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Big Blue Bubble has announced that all new players for the studio’s iOS game My Singing Monsters will receive a free Bucket of Diamonds when they log on for the first time – that’s a $4.99 expansion for free, courtesy of Appoday. Populate an island and watch what happens. Create unique havens by landscaping and arranging your creatures. Name them, feed them, make them happy – each monster is loaded with personality. Read the rest of this entry »

This November 13th, West Coast Geeks versus Nerds salutes that big blue dot we call our home, planet Earth, with two rousing debates. One about those who have gone to extremes to explore and travel our planet, and one about those that visit beyond the stars to protect our world. We take two pop culture icons, debate them on our stage, and you – the audience – decide the winners! Laughs will be had, threats will be made, prizes will be given, and your fandom will be tested before the night is over. Read the rest of this entry »

Startup Canada has partnered with partner with the Canadian Youth Business Foundation and CATA Alliance to present the Canadian Mentorship Challenge, a nation-wide challenge during Global Entrepreneurship Week, November 12 – 18, 2012, to encourage organizations and groups across Canada to organize mentorship events in their communities in an effort to collectively mentor more than 10,000 enterprising Canadians over the course of the week. Read the rest of this entry »

During the C200 Forum taking place in Montreal this October 22nd through 24th, Export Development Canada is offering internationally focused panel discussions featuring international and domestic venture capital funds and investors who will present their portfolios and investment strategies to a select group of Canada’s 200 leading startups and early-stage technology companies (i.e. the C200). Read the rest of this entry »

Are you the ultimate gamer and want special backstage access to the most popular video game concert in the world? How about a tour of what goes on behind the scenes by VGL Creator/Executive Producer/Host and video game legend Tommy Tallarico?  Are you interested in the very best seats in the house and a VIP package of exclusive goodies?  Then don’t miss your chance to get the ultimate  2012 Canadian Tour Video Games Live VIP Experience tickets, because this offer will end today – Monday, October 15th – at 10pm. The press release doesn’t give a time zone, so I will presume it’s Eastern. Ticket prices vary depending on the city and venue. A link to ticket sales is available below. Read the rest of this entry »

Title: Game Development For iOS With Unity3D
Author: Jeff Murray
Publisher: A K Peters/CRC Press
Published: July 26 2012
Pages: 280
SRP: $48.60 CAD
ISBN-10: 1439892199 Read the rest of this entry »

The Canada Media Fund (CMF) would like to remind the industry that the English Production Incentive (EPI) program will combine any unspent funds remaining in any provinces\territories on October 16th. The remaining funds will be accessible to projects from any 2012-2013 eligible province\territory on a first-come first served basis starting October 17th. Please visit cmf-fmc.ca on October 17 to find out the amount of funding available.  Read the rest of this entry »

Rock Hippo Productions Ltd. has announced the launch of its newest update – “A Nightmare on Sunset Street” – for its free-to-play multiplayer action-combat game, Brawl Busters. In time for Halloween, this update introduces a spooky new map, makes room for larger zombie battles and touts a brand new Capsule Machine.
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As Highway Thru Hell prepares to wrap its eight-episode inaugural run, Discovery Channel has announced new plans to air a follow-up special for the breakout hit series. Premiering Tuesday, October 30 at 10 p.m. ET/PT, Highway Thru Hell: After The Crash joins series producer and host of the one-hour special, Mark Miller, as he takes viewers to the legendary “Barn” in Hope to join Jamie Davis and his crew for a season wrap-up “Beer O’clock.” Here, no topic is off limits as Jamie, Adam, Kevin, Bruce, and Samy trade stories from this season of working on the mountain. Read the rest of this entry »

Polara, the new color switching side-runner from Vancouver-based mobile game developer Hope This Works Games, is now available as a universal app for iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, and Android devices running version 2.2 and up. The color-focused auto-runner can be purchased for the introductory price of $0.99 for a limited time. You’ll need lightning reflexes and a quick mind to survive Polara’s 50 challenging levels, and six different endless modes after completion, as you follow an immersive plot line to avenge the death of your father. Read the rest of this entry »