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Report: PSP, DS Use 'Stagnant' While Phone Gaming Rises
Report: PSP, DS Use 'Stagnant' While Phone Gaming Rises
Gaming on mobile phones is on a "meteoric rise," while use of dedicated handheld gaming devices like the Nintendo DS and Sony PSP "stagnate," according to a new report from analysts at Interpret.
Dec. 7, 2010
Experimental Gameplay Workshop Returns To GDC 2011, Calls For Submissions
Experimental Gameplay Workshop Returns To GDC 2011, Calls For Submissions
Organizers for the Experimental Gameplay Workshop have issued a call for submissions from "innovation-minded game developers" to be featured at its GDC 2011 incarnation next February.
Dec. 7, 2010
Zynga Sees Biggest Launch With CityVille, 290,000 Users In 24 Hours
Zynga Sees Biggest Launch With CityVille, 290,000 Users In 24 Hours
Zynga says CityVille, its latest release and first internationally-launched title, has enjoyed the company's biggest launch ever and picked up 290,000 users in just 24 hours.
Dec. 7, 2010
Zynga Partners With Citi For Another Rewards Program
Zynga Partners With Citi For Another Rewards Program
Following its American Express partnership, Zynga has teamed up Citi to offer gift cards and exclusive content for its social games to Citi's ThankYou Rewards members.
Dec. 7, 2010
Rebellion Releases First Social Game, Evil Genius: WMD
Rebellion Releases First Social Game, Evil Genius: WMD
British independent developer and publisher Rebellion (Rogue Trooper, Aliens vs Predator) announced the launch of its first social game, Evil Genius: WMD, on Facebook.
Dec. 7, 2010
Interview: Blizzard Co-Founder Pearce On World Of Warcraft: Cataclysm's Reboot
Interview: Blizzard Co-Founder Pearce On World Of Warcraft: Cataclysm's Reboot
As Cataclysm reboots many areas in World Of Warcraft's universe, Gamasutra editor-at-large Chris Morris talks to Blizzard co-founder Frank Pearce about why the early grind in WoW "doesn't have the best content", and how the expansion
Dec. 7, 2010
GDC China: Secrets Of Success In The Russian Market
GDC China: Secrets Of Success In The Russian Market
At GDC China, Nival's Maxim Matveyko outlined the complexities of Russian-speaking markets, showcasing opportunities and challenges for those investigating the fast-growing online game space.
Dec. 7, 2010
GDC China: Bill Roper On The Future Of Online Business
GDC China: Bill Roper On The Future Of Online Business
Speaking to a Chinese audience he recognized as pioneers in new game business models, Blizzard and Cryptic veteran Bill Roper discussed the challenges and changes in today's online gaming market.
Dec. 7, 2010
2011 Independent Games Festival Announces Technical Excellence Award Jury
2011 Independent Games Festival Announces Technical Excellence Award Jury
The 2011 Independent Games Festival has announced the jury for its Technical Excellence award, including World Of Goo's Ron Carmel, N+'s Raigan Burns, and Super Meat Boy's Tommy Refenes.
Dec. 7, 2010
Flurry Raises $15M For App Recommendations, Analysis
Flurry Raises $15M For App Recommendations, Analysis
Mobile analytics firm Flurry today announced it has raised $15 million in Series C venture funding to continue its analysis and work on its AppCircle game recommendation platform.
Dec. 7, 2010
Study Finds Specially Designed Games Promote Fruit, Vegetable Consumption
Study Finds Specially Designed Games Promote Fruit, Vegetable Consumption
A new study from the Baylor College of Medicine found that children who played two video games designed to promote positive nutrition ate more fruits and vegetables than those in a control group.
Dec. 7, 2010
Google Unveils Chrome Web Store With Support From EA Games, Others
Google Unveils Chrome Web Store With Support From EA Games, Others
At a press event today, Google unveiled the details of its Chrome Web Store, an HTML5-based app marketplace for the Chrome web browser, including games from Electronic Arts and numerous other developers.
Dec. 7, 2010