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30 employees dismissed as branch closes after two years of operation

Microsoft has shut down its Canada-based studio in Victoria, leaving 30 employees out of the job. The firm told Times Colonist that the closure was part of a resource consolidation plan, adding that its working closely with all employees affected by this change to identify open positions in other studios.” …

But company COO insists developer is committed to growing Halifax office

A new 3DS bundle featuring Luigi’s Mansion 2 will hit shops in US and Canada in time for Black Friday, Nintendo has revealed. Game Informer reports the bundle includes a cobalt blue 3DS system and a preinstalled digital version of Luigi’s Mansion 2: Dark Moon. The package will cost $169.99 …

The Canadian launch of PlayStation 4 is turning out to be the most successful console release in the country’s history. SCE Canada head Steve Turvey told Games Industry that PS4 blew away results from previous game-related retail releases in the country, at least tripling average numbers. The launch was a …

Canadian team sets out to dominate free-to-play mid-core strategy mobile market

New internal track available at Execution Labs to developers not interested in running a studio

Sector houses 16,500 employees and 329 game companies

Mind Pirate's Callisto platform to be used to create games and apps for Google Glass

Ubisoft is set to invest $373 million into its Quebec operations over the next seven years, a move that will generate 500 additional jobs in the province. The publisher is investing in the expansion of its motion capture technologies, and consolidating its online games operations and infrastructure in Montreal. The …