Author - Jerry Paxton

Frima Studio Named One of Canada’s Top 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures

QUEBEC CITY – NOV. 29, 2012 – Today Frima Studio announces they have been named among Canada’s Top 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures in the annual awards hosted by Waterstone Human Capital. Frima was given the award for being one of Canada’s most promising growth companies with a commitment to creating a positive corporate culture for its employees.

“Only a few months removed from our certification for exceptional Work-Family Balance by the Quebec Ministry of Family, this latest recognition further validates the investment we make in each of our employees,” said Steve Couture, CEO of Frima Studio. “We consistently find that building a supportive and flexible workplace leads to healthier, more productive employees that endeavor to hit our ambitious growth goals.”

Since its founding in 2003, Frima has sought to build a better business by attracting top talent from around the world with an attractive, balanced work environment. They offer each of their 360 full-time employees a wide variety of perks that encourage a healthy work-life balance such as flexible work hours and free access to public transit. Additionally, the internal Frimagination program allows any team of employees to present creative ideas for the opportunity to develop a personal project “on the clock” and entitles them to a share of the revenue if it’s commercially successful.

“We’re thrilled that Frima Studio has been named one of Canada’s 10 in the Growth and Small Cap category,” said David Kinley, the president of Waterstone Human Capital. “Our Canada’s 10 board was impressed with this submission, and with Frima’s leadership. This is an organization with a caring and strong culture, showing exceptional growth and performance. Congratulations to Frima’s leadership team and to all of its team members.”

In 2012 Frima released several original new IPs across multiple platforms including consoles, mobile phones, tablets and Facebook, while continuing their core work for some of the game and entertainment industry’s biggest brands.

DC Announces Deathstroke in INJUSTICE: Gods Among Us

November 29, 2012 – Today, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and DC Entertainment unveiled Deathstroke as the latest addition to the growing cast of heroes and villains in Injustice: Gods Among Us, the upcoming DC Comics fighting game.  Known as a legendary assassin, Deathstroke utilizes a small arsenal of ranged and melee weapons to penetrate his enemies’ defenses. Accompanying this all-new character reveal are screenshots and a gameplay video showing off Deathstroke’s combat moves and weapons.

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First Screenshots from World of Warships

29 November, 2012 – Wargaming today released its first inside look into its naval MMO action game World of Warships.

The screenshots showcase top-notch rendering, including historically accurate and highly detailed models of combat vessels, impressive variety of warship types, and photo-realistic virtual environments with real-life weather effects.

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Cool New Pacific Rim Clip Released

Here is a new teaser for the upcoming Guillermo Del Toro giant monster movie, Pacific Rim, showing the initial attack on San Francisco by what appears to be a gigantic sea monster. Pacific Rim shows off mankind’s struggle with these giants, by building huge combat robots. It is due out on July 12, 2013.

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New Dead Space 3 Screenshots

Visceral Games and Electronic Arts have sent out a plethora of screenshots today from their upcoming Dead Space 3 – enjoy!

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Kick-Ass Star Outs Director of Star Wars [RUMOR]

Another great find from the folks at Fanhattan and HeyUGuys, it looks like Kick-Ass star Jason Flemyng might have outed Matthew Vaughn as the director of the new Star Wars movie. The Star Wars conversation begins at 1:11 on the video. No confirmation has been given to his directing as of yet, so we are filing it under “rumor” for now. But, stay-tuned… I think the Force may be strong with this one…

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AViiQ Announces Thin Wood iPhone 5 Cases

SANTA ANA, Calif – November 28, 2012 – AViiQ, the award-winning mobile electronics accessory and design company specializing in solutions for on-the-go users, announces the availability of the Thin Case with Wood for iPhone 5, an elegant marriage of  protection and natural style featuring authentic wood.

Inspired by the natural patterns found in wood, the AViiQ Thin Case with Wood for iPhone 5 embodies the belief that simplicity can be elegant.  The selection of real wood trims, chosen for their lasting qualities, delicate feel and distinctive looks, is paired with an ultra-thin satin-finish plastic case to create an unmatched combination of style and protection.

“Apple has transformed the iPhone 5 into an elegant work of art, and the Thin Case with Wood elevates its design by adding a touch of subtle rustic-ness,” said Alan Yeung, Co-Founder of AViiQ.  “A great case should not only protect the smartphone from the occasional bumps and scratches, but must also reflect the users’ personality and taste.”

The AViiQ Thin Case with Wood measures less than 1.4mm thick, is currently available for $27.99 at www.AViiQ.com and comes in a variety of wood and color combinations; including yellow-walnut, blue-cherry, green-cherry, white-maple and black-walnut.

Street Fighter Anniversary Ends Dec 8 with Grand Tournament

This just in from Capcom PR: The 25th Anniversary celebration of Street Fighter is approaching its epic finale, as the activities that support this super-combo milestone will culminate at the Grand Finals event on December 8th in the San Francisco Bay Area. Capcom’s high stakes global tournament series has travelled from the USA, Asia, Brazil, France and to the UK in search of the greatest Street Fighter players on the planet. The world’s best fighters from the preliminary tournaments will soon unite in what promises to be the ultimate Street Fighter showdown!

Over 45 of the best Street Fighter players in the world have made the cut and will compete for $125,000 in cash prizes. Raising the stakes even higher, the winner of the Street Fighter X Tekken tournament will be handed the keys to an all-new custom-designed Street Fighter 25th Anniversary branded Scion FR-S Sports Coupe. The tournament series features the following monumental titles from the past and present:  Street Fighter X Tekken, Super Street Fighter IV Arcade Edition, Street Fighter III 3rd Strike Online Edition, and Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix.

In addition to the intense competition taking place on stage, fans can expect a barrage of bonus Street Fighter-related activities and exciting announcements taking place on the show floor throughout the day. All of the titles being played in the tournament will be available for free play, including the recently-announced Darkstalkers Resurrection and more! Street Fighter producers Yoshinori Ono and Tomoaki Ayano will be on hand for signings and photos and a LIVE art show will celebrate 25 years of Street Fighter culture.

The Grand Finals will be held at the Hyatt Regency SFO (in Burlingame, CA) on Saturday, December 8th from 10am to 9pm PST. Admission to the event is free, and the first 1000 guests to arrive will receive goodie bags filled with exclusive Street Fighter collectibles.