Creators of early video games featured in 'The Artists' documentary web series on CBC

Creators that were at the forefront of the early video game revolution are now the focus in a fascinating 10-part documentary web series, The Artists, now streaming on CBC. 

 The series offers a deep-dive look into the relatively undocumented first three decades of video game history, through the lens of the designers, developers and programmers that lay the groundwork to redefine pop culture as we know it.

The Artists also investigates the intersection of creativity and technology, approaching specific games from this era as one would explore a seminal film. For a massive audience, video games are films of the 21st century, their primary source for storytelling. How did that happen? 

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Review: Three Canadian TV iPad apps

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Canadians are pretty lucky. The bigger TV networks and stations have embraced the iPad revolution and have been aggressive in pursuing different ways to serve their customers by offering a number of TV shows on the iPad. We take a look at what apps are out there today, how good they work and what sort of content they offer.

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Review: Toshiba 46WX800U 46" Slim 3D LCD HDTV with LED

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Toshiba's 46WX800U 46" inch Slim 3D LCD HDTV is the complete package. An ultra-slim HDTV that's 3D capable, has SmartTV features with Wi-Fi (connecting to NetFlix, YouTube and Yahoo! Widgets ). In terms of features and functionality, the Toshiba 46WX800U is as future proof as modern HDTV's get.

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Rogers helps you catch every second of the 2010 FIFA World Cup

FIFA fever has spread around the world with the kick-off of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Canadian fans won’t be chained to their TVs with Rogers on Demand Online, Rogers on Demand Mobile and World Cup apps. Hit the jump for your options.

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