This Post
27th
November
2012
Game composer Winifred Phillips has been awarded a 2012 Hollywood Music in Media Award for her music score for the Assassin’s Creed® III Liberation videogame by Ubisoft®. Phillips’ original score for Assassin’s Creed III Liberation has been described as “superb” by GameZone, “killer music” by MTV Multiplayer, “spectacular” by Hard Reset, “sweeping” by IGN, “fantastic” by Gaming Examiner, and “a stealthy success” by Kotaku. PikiGeek and Artastic Gaming hailed Phillips’ score as one of the best soundtracks of 2012.
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26th
November
2012
Ubisoft 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 »
posted in Action Adventure, Mature, National News, Upcoming Releases By: Tami | Print This Post
26th
November
2012
Revisit 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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