Special 50% DISCOUNT RATE for Game ON: Finance Conference Attendees for EDGE: EDUCATION FOR DIGITAL AND GAMES ENTREPRENEURS Workshop Series Ryerson University’s G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education, in partnership with Interactive Ontario, now offers courses for digital professionals seeking to advance in the fields of gaming and digital media development.

From project and human resources management to entrepreneurial finance, behaviour, and strategy, the EDGE: Education for Digital Games Entrepreneurs program will deliver the expertise and training digital professionals and entrepreneurs need to advance in a dynamic and growing industry.

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Now receive 50% off the EDGE Workshop series with your GameON: Finance registration. Limited space available. Once you've completed your GameOn: Finance registration you will receive your application that entitles you to 50% off EDGE workshops.

INTERACTIVE ONTARIO CEO TRANSITIONS TO A NEW OPPORTUNITY (TORONTO – December 14, 2011) – Interactive Ontario (IO) today announced that President and CEO Ian Kelso is stepping down to take on an expanded role as the CEO of the Canadian Interactive Alliance/Alliance interactive canadienne (CIAIC).
 
Max Berdowski, the Vice President and General Manager of IO will take on a greater role within the organization working directly with the Board of Directors and the IO team.

Cue Digital Media Launches Cue Gaming with new double fusion exclusive partnership representing playstation dynamic in-game advertising Toronto, Canada - December 14, 2011 - Cue Digital Media Inc. announced today the launch of Cue Gaming in an exclusive partnership with Double Fusion representing the PlayStation®3 system’s dynamic in-game advertising.  The new partnership makes Cue Gaming the premier identity in the Canadian video game enthusiast market.

Distribution360 Sells Olive the Ostrich to Nick Jr. In Australia and New Zealand Toronto, Ontario (December 8, 2011)—Distribution360 today announced the sale of Blue-Zoo’s hit animated preschool series Olive the Ostrich (52 x 5’ episodes) to Nick Jr. in Australia and New Zealand, set to launch in early 2012. The series, narrated by Australian-born entertainer Rolf Harris, has been receiving stellar ratings since its September launch on Nick Jr. in the UK. Olive the Ostrich is owned and produced by Blue-Zoo.

IO Members Win Big! Congratulations to IO Member, Big Blue Bubble on winning the Digi Award for Best in Mobile Gaming at the 2012 The Digi Awards! Congrats to IO member, marblemedia, named Best Transmedia Producer of the Year by Playback Magazine!

GAMEON: FINANCE Returns Jan 17 & 18, 2012 GameON: Finance is North America's top business forum for the interactive entertainment industry, connecting developers, innovators, investors and industry leaders.

Delegates will gather in downtown Toronto for two days of keynotes, case-studies, lectures and panel discussions which will provide insight on topics like:   

•     Financing
•     Emerging opportunities in game project
•     The bottom line on equity investments
•     Deal making across  platforms
•     Tips and tricks to optimize public finance opportunities

Register now -  last year GameON: Finance SOLD OUT!

Kid Vs. Kat: Kat Attack Now Available On The App Store For iPad Konami Brings the Adventures of Coop and Mr. Kat From the Hit Television Show to iPad

El Segundo, CA – Dec. 1, 2011 - Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. announced the launch of Kid vs. Kat: Kat Attack on the App Store℠ for iPad®. With striking visuals and music and sound effects straight from the hit television show, Kid vs. Kat: Kat Attack makes its debut on the mobile platform.  Kid Vs. Kat: Kat Attack was developed by DHX Media, with funding from the Ontario Media Development Corporation.

Studio100 Media Signs Deal with Kids Digital Distribution Platform, Kidobi The agreement gives the pre-school targeted streaming video platform digital distribution and VoD rights for several shows from its programming library for a three-year period commencing December 2011. The licensed titles include classic shows such as Maya the Bee (104 x 24 mins), Tabaluga (78 x 26 mins), Lapitch (26 x 30 mins), and Art Alive (50 x 4 mins).

Exclusive discount for IO Members to Merging+Media TO TIFF Bell Lightbox, January 19-20, 2012
Merging Media Productions Inc. and the Canadian Media Production Association (CMPA) are excited to announce Merging + Media TO, a unique and transformative 2 day seminar+lab for mid to senior level media executives planning to upgrade their understanding of transmedia innovation & business. Delivered for the first time in Toronto on Jan 19-20, M+MTO is presented in collaboration with world-renowned transmedia expert & educator, Anita Ondine from Transmedia Next in London, UK.

Register now for a special 15% affiliate discount for IO Members at http://ow.ly/7rz9c

Registration is Now Open for EDGE: Education for Digital & Games Entrepreneurs Are you a digital media or gaming professional seeking to advance your skills or launch new gaming projects?

Ryerson University’s G. Raymond Chang School of Continuing Education, in partnership with Interactive Ontario, now offers courses for digital professionals seeking to advance in the fields of gaming and digital media development. From project and human resources management to entrepreneurial finance, behaviour, and strategy, the EDGE: Education for Digital Games Entrepreneurs program will deliver the expertise and training digital professionals and entrepreneurs need to advance in a dynamic and growing industry.

EDGE workshops will help you better understand the non-technical essentials of the digital and gaming industry, giving you the key skills to make strategic business decisions and allow your vision to become reality and thrive.

Courses start in January 2012 and space is limited, so register soon! Visit www.ryerson.ca/ce/interactive to learn more.

Doodlecast iPhone/iPad App Captures Kids' Creativity TORONTO, ON (November 10th, 2011) – zinc Roe launches Doodlecast for Kids – the first app that brings your kid’s drawings to life! Doodlecast records real-time video as you draw, capturing the story behind your pictures. Kids have a blast playing with it, and parents are excited to have an app that they can finally enjoy with their kids.

WIFT-T Media Leadership Program 2012 The WIFT-T Media Leadership Program (MLP) is a biennial program designed for mid to senior level women and men who want leading-edge academic knowledge and contemporary business and leadership skills required in the Canadian screen-based industry. Participants who complete the MLP receive a certificate from the Schulich School of Business, York University.

Lush Concepts Inc. scores big with homemade video game

  Lush Concepts Inc., a Toronto-based interactive web design company, has pushed the envelope again with its spooktacular video game, Nightmare on Lush St. Designed with the retro gamer in mind, Nightmare presents us with a ghastly group of ghouls whom the protagonist must destroy in an effort to halt their candy thieving ways. Players battle against zombies, werewolves, ghosts, and even Frankenstein with such diverse weapons as sticks, rocks, lasers, and bombs to collect candy for energy and save Halloween.

ESAC launches new video on Canada's video game industry The Entertainment Software Association of Canada (ESAC) has just released a new video on Canada's video game industry. It can be viewed on the ESA's website. ESAC has also launched the 2011 edition of Essential Facts that contains a profile of the Canadian industry and Canadian gamers. It reveals that the Canadian industry has grown by 11% over the past two years and is projected to grow 17% over the next two years. ESAC's research also reveals that 59% of Canadians are gamers and that the average age of a gamer is 33 years old.

XMG's "Powder Monkeys" is Ready for Battle October 16, 2011 - Toronto, ON - XMG Studio, a leading developer of hit mobile video games, is taking the next step in addictive gaming on smartphones with it's newest action and adventure game "Powder Monkeys." The unique gameplay allows users to actively immerse themselves in the game by customizing their pirate ships, deciding on which adventure quests to master, which bizarre islands to conquer, and which hidden chests to plunder. The game is available for download at $0.99 in Apple's App Store.

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