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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 »

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 »

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 »

Recent studies indicate major discrepancies between the perception of privacy protection in Canada and the reality behind the ability of companies to protect personal information. A recent report from Advertising Standards Canada and MacLaren McCann indicates widespread willingness among Canadians to share personal information, with up to 79% exchanging their data to obtain a benefit. Trust in companies is increasing as up to 80% of Canadians believe their personal data is adequately protected. Unfortunately, the privacy landscape in Canada may suffer as a result of a false sense of privacy, according to a privacy professional and author of “Managing Personal Information: Insights on Corporate Risk and Opportunity for Privacy-Savvy Leaders” (Carswell, 2012). Read the rest of this entry »

Ubisoft^® has announced that Assassin’s Creed^® III is now available for Windows PC. Assassin’s Creed III takes gamers on a journey from the vibrant cities of Colonial America, across the expansive and perilous frontier to the stormy seas and blood-soaked battlefields.  The game was developed by Ubisoft Montreal in collaboration with six other Ubisoft studios, including the Ubisoft Kiev studio on the PC version. Read the rest of this entry »

Funcom is excited to announce the release of the very first raid experience for ‘The Secret World’, the company’s modern-day massively multiplayer online game. The Manhattan Exclusion Zone puts players in the middle of a devastated Times Square where they must battle skyscraper-sized monsters and unlock new pieces of the puzzle that is ‘The Secret World’. The raid is part of ‘Issue #4: Big Trouble in the Big Apple’ – the biggest update yet for ‘The Secret World’ – which is now live and ready for players to experience for themselves. Read the rest of this entry »

Montréal-based game developer Sava Transmedia, and Zynga have announced that Rubber Tacos, the critically acclaimed free-to-play game for Facebook and Zynga.com, is now available worldwide from the App Store on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch and coming soon to Google Play. Read the rest of this entry »

Nintendo Canada wants to be sure that everyone who has purchased the new Wii U makes it through the update process when the unit is first connected to the internet. The update itself is quite large and can take over an hour to complete, depending on internet speeds. This update is critical for your Wii U as it enables numerous features on the system including Miiverse, Wii U Chat, the eShop, and the ability to download video-on-demand applications. Powering off the console during the update may damage your system, so plan ahead before beginning to ensure that the process goes smoothly.

The ultimate Mass Effect™ 3 experience has officially arrived on Nintendo’s newest console! From EA BioWare, the Mass Effect 3 Special Edition has been enhanced for the Nintendo Wii U™ home console, giving players more tactical control of combat through the Wii U™ GamePad and also adds bonus content, including an interactive comic that gives players the back story to Mass Effect and Mass Effect 2. Adding all of this to a game that has won more than 100 awards and received more than 80 perfect scores makes the Mass Effect 3 Special Edition a must-have launch title for the Wii U. 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 »