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With a great variety of games in their catalogue that translate perfectly for the touch-screen interface, Montreal publisher Meridian4 has announced that they are expanding their platform support beyond the desktop and entering the world of iOS and Android gaming.  The first three titles to make the leap onto tablets include Family Vacation, The Secret Legacy – A Kate Brooks Adventure and Post Apocalyptic Mayhem HD, all of which will be available later in the year. Read the rest of this entry »

Already having surpassed three and a half million members, it was announced today that SCENE, the popular Canadian movie rewards program from Cineplex Entertainment and Scotiabank, is further integrating game dynamics with the launch of the Trivia Stars Facebook game. Read the rest of this entry »

Going Loud Studios is proud to announce that “DLC Quest”, winner of Official Xbox Magazine’s Xbox Indie Game of the Year 2011, is now available on Windows and Mac. In a rare double-whammy, Going Loud Studios is also proud to announce that “Lair of the Evildoer” is also now available on Windows. Both titles are launching exclusively as part of the Indie Royale St. Patrick’s Day bundle. Read the rest of this entry »

Calgary-based Macgamestore.com has released Jewel Quest: The Sapphire Dragon Collector’s Edition, the sixth game in the popular Jewel Quest series by iWin. Available exclusively at Macgamestore.com, the game leads you through 200 brand new jewel boards as you unearth ancient wonders and discover the secret behind the elusive Sapphire Dragon. Read the rest of this entry »

Big Blue Bubble Inc. is excited to announce the newest version of the epic side-scroller, Dark Incursion, now with iCade and Joypad support and a 99 cent price. The new update, which features movable and configurable controls along with improved AI and bug fixes, is now live on iTunes. Read the rest of this entry »

Firebase Industries Ltd. is proud to announce that on Friday, January 20th and Saturday, January 21st of 2012, 100% of the net revenue from Firebase Industries’ Xbox Live Indie Game, Orbitron: Revolution will go to support the British Columbia Cancer Agency through the BC Cancer Foundation’s Ride to Conquer Cancer event. Read the rest of this entry »

Independent developer DrinkBox Studios, Inc. has released new information about its upcoming PlayStation®Vita title, Tales from Space: Mutant Blobs Attack. The Toronto-based studio also re-confirmed its intention to work towards a North American launch day release. Read the rest of this entry »

Toronto music edutainment company Stagename has launched Rock Rivals, a mobile social game designed to teach anyone how to create great music. The experience is more social and more rewarding then previous attempts to motivate music learning and composition. The game, available now on iTunes, appeals to novice music makers who want to dive-in and learn the fundamentals, while more savvy music makers can put their skills to the test and even develop skills needed to thrive in the music business. Read the rest of this entry »

Indie developer GlitchSoft has finally released its highly anticipated Star Marine: Infinite Ammo action-shooter to the Apple iTunes™ App Store for $1.99 USD. This adrenaline packed Run n’ Gun side-scroller has already received glowing previews and incredible media attention prior to its official release, and the wait is finally over. Read the rest of this entry »

The digital gaming revolution is in full effect and EA is leading the charge. Electronic Arts Inc. has announced that it continues to break new ground in the free-to-play gaming market with a community of active players that has reached 25 million worldwide. Pioneering the fast-growing freemium gaming category is a centerpiece in EA’s strategy to reinvent itself as a leader in digital gaming. Read the rest of this entry »