Sugar Rush, the new puzzle game from UK studio Full Fat, the makers of Agent Dash and Flick Golf, has exclusively launched on the Canadian App Store. After the acclaimed Flick series of sports games and most recently their explosive endless runner, the developers were eager to entertain puzzle game lovers with a first class title. Taking Match 3 games to the next level, Sugar Rush continues Full Fat’s pedigree of high production values and attention to detail. Sugar Rush is free to play but does offer in-app purchases. Read the rest of this entry »
Gamers competing via the Xbox Tournaments with Virgin Gaming app on Xbox 360, now have a new way to win cash and show off their gaming skills. With the new update, available today, players can now enter buy-in tournaments and head-to-head challenges using their own money. Since launching two months ago, Virgin Gaming has awarded Xbox 360 gamers nearly $100,000 in cash prizes, while also allowing players to seamlessly browse, enter, challenge, play in and track tournaments for their favorite games directly from Xbox Live. Gamers that are not already using the app can register for an account and download the app from Xbox Live. Read the rest of this entry »
After two memorable ceremonies, first in Paris, then in San Francisco, Game Connection is very pleased to confirm a new established edition of its Marketing Awards. Presided over by an advisory board of leading industry experts, these awards will recognize and reward outstanding work in marketing and communications from across the breadth of the video game industry worldwide. There is no entry fee for these awards, and Game Connection is accepting submissions until September 9th. The Game Connection Marketing Awards are comprised of nine main categories, with all submissions automatically entered for the tenth category of ‘Best Marketing Team of the Year 2013’. The awards are open to anyone working in video game marketing and communications, whether in-house with a publisher or developer, at an agency, or independent. Those wishing to submit campaigns for consideration can do so as many times as they like and across as many different categories as are applicable. Read the rest of this entry »
Independent game developer Nine Dots Studio is excited to announce their game, GoD Factory: Wingmen, the 4vs4 space combat MOBA will be available on PC, Mac and Linux platforms. The competitive game allows players build their ships part by part and fight massive online battles. GoD Factory is currently on Kickstarter and Steam Greenlight seeking support from the community to finish the ambitious project. Read the rest of this entry »
Real-time engagement management solutions developer Scribble Technologies Inc. announced today that it has raised $8 million in new financing. The funding comes from an investment group led by Georgian Partners that includes Export Development Canada, Summerhill Venture Partners and Rogers Venture Partners. Scribble will use the current round of capital to accelerate its growth in the enterprise market, to fast-track ongoing global expansion, and to continue to develop its flagship solutions: ScribbleLive and ScribbleMarket. Recently launched, ScribbleMarket is a content syndication solution that enables the creation and distribution of real-time rich content from authoritative brands and media companies. Read the rest of this entry »
Enflick, the company that developed TextNow, a leading application that provided free phone service over WiFi to more than 18 million users in the U.S. and Canada, has announced it will be using the Sprint network to deliver a new solution using the Novatel Wireless MiFi® technology platform. Called TextNow MiFi, the device gives mobile users reliable wireless broadband connectivity from any location – without the need for WiFi and at the lowest price point available today. TextNow MiFi also comes with a free upgrade to Enflick’s TextNow app with all enhancements – including call forwarding and no ads – as well as 200 free minutes of calling a month. Read the rest of this entry »
The use of mobile devices in Canada has surpassed all projections, transforming the way businesses communicate with consumers. To remain at the forefront of these changes, Mediative, in partnership with HEC Montréal, SAP, and Avatar EEG Solutions Inc, has launched a research program on the antecedents and consequences surrounding the use of mobile devices for companies looking to attract customers on these platforms. This program, which will gather data over the next three years, will allow the industry and academic institutions to conduct cutting-edge research to contribute to information systems and marketing theory. Furthermore, this study will help partner organizations optimize their techniques, methods, and strategies for mobile devices. Read the rest of this entry »
Current Digital Alberta board member Owen Brierley was elected president of the organization on May 29, 2013 at the Annual General Meeting held at Innovate Calgary and Hybridforge in Edmonton. Owen Brierley is an active Canadian technologist and his experience in the digital industry will have a significant impact on the future of Digital Alberta. Along with the appointment of Mr. Brierley, one executive position and four board member positions were elected. Read the rest of this entry »
IDNR-TV, the only television channel in Canada specializing in natural resources, is pleased to announce today that the fourth edition of the Mining Film Festival will be held in fall 2013. The theme of the festival revolves around the lives of ordinary people who live alongside the mining industry and their close relationships with mining communities and with the industry itself. IDNR-TV’s management team said it will announce the event schedule in August. Read the rest of this entry »
Technicron Manufacturing and Piranha Games released three new variants of the Quickdraw Mech today for MechWarrior Online pilots and houses looking to secure a close-combat Mech for their lances. With speeds topping 85 kph with a mass of 60 tons, the Quickdraw can manage jumps more than 150 meters while raining down hell upon its enemies in intimate combat. Today also sees the availability of a new, tricked out Champion Mech for MechWarrior Online: pilots in the Inner Sphere can now try and buy the ferocious Hunchback HBK-4P© which comes with a 10 percent XP Bonus. And for pilots looking to enhance their cockpits with some sweet miniature décor, the Spider Mech is now available in the Mech Lab as a new cockpit item. Read the rest of this entry »
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