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5th December 2012

Global Game Jam Announces Microsoft Studios And Imagine Cup As 2013 Headline Sponsor

global game jamGlobal Game Jam Inc. has announced that Microsoft Studios & Imagine Cup 2013 have extended their leading role within the games industry by becoming GGJ’s Headline Sponsor for 2013. The Global Game Jam™ is the world’s largest game creation event that fosters the development of innovative and experimental game concepts while promoting global collaboration and teamwork. GGJ is a creative incubator for game makers to challenge, innovate and experiment within their craft. GGJ brings together thousands of game development enthusiasts participating through many local jams around the world on a single weekend. Read the rest of this entry »

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5th December 2012

New MechWarrior Online Content Is Live

IGPInfinite Game Publishing and Piranha Games have launched key competitive gameplay advancements for the ultimate Mech simulator, MechWarrior Online with 8v8 custom group Match Making, Electronic Counter Measure Suite warfare as well as the next Hero Mech, Ilya Muromets. In addition, players can outfit their cockpit with holiday-themed cockpit items including a Santa bobblehead. Read the rest of this entry »

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5th December 2012

Ubisoft Announces The Hidden Secrets Pack For Assassin’s Creed III

ubisoft canadaUbisoft also announced yesterday that the first downloadable content pack for Assassin’s Creed III, The Hidden Secrets, is now available for Season Pass holders for the Xbox 360®, PlayStation®3 and Windows PC. The Hidden Secrets Pack will be available for everyone else on December 11 via Xbox LIVE®, PlayStation®Network and for Windows PC. The Hidden Secrets Pack will release for the Wii U™ system from Nintendo at a later date. Read the rest of this entry »

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5th December 2012

Far Cry 3 Adventures Have Begun

Ubisoft® announced yesterday that Far Cry®3, the open world first person shooter from Ubisoft Montreal and Massive, is now available on the Xbox 360®, Sony PlayStation®3 and Windows® PC.  Far Cry 3 has received critical acclaim by reviewers and is currently the highest rated shooter of the year (according to Metacritic). In Far Cry 3, players step into the shoes of Jason Brody, a man alone at the edge of the world, stranded on a mysterious tropical island. In this savage paradise where lawlessness and violence are the only sure thing, players dictate how the story unfolds, from the battles they choose to fight to the allies or enemies they make along the way. As Jason Brody, players will slash, sneak, detonate and shoot their way across the island in a world that has lost all sense of right and wrong. Read the rest of this entry »

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5th December 2012

Comedy Rules Teletoon Canada’s Winter Season

teletoonFrom Rocket Monkeys in outer space to the 100th episode of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, the sky’s the limit for TELETOON Canada’s winter schedule, launching on Monday, January 7, 2013. New series, episodes, specials and more are set to premiere on TELETOON, TELETOON at Night, TELETOON Retro, Cartoon Network and Adult Swim throughout the winter months.  Read the rest of this entry »

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4th December 2012

Dominion Card Services Continues Team Building Process

dominion card servicesDominion Card Services primary focus is to address the recurring problems of poor customer service, excessively high rates and fees and questionable business practices. It was apparent to Co-founder Kelly Froese that “a team of only the best in the industry”would make the impact they were looking for. To that end, Dominion Card Services is pleased to announce the additions of Roberto Cabrone as VP of Business Development, and Forrest Bivens as Regional Relationship Manager. Both come to DCS with a history of strong client-centric focus. Read the rest of this entry »

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4th December 2012

Hum A Song Update Includes New Fan-Requested Features

hibernumHibernum Creations, a developer of unique gaming experiences, today released a major update for their musical multiplayer App, Hum a Song, which includes a number of game enhancements based on player feedback. Highly-requested additions include support for email invitations and a streamlined interface that lets players specifically challenge friends who have Hum a Song installed. Try out all the new features and see what everyone’s been humming about, for free. Read the rest of this entry »

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4th December 2012

Telus Opens Intelligent Internet Data Centre In Quebec

telusTELUS has officially opened its new $65 million Intelligent Internet Data Centre in Rimouski, announcing that it will invest an additional $13 million in added IT infrastructure to bring world-class cloud-based solutions to Quebec and Canadian businesses. More than 80 per cent more energy-efficient than traditional data centres, the new facility ranks among the top-performing centres in North America and provides TELUS clients with maximum reliability and security. TELUS wants to contribute to Canada’s and Quebec’s competitiveness by offering world-class managed cloud-based solutions that will enable businesses to focus on their core activities, while providing business agility, helping to align IT with business strategy, and providing significant cost savings. Read the rest of this entry »

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4th December 2012

hmv Canada Launches The Vault

hmvhmv Canada has officially announced the launch of The Vault, its new digital subscription based streaming service. With millions of tracks available and constantly growing, the Vault will offer Canadians unlimited access to the hottest new releases, the biggest hits, and the deepest catalog in music. Read the rest of this entry »

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4th December 2012

MoneyBar Rewards Inc Changes Name to Ackroo Canada Inc

akrooOttawa-based loyalty and rewards technology and services provider Ackroo Inc. has announced that the corporate name of MoneyBar Rewards Inc. has been changed to Ackroo Canada Inc. effective December 3, 2012. MoneyBar Rewards Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ackroo Inc. MoneyBar Rewards changed its corporate name to align its Canadian business name under the Ackroo brand. Read the rest of this entry »

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