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Ubisoft has released a question and answer session for the upcoming PS Vita title Assassin’s Creed Liberation. The session was conducted by GamesCom with Assassin’s Creed producer Martin Capel . The game is scheduled for release on October 31st and is available now for pre-order. Also featured below is the official Liberation trailer.
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Kibooco is an interactive platform for kids to create and design their own books. Using fun and intuitive online tools and features designed just for them, children bring stories to life through digital or beautifully printed real-world books. Based in Vancouver, Kibooco was co-founded by Molly Schneeburg, who saw this idea as a way of fusing her creativity, entrepreneurialism and business savvy with her motivations and values as a parent. Working alongside Molly is a good friend of ours, Earl Hong Tai, the former Western Region Director for Telefilm Canada. Read the rest of this entry »

Teradici, the developer of the innovative PC-over-IP® (PCoIP®) protocol that enables a true PC experience for hosted desktops, today announced the availability of its next-generation Tera2 PCoIP zero client processors. Backed by an ecosystem of over 30 OEM desktop client partners, the new Tera2 PCoIP zero client chipset includes the TERA2321 dual display zero client processor and the TERA2140 quad display zero client processor. Read the rest of this entry »

Livewire Mobile, a Massachusetts-based one-stop digital content solutions provider for carriers, consumer device manufacturers, media companies and consumers, has partnered with emerging Canadian operator Public Mobile to introduce the country’s first truly unlimited music service. Read the rest of this entry »

EA SPORTS™ has developed a new feature for FIFA Soccer 13 called EA SPORTS Football Club Match Day that will drive the deepest and most meaningful connection yet between a videogame and the real world of sport ever achieved. FIFA Soccer 13 and the real-world soccer season will be completely connected for the world’s top leagues. EA SPORTS Football Club Match Day will drive real-world news ripped from the headlines around the world into FIFA Soccer 13. Real-world drama such as injuries, suspensions, team form, and media gossip will be reflected through in-game commentary and play out in-game. Read the rest of this entry »

Vancouver-based global payment solutions provider hyperWALLET has announced the expansion of its prepaid card product line to include a General Purpose Reloadable (GPR) Visa prepaid card that addresses the financial needs of independent sales representatives in the direct selling sector. Read the rest of this entry »

At a time when new technologies are emerging daily, BetaKit announces the launch of BetaKit Insights to help decision-makers leverage the best technology for their businesses or recommend smart choices to their clients. BetaKit Insights is a premium trend research product aimed at C-Level executives, marketers, and digital strategists. Trend reports and other value-added materials will provide executives with insight on trending technologies and enable informed decisions on technology adoption. Read the rest of this entry »

It isn’t Canadian politeness, the love of hockey or winter weather envy attracting gaming and digital media companies around the world to the Ontario Technology Corridor. They are attracted to the Province of Ontario’s “game on” approach to tax incentives and Canada’s overall financial stability. They also value Ontario’s high concentration of skilled workers – the largest talent pool – that has attracted studios from global gaming and development firms. Read the rest of this entry »

CRC Press has announced the first eBook release of Game Development for iOS with Unity3D by Jeff Murray, owner of PsychicParrot Games and personal friend of Orby. Purchasers of this eBook version will gain unlimited access to all chapters and extra content in PDF format – other ebook formats are scheduled to follow this initial release. Read the rest of this entry »