Latest Happenings on Gaming Fun, Technology, Indus: December 2007

Friday, December 28, 2007

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Apple, Zune web traffic surge on Christmas (MacNN)

Traffic to the websites for Apple's iTunes and Microsoft's Zune has made major strides on Christmas day, according to new information published by stats tracker Hitwise. The Zune in particular saw major gains, with traffic nearly tripling at 299 percent compared to the Christmas before; the increase was also a 392 percent spike versus the 24th. M...

Zune.net Visits Jump 299 Percent on Christmas Day (Centre Daily Times)

Hitwise announced today that the market share of visits to the Zune website (www.zune.net) jumped 299 percent on Christmas Day 2007 (December 25, 2007) versus Christmas Day 2006 as new Zune owners visited the website to sign up for a new account and download software. In addition, the market share of visits to Zune.net showed an increase of 392 percent when comparing Christmas Day 2007 to the ...

The Zune Question (Microsoft Watch)

My daughter has shown absolutely no interest in Zune, even though I would have given her my 30GB music player. Suddenly, she's intrigued....

Zune.net Visits Jump 299 Percent on Christmas Day (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)

NEW YORK----Hitwise announced today that the market share of visits to the Zune website jumped 299 percent on Christmas Day 2007 versus Christmas Day 2006 as new Zune owners visited the website to sign up for a new account and download software.

Microsoft and Viacom Announce a Content Agreement (AnandTech)

Entertainment giant Viacom is looking to party with its best buddy Microsoft...

Thursday, December 27, 2007

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Microsoft and Viacom Announce a Content Agreement (AnandTech)

Entertainment giant Viacom is looking to party with its best buddy Microsoft...

Microsoft Introduce MS Point Gift-Giving [Microsoft Points] (Addict 3D)

Not to be outdone by those charitable bastards at Nintendo, Microsoft have kicked off a (beta) scheme whereby any Xbox Live, GFW Live or even Zune user can donate MS points to a friend as a gift.

The 10 Best Gadget Ads of 2007 (Wired News)

Total Clicks : (ZDNet India)

Bush and Clinton cameo at wireless show COMMUNICATION Former U.S. Presidents George Bush and Bill Clinton on Thursday told wireless executives at an industry event here how important their work is in shaping democracies and economies around the world.

Surveying the mobile landscape: Microsoft (infoSyncWorld)

Can the aging Windows Mobile gain ground as slick, fast-moving competitors move in? Philip Berne gets specific about the next version of the OS and what Microsoft can do to dominate yet another field.

Wednesday, December 26, 2007

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VIDEO GAMES: MORE THAN A HOBBY (Curry Coastal Pilot)

The definition of sport is constantly changing.

Third Annual Carolina Games Summit Announced (DevMaster.Net)

The Carolina Games Summit, formerly known as the Goldsboro Gaming Expo, will be held 10 a.m.-9 p.m. on Saturday, January 26, 2008 at Wayne Community College. Tickets are available to the public for $10 each and may be purchased online or at the door. The event includes industry speakers, video game tournaments, live music, exhibition booths and educational sessions. An exciting mix of fun, ...

Saganing Eagle's Landing Casino not looking likely to open by year's end (The Morning Sun)

It doesn't seem likely that the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe will meet its self-imposed deadline of opening the Saganing Eagle's Landing Casino by year's end.

EVENT SEARCH RESULTS (East Bay Express)

Anatomy of Folklore Johannson Project's latest show, The Anatomy of Folklore, gives us nostalgia for things that don't yet exist. Lawrence LaBianca's sculptures are of what forests would be like if God were an engineer -- roughly hewn or simply sliced vertebrae of trees strung ...

World or record Warcraft (Channel 4)

Much of that brisk trade will be done in the shops, for games which are bought once, played for a month or two (if you're lucky) and then forgotten. But one of the most extraordinary stories in the computer game business has found a different way to make a killing in video games.

Monday, December 24, 2007

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More and more youngsters turning to indoor sports (Gulf Times)

TO KEEP themselves engaged and entertained, more and more youngsters are turning to indoor sports in Qatar. With only one amusement park and a few playgrounds, and a hot weather most of the year, the new generation seems to have found its escape in the ever-increasing choices of indoor activities.

Third Annual Carolina Games Summit Announced (DevMaster.Net)

The Carolina Games Summit, formerly known as the Goldsboro Gaming Expo, will be held 10 a.m.-9 p.m. on Saturday, January 26, 2008 at Wayne Community College. Tickets are available to the public for $10 each and may be purchased online or at the door. The event includes industry speakers, video game tournaments, live music, exhibition booths and educational sessions. An exciting mix of fun, ...

EVENT SEARCH RESULTS (East Bay Express)

Anatomy of Folklore Johannson Project's latest show, The Anatomy of Folklore, gives us nostalgia for things that don't yet exist. Lawrence LaBianca's sculptures are of what forests would be like if God were an engineer -- roughly hewn or simply sliced vertebrae of trees strung ...

World or record Warcraft (Channel 4)

Much of that brisk trade will be done in the shops, for games which are bought once, played for a month or two (if you're lucky) and then forgotten. But one of the most extraordinary stories in the computer game business has found a different way to make a killing in video games.

Health Highlights: Dec. 22, 2007 (HealthDay via Yahoo! News)

Here are some of the latest health and medical news developments, compiled by editors of HealthDay:

Friday, December 21, 2007

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Third Annual Carolina Games Summit Announced (DevMaster.Net)

The Carolina Games Summit, formerly known as the Goldsboro Gaming Expo, will be held 10 a.m.-9 p.m. on Saturday, January 26, 2008 at Wayne Community College. Tickets are available to the public for $10 each and may be purchased online or at the door. The event includes industry speakers, video game tournaments, live music, exhibition booths and educational sessions. An exciting mix of fun, ...

EA Introduces The Sims Carnival a New Product Line of Casual Games From The Sims Label Perfect for the Last-Minute ... (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)

REDWOOD CITY, Calif.----If you are still looking for that quick gift fix, The Sims Carnival™ is here to help with two family-friendly games just in time for the holidays. Electronic Arts Inc. announced Friday the launch of a new casual game product line from The Sims™ Label called The Sims Carnival.

Third Annual Carolina Games Summit Announced (PRWeb via Yahoo! News)

The Carolina Games Summit, formerly known as the Goldsboro Gaming Expo, will be held 10 a.m.-9 p.m. on Saturday, January 26, 2008 at Wayne Community College. Tickets are available to the public for $10 each and may be purchased online or at the door. The event includes industry speakers, video game tournaments, live music, exhibition booths and educational sessions.

Music and Gaming Festival Invades Alexandria in January (Anime News Network)

More than 1,000 videogamers and videogame music enthusiasts will converge at the Hilton Mark Center at 5000 Seminary Road in Alexandria, Va., on January 3-6, 2008 for the sixth annual Music and Gaming Festival, a nonstop weekend of tournaments, concerts and workshops.

PRESS RELEASE: DISCover Attending 2008 CES to Introduce its Breakthrough 1-Click Buy-N-Play™ Technology (gamesindustry.biz)

(Long Beach, CA) – December 20, 2007 – Digital Interactive Systems Corp. (DISCover), the leading provider of cutting edge technology solutions for the PC gaming industry, today announced that it will be attending the 2008 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas (January 7-10, 2008) where it will be introducing its latest breakthrough technology, 1-Click Buy-N-Play™.

Thursday, December 20, 2007

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Bring on the Virtual Chestnuts for a Downloadable Yuletide Hearth (New York Times)

A 30-minute video of a burning Yule log, iYule, is available in several formats for cellphones, computers and HDTVs.

Please enjoy these letters to Santa! (Hartselle Enquirer)

All letters were mailed to Santa at the North Pole in time for Christmas. I have been a good boy this year. I want a chicken truck/cattle trailer, Auburn football suit and a Caliou pet carrier. I will leave cookies and milk for you! Please don’t forget any surprises!

The trouble with Microsoft (The Inquirer)

MICROSOFT HAS mutated and reconfigured itself countless times during the years. Its products can be found in almost any corner of this planet. Even poor villages in China or Africa have a post office possibly running its software, no doubt using one of its mice.

Microsoft Parties Like It's 1995 (Microsoft Watch)

Today, Microsoft and Viacom announced a content deal that is reminiscent of some mid- to late-1990s deals for Internet Explorer and MSN. But instead of AOL or Netscape being in Microsoft's sights, it's Apple and Google....

Video Games (Albuquerque Tribune)

With the holidays fast approaching, shopping for a video gamer or techie can be a hassle. There are so many choices, and giving a gift card is impersonal.

Wednesday, December 19, 2007

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Total Clicks : (ZDNet India)

Bush and Clinton cameo at wireless show COMMUNICATION Former U.S. Presidents George Bush and Bill Clinton on Thursday told wireless executives at an industry event here how important their work is in shaping democracies and economies around the world.

Connected Home 2007 Holiday Buying Guide, Part 2 (Connected Home Media)

Have Yourself a Green Christmas! Don't get me wrong: There's nothing like some snow to usher in the holidays! In this case, the word green is used to denote energy savings, not a lack of the white stuff.

Cautious Microsoft spurs shortage of new Zune, says iSuppli (Digi Times)

If you want to buy Microsoft's new Zune 80 portable media player (PMP) for the holidays, chances are you may have to wait awhile, according to research firm iSuppli. The well-reviewed model has been in short supply or back-ordered at many popular retailers like Amazon.com. Creating some confusion, media reports have suggested that the Zune is outselling Apple's iPods on Amazon.com. In reality, ...

Top 10 Trends of 2007 (AdWeek)

NEW YORK It's a small world after all.

BBC pinches hot new columnist from Microsoft (The Register)

Sizzling secrets with Billy G Bill Gates has used his own column at the BBC to unlock the secrets of how you too can become an unimaginably wealthy nerd whose sperm is craved by Chinese women .…

Tuesday, December 18, 2007

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Connected Home 2007 Holiday Buying Guide, Part 2 (Connected Home Media)

Have Yourself a Green Christmas! Don't get me wrong: There's nothing like some snow to usher in the holidays! In this case, the word green is used to denote energy savings, not a lack of the white stuff.

Cautious Microsoft spurs shortage of new Zune, says iSuppli (Digi Times)

If you want to buy Microsoft's new Zune 80 portable media player (PMP) for the holidays, chances are you may have to wait awhile, according to research firm iSuppli. The well-reviewed model has been in short supply or back-ordered at many popular retailers like Amazon.com. Creating some confusion, media reports have suggested that the Zune is outselling Apple's iPods on Amazon.com. In reality, ...

Total Clicks : (ZDNet India)

Bush and Clinton cameo at wireless show COMMUNICATION Former U.S. Presidents George Bush and Bill Clinton on Thursday told wireless executives at an industry event here how important their work is in shaping democracies and economies around the world.

Top 10 Trends of 2007 (AdWeek)

NEW YORK It's a small world after all.

BBC pinches hot new columnist from Microsoft (The Register)

Sizzling secrets with Billy G Bill Gates has used his own column at the BBC to unlock the secrets of how you too can become an unimaginably wealthy nerd whose sperm is craved by Chinese women .…

Monday, December 17, 2007

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Whose Life is it Anyway? (gamesindustry.biz)

Earlier in the year plans for a new virtual world were made public. But rather than a new MMO, A World of My Own is what you might call a game aggregator - a place to go to take part in an online community around certain games, and then download and play those games if you wish.

Global expo showcases latest in communal gaming technology (The Lisle Sun)

With games such as Monopoly Big Event from WMS Gaming and Wheel of Fortune Super Spin leading the way, "communal gaming" has moved alongside "time on device" among the hottest buzzwords in the slot machine industry.

Community update (Fort Wayne Journal Gazette)

ALLEN COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT:“Specialty Winter Survival Camp,” ages 6 to 12, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 27 and 28; Fox Island County, 7324 Yohne Road; $35 a day (discount for Golden Parks Pass holders); bring sack lunch if desired; register by noon Dec. 26; 449-3180.

Introducing Making History Gaming Headquarters from Muzzy Lane Software (PRWeb)

The new online Gaming Headquarters from Muzzy Lane Software is an interactive community for users of the Making History® video game. Provides convenient access to game mods, forum postings and product updates. (PRWeb Dec 12, 2007) Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/pingpr.php/SGFsZi1DcmFzLUxvdmUtU3VtbS1UaGlyLVplcm8=

Introducing Making History Gaming Headquarters from Muzzy Lane Software (PRWeb via Yahoo! News)

The new online Gaming Headquarters from Muzzy Lane Software is an interactive community for users of the Making History® video game. Provides convenient access to game mods, forum postings and product updates.

Friday, December 14, 2007

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Global expo showcases latest in communal gaming technology (The Lisle Sun)

With games such as Monopoly Big Event from WMS Gaming and Wheel of Fortune Super Spin leading the way, "communal gaming" has moved alongside "time on device" among the hottest buzzwords in the slot machine industry.

Introducing Making History Gaming Headquarters from Muzzy Lane Software (PRWeb)

The new online Gaming Headquarters from Muzzy Lane Software is an interactive community for users of the Making History® video game. Provides convenient access to game mods, forum postings and product updates. (PRWeb Dec 12, 2007) Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/pingpr.php/SGFsZi1DcmFzLUxvdmUtU3VtbS1UaGlyLVplcm8=

Introducing Making History Gaming Headquarters from Muzzy Lane Software (PRWeb via Yahoo! News)

The new online Gaming Headquarters from Muzzy Lane Software is an interactive community for users of the Making History® video game. Provides convenient access to game mods, forum postings and product updates.

Game over for employees (The Courier Mail)

SEVENTY staff at a Brisbane computer games studio have lost their jobs after the launch of a $15?million game flopped.

Games for Christmas (Stuff)

You're spoilt for choice this Christmas if you're into video games, because shops are full of new games and must-have consoles.

Thursday, December 13, 2007

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Global expo showcases latest in communal gaming technology (The Bolingbrook Sun)

With games such as Monopoly Big Event from WMS Gaming and Wheel of Fortune Super Spin leading the way, "communal gaming" has moved alongside "time on device" among the hottest buzzwords in the slot machine industry.

Introducing Making History Gaming Headquarters from Muzzy Lane Software (PRWeb)

The new online Gaming Headquarters from Muzzy Lane Software is an interactive community for users of the Making History® video game. Provides convenient access to game mods, forum postings and product updates. (PRWeb Dec 12, 2007) Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/pingpr.php/SGFsZi1DcmFzLUxvdmUtU3VtbS1UaGlyLVplcm8=

Introducing Making History Gaming Headquarters from Muzzy Lane Software (PRWeb via Yahoo! News)

The new online Gaming Headquarters from Muzzy Lane Software is an interactive community for users of the Making History® video game. Provides convenient access to game mods, forum postings and product updates.

Games for Christmas (Stuff)

You're spoilt for choice this Christmas if you're into video games, because shops are full of new games and must-have consoles.

PRESS RELEASE: GameTap Updates And Expands PC Gaming Experience To Mac Users (gamesindustry.biz)

TORONTO, ONTARIO – December 12th, 2007 - TransGaming Inc. (TSX-V: TNG) , a leading developer of software portability products for the electronic entertainment industry, announced today a new and improved game player that expands the GameTap experience for broadband-enabled PC and Intel-based Mac users.

Wednesday, December 12, 2007

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Global expo showcases latest in communal gaming technology (The Bolingbrook Sun)

With games such as Monopoly Big Event from WMS Gaming and Wheel of Fortune Super Spin leading the way, "communal gaming" has moved alongside "time on device" among the hottest buzzwords in the slot machine industry.

PRESS RELEASE: GameTap Updates And Expands PC Gaming Experience To Mac Users (gamesindustry.biz)

TORONTO, ONTARIO – December 12th, 2007 - TransGaming Inc. (TSX-V: TNG) , a leading developer of software portability products for the electronic entertainment industry, announced today a new and improved game player that expands the GameTap experience for broadband-enabled PC and Intel-based Mac users.

Introducing Making History Gaming Headquarters from Muzzy Lane Software (PRWeb)

The new online Gaming Headquarters from Muzzy Lane Software is an interactive community for users of the Making History® video game. Provides convenient access to game mods, forum postings and product updates. (PRWeb Dec 12, 2007) Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/pingpr.php/SGFsZi1DcmFzLUxvdmUtU3VtbS1UaGlyLVplcm8=

Introducing Making History Gaming Headquarters from Muzzy Lane Software (PRWeb via Yahoo! News)

The new online Gaming Headquarters from Muzzy Lane Software is an interactive community for users of the Making History® video game. Provides convenient access to game mods, forum postings and product updates.

Games for Christmas (Stuff)

You're spoilt for choice this Christmas if you're into video games, because shops are full of new games and must-have consoles.

Tuesday, December 11, 2007

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Communal gaming is latest buzz for slots (Post-Tribune)

With games such as Monopoly Big Event from WMS Gaming and Wheel of Fortune Super Spin leading the way, "communal gaming" has moved alongside "time on device" among the hottest buzzwords in the slot-machine industry.

Monday December 10, 2007 - 14:32 EST (Rolling Good Times)

PHOENIX, Arizona -- (PRESS RELEASE) -- Cole Companies announced today the acquisition of a casino headquarters -- Station Casinos in the Summerlin master-planned community located in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Unreal Tournament 3 for PC (ABC 2 Baltimore)

I am and old angry gamer. I go back with first person shooters, all the way back to the caveman days of the original Wolfenstein 3D.

PRESS RELEASE: AsiaSoft Launches Grand Chase In Singapore And Malaysia (gamesindustry.biz)

December 11 2007, Singapore – The chase is on, the chase is now!

Continuent Offers Data Availability, Boosts Open Source Database Scaling (PRWeb)

New uni/cluster version provides much improved performance and ease of deployment in large-scale production environments (PRWeb Dec 11, 2007) Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/pingpr.php/WmV0YS1TdW1tLU1hZ24tU3VtbS1UaGlyLVplcm8=

Monday, December 10, 2007

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Xbox Users Get Movie Downloads (ComputerWire)

Microsoft has launched a video-on-demand service for UK users of its Xbox 360 games console. The service will go live on December 11, and will enable users to download movies and music videos from the internet using Microsoft points, which are the currency of the Xbox Live Marketplace and Zune online stores that enable users to buy content without a credit card.

Xbox users get video download service (Computer Business Review)

The facility, which will go live on December 11, will enable users to download low-definition films from the internet for 250 Microsoft points (around £2) and high-definition versions for 380 Microsoft points (about £3.20). Microsoft Points are the currency of the Xbox Live Marketplace and Zune online stores.

Xbox, Gamefly beef up music offerings (ZDNet)

Looking for ways to offset sagging CD sales at record stores, music industry looks to video games as method of distribution. As record stores stock fewer music CDs, the music industry is turning to video games as an alternative method of distribution. Both Microsoft, developer of the Xbox...

Total Clicks : (ZDNet India)

Bush and Clinton cameo at wireless show COMMUNICATION Former U.S. Presidents George Bush and Bill Clinton on Thursday told wireless executives at an industry event here how important their work is in shaping democracies and economies around the world.

Here's how to untangle the Web and get it onto your TV screen (Pioneer Press)

If you have that awful "there is nothing on" feeling as you flip through the DirecTV or Comcast channels, maybe you need to broaden your horizons a bit. The Web, as it happens, has original video content galore.

Friday, December 7, 2007

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Communal gaming is latest buzz for slots (Post-Tribune)

With games such as Monopoly Big Event from WMS Gaming and Wheel of Fortune Super Spin leading the way, "communal gaming" has moved alongside "time on device" among the hottest buzzwords in the slot-machine industry.

PRESS RELEASE: Region's leading computer games experts sign-up to new business network (gamesindustry.biz)

Dozens of leading lights from the East of England’s computer games industry have signed-up to Games Eden, a new business network that will provide specialist support for the fast-growing sector.

PRESS RELEASE: Capcom Kicks Off The Next Generation Of Fighting Games With Street Fighter(TM) IV (gamesindustry.biz)

SAN MATEO, CA — December 6, 2007 - Capcom®, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today officially announced development of Street Fighter™ IV, the next iteration of the genre-establishing fighting game series.

Capcom(R) Kicks Off the Next Generation of Fighting Games With Street Fighter(TM) IV (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)

Capcom®, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today officially announced development of Street Fighter IV, the next iteration of the genre-establishing fighting game series.

Microsoft retreats on Vista piracy (Asia Times)

Microsoft, reacting to customers' complaints that its anti-piracy software is locking them out of the company's latest operating system, this week declared that it will remove key functions in Windows Vista that prevent illegal copying of its programs.

Thursday, December 6, 2007

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Communal gaming is latest buzz for slots (Post-Tribune)

With games such as Monopoly Big Event from WMS Gaming and Wheel of Fortune Super Spin leading the way, "communal gaming" has moved alongside "time on device" among the hottest buzzwords in the slot-machine industry.

PRESS RELEASE: Capcom Kicks Off The Next Generation Of Fighting Games With Street Fighter(TM) IV (gamesindustry.biz)

SAN MATEO, CA — December 6, 2007 - Capcom®, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today officially announced development of Street Fighter™ IV, the next iteration of the genre-establishing fighting game series.

Capcom(R) Kicks Off the Next Generation of Fighting Games With Street Fighter(TM) IV (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)

Capcom®, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today officially announced development of Street Fighter IV, the next iteration of the genre-establishing fighting game series.

PRESS RELEASE: New Frag Dolls UK website launches at www.fragdolls.co.uk (gamesindustry.biz)

London, United Kingdom, 6th December – To celebrate the end of their second year online, the UK Frag Dolls have launched a brand new version of their community website.

doof.com - Introducing the Online Playground (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)

Say online gaming and most people think of poker or bingo, but not for much longer. Now there is something completely different... and it's got Web 2.0 written all over it. doof.com is the next generation of online gaming experiences - a unique blend of social networking and casual games that brings Social Gaming to the web with a bang.

Wednesday, December 5, 2007

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Casino breaks ground on 15-story resort, spa (The Arizona Republic)

Casino Arizona has broken ground on a 15-story, 497-room resort and spa that will feature luxury suites and a 240,000-square-foot gaming and entertainment venue at Indian Bend Road near Loop 101.

doof.com - Introducing the Online Playground (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)

Say online gaming and most people think of poker or bingo, but not for much longer. Now there is something completely different... and it's got Web 2.0 written all over it. doof.com is the next generation of online gaming experiences - a unique blend of social networking and casual games that brings Social Gaming to the web with a bang.

Halo 3 devs lined up for next LiveText interview (gamesindustry.biz)

Eurogamer has unveiled the interviewees for its third instalment of LiveText community events - Bungie Studios production director Jonty Barnes and writing lead Frank O'Connor will be interviewed live by the site's readers on Friday, December 7 at 3pm GMT.

Tuesday December 04, 2007 - 00:16 EST (Rolling Good Times)

Slot machine technology is an expanding frontier. And WMS Gaming, with headquarters in Waukegan and a design lab in Chicago, has taken on a mission: To explore new technology. To create strange new game themes. To boldly go where no slotmaker has gone before.

PRESS RELEASE: Lord of the Rings star to launch first regional computer games industry network (gamesindustry.biz)

Hollywood star Andy Serkis, famed for his roles in blockbusters movies, Lord of the Rings and King Kong, will be coming to the region this week to launch a new business network.

Tuesday, December 4, 2007

Latest Happenings on Gaming Fun Technology Industry Community.nmdl

Xbox 360 Fall Update 2007 In Pictures (AnandTech)

New features of the Xbox 360 Fall Update 2007 quickly put through their paces...

Microsoft's 8GB Zune Review (UGO - UnderGroundOnline)

When Microsoft's Zune MP3 player first debuted in late 2006, many thought that it was too little too late. The MP3 player market was already saturated with the ubiquitous Apple iPod and other competitors.

Xbox 360 Fall Dashboard Update (ExtremeTech)

Microsoft has released an update to their Xbox 360 dashboard. This article reviews the new update about AVI support, parental timers, downloadable games and interface improvements.

Xbox 360 update to add DivX, iPhone/iPod support (MacNN)

Following through on its pledge to provide more details, Microsoft today published the full list of details for its Fall 2007 Dashboard Update for the Xbox 360. In addition to the Find Old Friends feature and the ability to download some original Xbox titles already confirmed by the company, the upgrade will also include the DivX support leaked ea...

Total Clicks : (ZDNet India)

Bush and Clinton cameo at wireless show COMMUNICATION Former U.S. Presidents George Bush and Bill Clinton on Thursday told wireless executives at an industry event here how important their work is in shaping democracies and economies around the world.

Monday, December 3, 2007

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PRESS RELEASE: Lord of the Rings star to launch first regional computer games industry network (gamesindustry.biz)

Hollywood star Andy Serkis, famed for his roles in blockbusters movies, Lord of the Rings and King Kong, will be coming to the region this week to launch a new business network.

Fanista.com Announces Release of Exclusive Video Game From the Makers of Myst and Riven (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)

LOS ANGELES----Fanista.com, which marked its public debut on November 20th, today announced the release of an exclusive video game from Cyan Worlds, the makers of Myst and Riven, two of the best-selling computer games in history.

Gaming technology has players saying, 'Beam me up, Slotty!' (The Bolingbrook Sun)

Slot machine technology is an expanding frontier. And WMS Gaming, with headquarters in Waukegan and a design lab in Chicago, has taken on a mission: To explore new technology. To create strange new game themes. To boldly go where no slotmaker has gone before.

Video game groups merge (Guardian Unlimited)

Business & money: From swords to guitars: $18.9bn merger creates world's largest games company

Video game groups merge (Guardian Unlimited)

From swords to guitars: $18.9bn merger creates world's largest games company

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