New Educational Game From Spongelab
In the History of Biology game, you, the assistant, are required to navigate through a labyrinth of clues, objects, and internet sites trying to figure out why Dr. Shyre has disappeared. What secret project was he working on? Who might be after him and are they after you too? Hidden amongst the history of biology, Dr. Shyre has left clues and puzzles to unlock the secrets of his most important and controversial research ever.
The game officially launches Sept 25 but is currently in public beta now.
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Watch the trailer
September 23, 2010
History of Biology is an interactive, online science scavenger hunt
where students experience the history of biology, through the people
and the impact their discoveries had on, and continues to have on, our
culture, society, politics, economics, and ethics. Starting in the 17th
Century, with the invention of microscopes and the first descriptions
of microscopic life, users complete weekly missions and solve puzzles
by researching the lives and scientific discoveries of over 20
scientists.In the History of Biology game, you, the assistant, are required to navigate through a labyrinth of clues, objects, and internet sites trying to figure out why Dr. Shyre has disappeared. What secret project was he working on? Who might be after him and are they after you too? Hidden amongst the history of biology, Dr. Shyre has left clues and puzzles to unlock the secrets of his most important and controversial research ever.
The game officially launches Sept 25 but is currently in public beta now.
Learn more
Watch the trailer
Staying True to Your (Indie) Heart
Written by: Nathan Meunier
Toronto hasn't always been the indie game development Mecca that it's grown into today. Just under a decade ago, studios in the city were scarce, and many budding developers had to leave Toronto to find solid work. Sick of competing for the meager handful of game dev job openings in town and unwilling to relocate away from home, a group of enthusiastic game makers set out to change things. After a few years of working on a slate of mobile phone projects, indie studio Capybara Games has settled into a steady groove crafting offbeat games about rainbow-puking critters, puzzle jousting combatants, and pixilated touchy-feely warriors.
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September 21, 2010
Source: GameSpyWritten by: Nathan Meunier
Toronto hasn't always been the indie game development Mecca that it's grown into today. Just under a decade ago, studios in the city were scarce, and many budding developers had to leave Toronto to find solid work. Sick of competing for the meager handful of game dev job openings in town and unwilling to relocate away from home, a group of enthusiastic game makers set out to change things. After a few years of working on a slate of mobile phone projects, indie studio Capybara Games has settled into a steady groove crafting offbeat games about rainbow-puking critters, puzzle jousting combatants, and pixilated touchy-feely warriors.
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Canadian digital economy report card
Written by: Trevor Marshall
Canada's continued prosperity depends on the successful integration of digital content and technologies with how we learn, how we work and how we live. That was the message delivered by the Government of Canada in May when it unveiled a digital-economy consultation paper. It was also the message heard loud and clear that same month at the Canada 3.0 conference.
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September 21, 2010
Source: Backbone MagazineWritten by: Trevor Marshall
Canada's continued prosperity depends on the successful integration of digital content and technologies with how we learn, how we work and how we live. That was the message delivered by the Government of Canada in May when it unveiled a digital-economy consultation paper. It was also the message heard loud and clear that same month at the Canada 3.0 conference.
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Event Announcement: The Indie Showcase
September 17, 2010
On Saturday, September 18th 2010 from 7 until 11pm,
Golden Gear and Behind the Front Visual Arts Studios are hosting the
INDIE SHOWCASE and invite you and your friends to join us!
The event will be taking place at Behind the Front Visual Arts
Studios, located at 212a Adelaide st west Suite 301 and is free to the
public. Come down to this social / arcade style event and talk with
professionals, amateurs, and anyone else interested in playing games.
Digital Magazine Awards
The Digital Magazine Awards 2010, in association with Quark Inc., are a global awards to showcase the best digital magazines and recognise the most influential people in digital publishing today.
The Digital Magazine Awards 2010 will raise the bar on industry standards, celebrate the publishing revolution of digital magazines and grow and evolve with this burgeoning industry.
The closing date for entries is the 30th September 2010.
The winners of the Digital Magazine Awards 2010 will be announced on the 27th October 2010.
NEW- Members of the lead judging panel announced, click here:
For more information:
September 16, 2010
About the Digital Magazine AwardsThe Digital Magazine Awards 2010, in association with Quark Inc., are a global awards to showcase the best digital magazines and recognise the most influential people in digital publishing today.
The Digital Magazine Awards 2010 will raise the bar on industry standards, celebrate the publishing revolution of digital magazines and grow and evolve with this burgeoning industry.
The closing date for entries is the 30th September 2010.
The winners of the Digital Magazine Awards 2010 will be announced on the 27th October 2010.
NEW- Members of the lead judging panel announced, click here:
For more information:
Congratulations to all IO members nominated for 2010 Geminis
Best Animated Program or Series
Johnny Test - Cookie Jar Entertainment Inc.
Guess With Jess - Nelvana Ltd (Corus)
Best Biography Documentary Program
Genius Within - The Inner Life of Glenn Gould - White Pine Pictures
Best Children's or Youth Fiction Program or Series
Pillars of Freedom - Smiley Guy Studios
That's so Weird! - Halifax Film (DHX Media)
Best Children's or Youth Non-Fiction Program or Series
Canada's Super Speller - Halifax Film (DHX Media)
TVOKids: Mark's Moments - TVO
Best Comedy Program or Series
Less Than Kind - Breakthrough Entertainment
Best Cross-Platform Project - Children's and Youth
Rollbots Online - Xenophile Media Inc.
Taste Buds - marblemedia
Best Documentary Series
The View From Here - TVO
Best Original Program or Series produced for Digital Media - Non-Fiction
Love Letters to the Future - Xenophile Media Inc.
City Sonic- Kensington Communications, White Pine Pictures
Best Performing Arts Program or Series or Arts Documentary Program or Series
Star Portraits - PTV Productions
View the full list of nominees here:
September 7, 2010
Congratulations to all IO members nominated for 2010 Geminis for Digital MediaBest Animated Program or Series
Johnny Test - Cookie Jar Entertainment Inc.
Guess With Jess - Nelvana Ltd (Corus)
Best Biography Documentary Program
Genius Within - The Inner Life of Glenn Gould - White Pine Pictures
Best Children's or Youth Fiction Program or Series
Pillars of Freedom - Smiley Guy Studios
That's so Weird! - Halifax Film (DHX Media)
Best Children's or Youth Non-Fiction Program or Series
Canada's Super Speller - Halifax Film (DHX Media)
TVOKids: Mark's Moments - TVO
Best Comedy Program or Series
Less Than Kind - Breakthrough Entertainment
Best Cross-Platform Project - Children's and Youth
Rollbots Online - Xenophile Media Inc.
Taste Buds - marblemedia
Best Documentary Series
The View From Here - TVO
Best Original Program or Series produced for Digital Media - Non-Fiction
Love Letters to the Future - Xenophile Media Inc.
City Sonic- Kensington Communications, White Pine Pictures
Best Performing Arts Program or Series or Arts Documentary Program or Series
Star Portraits - PTV Productions
View the full list of nominees here:
Strong Demand for CMF Experimental Stream Funding
September 1, 2010
August 31, 2010 (Toronto) - The Canada Media Fund (CMF) today announced
that the future of content and content delivery in Canada is being
bolstered by home grown innovation, as evidenced by the strong demand
for funding through the CMF's Experimental Stream. Applications
submitted for funding by the first deadline, July 5, 2010, vastly
exceeded the $16.2 million available at this round.
Mobile Innovation Week
MOBILEINNOVATIONWEEK brings together global leaders of the mobile industry to Toronto || Sept 13-18, 2010. Register at www.mobileinnovationweek.com. Exclusive offer: Get a 10% discount on tickets to Mobile Media World, Mobile ThinkTank Series and MobileBiz BootCamp by entering the code MIW.
Leaders of the Mobile Industry come to Toronto for one week of events, co-produced by The Mobile Institute, FITC, Interactive Ontario and the Mobile Experience Innovation Centre. Founding Sponsor the City of Toronto.
August 30, 2010
MOBILEINNOVATIONWEEK: September 13-18, 2010: TorontoMOBILEINNOVATIONWEEK brings together global leaders of the mobile industry to Toronto || Sept 13-18, 2010. Register at www.mobileinnovationweek.com. Exclusive offer: Get a 10% discount on tickets to Mobile Media World, Mobile ThinkTank Series and MobileBiz BootCamp by entering the code MIW.
Leaders of the Mobile Industry come to Toronto for one week of events, co-produced by The Mobile Institute, FITC, Interactive Ontario and the Mobile Experience Innovation Centre. Founding Sponsor the City of Toronto.
NEW! Digital Media Branch
August 11, 2010
The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television is pleased to announce
that five Digital Media categories will be introduced for the 25th
Annual Gemini Awards. The new awards will honour both cross-platform
projects, developed to enhance enjoyment of a television program or
series, and original productions, the first broadcast of which is
intended for a medium other than television.
Shape the future of eLearning with Interactive Ontario
Click here for more information and to take the survey.
July 20, 2010
Interactive Ontario is currently running an online survey to collect information on the issues and challenges facing businesses in Ontario's eLearning and cultural industry. Your input is vital to developing: - economic data and industry benchmarks;
- informing incentives public and private investment;
- market changes and intelligence;
- collecting best practice for the growth of eLearning and cultural production companies.
Click here for more information and to take the survey.
Subject: OMDC Intellectual Property Development Fund Update
For details on the IP Development Fund and the application, please call (416) 314-6858 and ask for the IP Development Fund business officer on phone duty. You can also email us at IPFund@omdc.on.ca
June 21, 2010
This is a friendly reminder that July 31, 2010 is the last day that we will be accepting applications for the Intellectual Property Development Fund, subject to the availability of funds. This means there are only six weeks remaining before your opportunity to apply for the fund will be over. If you have been considering submitting an application, please do so soon as funds may run out before July 31. For details on the IP Development Fund and the application, please call (416) 314-6858 and ask for the IP Development Fund business officer on phone duty. You can also email us at IPFund@omdc.on.ca
Media industry to grow 5% annually until 2014: PwC
This year the Canadian entertainment and media industries are expected to
make a major post-recession comeback, with a growth of 5% compound annual
growth rate (CARG) through to 2014, according to the a
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) report titled Global Entertainment and Media
Outlook: 2010 to 2014.
June 16, 2010
by: Melita Kuburas Jun 16, 2010This year the Canadian entertainment and media industries are expected to
make a major post-recession comeback, with a growth of 5% compound annual
growth rate (CARG) through to 2014, according to the a
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) report titled Global Entertainment and Media
Outlook: 2010 to 2014.
INTERACTIVE ONTARIO WELCOMES MAX BERDOWSKI AS VICE PRESIDENT, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
"We are tremendously excited to have Max join our team at IO," said Ian Kelso, President and CEO, Interactive Ontario. "Max has a keen understanding of the Canadian entertainment industry and has a track record for delivering high very quality services in the not-for-profit sector."
May 17, 2010
(Toronto, May 17, 2010) - Interactive Ontario (IO) is pleased to welcome Max Berdowski to its growing team. In this new role, Max will be responsible for overseeing the growth of the organization's many services in collaboration with partners in both the private and public sectors."We are tremendously excited to have Max join our team at IO," said Ian Kelso, President and CEO, Interactive Ontario. "Max has a keen understanding of the Canadian entertainment industry and has a track record for delivering high very quality services in the not-for-profit sector."
CMF's Experimental Stream Application Form Online now
Projects funded through this program must be developed for commercial use through the Canadian media industry or public use by Canadians. Funding is allocated according to a selective process using an evaluation matrix. For details, read the Experimental Stream guidelines.
Download the form here.
May 13, 2010
The Experimental Stream supports the creation of innovative Canadian interactive digital media content and application software. This program is designed to support the research and development of leading-edge content and applications intended to facilitate the distribution of Canadian content.Projects funded through this program must be developed for commercial use through the Canadian media industry or public use by Canadians. Funding is allocated according to a selective process using an evaluation matrix. For details, read the Experimental Stream guidelines.
Download the form here.
