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Vancouver's Utherverse gets set to host Adult Entertainment Virtual Convention

Vancouver’s Utherverse is hoping those who wouldn’t normally attend an adult entertainment trade show will do so virtually.

Vancouver councillor proposes launch of mobile 'City App'

By Yolande Cole | February 8, 2012

A Vancouver city councillor is proposing the launch of a mobile 'City App'.

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United Front Gamesâ�� Sleeping Dogs announced by Square Enix

United Front Games’ Sleeping Dogs announced by Square Enix

By Blaine Kyllo | February 8, 2012

It wasn’t too long ago that it was known as True Crime: Hong Kong.

Ahmad Saeid: We canâ��t let the Internet become as undemocratic as television

Ahmad Saeid: We can’t let the Internet become as undemocratic as television

By Ahmad Saeid | February 6, 2012

Last last month, we witnessed a stronghold of the virtual world invaded and corrupted by corporations.

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Geek Speak: Tatiana Pirogovskaia, aka Malvina MasVino, Video Game Burlesque

By Stephen Hui | February 3, 2012

Tatiana Pirogovskaia says she’s feeling nervous and excited about performing a burlesque number based on the video game Portal 2.

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Layoffs at EA Canada studio in Burnaby attributed to "digital transformation"

By Blaine Kyllo | February 3, 2012

Electronic Arts is forging ahead with its transition to the online and digital space.

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Geek Speak: Brian Hughes, organizer of Vancouver Retro Gaming Expo

By Stephen Hui | January 27, 2012

Brian Hughes is planning a celebration of classic video games like Castlevania, The Legend of Zelda, and Space Invaders.

Digital lock rules in Canadian copyright bill go too far, critics say

By Emily Elias | January 24, 2012

A digital lock allows a copyright holder to encrypt files to stop unwanted copying, or limit the amount of times the file is moved to prevent piracy. Under Bill C-11, breaking that lock would be a crime.

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B.C. school district pays $15,750 settlement for unlicensed software use

By Stephen Hui | January 23, 2012

The Coast Mountains school district in northwestern British Columbia has paid thousands of dollars to settle a claim over the unauthorized copying of software.

Geek Speak: Larissa Baptista, game design student at Vancouver Film School

By Stephen Hui | January 20, 2012

Last year, Larissa Baptista became the third person to win VFS’s Women in Games Scholarship.

Vancouver Film Schoolâ��s Game Design Expo mixes it up

Vancouver Film School’s Game Design Expo mixes it up

By Blaine Kyllo | January 18, 2012

In its sixth year, the Vancouver Film School’s Game Design Expo has changed to reflect the shifts in the video-game industry.

Behind the glory of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim's Radiant Story

By Blaine Kyllo | January 18, 2012

Radiant Story is a new mechanic that enables Skyrim to create quests that are specific to the particular context of a player’s game.

Geek Speak: Kayleigh Lum, aka Rufflesilkskin, Video Game Burlesque

By Stephen Hui | January 13, 2012

Ever wonder what the video game Dance Dance Revolution would be like as a burlesque number?

Canada should limit volume on music players to avoid hearing loss, experts say

By Emily Elias | January 10, 2012

If other people can hear the noise from your headphones, you're listening to them too loud.

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Geek Speak: Fairlith Harvey, founder of Geeks After Dark

By Stephen Hui | January 6, 2012

Fairlith Harvey promises that attending a Geeks After Dark event is “the most fun you could possibly have” even if you don’t consider yourself geeky.

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Fun games to load onto your new smartphone or tablet

By Blaine Kyllo | January 6, 2012

Here are some recently released mobile games that you might want to consider.

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