Gaming

Rookie Blue puts viewers in The Interrogation Room

Global TV has launched a new online feature for the high-rated drama, allowing viewers to choose how a suspect interview unfolds.

Alliance numerique launches Montreal Digital fest

The festival will focus on mobile, web, research and cap off with a focus on video games ahead of the Montreal International Game Summit.

TIFF adds gaming to industry programming

The game-focused TIFF Nexus is the newest addition to the fest’s industry schedule.

Sony invests US$20 million in exclusive game development

The investment has a large focus on independent game development through its venture capital arm, the Sony Pub Fund, which can be accessed by Canadian companies.

The secret to landing OMDC funding? Do the work

Consultant Kim Gibson offers tips for a successful funding application at the Interactive Game Developers Association meeting in Toronto.

Canadian Interactive Showcase returns for X-Summit

Crossmedia projects will be in the spotlight before an audience of investors and potential partners at the Interactive Ontario conference.

Ontario gov invests $4 million in gamecos

France’s Gameloft confirms a Toronto office, while St. Catherine’s Silicon Knights eyes a $38 million expansion.

Zynga buys Toronto’s Five Mobile

The move allows the U.S. online game giant to expand into Canada and gain a foothold in the mobile market.

Games lead CMF’s Experimental Stream funding

The latest round of CMF’s interactive digital media investment totals $16.8 million.

George Brown College set to launch digi incubator

The new facility will offer a mix of commercial and educational space for digital entertainment students and companies.

Money games: EDC, RBC talk digital financing in T.O.

Tuesday’s Interactive Ontario presentation brought three high-profile panelists together to talk gaming and financing models.

Skatoony TV expands online game with second season

A second season of marblemedia’s Skatoony on Teletoon will be accompanied by an expanded online multiplayer game and two iPad apps.