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Angry Birds Sees 100 Million Downloads
Angry Birds Sees 100 Million Downloads
"Everyone" is playing Angry Birds, says Rovio marketing exec Peter Vesterbacka -- the title has seen 100 million total downloads to date, a doubling over the 50 million at which it stood just three months ago.
March 14, 2011
ITU develops smart grid defence and communications standards
ITU develops smart grid defence and communications standards
The ITU, the International Telecommunications Union, has unveiled a new set of standards designed to support improved monitoring of electricity grids and networks.
March 14, 2011
Vigil Software warns over NHS security cutbacks
Vigil Software warns over NHS security cutbacks
Vigil Software, an audit, security and regulatory compliance specialist, has warned that the planned devolution of administration in the National Health Service down to GP level could have serious repercussions for IT security.
March 14, 2011
IE9 out today, but beta users want more
IE9 out today, but beta users want more
Microsoft will be releasing Internet Explorer 9 today in Austin, Texas, at 9pm US Pacific Standard Time.
March 14, 2011
PAX East 2011: Diversifying Beyond The 'Gamer' Stereotype
PAX East 2011: Diversifying Beyond The 'Gamer' Stereotype
At PAX East this weekend, video game writers from The Border House, Gaygamer, Ablegamers and Big Huge Games examined tolerance and diversity in a gamer community often stereotyped as being apathetic and intolerant.
March 13, 2011
PAX East 2011: Activision Studio Heads Vouch For 'Owned But Independent' Model
PAX East 2011: Activision Studio Heads Vouch For 'Owned But Independent' Model
Heads of Activision-owned studios Raven, High Moon and Vicarious Visions praised their parent company's "independent studio model" in an effort to dispel notions that the publisher rules with an iron fist.
March 12, 2011
SOE's Free Realms Releasing For PS3 On March 29
SOE's Free Realms Releasing For PS3 On March 29
Sony Online Entertainment announced that Free Realms, its popular and family-friendly free-to-play virtual world for PCs, will release for PlayStation 3 in North America on March 29.
March 11, 2011
Analysis: Sexism In Female AI Partners
Analysis: Sexism In Female AI Partners
Gamasutra contributor Jeffrey Matulef investigates the role of female AI partners, comparing the helplessness of Resident Evil 4's Ashley to the hands-on approach of Half-Life 2's Alyx.
March 11, 2011
Inaugural Technologies in Education Forum Announced for March 30th
Inaugural Technologies in Education Forum Announced for March 30th
Organizers of the Technologies in Education Forum announced that the inaugural STEM-focused event will be held at the end of this
March 11, 2011
Saling The World: Pokemon Black and White Top Charts in U.S. and UK
Saling The World: Pokemon Black and White Top Charts in U.S. and UK
Gamasutra's latest custom compiled Amazon.com charts find Nintendo's Pokemon White and Black heading multiplatform sales in North America and Europe, while Koei's Shin Sangoku Musou 6 takes top honors in Japan.
March 11, 2011
Top iPad Games: Discounted Flight Control, Minigore See Big Sales
Top iPad Games: Discounted Flight Control, Minigore See Big Sales
Sister site FingerGaming rounds up the week's most popular paid and free iPad games on the App Store, with Flight Control HD, Minigore HD, and TowerMadness HD currently ranking,
March 11, 2011
Dissidia: 012 Duodecim Final Fantasy Premieres At No. 1 On Japanese Charts
Dissidia: 012 Duodecim Final Fantasy Premieres At No. 1 On Japanese Charts
Square Enix's PSP-exclusive fighting game Dissidia: 012 Duodecim Final Fantasy premiered on top of the Japanese sales charts this week, followed by Spike's Way of the Samurai 4, reports tracking firm Media Create.
March 11, 2011