Funcom is excited to announce the release of the very first raid experience for ‘The Secret World’, the company’s modern-day massively multiplayer online game. The Manhattan Exclusion Zone puts players in the middle of a devastated Times Square where they must battle skyscraper-sized monsters and unlock new pieces of the puzzle that is ‘The Secret World’. The raid is part of ‘Issue #4: Big Trouble in the Big Apple’ – the biggest update yet for ‘The Secret World’ – which is now live and ready for players to experience for themselves. Read the rest of this entry »
Bet to Win is the newest iOS app from Ottawa developer Arctic Empire. It’s the result of an eight week blitz to solve a problem that’s been nagging them for a while: the lack of a fun, reliable way to keep track of your friendly wagers. You know, the ones that get made late at night during a dinner, or a trip to the bar; the ones you know you’re right about, but can never seem to get your friends to admit to making later? Now, in under a minute, you can ante up coins, throw in personal wagers, and even start the smack talk! Read the rest of this entry »
CATAAlliance has announced that it will add an interactive On Air Broadcasting capability from Google Hangout to its digital tool kit as part of strengthening community advocacy and sharing of best practices as well as conducting thought-leadership interviews On Air, including hosting panel discussions with up to 9 different experts. Viewers will be able to tune into the CATA Speciality Channel from anywhere in the world for live interviews of these thought leaders who will share insights on topics affecting enterprise growth and innovation success. A video record will also be archived to the CATAnet TV (You Tube) Channel as part of expanding the library of educational videos available to the community. Read the rest of this entry »
Montreal mobile game developer Gamerizon has seen all eight games in its portfolio reach top download positions in China’s App Store mere hours after running a free promotion. On Wednesday, Chop Chop Ninja™, Chop Chop Caveman™, Chop Chop Soccer™, Chop Chop Runner™, Chop Chop Tennis™, Chop Chop Hockey™, Chop Chop Slicer™ and Chop Chop Kicker™ reached positions #56, 60, 65, 68, 70, 73, 76 and 80 respectively and at the same time on the Top Free Games chart in China. Read the rest of this entry »
The Canada Media Fund (CMF) announced today a contribution of $8.9 M to 31 projects that applied this fall in the Convergent Stream’s Aboriginal, Diverse Languages, and Francophone Minority programs. Read the rest of this entry »
This is one show I really do not want to see end, but apparently 5 seasons, 75 episodes and too many memories to count is enough for the team behind the series. Since 2008, CTV’s trailblazing series Flashpoint has entertained millions of viewers in Canada and all over the world. It has inspired an industry, paving the way for the hit Canadian series that have followed. On Thursday, December 6th and 13th at 10 p.m. ET/PT, CTV presents the much-anticipated, two-part series finale of Flashpoint, fittingly entitled “Keep the Peace”. In the mind-blowing, not-to-be missed final episodes, Team One faces its most deadly adversary yet – a brilliant serial bomber who takes an entire city hostage. Now, more than ever, their will is put to the ultimate test in the series’ shocking conclusion – one that changes Team One forever and will go down as the most action-packed Canadian television episode in memory. Read the rest of this entry »
Calgary’s Shelley Kuipers, Chaordix®Founder and CEO, has announced three growth-related developments in the Chaordix executive team, effective immediately. The company provides a unique managed services offering, combining crowdsourcing processes and technologies with social sciences research methods – for market intelligence, brand development, and open innovation programs. Read the rest of this entry »
The Canadian Youth Business Foundation (CYBF) today launched a dynamic new online Business Resource Centre to support young entrepreneurs and the mentors who help them along the way. Available at no cost, the new Business Resource Centre features specialized multimedia tools such as webinars, ‘how-to’ educational videos and articles that provide much-needed education and support, and the ability to connect with experts and receive valuable business advice. Read the rest of this entry »
In response to the growth of Canada’s video game industry, CDI College is launching the Game Development and Design program at its campus in Toronto. The program is currently is accepting applications for the 72 week program. Upon graduation, students will have assembled an impressive portfolio that showcases their artistic talents and technical abilities. Grads will be able to apply for jobs with game development studios, video game design companies and computer animation studios. Outside of the video game industry, they may also find employment with industrial design firms, software companies, and special effects and post-production studios. Read the rest of this entry »
Funcom is excited to announce the release of the very first raid experience for ‘The Secret World’, the company’s modern-day massively multiplayer online game. The Manhattan Exclusion Zone puts players in the middle of a devastated Times Square where they must battle skyscraper-sized monsters and unlock new pieces of the puzzle that is ‘The Secret World’. The raid is part of ‘Issue #4: Big Trouble in the Big Apple’ – the biggest update yet for ‘The Secret World’ – which is now live and ready for players to experience for themselves. Read the rest of this entry »
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