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EPX Games has released a new trailer for Night Whisper Lane titled, “Night Whisper Lane Version 1.0.1 Showcase Trailer” which showcases the major feature added in version 1.0.1 – Animated Boss Battles. The animated Boss Battle was one of the top 5 requested features that fans and customers wanted. They spoke and EPX listened. As with most updates, the studio has also fixed various bugs and glitches and sound problems. Read the rest of this entry »

The AIM Game Development Weekend Intensive is a 2 day course held at the UBC Robson Square campus which teaches students the fundamentals of game development and computer programming using industry standard tools. Over two days, students gain practical skills in computer programming using the C# programming language, and 3D game development using the Unity game engine. Read the rest of this entry »

SoftLayer Technologies, a leading global provider of cloud infrastructure, today announced the expansion of its Catalyst Program into Canada, supporting marquee Canadian incubators, accelerators and startups. SoftLayer’s Catalyst Program will provide Canada’s most promising startups with IT infrastructure (servers, storage and networking) credits, executive mentoring, engineering resources as well as limited financial support. Read the rest of this entry »

From Pong to Guitar Hero, the Ontario Science Centre will host Game On 2.0, offering a hands-on exploration of video game history and culture. Visitors will experience more than 60 years of gaming entertainment and technology; from the very first commercial coin-operated game to the latest in virtual reality and 3D gaming. The world’s largest celebration of video games making its first Canadian appearance, Game On 2.0features game design, development, and production including multiplayer games, handheld devices, original concept and character art, and the history’s most influential arcade machines. (On Twitter use #GameOnScience.) Read the rest of this entry »

Tim Hortons helped make history today, playing host to the first Canadian mobile credit card transaction. Canadian Olympic Triathlete Simon Whitfield purchased a Tim Hortons coffee at a downtown Toronto restaurant using a Rogers BlackBerry smartphone and CIBC credit card account. Now Tim Hortons guests, who are clients of CIBC and Rogers, will be able to pay for their favourite coffee, breakfast or lunch without ever opening their wallet. Read the rest of this entry »

In recognition of Financial Literacy Month in Canada, Visa Canada has launched Peter Pig’s Money Counter, an online educational game designed to teach children aged 4-7 the value of money. Available for free on Visa’s financial literacy Web site, Practical Money Skills, the game encourages players to grow their bank account by completing counting and sorting challenges. Read the rest of this entry »

On Tuesday, November 6, Symantec Canada invites security professionals and ethical hackers to help further improve their security skills at the Cyber Readiness Challenge. The event will kick off with a keynote by Clint Sand, Senior Director, Security Business Practice, Symantec, followed by a live cyber attack simulation game. Designed for all aptitude levels, participants will vie for the top prize of $2,500.00 CAD. Read the rest of this entry »

Astral’s Family Channel is marking Bullying Awareness Week with a slate of new original programming airing from November 12 – 18. This year, the network’s 10^th annual Stand UP! campaign features a special programming line-up stocked with original content including a new music video, new bullying-themed celebrity interview segments and a half-hour special presentation of the 2012 Stand UP! Rally featuring Canadian popstar Victoria Duffield and YouTube sensation Mike Tompkins. Read the rest of this entry »

A vast majority of Canadians – 85% – say that music plays an important part in their lives, and a full 90% agree that it is the musician who should receive most of the proceeds from an original song, according to a new national survey conducted by Léger Marketing on behalf of SOCAN – the Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada. And when it comes to whom Canadians would most like to share dinner or a drink with, a famous Canadian musician was chosen ahead of actors, athletes or writers, with politicians also bringing up the rear. Read the rest of this entry »

Mathable^®, the acclaimed game of logic, strategy and fun from Montreal’s Wooky Entertainment, is growing exponentially.  The recognized and incredible Mathable lineup expands its offerings with the all-new exciting Mathable^®game APP for IPad. Read the rest of this entry »