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1. Turtle Beach introduces alternative gaming headset

   (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

   Monday, 05 October 2009

   ... the Z1 features an ultra-light design and includes a rugged, oversized, flexible boom mic for online communication. In addition, the headset offets noise-reduction ear cushions, a ten-foot cable as well ...

2. ATI introduces Radeon HD 5800 GPU for DirectX 11 gaming

   (Hardware/Hardware Features)

   Tuesday, 22 September 2009

   ... and an updated version of Lord of the Rings Online.  Bergman explained that the 5800 series features sixth generation tessellation technology, second generation 40nm process technology and third ...

3. Exclusive content boosts game sales

   (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

   Tuesday, 08 September 2009

   ... sales and is not any indication that the brand or series may be stagnating," opined Divnich. "In fact, even after 20 years, the series continues to introduce innovative features such as an online co-op ...

4. Microsoft defends infamous red ring of death

   (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

   Friday, 21 August 2009

   ...  "I'm on my fifth 360 now. Like others have said, I can't believe that there is not a higher failure rate for the 360. Everyone that I play with online have had at least 1 if not 2 RRODS," noted PMB. "The ...

5. Updated: Sony hopes $300 PS3 will boost sluggish sales

   (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

   Tuesday, 18 August 2009

   Sony has unveiled a slimmed down Playstation 3 at the Gamescom conference in Germany. The upgraded console will feature a 120GB HD and is expected to retail at $300 on September 1. San Francisco (CA) ...

6. Abu Dhabi Media and Gazillion form joint MMOG studio

   (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

   Wednesday, 05 August 2009

   The Abu Dhabi Media Company (ADMC) and Gazillion Entertainment have announced the creation of a joint Massively Multiplayer Online Games (MMOG) studio. The collaborative venture is expected to focus ...

7. EA preps Warhammer MMORPG for the Mac

   (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

   Thursday, 30 July 2009

   Electronic Arts has introduced a beta version of Warhammer Online: Age of Reckoning for the Mac. The final (Mac) cut of the popular MMORPG is scheduled to be released in Fall 2009. San Francisco (CA) ...

8. Analysis: Microsoft prepares to dominate global console market

   (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

   Friday, 17 July 2009

   ... ahead of both Sony and Nintendo in the online entertainment sector. According to Strategy Analytics games analyst Martin Olausson, the Xbox 360 is "ushering in in a new era of digital entertainment." ...

9. Users turn to online gaming

   (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

   Monday, 13 July 2009

   Online gaming has shot up in popularity over the last year, as consumers look for cheaper entertainment. Reston, VA - Online gaming has shot up in popularity over the last year, as consumers look for ...

10. Battlefield 1943 to hit the virtual beaches

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

    Thursday, 02 July 2009

    ... map, proving once again DICE delivers on a first class online vehicle warfare experience better than anyone else."  ...

11. Irresistible Wii helps recruit female gamers

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

    Tuesday, 30 June 2009

    ... more than avid PC Gamers. In addition, extreme gamers purchased more than six times the number of games compared to any other segment. Meanwhile, gamers spent 38 percent of their time playing online titles, ...

12. Dead discs: Blu-ray’s failure to launch signals end of spinning media

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Opinion)

    Monday, 22 June 2009

    ... optical drives altogether. They’re finicky, power-eating beasts that add weight and complexity to the average laptop. Exploding demand for netbooks and increasingly capable online content delivery thanks ...

13. Top executive ditches Microsoft as Natal launch looms

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

    Friday, 19 June 2009

    John Schappert has ditched Microsoft's hallowed halls for the familiar corridors of Electronic Arts. The top executive, who once managed EA's studios and online infrastructure, will assume the role of ...

14. TG Daily’s Dads and Grads Product Giveaway: Play along and win!

    (Business and Law/Business and Law Features)

    Friday, 19 June 2009

    ... shoppers will consider more frequently in ‘09.  Currently, Sub_Urban Riot can be found in high end boutiques in the LA area like: Kingsbury, Planet Blue, Harmonie, Dame, and online at www.suburbanriot.com ...

15. The Big Peddie endorses Xeno Pro network gaming card

    (Hardware/Hardware Features)

    Tuesday, 16 June 2009

      Jon Peddie Research has apparently endorsed the Xeno Pro network gaming card designed by Bigfoot Networks Killer. According to Peddie, the Xeno Pro offers improved online performance by significantly ...

16. WebWars launches new browser-based gaming platform

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

    Tuesday, 09 June 2009

    ... advanced gameplay mechanics and social networking features. "The online games development model has been broken for some time, and we see the WebWars platform as a transformational offering in terms ...

17. Iron Will Technologies debuts sensory glove for gamers

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

    Wednesday, 03 June 2009

    ... and massively multiplayer online (MMO) titles. Los Angeles (CA) - Iron Will is currently showcasing a new PC peripheral at the E3 Expo. The Peregrine gaming glove, which is powered by advanced TouchPoint ...

18. Microsoft claims E3 victory as Nintendo stumbles

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

    Wednesday, 03 June 2009

    ... explained that Microsoft had clearly "pulled ahead" of  Sony and Nintendo "when it comes to offering next generation online entertainment experiences." Los Angeles (CA) - A supposedly neutral third-party ...

19. Qore leaks new PSP details before E3 debut

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

    Sunday, 31 May 2009

    GamersConsoleNetwork has managed to snag the first official images of the PSP Go from Qore. Qore, a subscription-based interactive online magazine for the North American PlayStation Network, apparently ...

20. The Gaming Renaissance Movement

    (Trendwatch/Trendwatch Opinion)

    Friday, 08 May 2009

    ... to develop for, we think that a lot of smaller developers will embrace us.  And, because we offer a wholly online platform, we think the smaller independents—who have more flexibility to be creative—will ...

21. Microsoft goes for a walk in the BigPark

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

    Thursday, 07 May 2009

    ... The combination of the BigPark and Microsoft Game Studios talent pools will be an accelerant for growth and innovation." "Given our shared passion for breaking new ground in the online space and producing ...

22. Americans gamble over $100 billion online

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

    Thursday, 07 May 2009

    Two politicians have introduced bills to Congress in an attempt to regulate Internet gambling and collect taxes from Americans playing online. Two politicians have introduced bills to Congress in an ...

23. Apple snaps up senior Xbox strategist

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

    Monday, 04 May 2009

    A senior Xbox executive has reportedly left Microsoft to join Apple. Richard Teversham Teversham apparently played a criticial role in developing the Microsoft Xbox and Xbox Online video game brands ...

24. Nearly one in ten young gamers addicted, says report

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

    Tuesday, 21 April 2009

    ... plans to research pathological levels of cycling, fishing or playing with Barbie dolls. His complete study is available online here.    ...

25. Dolby adds 3D voice to online games

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

    Monday, 13 April 2009

    Two upcoming online games, Jumpgate Evolution and Mission Against Terror, will integrate Dolby’s Axon 3D voice platform, the company announced today. San Francisco (CA) – Two upcoming online games, Jumpgate ...

26. Nintendo DSi on sale in United States

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

    Saturday, 04 April 2009

    ... compatible with DS line which, to date, has sold more than 100 million units. Nintendo hopes DSi will compete against the iPod touch as a viable gaming platform with its online DSi shop. Chicago (IL) - ...

27. Analysis: Mobile games as Microsoft's new weapon against iPhone

    (Mobility/Mobility Features)

    Wednesday, 01 April 2009

    ...  Windows Live and games, games, games Windows Live for Mobile will launch on April 2 in 25 languages for all Windows Mobile 6.x phones. A free online services suite brings mobile versions of Hotmail, ...

28. The next iPhone looms on the horizon

    (Hardware/Hardware Features)

    Wednesday, 25 March 2009

    It's that time of year again. As we draw nearer to the next iPhone launch that many believe will take place at Apple's developer conference early summer, rumors start spreading like wildfire. While ...

29. Qualcomm backs Zeebo, a new game console

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

    Tuesday, 24 March 2009

    ... the growing availability of pirated and online games. The game titles will be sold for only slightly more than the gray market titles. Consumers will be able to purchase games directly from their console ...

30. iPhone OS 3.0: A thousand new APIs for developers

    (Software/Software Features)

    Tuesday, 17 March 2009

    ... stuff online. For example, the newly released Fandango application for movie ticketing lets you order up to 10 tickets online via a secure online shopping system. Instead of spending time developing ...

31. Apple to demo the next iPhone OS on March 17

    (Business and Law/Business and Law Features)

    Thursday, 12 March 2009

    ... iPhone OS 3.0 software. The event takes place at Apple, Building 4, Town Hall on March 17 at 10:00 a.m."  Multiple online sources now confirm Apple will use the event to offer a sneak peek at the upcoming ...

32. No recession here: NPD says U.S. gaming industry in good health

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

    Wednesday, 11 March 2009

    ... Evil 5, we are still buying more games in 2009. And now a new trend is being seen, we are increasingly using our consoles for more online game play. Chicago (IL) - The U.S. gaming industry appears ...

33. Report: World of Warcraft is as addictive as cocaine

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

    Friday, 27 February 2009

    ... played a part." In November, 2008, it was reported by The Local online site that a boy from Laholm (northern Sweden) was admitted into the hospital after playing World of Warcraft for 20 hours continuously. Although ...

34. New Transformers video games coming for several platforms

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

    Friday, 06 February 2009

    ... modes as they drive, fly, fight and blast their way through intense, pressure-packed levels. After engaging in single player action, players for the first time ever will be able to go online and battle ...

35. DICE preps more Battlefield gaming fun

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

    Thursday, 05 February 2009

    ... well as a new online multi-player title. Chicago (IL) - The gaming developers behind the popular title Battlefield: Bad Company are getting set to bring a few more Battlefield titles to market in coming ...

36. Up next for Apple TV: Networked cable television

    (Hardware/Hardware Features)

    Thursday, 05 February 2009

    ... of the iTunes Store, now the largest online content store in the world, also casts doubts over Tru2way move. In reality, there is nothing to stop Apple from bringing cable's premium television programming ...

37. Amazon enters downloadable PC game industry

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

    Tuesday, 03 February 2009

      Online retailer Amazon.com has stepped into another online shopping segment - video game downloads. With the unveiling of its new downloadable PC game store today, more than 600 titles are immediately ...

38. Vudu's sleek and sexy set-top box: five years later

    (Consumer Electronics/Consumer Electronics Opinion)

    Monday, 26 January 2009

    ... Vudu Box had been available at online retailers only. Vudu Box: Apple TV with a twist Available in a nice black casing, Vudu Box ships with a futuristic, sleek remote that works with radio frequencies ...

39. Apple TV approaching critical mass with "Take 3" - next month?

    (Consumer Electronics/Consumer Electronics Opinion)

    Friday, 23 January 2009

    ... usually enjoys. Take 2, a software update released last January, enabled online movie rentals and purchases from the device - but a limited choice library of titles became a real deal-breaker. Apple ...

40. Up next for OS X: An Apple-branded gaming console?

    (Software/Software Opinion)

    Thursday, 15 January 2009

    ... in game applications. On top of that, "console OS X" would require some entirely new accompanying components that currently do not exist - like online gaming services, broader support for gaming controllers, ...

41. CES 2009: AMD releases Phenom II X4 and Dragon desktop platform

    (Hardware/Hardware Features)

    Thursday, 08 January 2009

    ... movies, TV and social media on their PC. This utility offers one-button postings of photos to Facebook™ accounts as well as automatic related media searches when the system is online, etc." Reviews ...

42. Macworld 2009: Viximo unveils iPhone flirting application

    (Software/Software Features)

    Tuesday, 06 January 2009

    ... short animations, a rich audio and sound effects system, and support for iPhone multitouch input and 2D-3D sprites. Viximo also has distribution partnerships with online gaming sites Quibblo and WorldWinner, ...

43. Top 10 people in technology

    (Business and Law/Business and Law Opinion)

    Sunday, 28 December 2008

    ... YouTube into a new business model and is pioneering an attractive way to watch TV shows online. Kilar joined Hulu from Amazon.com, where he had developed the firm’s entry into the video business and headed ...

44. 2009: Year of mergers, platform changes and conservation

    (Business and Law/Business and Law Opinion)

    Friday, 26 December 2008

    ... in final form. Many believe Apple will shortly enter this space and that the next major version of Google's Android will target this form factor as well. But it will be the web services and online application ...

45. Electronic Arts now under Steam

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

    Monday, 22 December 2008

    ... fact that the world's largest game publisher runs its own online store that also sells select games as digital downloads. Electronic Arts currently offers five triple-A titles on Steam, including Spore, ...

46. Playstation Home open beta now live

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

    Thursday, 11 December 2008

    ... virtual public areas and “private” homes. Similar to Microsoft's overhauled Xbox Live service unveiled on November 19, gamers can communicate via voice or IM and team up for online gameplay.   Sony ...

47. Study shows gaming by 60+ seniors increases cognitive skills

    (Trendwatch/Trendwatch Features)

    Thursday, 11 December 2008

    ... themselves "gamers" play computer, online or console games everyday or almost everyday. 28% play a few times a week and 17% play a few times per month. This is the highest percentage of any age group, ...

48. Playstation Home beta to launch tomorrow

    (Games and Entertainment/Games and Entertainment Features)

    Wednesday, 10 December 2008

    ... Microsoft's overhauled Xbox Live service unveiled on November 19, gamers can communicate via voice or IM and team up for online gameplay.   Sony said the service is primarily aimed at networking and ...

49. UPDATE: Microsoft on course to Moneyville at WARP10

    (Software/Software Opinion)

    Friday, 05 December 2008

    ... into Azure In order for Microsoft to host everybody's website and online businesses with Windows Azure, it's going to take a huge number of server farms, equipment, worldwide networks and infrastructure, ...

50. Showdown: iPhone vs. Blackberry Storm

    (Mobility/Mobility Features)

    Friday, 21 November 2008

    ... is not as varied and comprehensive as for the Storm. Apple's App Store has set a new benchmark in the application distribution model and RIM has yet to follow with its own online store dubbed Storefront, ...