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Funcom Brings The Fun To Montreal

5:20AM Mike Fahey | Incentive programs, an excellent talent pool and that famous Canadian hospitality has MMO developer Funcom setting up a new development house in Montreal. More »
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Wait, Square Enix Are Sending Cheques To People?

12:20PM Luke Plunkett | This is…different. Square Enix have issued a statement claiming that “certain unknown parties” based in Canada have been sending counterfeit cheques to random homes across the United States. Cheques that say “Square Enix” on them. More »
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Space Bishop Loses Lawsuit Vs. Ubisoft

11:00AM Owen Good | No, not that Bishop. In this case it’s a guy high up in the UFO religion of RaĆ«lism, who alleged Ubisoft cancelled a fatty contract with him after his membership became known. More »
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Pure Pwnage Becomes A Real TV Show

2:40AM Mike Fahey | It’s been nearly a year since the last episode of internet gaming comedy Pure Pwnage went live, and now the reason behind the hiatus becomes clear – real television fame, in Canada no less. More »
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“Too Early” To Talk Silicon Knights’ Unannounced

8:00PM Brian Ashcraft | A press release from Canada Telefilm listed projects approved for government aid. Included in that list is a Siren in the Maelstorm from Too Human developer Silicon Knights. More »
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Not Everyone Thrilled By Ubisoft Toronto Deal

3:00AM Owen Good | News of a $US260 million incentive package to bring a new Ubisoft studio – and 800 jobs – to Toronto has not received universal applause. One columnist depicts studios as faithless corporate welfare recipients. More »
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New Ubisoft Toronto Brings 800 Jobs To Ontario

4:00AM Mike Fahey | After three years of relentless pursuit, the government of Ontario has pledged $US260 million in order to help Ubisoft create a new studio in Toronto, creating more than 800 new jobs in the process. More »
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The Great Xbox 360 Robbery

5:00PM Brian Ashcraft | Last Sunday, the city of Mississauga in Southern Ontario, Canada was the scene of a mass Xbox 360 theft. More »
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Canada Can Have PSN Cards Now

1:40AM Mike Fahey | Now that the giant ice spiders have gone back into hibernation for a few months, Sony can finally ship PlayStation Network cards to Canada without fear of having arachnid eggs planted in their drivers. More »
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Congress Identifies Piracy Priority Countries

2:20AM Mike Fahey | The Congressional International Anti-Piracy Caucus asks that Canada, Russia, China, Mexico, and Spain please cut down on the software piracy. Thanks! More »