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Netflix launches Canadian streaming package

September 22, 2010September 24, 2010 Doug Groves event, Mobile, Netflix, Netflix Canada, rental, streamning3 Comments

The long awaited Netflix Canada is now open for business. The service features a wide selection of movies and TV shows, accessible through a variety of devices. Unlike the disc based options available in the US, the Canadian service is unlimited streaming for $7.99 a month, and is available for viewing on a variety of platforms, including the PC, Wii, iPhone/iPad and PS3. Netflix for the Xbox 360, which was the first console to get the service in the US, won’t be available until later this fall. No doubt this…

The Arcadian Renaissance at Nuit Blanche

September 18, 2010September 22, 2010 Doug Groves Arcadian Renaissance, Bell Tiff Lightbox, event, Hand Eye Society, indie, Nuit Blanche, PC gaming2 Comments

As we mentioned first back in July, the Hand Eye Society will be presenting the Arcadian Renaissance this October 2nd, as part of Nuit Blanche, which runs from sundown to sunrise. On hand at the Renaissance will be six arcade cabinets fitted with a number of great games from the Toronto indie gaming scene – no quarters required. You can hit the arcade at the Bell TIFF Lightbox.

A shadowy figure reviews Long Pigs

September 8, 2010September 8, 2010 Paul L cannibalism, event, Fan Expo, Fan Expo 2010, film review, horror, laroquod, Long Pigs, review, shadowy figure4 Comments

[ Shortly after seeing Long Pigs while attending Fan Expo with rgbFilter, I found this transcript, JPEG-and-all, on my server’s HD. Hacking a server to randomly express an opinion about a movie seems unlikely, but since I pretty much agree with it, here it is. —PLQ. ] A shadowy figure says, “A painted grid of some kind. Quite large. Big enough to fill this whole pit. And again I see there is a three-jewelled sigil, on the far side. Always on the far side. More runes below the grid seem…

Fan Expo 2010 – The Anthology Project

September 2, 2010September 20, 2010 Doug Groves Comic, event, Fan Expo 2010, interview, Nick Thornborrow, Show, SwagBag 2010, The Anthology Project2 Comments

Last year at Fan Expo, we spoke with Nick Thornborrow of The Anthology Project, which was aiming not just to put out a quality collection of shorts from a variety of artists, but to really care about the physical quality of the book itself… to make a beautiful “artifact” as Nick put it. Well, the book was released a few months ago, and he has no worries in that department. The artwork from each of the contributors really pops in this hardbound, and really does them justice. Nick also mentions…

At X’10 – Halo: Reach sneak peak

August 27, 2010August 28, 2010 Doug Groves Bungie, co-op, event, Forge, Forge World, FPS, gallery, Halo, Halo: Reach, multiplayer, sneak peak, video, x10, Xbox 360, Xbox Live0 comment

One of the closed door events at X’10 this year was for the highly anticipated final chapter of Halo, at least from Bungie. Unfortunately, once we were ushered behind the heavy curtains we weren’t allowed to actually record anything, but we did get to see the first single player missions, Noble Actual and Winter Contingency in action. The single player gameplay was exactly what one would expect out of Halo, with even more polish put on the engine itself. While Reach introduces squad play, there’s no real squad mechanic in…

The Hand Eye Society meets for the 9th time

August 24, 2010August 24, 2010 Doug Groves canada, event, Fan Expo, Gaming, Hand Eye Society, iteration games, jph wacheski, Metanet, PC gaming, social, Toronto0 comment

The 9th iteration of the Hand Eye Social is only a couple of days away, and if you haven’t been to one, I’d highly recommend it. The socials bring together the Toronto indie gaming scene and are always a blast, whether inside the venue itself, or outside taking a breather and talking with others (it CAN get noisy inside – people are gaming after all). All the details are below, but I’d be remiss if I didn’t point out that you really should visit iteration games now, and check out…

Toronto Zombie Walk 2010

August 17, 2010August 17, 2010 Doug Groves event, Toronto Zombie Walk, Zombies1 Comment

2010 marks an impressive 8 years that the Toronto Zombie Walk has been up and running (or shambling). Although there’s still over two months to go until the undead take to the streets of Toronto again, there’s been a change that people should take note of. This marks the first year that they have instituted a registration process. It’s free and easy, but with thousands showing up every year, they need to get a head count so the city can allocate the proper resources. Due to the overwhelming number…

Bell Samsung Galaxy S Vibrant Launch Concert featuring Metric

August 17, 2010August 17, 2010 drsquid Android, Android 2.1, Bell, canada, Captivate, concert, event, Galaxy S, launch, Metric, Rogers, smartphone, Super AMOLED, superphone, Toronto, Vibrant8 Comments

Wednesday August 4th: I am running late, so I’m pushing my way through the huge crowd that has gathered on Toronto’s Front Street to see a free Metric concert sponsored by Samsung. I want to get as close to the stage as possible to cover the show, but I have no idea how I’ll be able to maneuver through the crowd to get there. Thankfully there’s a fenced off VIP area that I have press access to, so in the end I manage to get some great pictures of the…

Bell Galaxy S launches tomorrow with event at Yonge and Eglinton

August 5, 2010August 5, 2010 drsquid Android, Android 2.1, Bell, canada, contest, event, Galaxy S, google, Lady Gaga, launch, Metric, Samsung, smartphone, Super AMOLED, superphone, Toronto, unboxing, Vibrant1 Comment

The new Samsung Galaxy S Vibrant super-phone launches tomorrow on Bell. After last nights amazing Metric street concert, put on by Samsung in Toronto to promote the phone, the interest in this Android phone is very high. Bell has released the pricing details, and will it will be $149.95 on a 3-year term, $499.95 no contract, which are very good prices for such a powerful phone. With it’s super AMOLED 4″ screen, fast processor, and 16GB of storage, it compares very favorably to the iPhone 4, but is much better…

Samsung Galaxy S Street Party tomorrow with Mystery Band

August 3, 2010August 3, 2010 drsquid Android, Android 2.1, Bell, canada, event, Galaxy S, google, Metric, Party, Samsung, smartphone, superphone, Vibrant2 Comments

Continuing the hype around the new Bell Samsung Galaxy S phone was the announcement, last week, of a street party happening tomorrow, featuring a mystery band. Summer’s Hottest Street Concert Fast Approaching TORONTO, July 29, 2010 — The secret continues as we approach this summer’s ultimate street party featuring one of Canada’s hottest bands and the new premium Samsung Galaxy S smartphone. It will be good to be mobile on August 4th. What: Street concert event open to the public When: August 4, 2010, show starts at 7:00 p.m. Where:…

Indie Gaming Celebrated at Hand Eye Society Social

August 2, 2010August 2, 2010 Paul L Brandon Boyer, canada, Emilie McGinley, event, Hand Eye Society, indie games, indie gaming, interview, Jim McGinley, Jim Munroe, Messhof, Miguel Sternberg, Nidhogg, Offword, PC gaming, TOJam, Toronto4 Comments

The indie gaming scene in Toronto is exploding, and rgbFilter has covered one of local Hand Eye Society’s latest socials.

Starcraft II is here, and you can win a copy

July 27, 2010August 2, 2010 drsquid Blizzard, canada, event, Future Shop, Gaming, launch, PC, RTA, RTS, Starcraft, Starcraft 2, Starcraft II, Toronto23 Comments

rgbFilter is celebrating the release of the game by giving away two copies of Starcraft II: Wings of Liberty, in conjunction with Future Shop. Just leave a comment after the break, and we will randomly pick the winners.The entries have been tallied! Congratulations to unokilo321 and heimp!