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200 Million iOS Devices Sold, 14 Billion Apps Downloaded
200 Million iOS Devices Sold, 14 Billion Apps Downloaded
At its Worldwide Developers Conference today, Apple revealed that it has sold more than 200 million iOS devices, and that consumers have downloaded more than 14 billion apps from its App Store.
June 6, 2011
XBLA's Summer Of Arcade Lineup Includes Fruit Ninja Kinect, Bastion
XBLA's Summer Of Arcade Lineup Includes Fruit Ninja Kinect, Bastion
Microsoft announced five downloadable games that will be featured in its annual Summer of Arcade promotion, including titles like Halfbrick's Fruit Ninja Kinect and Supergiant's Bastion.
June 6, 2011
Opinion: Middleware For Music
Opinion: Middleware For Music
Xiotex Studios' Byron Atkinson-Jones explains why having no talent in music might not be as big a barrier as it seems when creating your game's soundtrack in this #altdevblogaday reprinted opinion piece.
June 6, 2011
YouTube, Bing, Live Television Coming To Xbox 360
YouTube, Bing, Live Television Coming To Xbox 360
Microsoft will expand the non-game entertainment offerings on its Xbox 360 console with new video offerings, the company said Monday, including YouTube integration and a commitment to live television integration.
June 6, 2011
In-Depth: Ubisoft Sticks To Its Guns, Celebrates Its History
In-Depth: Ubisoft Sticks To Its Guns, Celebrates Its History
During its E3 2011 presentation, French gaming giant Ubisoft was remarkably more confident and lean than in previous years, showcasing a strong lineup consisting of quality product representing its most successful brands.
June 6, 2011
Halo 4 Announced, Coming Holiday 2012
Halo 4 Announced, Coming Holiday 2012
Microsoft confirmed rumors Monday morning by announcing the next entry in its popular Halo franchise of first-person shooters, saying that Halo 4 will be available during the holiday season of 2012.
June 6, 2011
Kinect Fun Labs Entertainment Apps Live Today
Kinect Fun Labs Entertainment Apps Live Today
Microsoft launched a series of Kinect-enabled entertainment applications over its Xbox Live service Monday, including a photo recognition Avatar maker, an object scanner, and an art app.
June 6, 2011
Ubisoft Commits All Future Clancy Games To Kinect
Ubisoft Commits All Future Clancy Games To Kinect
French publisher Ubisoft's next entry in the Ghost Recon franchise will be the beginning of a permanent commitment to integrate Kinect functionality in all games in the Tom Clancy's franchise.
June 6, 2011
Kinect-Enabled Minecraft Coming Exclusively To Xbox 360
Kinect-Enabled Minecraft Coming Exclusively To Xbox 360
The Xbox 360 will be the only home console with a version of the popular PC game Minecraft, Microsoft announced Monday morning. The game will be Kinect-enabled.
June 6, 2011
In-Depth: Microsoft Leans Heavy On Kinect In Quest To Lead Console Space
In-Depth: Microsoft Leans Heavy On Kinect In Quest To Lead Console Space
Microsoft's E3 press conference was heavy on explosions, spectacle, and a focus on Kinect -- Gamasutra brings you all the announcements and key issues from inside the event.
June 6, 2011
In-Depth: EA Touts Core Franchises, Social Features Across The Board
In-Depth: EA Touts Core Franchises, Social Features Across The Board
At E3, Electronic Arts gave a taut presentation that clung closely to its strongest core brands, which meant very few surprises -- but also included subtle details telling of its digital focus.
June 6, 2011
Interview: EA's DeMartini Talks Origin's Place In The Digital Frontier
Interview: EA's DeMartini Talks Origin's Place In The Digital Frontier
In the wake of Electronic Arts' announcement of Origin, its new digital platform offering, company exec David DeMartini illuminates the publisher's view on the digital platform space.
June 6, 2011