15th May 2012

FIFA 13 First Look Preview

This is a partner cross-post written by of Canadian Online Gamers, who was invited to EA Canada in late April to get a early look at FIFA 13.  Although we didn’t get any hands on time we were treated to a very detailed EA Sportspresentation (with some video included) of what some of the changes are coming for some of the main gameplay features in the next iteration of this long running sports franchise.   There is no doubt that last year FIFA 12 turned the world upside down in regards to how a soccer videogame can be as it had many new features and it earned accolades from media across the globe.  So as we sat down and listened to the start of the presentation, I wondered how in the world they could make FIFA 13 a better game then last years version. Read the rest of this entry »

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15th May 2012

Splatalot Online Games Reach Over 33 Million Plays

marblemediamarblemedia has announced that the site for its hit kids’ game show Splatalot has become the highest performing digital media property in the company’s history. The site offers an exciting variety of fun, interactive games that go hand in hand with the TV series. Launched in 2011, the site has become home to Splatalot fans from around the globe and has seen games played an outstanding total of over 33 million times. marblemedia will be attending and speaking at the 2012 INplay conference being held today and tomorrow in Toronto, showcasing the best of interactive kids media from around the world. Read the rest of this entry »

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15th May 2012

Game Pill To Create International Adventure Supergame For 9 Story Animated Comedy Series Almost Naked Animals

game pillOntario game developer Game Pill is creating a new side-scrolling adventure Supergame based on the international hit children’s animated comedy series Almost Naked Animals, produced and distributed by 9 Story Entertainment. Read the rest of this entry »

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15th May 2012

Discovery 12 Conference Sets World Record

Ontario Centre Excellence328 of the brightest minds in Canada speed-networked their way to setting the newest Guinness World Record in the Most People Attending a Business Speed Networking Event – Single Venue category at the Discovery 12 conference hosted by Ontario Centres of Excellence. Read the rest of this entry »

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15th May 2012

EXFO Announces Major Expansion To Copper-Access Test Offering

exfoEXFO Inc. announced today the launch of the MaxTester 610 Copper Test Set and MaxTester 635 Copper, DSL and Multiplay Test Set, the most powerful, intelligent and cost-effective VDSL2 installation and repair testers currently on the market. The newest additions to EXFO’s expanding copper access test offering, the MAX-610 and MAX-635 help service providers deploy the latest ADSL2+ and VDSL2 technology while keeping costs in check. Read the rest of this entry »

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15th May 2012

Telpay Responds to the Task Force on Payments System Review

telpayIn June 2010 Minister of Finance the Honourable James Flaherty announced the formation of a Task Force for Payments Systems Review. The Task Force Final Report is now available online for study. Converting business payments from paper to electronic payments was identified by the Minister as an area where significant cost reductions could be achieved.  Read the rest of this entry »

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15th May 2012

Tech Start-up CEOs Say Recruitment And Retention Is Their Biggest Challenge

pwcRevenue is not the biggest concern for Canadian tech start-ups according to a report on emerging technology companies released today by PwC. For the first time, the 150 CEOs interviewed listed managing talent as their biggest issue (26%) compared to revenue (25%) and funding (18%). Now in its 9thyear, the annual report found that: Read the rest of this entry »

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15th May 2012

Bratz Dolls Go Bald To Support Kids Battling Illnesses

starlight children's foundationBald is beautiful. MGA Entertainment Canada will launch a new range of hairless Bratz®dolls this summer at Toys”R”Us Canada to support children dealing with hair loss due to illnesses such as cancer and alopecia, donating a portion of every sale to Starlight Children’s Foundation. Read the rest of this entry »

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15th May 2012

Absolute Software Releases Turnkey BYOD Support

Absolute SoftwareAbsolute® Software Corporation, a Vancouver-based provider of firmware-embedded, persistent endpoint security and management solutions, announced today the release of Absolute Manage 6.1 which includes expanded “Bring Your Own Device” (BYOD) support for ultra-portable devices, including laptops. Read the rest of this entry »

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15th May 2012

Angoss Announces KnowledgeSEEKER and KnowledgeSTUDIO Version 8.0

angossAngoss Software Corporation is pleased to make available new features to its predictive analytics and data mining software suite version 8.0 which includes KnowledgeSEEKER® and KnowledgeSTUDIO®. The new features advance Angoss’ big data analytics capabilities and improve data mining productivity and efficiency for companies with growing volumes of structured and unstructured data who are using analytics to transform information into insight and action. Read the rest of this entry »

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