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Ubisoft has announced that the Retro Futuristic Cyber Shooter Far Cry 3® Blood Dragon is now available for digital download on consoles and PC for $14.99. The soundtrack by Power Glove will be available on iTunes on May 1st for $9.99. Developed by Ubisoft Montreal, Far Cry 3 Blood Dragon lets players get the girl, kill the bad guys and save the world in a VHS-era vision of the future! As Sergeant Rex Colt, you are part man, part machine, all American. You are a state-of-the art Mark IV cyber-commando on a mission… of vengeance. Read the rest of this entry »

 Frima Studio has announced the launch of Zombie Tycoon 2: Brainhov’s Revenge for the PS3 and PS Vita! The sequel to 2009’s hit PS Minis title Zombie Tycoon, Brainhov’s Revenge ups the ante on the lighthearted RTS gameplay of the original with new zombie factions and units, expansive maps and Cross Play functionality to link players on consoles and handhelds for intense 1v1 deathmatches. The game is available on PSN for $9.99 and FREE for PS Plus members. Read the rest of this entry »

The BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) evolution is growing exponentially and everyday more organizations are working on adopting this practice into their corporate computing strategy. Instacom, the most secure communication solution for businesses, recognizes and addresses the security implications of the BYOD evolution. Finally, one platform has combined instant messaging with centralized file sharing and storage across all desktop and mobile devices. With all message and file data living in the end user’s corporate IT environment bound with strong security policies and encryption, Instacom is the response to the corporate concerns around BYOD. Read the rest of this entry »

Defiance™, the groundbreaking futuristic online open world shooter from Trion Worlds has announced its global first contest merging the two worlds of Defiance. Nolan and Irisa crossed from the game to the filmed-in-Toronto TV show, and now players have the chance to follow in their footsteps! To win, fans must outgun the competition in game from April 30 – May 12 to see themselves on an upcoming episode of Defiance on the Syfy channel. Read the rest of this entry »

DHX Media Ltd., in association with CTV and Lionsgate, has announced that production is underway on its new half-hour original comedy series, Satisfaction. From creator Tim McAuliffe (The Office, Up All Night, Late Night With Jimmy Fallon), Satisfaction stars award-winning comic Ryan Belleville (Going The Distance, The L.A. Complex), Luke Macfarlane (Brothers & Sisters, Kinsey, Over There), and Leah Renee (The Playboy Club, Blue Mountain State,  M.V.P). The 13-episode, half-hour comedy series begins shooting in and around Toronto today (April 29) through July 2013. Read the rest of this entry »

The Banff World Media Festival (BANFF) proudly announced today that Emmy Award-winning actor and comedian Wayne Brady will host the Banff World Media Festival’s evening Rockie Awards Gala, taking place on June 11^th at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel in Banff. Mr. Brady will also take part in a special one-on-one featured session, open to all BANFF delegates. Read the rest of this entry »

Ubisoft® announced that its highly anticipated game, Watch_Dogs™, will be available in North America on November 19 for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360®, the Nintendo WiiU™ and Windows PC, as well as at the launch of the PlayStation®4. The game is also planned for other next generation consoles. Fans can check out the latest action in Watch_Dogs by watching the gameplay trailer, released today. In the Watch_Dogs gameplay trailer, Aiden Pearce takes his fight to a never- before-seen district in Chicago and encounters new characters while trying to put his past to rest. Read the rest of this entry »

mesh digital conference returns to Toronto’s Allstream Centre on May 15th and 16th, and will showcase thought leading conversations between people who share a passion for Web and digital innovation. The two-day conference features four highly anticipated keynote speakers who will talk about the Web’s impact on work, education, brand journalism and media. Read the rest of this entry »

Acer America is now offering its Acer B6 and V6 Series LED-backlit displays combining smart ergonomics and eco-conscious materials for both professional customers and consumers in Canada. The new monitors offer a thinner body than the prior generation and a wide array of models in various screen sizes, which feature a vertical alignment (VA) or twisted nematic (TN) panel depending on model. Read the rest of this entry »

As smartphone owners become increasingly accustomed to accessing information quickly, easily and on-the-go, it’s no wonder they are packing this convenience and bringing their mobile device with them on vacations. According to a new Expedia.ca survey of smartphone owners, 88 per cent said it would be very or somewhat useful to be able to use their mobile device to stay updated on hotel and flight information when on holiday. For those travellers who want to remain ‘in-the-know’, recent updates to the Expedia app allows Canadians to do just that. Read the rest of this entry »