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JOLT, a new technology accelerator for high-growth web and mobile startups in Canada, announced today that it is now a member of the Global Accelerator Network (GAN), an alliance championed by TechStars and originally created as part of the White House’s Startup America Initiative. The Global Accelerator Network includes many of the strongest and most successful independent startup accelerators from across the US and around the world. JOLT also announced that it is now taking applications for its summer 2012 cohort. Read the rest of this entry »

Shaw Media has announced the upcoming launch of Nat Geo Wild, a new digital channel dedicated to bringing audiences extraordinary wildlife programming — offering the most spectacular and thrilling encounters with nature’s ferocious fighters and gentle creatures of land, sea and air. The channel is scheduled to launch on May 7, 2012. Read the rest of this entry »

TV, eh? has announced that it will be presenting a one-day seminar on writing for television with Emmy-nominated and Writers Guild of America Award-winning writer/producer Larry Kaplow (House, Body of Proof) and moderator Daegan Fryklind (The Listener, Being Erica). Participants will learn practical information on breaking in, pitching, story structure, writing for production, and developing their own work. Class size is limited and includes a networking lunch and breaks. Read the rest of this entry »

Vancouver BarCraft would like to invite you to its next fundraising event on June 10th. The event will feature the Anaheim MLG finals and will be supporting the Child’s Play charity organization. G Sports Bar & Grill on Granville Street and SFU Starcraft will be hosting BarCraft Vancouver from 3pm until 8pm, tickets are available online and cost $15.00. Read the rest of this entry »

Interactive educational game developer SpongeLab has released a new game on its web site. Dragon Breederis a free to play game that gives players the opportunity to learn about genetic inheritance as they breed dragon species, complete phenotype missions and meet monstrous creatures in a cloud-hopping sky world. Become the dragon master by breeding all types of dragons. Read the rest of this entry »

I’ve finally managed to get our Canadian Videogame Awards red carpet and ceremony photos into a gallery here on Village Gamer. If you see a red carpet photo that is missing names, please add them in the comments. I hope you enjoy them – if you copy any to use elsewhere, please give credit. I hope to have our Fan Expo photos up soon. Read the rest of this entry »

cfactor’s latest innovation in Talent Charts will be officially launched at IHRIM’s 2012 HRMS Strategies Conference and Technology Expo to be held April 30 – May 3, 2012 in Chicago. cfactor will be showcasing Talent Charts as well as other innovations in HR technology at booth 913 at the IHRIM expo. Read the rest of this entry »

Tribal Nova, the developers behind the award winning PBS Kids Play! and CBC Wonderworld online learning programs have announced the launch of “i Learn With”, a suite of early childhood education apps designed exclusively for iPad. i Learn With is a curriculum-oriented, game-based school readiness program for children ages 3-6, developed and designed with experts in early childhood development to deliver a fun and truly educational experience. Read the rest of this entry »

Chipped Stones has announced its new title Acidity, a new bagatelle-like game for iOS devices is available now on iTunes as a free-to-play download. Unlike the traditional game, the player has some control over the ball after its release, as well as other novel elements such as mobile pins. Read the rest of this entry »

The Canadian Innovation Exchange Canadian Technology Accelerator final deadline for entry is today. Want to find out if your company is eligible for this exciting opportunity? Check out the competition rules as well as information on how to apply here. Read the rest of this entry »