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In-Depth: Sony Threatens Microsoft's Non-Gaming Dominance
In-Depth: Sony Threatens Microsoft's Non-Gaming Dominance
As Sony announces a tie-up with Vudu for HD movie streaming, Chris Morris looks at how the company is gaining ground on Microsoft's array of on-console media content -- the next big battlefield for game consoles.
Nov. 17, 2010
Kinect To Integrate With Microsoft's Lync Corporate Video Chat Platform
Kinect To Integrate With Microsoft's Lync Corporate Video Chat Platform
Microsoft has announced that the Xbox 360's Kinect add-on will integrate with its Lync corporate video chat platform, allowing for communication between "the boardroom and the living room."
Nov. 17, 2010
AIAS Announces Randy Pausch And Mark Beaumont Scholarship Recipients
AIAS Announces Randy Pausch And Mark Beaumont Scholarship Recipients
The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences today announced the four recipients of its annual Randy Pausch and Mark Beaumont Scholarships, who will each receive $2,500 to put towards their game-related education.
Nov. 17, 2010
Analyst Reveals October U.S. Console Sales - iPod Touch 'Cannibalizing' Handhelds?
Analyst Reveals October U.S. Console Sales - iPod Touch 'Cannibalizing' Handhelds?
Wedbush analyst Michael Pachter breaks out October's U.S. console sales figures, examining why Wii and PS3 struggled while Xbox 360 grew -- and suggesting iPod Touch is "cannibalizing" handheld hardware.
Nov. 17, 2010
October Software: Medal of Honor Sells 1M, Tony Hawk A 'Virtual No-Show'
October Software: Medal of Honor Sells 1M, Tony Hawk A 'Virtual No-Show'
1 million Medal of Honor units sold in October, a "virtual no-show" for Tony Hawk: Shred and other disappointments weighed on the month's software sales -- but Take-Two's NBA 2K11 outperformed.
Nov. 17, 2010
Interview: Klei's Cheng Talks Life After Shank
Interview: Klei's Cheng Talks Life After Shank
Now that Shank is well past its late summer launch and received a wide-ranging critical reception, we catch up with Klei's Jamie Cheng to reflect on the interesting journey of a small project gone big.
Nov. 17, 2010
Independent Games Festival, Babycastles Announce New York IGF Exhibit
Independent Games Festival, Babycastles Announce New York IGF Exhibit
The Independent Games Festival and New York indie game space Babycastles are teaming up for a free exhibit featuring IGF 2010-winning games from Monaco through Tuning this November 18th to November 27th.
Nov. 17, 2010
GameCareerGuide: Latest Results Bring Joy, New Challenge Goes Classic
GameCareerGuide: Latest Results Bring Joy, New Challenge Goes Classic
Education-focused site GameCareerGuide announces the latest Game Design Challenge results, which are based around the concept of Joy, while ushering in a
Nov. 17, 2010
GDC 2011 Reveals Major Roster Of Full-Day Tutorials
GDC 2011 Reveals Major Roster Of Full-Day Tutorials
Organizers of the 2011 Game Developers Conference have revealed a packed full-day tutorial line-up -- including notables from Epic, Blizzard, and Valve -- for the 25th edition of the industry's leading event for game cr
Nov. 17, 2010
Kotick: Listening To Customers 'Matters More Than Ever'
Kotick: Listening To Customers 'Matters More Than Ever'
Xbox head Don Mattrick, industry veteran Bing Gordon and Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick gathered at the Web 2.0 Summit on Tuesday, where Kotick said listening to customers "matters more now than ever before" in an online business.
Nov. 16, 2010
Viacom Searching For Buyer That Will Be 'Better Fit' For Harmonix
Viacom Searching For Buyer That Will Be 'Better Fit' For Harmonix
"Several companies" have expressed interest in buying Cambridge, MA-based Rock Band developer Harmonix, which parent Viacom put up for sale earlier this month.
Nov. 16, 2010
Intermountain Healthcare Launches App Targeting Childhood Obesity
Intermountain Healthcare Launches App Targeting Childhood Obesity
Salt Lake City-based hospital system Intermountain Healthcare has released a mobile game aimed at curbing youth obesity by encouraging children and teenagers to adopt healthier eating habits.
Nov. 16, 2010