Monday, June 30, 2008
Friday, June 27, 2008
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Concept: Xbox 360 / Zune handheld with a phone thrown in for good measure (Tech Digest via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News)
The rumours come in and out on an almost seasonal basis about Microsoft creating the Xbox 360/Zune hybrid handheld but in the absence of anything recent, T3 has got their concept artists on the case to give an impression of just what this gamer's nirvana might look like, and here it is.
More...Portable XBox 360/Zune Phone Fantasy is Exactly What Microsoft Should Make [Concept] (Gizmodo)
From the same T3 concept design stable that brought us the 2010 Wiimote yesterday comes this piece of pure gadget fantasy. Ramming a XBox 360 and a Zunephone into a slender, shiny little package is...
More...Another Look at the Xbox Portable cum Zune Media Player (MobileMag)
Nintendo has its DS and Sony has its PSP, but Microsoft has yet to truly enter the portable gaming market with a handheld of its own. As such, we turn to the random designers on the Internet to see what kind of contraptions they can come up with and what you see here is one of the latest.
More...Bill Gates to sign off at Microsoft (AFP via Yahoo! News)
Macintosh computer fanatics won't have Bill Gates to kick around anymore.
More...Ballmer Is Left With `Google Envy,' Sinking Stock (Update1) (Bloomberg.com)
June 27 (Bloomberg) -- Bill Gates today turns Microsoft Corp. over to the sole leadership of Steve Ballmer . There may have been better times for a handoff.
More...Wednesday, June 25, 2008
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Concept: Xbox 360 / Zune handheld with a phone thrown in for good measure (Tech Digest via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News)
The rumours come in and out on an almost seasonal basis about Microsoft creating the Xbox 360/Zune hybrid handheld but in the absence of anything recent, T3 has got their concept artists on the case to give an impression of just what this gamer's nirvana might look like, and here it is.
More...Portable XBox 360/Zune Phone Fantasy is Exactly What Microsoft Should Make [Concept] (Gizmodo)
From the same T3 concept design stable that brought us the 2010 Wiimote yesterday comes this piece of pure gadget fantasy. Ramming a XBox 360 and a Zunephone into a slender, shiny little package is...
More...Is Microsoft Better Off Without Gates? (Forbes)
The software giant's co-founder started focusing away from the company years ago. What the company needs now is fresh talent.
More...Microsoft's future No. 1: The "Borvell" scenario (InfoWorld via Yahoo! News)
Microsoft's a dinosaur that didn't know its dead yet.
More...Life at Microsoft in the post-Gates era (ZDNet UK)
With Bill Gates preparing to step down as Microsoft chairman, analysts and observers disagree on the impact his departure will have
More...Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Monday, June 23, 2008
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Stardock CEO Brad Wardell On Impulse, New Games, And More (1up.com)
Plus hints on the next game from the Sins of a Solar Empire team.
More...News in brief (Onalaska Community Life)
Here are a selection of brief news items from this week's paper edition, and possibly a few news briefs that didn't make it in the paper.
More...14:00 (BST), 20/06/2008 ArchLord Press Release PROVIDED BY GAMES PRESS – Codemasters Online are pleased to reveal that ... (gamesindustry.biz)
– Codemasters Online are pleased to reveal that their popular free MMORPG ArchLord will be receiving an overhaul in the shape of the all-new, FREE Expansion Episode 3: Spirits Awakening.
More...09:45 (BST), 18/06/2008 Develop Conference and Expo Press Release PROVIDED BY GAMES PRESS Tandem Events has unveiled a ... (gamesindustry.biz)
Tandem Events has unveiled a content-rich programme for the third annual Develop Mobile conference, which takes place on 29 July alongside the Develop Conference and Expo in Brighton, Europe’s leading conference for the development community.
More...14:15 (BST), 19/06/2008 Develop Conference and Expo Press Release PROVIDED BY GAMES PRESS London June 19th 2008: The ... (gamesindustry.biz)
London June 19th 2008: The biggest title of 2007, and key members of its award winning creative team of Ken Levine, Christopher Kline, Nate Wells and Bill Gardner, have signed up to set the pace of Develop Conference in Brighton with a keynote session that examines the secrets of the huge success of BioShock during the opening session on Wednesday 30th July.
More...Friday, June 20, 2008
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14:00 (BST), 20/06/2008 ArchLord Press Release PROVIDED BY GAMES PRESS – Codemasters Online are pleased to reveal that ... (gamesindustry.biz)
– Codemasters Online are pleased to reveal that their popular free MMORPG ArchLord will be receiving an overhaul in the shape of the all-new, FREE Expansion Episode 3: Spirits Awakening.
More...09:45 (BST), 18/06/2008 Develop Conference and Expo Press Release PROVIDED BY GAMES PRESS Tandem Events has unveiled a ... (gamesindustry.biz)
Tandem Events has unveiled a content-rich programme for the third annual Develop Mobile conference, which takes place on 29 July alongside the Develop Conference and Expo in Brighton, Europe’s leading conference for the development community.
More...14:15 (BST), 19/06/2008 Develop Conference and Expo Press Release PROVIDED BY GAMES PRESS London June 19th 2008: The ... (gamesindustry.biz)
London June 19th 2008: The biggest title of 2007, and key members of its award winning creative team of Ken Levine, Christopher Kline, Nate Wells and Bill Gardner, have signed up to set the pace of Develop Conference in Brighton with a keynote session that examines the secrets of the huge success of BioShock during the opening session on Wednesday 30th July.
More...The Sims Label Announces Games Destinations Website Now in Open Beta (IGN PC)
Play, create and share games of all kinds! June 17, 2008 - The Sims and Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) announce SimsCarnival.com with added content, features and new game creation options. This games destination website has hundreds of games of all kinds and creators are adding more every day.
More...S2 Games Releases Second Free Content Update for Savage 2: A Tortured Soul (IGN PC)
The update includes new units, new maps, new enduring items, an automated tournament system and more.
More...Thursday, June 19, 2008
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Monday, June 16, 2008
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Monday June 16, 2008 - 12:25 EST (Rolling Good Times)
MIAMI -- (PRESS RELEASE) -- Fighting your way through cash games, Sit and Gos and multi-table tournaments just got substantially more rewarding.
More...VION Mobile Partners with GreenCity Concept to Launch Viwawa in Brunei (PRWeb)
Key geographic expansion of VION's multiplayer gaming platform. (PRWeb Jun 16, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/multiplayer/gaming/prweb1026724.htm
More...VION Mobile Partners with GreenCity Concept to Launch Viwawa in Brunei (PRWeb via Yahoo! News)
Key geographic expansion of VION's multiplayer gaming platform.
More...15:14 (BST), 12/06/2008 GC Developers Conference 2008 Press Release PROVIDED BY GAMES PRESS GC Developers Conference ... (gamesindustry.biz)
– Today the GC Developers Conference (GCDC) announced that Nokia will be the main sponsor of this year’s event. Nokia will showcase its latest games for N-Gage making mobile a big part of the conference.
More...Mochi Media Selects Panther Express to Power MochiAds for Online Advertising Graphics Delivery (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Social Gaming Summit -- Panther Express today announced that it has been selected by Mochi Media to power ad hosting and bandwidth for MochiAds for Publishers, a free set of tools that enables Web publishers to easily search, browse and add revenue-generating games to their sites.
More...Friday, June 13, 2008
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Dave Davies: Play latest combat game for free (San Antonio Express-News & KENS 5)
Pixel Mine Portal this week launched “Fireteam Reloaded,” an online team-based combat game for the PC. You get access to the three basic character classes, a couple battlefield maps and four gameplay modes.
More...15:14 (BST), 12/06/2008 GC Developers Conference 2008 Press Release PROVIDED BY GAMES PRESS GC Developers Conference ... (gamesindustry.biz)
– Today the GC Developers Conference (GCDC) announced that Nokia will be the main sponsor of this year’s event. Nokia will showcase its latest games for N-Gage making mobile a big part of the conference.
More...Mochi Media Selects Panther Express to Power MochiAds for Online Advertising Graphics Delivery (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Social Gaming Summit -- Panther Express today announced that it has been selected by Mochi Media to power ad hosting and bandwidth for MochiAds for Publishers, a free set of tools that enables Web publishers to easily search, browse and add revenue-generating games to their sites.
More...13:27 (BST), 10/06/2008 Develop Conference and Expo Press Release PROVIDED BY GAMES PRESS Video gaming masterminds ... (gamesindustry.biz)
Video gaming masterminds David Braben (Frontier Developments), Damian Isla (Bungie Studios), Richard Lemarchand (Naughty Dog) and Phil Spencer (Microsoft Game Studios Europe) and top animator Andy Lomas (Framestore) will deliver keynote addresses at this year’s Develop Conference and Expo, which takes place from 29-31 July in Brighton.
More...11:04 (BST), 11/06/2008 Last Chaos Press Release PROVIDED BY GAMES PRESS – Last Chaos, the first title of Aeria Games ... (gamesindustry.biz)
– Last Chaos, the first title of Aeria Games is prepared to pour out one of its most innovative and latest content updates, the Tomb of Theos. The Tomb of Theos is a dungeon for level 75-plus players who will have the chance to control entry into the dungeon.
More...Wednesday, June 11, 2008
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13:27 (BST), 10/06/2008 Develop Conference and Expo Press Release PROVIDED BY GAMES PRESS Video gaming masterminds ... (gamesindustry.biz)
Video gaming masterminds David Braben (Frontier Developments), Damian Isla (Bungie Studios), Richard Lemarchand (Naughty Dog) and Phil Spencer (Microsoft Game Studios Europe) and top animator Andy Lomas (Framestore) will deliver keynote addresses at this year’s Develop Conference and Expo, which takes place from 29-31 July in Brighton.
More...11:04 (BST), 11/06/2008 Last Chaos Press Release PROVIDED BY GAMES PRESS – Last Chaos, the first title of Aeria Games ... (gamesindustry.biz)
– Last Chaos, the first title of Aeria Games is prepared to pour out one of its most innovative and latest content updates, the Tomb of Theos. The Tomb of Theos is a dungeon for level 75-plus players who will have the chance to control entry into the dungeon.
More...11:07 (BST), 11/06/2008 Onrpg.com Press Release PROVIDED BY GAMES PRESS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – SPILL group, a world ... (gamesindustry.biz)
– SPILL group, a world leading online game destination of dozens of localized portals, announced today that it has acquired Onrpg.com, one of the top MMO (massive multiplayer online) portal and community websites in the world.
More...Growth of electronic gaming in the Middle East predicted to surpass percentage of growth in Europe (Mena Report)
The Middle East has been identified as a major contributor in the fast growing electronic gaming industry which is predicted to grow from USD 11.1Billion to USD 15.4 Billion by 2011 in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), according to a report by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP and Wilkofsky Gruen Associates.
More...Growth of electronic gaming in the Middle East predicted to surpass percentage of growth in Europe (AME Info)
The Middle East has been identified as a major contributor in the fast growing electronic gaming industry which is predicted to grow from $11.1bn to $15.4bn by 2011 in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), according to a report by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP and Wilkofsky Gruen Associates.
More...Monday, June 9, 2008
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Gaming Expo to showcase the latest industry trends (Scoop.co.nz)
Sydney, Australia – 30 May, 2008: The Australasian Gaming Expo, held August 24-26 2008, is shaping up to be one of the most successful in its 18 year history, with record registrations to date for the conference and over 180 exhibitors showcasing their products at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre.
More...Lake Hospital System Offers Wii-habilitation (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Physical and occupational therapists at Lake Hospital System are tapping into the latest video gaming craze to get patients back on their feet. They're using the Nintendo Wii and the just released Wii Fit to help patients recovering from strokes, surgeries and broken bones improve their cardiovascular fitness, aerobic strength and balance through video games like hula hooping, skiing and bowling.
More...Why Apple Could Kill The Nintendo DS (Forbes)
With third-party apps for the iPhone and iPod Touch looming, games (for once) could become Apple's killer app.
More...Wi-Fi, video games all part of public libraries version 2.0 (The Capital Times)
With Nintendo Wii gaming controllers strapped to their wrists, four keenly focused boys whooped it up as they battled through a game of "Super Smash Brothers Brawl." Assorted spectators, some waiting their turn at the video game, occasionally barked out appreciative or caustic commentary. While it might sound like a sacrilegious activity to take place in a public library, the gamers didn't draw ...
More...Where Now For N-Gage? - A Road Map for the Next Few Years (All About Symbian)
Where does the 'next generation gaming platform' that is N-Gage go now? Ewan takes notes from the recent S60 Summit in Barcelona.
More...Friday, June 6, 2008
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Gaming Expo to showcase the latest industry trends (Scoop.co.nz)
Sydney, Australia – 30 May, 2008: The Australasian Gaming Expo, held August 24-26 2008, is shaping up to be one of the most successful in its 18 year history, with record registrations to date for the conference and over 180 exhibitors showcasing their products at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre.
More...Lake Hospital System Offers Wii-habilitation (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Physical and occupational therapists at Lake Hospital System are tapping into the latest video gaming craze to get patients back on their feet. They're using the Nintendo Wii and the just released Wii Fit to help patients recovering from strokes, surgeries and broken bones improve their cardiovascular fitness, aerobic strength and balance through video games like hula hooping, skiing and bowling.
More...Wi-Fi, video games all part of public libraries version 2.0 (The Capital Times)
With Nintendo Wii gaming controllers strapped to their wrists, four keenly focused boys whooped it up as they battled through a game of "Super Smash Brothers Brawl." Assorted spectators, some waiting their turn at the video game, occasionally barked out appreciative or caustic commentary. While it might sound like a sacrilegious activity to take place in a public library, the gamers didn't draw ...
More...Why Apple Could Kill The Nintendo DS (Forbes)
With third-party apps for the iPhone and iPod Touch looming, games (for once) could become Apple's killer app.
More...14:00 (BST), 05/06/2008 The Sims 2 Apartment Life Press Release PROVIDED BY GAMES PRESS GUILDFORD, UK — June 5, 2008 — ... (gamesindustry.biz)
GUILDFORD, UK — June 5, 2008 — The Sims™, an Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) Label, today announced the first details for The Sims 2 Apartment Life for the PC, and The Sims 2 Apartment Pets exclusively for the Nintendo DSTM. The Sims 2 Apartment Life brings the adventure, fun and drama of close quarters of apartment living to your Sims. Launching simultaneously, The Sims 2 Apartment Pets ...
More...Thursday, June 5, 2008
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Gaming Expo to showcase the latest industry trends (Scoop.co.nz)
Sydney, Australia – 30 May, 2008: The Australasian Gaming Expo, held August 24-26 2008, is shaping up to be one of the most successful in its 18 year history, with record registrations to date for the conference and over 180 exhibitors showcasing their products at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre.
More...Wi-Fi, video games all part of public libraries version 2.0 (The Capital Times)
With Nintendo Wii gaming controllers strapped to their wrists, four keenly focused boys whooped it up as they battled through a game of "Super Smash Brothers Brawl." Assorted spectators, some waiting their turn at the video game, occasionally barked out appreciative or caustic commentary. While it might sound like a sacrilegious activity to take place in a public library, the gamers didn't draw ...
More...Why Apple Could Kill The Nintendo DS (Forbes)
With third-party apps for the iPhone and iPod Touch looming, games (for once) could become Apple's killer app.
More...14:00 (BST), 05/06/2008 The Sims 2 Apartment Life Press Release PROVIDED BY GAMES PRESS GUILDFORD, UK — June 5, 2008 — ... (gamesindustry.biz)
GUILDFORD, UK — June 5, 2008 — The Sims™, an Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) Label, today announced the first details for The Sims 2 Apartment Life for the PC, and The Sims 2 Apartment Pets exclusively for the Nintendo DSTM. The Sims 2 Apartment Life brings the adventure, fun and drama of close quarters of apartment living to your Sims. Launching simultaneously, The Sims 2 Apartment Pets ...
More...Sony Ready to Launch Qore Subscriptions for PS3 Players (NewsFactor via Yahoo! News)
Sony has begun the countdown to Qore. An addition to the PlayStation Network (PSN), the subscription-based gaming program will debut Thursday.
More...Wednesday, June 4, 2008
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Youth-focused designer on how to save Zune (CNET)
Featured links from the CNET Blog Network Youth-focused designer on how to save Zune --Michael Pinto, the creative director of a youth marketing firm, has some ideas about how to save Microsoft's Zune, including a lower-priced edition and limited-edition devices tied in with fashionable brands. Competition returns to the Linux market --Novell has a ways to go to catch up with Red Hat, ...
More...Youth-focused designer on how to save Zune (CNET)
Michael Pinto, the creative director of a youth marketing firm, has some ideas about how to save Microsoft's Zune, including a lower-priced edition and limited-edition devices tied in with fashionable brands.
More...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.
More...Zune isn't much for games or GameStop (MSNBC)
Analysis: GameStop has decided to stop selling the Zune, Microsoft’s portable media player. It’s a decision that seems to make sense with Microsoft taking the device in a new direction.
More...Ultimate Game Chair Inks Deal to Deliver Capcom®-Branded Video Game Chair Worldwide (PRWeb via Yahoo! News)
New Reactor Game Chair to Debut to 50 Million Capcom® Gaming Enthusiasts
More...Monday, June 2, 2008
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Standard & Poor's Initiates Factual Stock Report Coverage on WPT Enterprises, Inc. (Centre Daily Times)
Standard & Poor's announced today that it has commenced Factual Stock Report coverage on WPT Enterprises, Inc.
More...MrWinner.com, Inc. Announces the Launch of its .NET Social Community and Sudoku Game (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
DOVER, Del.----MrWinner.com, Inc. announced the launch of its .NET online lottery community and Sudoku game .
More...Nerdvana: Learn the new D&D game, get free stuff (East Valley Tribune)
With the latest versions of the Dungeons & Dragons rulebooks out next Friday, the dungeon masters at Wizards of the Coast have planned nationwide demos on next Saturday, June 7 — and yours truly will be hosting one.
More...16:53 (BST), 27/05/2008 Exit Games Neutron Press Release PROVIDED BY GAMES PRESS – Exit Games today announced that ... (gamesindustry.biz)
– Exit Games today announced that their mobile gaming platform, Neutron®, has been selected by Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. to support multiplayer features for the upcoming mobile game, DanceDanceRevolution® (DDR). With the power of Exit Games’ Neutron technology platform, Konami Mobile will add mobile-to-mobile, real-time multiplayer gaming and leader boards to the latest version of DDR. ...
More...11:30 (BST), 30/05/2008 Develop Conference and Expo Press Release PROVIDED BY GAMES PRESS Four esteemed video game ... (gamesindustry.biz)
Four esteemed video game designers from Japan will make a rare appearance in Europe this summer when they take to the podium at , Europe’s leading conference for the game development community.
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