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Ubisoft announced the release of Far Cry Outpost yesterday, a new mobile companion app for Far Cry 3®, now available in EMEA territories on iOS and Android platforms.  With this Far Cry 3 mobile app for Multiplayer and Co-op, players can decode the encrypted data found during game sessions to earn advanced Weapon mods and customize their Loadouts on the go. Far Cry outpost also allows players to track their progress through the daily and weekly challenges, check out their stats and compare with their friends, and keep track of the maps created via the in game map editor. Read the rest of this entry »

CATAAlliance has launched an Advocacy Campaign to encourage the adoption of a Canadian form of the “Patent Box”, i.e., an “Innovation Box”. The Canadian “Innovation Box” would be tailored to provide a preferential, competitive tax regime for the successful exploitation and commercialization of Intellectual Property (IP), including patents, in Canada. The Innovation Box Campaign took the form of a “Live Brief” with updates continually posted based on the expert guidance of thought leaders across Canada. Read the rest of this entry »

Powered by two-time Emmy^® Award-winning Toon Boom Animation Inc., Flip Boom Cartoon is an inspiring playful app that lets you connect with your loved ones creating a collaborative project and share it on social media. On-the-go or at home, playing with Flip Boom Cartoon represents a creative way to stay connected to your loved ones via the same iCloud account. Share your projects back and forth to create memorable and collaborative masterpieces. Read the rest of this entry »

Vancouver-based Lunch Game Studios has released its first mobile title on Android and iOS – and it’s available right now for downloading. Fruit Flies is currently free (for a limited time) on Google Play and $0.99 on iTunes, and you need to stop them from devouring your fruit before you can get it to market. Read the rest of this entry »

The Canada Media Fund, Telefilm Canada and the CRTC (Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission) have announced the creation of a Working Group resulting from industry leaders’ feedback at the Symposium on the Promotion of Canadian Films and Television Programs in Canada and Internationally. The Working Group will promote the increasing success of Canadian film, television and digital media with a principal focus on the Canadian market. The intent is to show how much Canadian innovative screen-based content is now watched and enjoyed by Canadian audiences and to propose solutions on how to build on past, current and future successes to increase awareness of our media products. Read the rest of this entry »

Ubisoft has announced that the second Assassin’s Creed III downloadable content pack The Battle Hardened is now available on Microsoft’s Xbox 360^®, and will be available on January 9 on PlayStation^®3 and January 15 on Windows PC. The Battle Hardened pack extends the Assassin’s Creed III multiplayer experience with new playable characters and maps: Read the rest of this entry »

Hothead Games tips off 2013 with the release of a new “behind the scenes” video for its latest mobile game, Big Win Basketball. The first video in the Big Win Basketball series features NBA Hall of Famer Dennis Rodman demonstrating his “fashionable” influence on the Hothead Games development team and their new mobile game. Also featured in the video is Big Win Sports’ new outspoken CEO, Bob Silk, who when asked about the project, was quoted as saying, “I think the results have been outstanding!!” According to the new video, it turns out that not everyone at Hothead feels the same way… Read the rest of this entry »

Burnaby’s Once Over Productions has launched a $10 000.00 KickStarter campaign to further the development of its PC/Mac title Minion March. As a Keeper of the Underworld, it is the Player’s objective to prevent minions from escaping. The minions may have the advantage of numbers, defensive powers and dimwitted determination but you have unlimited mobility, powerful attacks and support from sentient environments. Read the rest of this entry »

Bollywood is about to be rocked by a fantastic new film. The producer is an unknown and his script has been rejected by every publishing house. The stars have never been in a film before. The budget is practically zero. But none of that matters – all you need to have a smash hit is passion! The passion to dance, anywhere and any time… whatever it takes to make your dreams come true. Help Kumar and Kendra make their dreams of stardom a reality with Bollywood Wannabe, a fun new game with a unique mix of rhythm and platform elements from Quebec’s Chrysaor Studio. Dance your way through each of the movie’s scenes – can you dance well enough to make the public want to join in? Will this movie be an indie success or a forgettable flop? Read the rest of this entry »

Retro City Rampage from Vblank Entertainment is now available on Xbox Live Arcade. You can grab it right now for only 800 MS Points – there is a free trial available as well. Included with your game purchase are three avatar items – the full Retro City Rampage player outfit from shoes to mullet. Also coming this month are the WiiWare and the Europe/UK/Asia PS3 and PS Vita versions. Check the Retro City Rampage site for a complete breakdown on available now and coming soon platforms. Read the rest of this entry »