Bell has announced it is proposing to contribute tangible benefits valued at $200 million in support of Canada’s broadcasting industry as part of the company’s acquisition of Astral Media. The proposed program would support screen, radio, broadband and mental health issues across the country. Read the rest of this entry »
Voting began yesterday, July 10th, for kids to get celebrity teen Jordan Francis to visit their town and star in the CBC television and interactive series “Cross Country Fun Hunt.” Then, on July 12th, Jordan and his crew embark on the ultimate road-trip, hitting every province across Canada from British Columbia to Newfoundland. Canadian kids aged 16 and under have uploaded videos and photos showcasing the best of their towns. Read the rest of this entry »
Canadian companies are starting to recognize the power of online engagement through social media. The majority feel that social media offers an invaluable competitive advantage. However, many also believe that online engagement is something they would rather not engage in, but increasingly feel obligated to implement. Read the rest of this entry »
Rollers of the Realm, an innovative combination of classic arcade pinball and fantasy role-playing games, is now destined for iPad in addition to desktop computers and Xbox Live Indie Games through the support of the Canada Media Fund. Read the rest of this entry »
6waves has announced that Zoo Defenders, a family-friendly animal themed real-time strategy game developed by Big Blue Bubble is now available on the App Store for iPhone and iPad. This game is not only super cute – the gameplay is appropriate for all ages with different difficulty settings, campaign and survival modes, and a polished level design system to challenge even the most hardcore players. Read the rest of this entry »
Rock Hippo Productions has launched the “Brawl of the Dead” update for its popular free to play multiplayer action-combat game, Brawl Busters. Prepare for Zombie Infection in this new mode. Demon Rock – the main zombie – has been resurrected into one of the Busters and will stop at nothing to turn Mega City’s population into Little Leaguers and Skulls. It’s up to the Busters to stop this evil plan and prevail as they face a showdown like no other. Read the rest of this entry »
Rusty Axe Games is proud to announce that its free to play strategy war game Endless Empires has moved into open beta. Play against your friends and foes right in your browser, with nothing to buy, download or install, just create an account and get right into the action. Read the rest of this entry »
Funcom is thrilled to announce an ambitious monthly update plan for its recently released modern-day massively multiplayer online game ‘The Secret World’. Every month going forward Funcom will be releasing comprehensive game updates filled to the brim with exciting new content such as storylines, missions, seasonal events, gameplay enhancements and even entire world regions. These updates will serve players new and exciting experiences every month, ensuring there is always something new to discover in ‘The Secret World’. Read the rest of this entry »