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2015
British Columbia’s video game and interactive technology sectors are taking their skills to the next level at the Game Developers Conference (GDC) that opened today in San Francisco. The GDC is the world’s largest and longest-running professionals-only game industry event, showcasing the best and brightest in video game and interactive technology. It attracts over 24,000 attendees from around the world, including programmers, artists, producers, game designers, audio professionals and industry decision-makers, to exchange ideas and shape the future of the industry. Read the rest of this entry »
posted in Associations, Careers, Digital Products, Education, Events, Game Dev, Government, National News, Software, Studios By: Tami |
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March
2015
All Seeing Eye Games’ new title Classic Works Library collects 28 beloved classic works into a single digital collection available now on the Xbox LIVE indie games channel of Xbox LIVE Marketplace. From Sherlock Holmes to Alice in Wonderland, from King Arthur to The Wizard of Oz, Frankenstein to War and Peace, and many more, the Classic Works Library places an entire digital library of classic works at your fingertips. Read the rest of this entry »
posted in Digital Products, National News, New Releases By: Tami |
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March
2015
The Canada Media FundThe Canada Media Fund (CMF) congratulates the winners and nominees of the 2015 Canadian Screen Awards, which have been recognized for their excellence by the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television, and industry professionals at a series of events which culminated with last night’s televised gala. A total of 27 CMF-funded productions won 51 Canadian Screen Awards, including top winners such as Call Me Fitz, Degrassi, Sensitive Skin, Tales from the Organ Trade, Bomb Girls, and the Fan’s Choice Award, Lost Girl. Read the rest of this entry »
posted in Awards, Careers, Events, National News By: Tami |
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March
2015
2014 was a turning point for Canada’s digital-first media landscape, according to a new report released today by the Canadian Media Production Association (CMPA). The report, Content Everywhere (2): Securing Canada’s Place in the Digital Future, examines the emerging marketplace for English-language linear content created outside the traditional studio and broadcast system over the past four years. It also provides case studies to give producers a real-life instruction kit on how to benefit from digital markets. Read the rest of this entry »
posted in Associations, Business News, Government, National News, Research Studies By: Tami |
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