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Toronto – TransGaming Inc., has announced the creation of a game development studio and is partnering with Foreign Media Games (FMG) on the development of its first title, “Armin van Buuren – In the Mix” for the Nintendo Wii™ console. TransGaming specializes in the development of innovative products for the electronic entertainment industry and is working with leading publishers on many of the top global gaming franchises. The creation of a game development studio will allow TransGaming to leverage its depth of technical experience while broadening its strategic relationships with game publishers globally.

“This is an exciting time for TransGaming as we expand the company to embrace new strategic opportunities that will provide new revenue streams from core game development projects.” commented Vikas Gupta, CEO & President of TransGaming. “It’s an absolute thrill for our first game to be a new global franchise based on the top DJ in the world, Armin Van Buuren. We are confident that “Armin van Buuren – In the Mix” will propel the highly popular music gaming genre to new heights with its innovative game play experience that embodies the creativity, energy and artistry of the ultimate DJ.”
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The Canadian Consulate General in Seattle will be a lead sponsor of Casual Connect this year in conjunction with any in-Canada partners who want to join – DFAIT can have one display table or several, depending on the level of participation. Being a part of the DFAIT contingent will allow access to the entire event (receptions, etc.), a profile on the website and the meeting scheduler, booth space on the conference floor and more.

Casual Connect is a trade show which highlights all of the great aspects of the casual game industry and is full of opportunities for established game designers and students alike. Casual Connect takes place this July 21 – 23 at Benaroya Hall in Seattle, Washington. Interested parties should contact Neil Swain at DFAIT as soon as possible. One point to remember – all travelers (air, land and sea) to the USA after June 1 must have either an enhanced driver’s license or valid passport as proof of citizenship to present to US customs and immigration inspectors.

Toronto – Kaboose Inc., one of the largest family-focused media companies in the world, today received approval from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice of its statutory plan of arrangement under section 182 of the Business Corporations Act (Ontario) (the “Arrangement”). The plan of arrangement was previously approved by the shareholders of Kaboose at a special meeting held on May 21, 2009.

With the Court’s approval of the Arrangement:

– Kaboose will sell substantially all of its North American assets to Disney Online for approximately $23.3 million in cash (subject to a working capital adjustment) (the “North American Transaction”). It is expected that the North American Transaction will close on June 1 2009, following the closing, on the same day, of the sale of Kaboose’s UK subsidiary, Kaboose Acquisition (UK) Company, to Romeo Bidco Limited, an affiliate of Barclays Private Equity Limited, for a purchase price of £54 million in cash less third-party debt outstanding at closing (expected to be approximately £10 million) (the “UK Transaction”); and

– Following the completion of a court-approved creditor claims process and liquidation, pursuant to which Kaboose expects to distribute approximately $0.65 in aggregate per common share to shareholders, Kaboose will be dissolved. The first distribution, following the completion of the creditor claims process, is expected to occur during the third quarter of 2009, depending on the nature of claims that are made during the creditor claims process. To the extent that, among other things:

(i) transaction and wind-up costs;
(ii) Kaboose’s net cash position at closing of the UK Transaction and North American Transaction; (iii) the absence of unidentified claims;
(iv) working capital of the North American business at the time of closing; or
(v) foreign exchange rates, are different than assumptions made by management, shareholders may receive aggregate distributions amounting to less than $0.65 per common share. Accordingly, Kaboose can give no assurances as to the total amount or timing of distributions to shareholders.

Toronto – RBC today announced a call for nominations for the 2009 RBC Canadian Entrepreneur Awards program (CWEA). The RBC CWEA program will recognize the many talented Canadian women entrepreneurs who thrive despite today’s challenging economic environment.

“Women entrepreneurs are one of the fastest growing segments of the Canadian economy, and RBC is proud to help celebrate their passion and success at this annual awards ceremony,” said Shauneen Bruder, executive vice-president, Business and Commercial Banking.

The RBC Canadian Woman Entrepreneur Awards are the pre-eminent national business awards recognizing the country’s leading female entrepreneurs. For the first time since the creation of the awards program, applications received will be considered for two consecutive years.

“Whether starting a new business, sustaining the one they already have, or exploring new opportunities, Canadian women entrepreneurs continue to play a leading role in the Canadian marketplace,” explains Mike Michell, national director, Small Business and Women’s Market, RBC. “These women have incredible success stories that we believe other business owners can learn from.”
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Toronto – The Android Market, an open distribution channel for mobile applications (apps), is coming to Canada exclusively through Rogers Wireless with the launch of the HTC Dream™ and HTC Magic™ in June. Canadians will have a new store for all their wireless device apps shopping needs.

As of May 15, there were already more than 3200 apps available in Android Market, and that number is growing rapidly. The HTC Dream and HTC Magic smartphones, the first cellphones in Canada powered by the Android platform and featuring access to Android Market, will soon be available from Rogers Wireless and will be the first chance Canadians have to get Android Market at their fingertips.

“Innovation is part of our DNA at Rogers Wireless,” said John Boynton, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, Rogers Wireless. “Exclusively available through Rogers Wireless in Canada, the leading-edge Android-powered HTC Dream and HTC Magic will allow consumers to fully personalize their handsets with an expansive choice of apps in Android Market, when they launch in June.”
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Montreal – Kangaroo Media, a recognized leader in sports fan enhancement solutions and technologies today announced the upcoming launch of its next generation of fan experience enhancing technology & platform. The launch includes an all new Fan Experience Control Center technology suite and a Generation III wireless hand-held device.

The Fan Experience Control Center hardware and software suite will expand the ability to intelligently enhance and tailor the fan experience including future capabilities to connect to an array of WEB-based fan community applications and add-ons. The newly minted Gen III handheld will feature a sleeker form factor with a prominent HD type LCD screen and new Wi-Fi capabilities to broaden connectivity beyond the in-stadium venue.
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Toronto – WinMagic, the innovative leader in disk encryption, today announced that Mount Sinai Hospital, an internationally recognized health care centre affiliated with the University of Toronto, has selected WinMagic’s SecureDoc full-disk encryption software to protect hospital data. SecureDoc is being installed on more than 200 laptops being utilized by physicians, administrative staff, support staff, clinical staff, IT support staff and researchers.

Having researched available full-disk encryption solutions, Mount Sinai selected SecureDoc based on numerous pre-determined criteria. Mount Sinai’s thorough evaluation process included testing for Windows compatibility, user experience during initial encryption, ongoing performance and user experience following initial encryption, performance and compatibility across a wide variety of laptop models, ability to unencrypt data, data recovery capabilities, ability to support security policy control, client management and monitoring capabilities, auditing and reporting capabilities and preboot authentication functionality.
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Montreal – Vantrix, the leading provider of content adaptation and optimization solutions for converged wireless, broadband and cable networks, today announced the appointment of John Major as an Independent Director to the Vantrix Board of Directors. The strategic addition to the Board caps a strong first quarter for Vantrix, highlighted by four new customer wins and the Frost & Sullivan 2009 Mobile Content Optimization Solution of the Year Award.

John Major

In his role as Independent Director, to which he brings a wealth of experience, Mr. Major will support Vantrix by providing expertise and strategic advice regarding potential growth strategies. He has been serving as non-executive Chairman of the Board of Directors of Broadcom since May 2008, having joined the company as an Independent Director in 2003. He also serves as Director of three other public companies, including Lennox International, Littelfuse, Inc., and ORBCOMM, Inc.
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Toronto – QuickPlay Media, the premier provider of solutions that manage the business of mobile video, today announced that the company is powering Virgin Mobile India’s first unlimited full-track music download service, at no charge to subscribers. Christened “Vmusic,” the service offers a range of Western and Indian content from leading artists across brands & music labels, such as Sony BMG and Hungama.

“As India’s leading youth-focused mobile service, Virgin Mobile India has consistently set itself apart by providing an attractive range of phones to the world’s fastest growing mobile market,” said Wayne Purboo, president and CEO, QuickPlay Media. “Now, through this collaboration with QuickPlay, VMI will transform their customers’ mobile experience by providing them with access to music from some of the world’s most popular artists. By working with QuickPlay, VMI also ensures seamless expansion of its multimedia services to meet evolving customer preferences.”
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Victoria – Tecagora Solutions Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. James Addison as Chief Information Officer of the company. With the recent release of Tecagora’s new Snapact web services and nomination as a finalist for VIATeC’s 2009 Innovative Excellence Award, Addison’s appointment is anticipated to generate vast opportunities for the company and its user base as he undertakes the future design and development of Snapact’s photo sharing and social networking community.

“As a photo enthusiast, I am excited to lead the future design and development of what Tecagora has created with Snapact,” says Addison. “I have a lot of ideas on how to further develop the Snapact solution and I look forward to contributing my knowledge, experience, and guidance to help make their technology an even greater success. There is a lot of potential with Snapact and I am excited to be a part of its future.”
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