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Canadian Women in Comunication and educational partner OCAD University announce the launch of the pilot series of Strategic Digital Leadership Accelerators, for mid to senior level women working in the Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT) industries. These workshop-style accelerators are designed as skills and curriculum-based learning and networking opportunities, lead by top educational and industry experts. Each Accelerator will focus on different key topics identified by CWC research partner Digital Theory, as the most important skills and knowledge needed for innovation, growth, and success in the TMT businesses and industries. Read the rest of this entry »

IBM, together with the Governments of Canada and Ontario and the City of Barrie today unveiled one of the nation’s most advanced computing facilities: the IBM Canada Leadership Data Centre. The Barrie, Ontario-based centre has been designed from the ground-up with the latest advancements in energy efficient data centre management, business continuity, resiliency, security and disaster recovery services to help organizations efficiently manage growth while reducing costs and securely mitigating risk. Read the rest of this entry »

Toronto developer Reverie World Studios has announced that its MMORTS title Dawn of Fantasy is now available for a limited time at IndieBundle.org as part of the Get’em Greenlit Bundle. Dawn of Fantasy is joined in the bundle by two other games – The Sparkle 2: Evo and Depth Hunter. With a total retail value of $53 for all three games, the $5 price for the bundle is an absolute bargain. Read the rest of this entry »

Ottawa-based game developer PsychicParrot Games has announced that ‘Headlong’, a Unity3d-engine powered arcade racing game for PC and MAC, is available for purchase on Indievania for $3.99. From monster trucks to super-cars, each vehicle has a unique driving style and handling capability meaning that no two races will ever be the same! The arcade driving physics are specially designed for exciting drifting, jumping, crashing and racing action.  In career mode, players drive over 25 unlockable vehicles across 7 environments in 30 career mode events. Read the rest of this entry »

via JB&T Entertainment, a start up company enrolled in a Vancouver-based Technology Business Acceleration program. The studio is currently seeking talented game creators who are available now to begin work on a social game on the Facebook platform. The game’s core functionality should also be easily accessed on mobile MacOS and Adroid platforms. Read the rest of this entry »

In its fifth year, the DIG (Digital Interactive & Gaming) London is the conference that brings it all together in one interactive space. Showcasing the latest in digital technology and web development, DIG addresses the needs of development industries’ leaders and top contributors to share, collaborate and network.  DIG London 2012 will feature interactive panels, world-class speakers, award-winning companies, and post-secondary institutions that help fuel the evolution of the game and web industries, DIG is about strengthening Canada’s digital interactive gaming industry and assisting medium and smaller-sized businesses to recruit, retain and engage valuable talent and ideas. Read the rest of this entry »

Wild Games Studio is proud to present its first gameplay trailer for its fresh new title Day One: Garry’s Incident. An extraordinary adventure awaits you where you will need to survive through hostile environments, explore ancient civilizations and discover a truth that will change your understanding of the world, forever! Read the rest of this entry »