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Social mobile gaming content and platform provider GREE has announced partnerships with four North American indie game developers: Enders Fund, Fifth Column, FreezeTag and Vancouver-based Fathom Interactive. The partnerships illustrate GREE’s continued commitment to supporting the indie developer community and growing the worldwide mobile games market. With several game launches on GREE Platform, including HotHead’s  Zombie Ace which reached Top 25 on the charts, GREE Platform has already seen steady North American growth. Read the rest of this entry »

Global Game Jam, Inc. has announced that it is ready to accept host applications for GGJ 2013 Jam Sites. The Global Game Jam (GGJ) will take place January 25-27, 2013, worldwide. Jam site organizers are invited to apply online. The GGJ organization invites educational institutions, game studios, cultural organizations, hacker clubs and other interested parties to sign up as host location and to be part of the creative game development force that is Global Game Jam 2013. Read the rest of this entry »

Trend Micro Incorporated is introducing “Custom Defense” – the industry’s first advanced threat protection solution that enables businesses and government agencies not only to detect and analyze advanced persistent threats (APTs) and targeted attacks, but also to rapidly adapt their protection and respond to these attacks. Custom Defense integrates software, global threat intelligence, and specialized tools and services to deliver a customized and comprehensive solution for businesses and government. Read the rest of this entry »

DHX Media Ltd has signed a major non-English language deal for Rastamouse in Europe with Canal+ and has made two significant sales to Germany’s KiKA. The German channel, aimed at kids and youth audiences, has picked up two series from the DHX sales slate: tween live action series How to Be Indie and music-centric preschool show dirtgirlworld. Read the rest of this entry »

AudienceView has been deployed as the new ticketing and customer relationship management (CRM) solution of the Tuacahn Amphitheatre and Center for the Arts, a professional non-profit presenting and production organization in Ivins, Utah that offers exceptional live arts, professional theater and concerts that promote family values and education.

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Mobile devices have become woven into the very fabric of our families’ daily lives. According to the 2012 Pew Internet and American Life Project study, 77% of children aged 12-17 now own a wireless phone, and the explosion of social networks, managing a family’s mobile activity is a challenge for any parent. Keeping track of family members and making sure they are safe is a major concern for parents. FamZee is an innovative solution from Tangoe, Inc. aiming to solve these challenges by providing parents advanced monitoring and notification capabilities to gain control over their family’s smart device usage and costs. FamZee helps keep mobile families safe, in-budget and under control. Read the rest of this entry »

Digital agency Fuel has announced the launch of Leafy Landings, an interactive book series developed for the pre-school generation. Leafy Landings is the latest of Fuel’s youth properties designed to appeal to kids’ demand for entertainment and education through digital media.

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The Canada Media Fund (CMF) has put the spotlight on Canada’s excellence, creativity and innovation at the world’s largest content entertainment market in Cannes. Canada’s leading-edge and innovative transmedia series, games, software and mobile applications supported through the Fund’s Experimental Stream, were screened at a “Canada, Country of Honour” celebration, presented by the CMF and Telefilm Canada this October 8th through 11th at MIPCOM. Read the rest of this entry »

For Canadian boomers, the road to retirement may include a stop as a small business owner. Whether starting freelance consulting work, buying a franchise or opening a specialty business, a recent TD Canada Trust survey found more than half of boomers (54%) have started or considered starting a small business prior to retirement (15% and 39% respectively). Read the rest of this entry »

There’s never been a better time for design and marketing professionals to consider going in-house. A new research paper, 5 Trends Every In-House Designer Should Know, indicates that in-house teams will expand and exert more influence on creative efforts in the next three to five years. The report also sheds light on the inner workings of corporate design departments and highlights trends any creative professional can take advantage of in the coming years. Read the rest of this entry »