7th November 2013

Loud Crow Presents A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving

Loud Crow InteractiveThis holiday season, join Charlie Brown and the Peanuts gang around the table for a (very!) unique Thanksgiving dinner. From pilgrims to popcorn, A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving comes to life in this beautifully re-mastered 40th anniversary edition from Loud Crow Interactive. Released in conjunction with the American Thanksgiving, A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving magically marries a book-like feel with clever interactive elements, leaving your senses hungry for a second helping. Read the rest of this entry »

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28th October 2013

Fitness That Fits Your Life Free Wii Fit U Trial Starts November 1

Nintendo CanadaNintendo is giving Wii U owners the chance to get fit for free. Starting November 1, Wii U owners who own a Wii Balance Board accessory and have access to a broadband Internet connection will be able to download a free trial version of Wii Fit U from the Nintendo eShop. The trial software is not an abbreviated version of the game – it’s the full Wii Fit U experience. The trial will be downloadable from the Nintendo eShop between November 1st 2013 and January 31st 2014, and will work for 31 days from when it is first played. Read the rest of this entry »

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28th October 2013

My Singing Monsters Wins At GMIC 2013

Big Blue BubbleBig Blue Bubble’s hugely popular and critically-hailed My Singing Monsters is the winner of the Global Game Stars (GGS) competition at GMIC 2013, passing hundreds of other titles from around the world represented at the Silicon Valley technology conference this past Wednesday. The event kicked off Monday, October 21st, with three full days of seminars, panel discussions, and exhibitions, as well as talks from industry moguls and mobile specialists. The Global Game Stars competition was adjudicated by several major players, to include representatives from Onavo, PopCap, and Kabam, among others. Read the rest of this entry »

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25th October 2013

Montreal Pediatric Surgeon Develops Free iOS App For First-time Surgery Patients

my first surgeryImagine you’ve just found out your six-year-old child needs surgery in a couple of weeks. Where do you begin? My First Surgery is now available on iTunes to help parents and patients better prepare for their first time in the operating room. Dr. Robert Baird, a practicing surgeon at the Montreal Children’s Hospital, saw a need for a communications tool that could help ease parents’ anxiety about the process. The interactive app breaks down each step by explaining what will happen before, during and after the surgery. Undergoing surgery is never easy for a child—or a parent– but this app will help make the entire process a little less scary. Read the rest of this entry »

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25th October 2013

Get The Great Sasquatch On Your Mobile Device

Loud Crow InteractiveNew from publisher Loud Crow Interactive and developer Rival Schools is The Great Sasquatch, the second standalone storybook app in the three interactive storybook apps series for Bramble Berry Tales. The story is available now on iTunes and Google Play for $2.99. Each ‘book’ in the series is based on a unique story from different Indigenous tribes. Read the rest of this entry »

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24th October 2013

The Wii U GamePad Takes Centre Stage In Wii Party U

Nintendo CanadaIt’s time to RSVP for the best video game party ever. On October 25, the Wii Party U game launches for the Wii U console, bringing with it more than 80 mini-games, multiple party modes for people of all ages and unique game play that shows off the creative power of the Wii U GamePad controller. The game offers a party for every kind of player – from board games centred on the television to tabletop games that can be played exclusively on the GamePad (no TV required!). Wii Party U turns any living room into a party. Read the rest of this entry »

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24th October 2013

Noodlecake And Ravenous Bring Random Heroes To Android

ravenous gamesRavenous Games, creators of the award winning platform title League of Evil, has announced that its popular iOS action platformer Random Heroes is now available on Android (99 cents) thanks to a partnership with Saskatoon studio Noodlecake Games. In this action platformer, players will engage with a group of unlikely heroes as they set out to save the world when monsters from another dimension try to take over Earth. Guide your heroes through battles, blasting your way through the invaders to collect coins, upgrade your weapons and develop your heroes to become stronger, faster and more lethal. Read the rest of this entry »

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22nd October 2013

Jeff Dunham Launches Achmed’s Bombsweeper

mini-orbyAs a warm-up to his US and Canadian winter tour (he’s in Ontario this week), comedian Jeff Dunham has created his first-ever, free mobile and online game featuring fan favorite, Achmed. Achmed’s Bombsweeper challenges players to compete against the clock to solve five levels of the game, before Achmed creates the RoboAchmed terror weapon destroying the world. The game is full of comedic twists from Jeff Dunham and his cast of characters, as Achmed taunts the player with insults at every step of the game.   Read the rest of this entry »

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18th October 2013

Download Pirate Legends Free For A Limited Time On iOS

superhippoInternational developer Superhippo gives buccaneers and aspiring sea captains a new reason to set sail, announcing today that Pirate Legends is available for free on iOS devices. Traverse the Seven Seas as you fend off attacks from the British navy, cannibal tribes and even the undead. For a limited time, download Pirate Legends for free from the iTunes App Store. Read the rest of this entry »

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10th October 2013

Ratrod Studio Launches Drift Mania: Street Outlaws For Mobile Devices

RatRod StudioRatrod Studio Inc. proudly announces the arrival of its latest mobile racing game, Drift Mania: Street Outlaws, on iOS, Android, Windows 8 and Windows Phone. A sequel to the over 25 million player strong Drift Mania franchise, Street Outlaws takes the heat to the streets allowing players to battle and compete in underground drift events based on various world locations. From Japan, where it all began, to the Swiss Alps, Desert Canyons and the steep hills of San Francisco, Street Outlaws will take you to the edge of your seat while drifting around some of the most hazardous roads. Read the rest of this entry »

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