Get Your Computer Back in the Fast Lane Oct 5, 2008
The most common causes of problems are the installation and removal of software, online games, application crashes and upgrades of software programs. While many errors will go unnoticed, the more errors your computer has, the greater the chance that you'll experience trouble. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
'World of Warcraft' Gets Kids Interested in School Oct 4, 2008
Steinkuehler's goal is to figure out when and how learning takes place in online games, and how popular games made for entertainment might become educational tools ... Unlike many games that have an online component, massively multiplayer online games such as "WoW" require players to invest much more time in creating a character and participating in an online community ... The full-time mom plays online games alongside her kids whenever they like, and helps lead a group of homeschool kids and... (Fox News)
International Call Oct 4, 2008
Plus, they're endlessly competitive when it comes to "keeping up with the Kims," so they're eager customers for the latest cell phone features, online games and other digital services. But Korean tech outfits haven't been very successful at customizing, branding and marketing their innovative services for foreign users. (Forbes -- Technology)
Brookline school teaches teens to dissect, direct marketing campaigns Oct 4, 2008
When Neale started the course, about five kids in each class were playing online games. Now, nearly every hand goes up when she asks about them. (Brookline TAB, MA)
Poll: More men find happiness online Oct 3, 2008
Just over half of men said happiness meant surfing the Internet, playing online games or accessing social network sites such as Facebook, compared with only 39 percent of women. Fifty-five percent of women said having meals and spending time together as a family made them happiest, compared to 45 percent of men. (MSNBC -- Health)
Disney classics to lure online gamers Oct 3, 2008
BEIJING, May 25 -- Walt Disney Internet Group and Shanda Interactive Entertainment announced yesterday they would bring Disney characters to China's booming online games industry ... China's online games industry has a large and loyal user-base of mainly young males ... Shanda claims that in the first quarter of 2006, the average number of users of its online games reached 1. (Xinhuanet, China -- Business)
Disney expands in China signing deal with online game operator Oct 3, 2008
The game, which is different from traditional online games, will be developed for a broader range of Chinese users, including young and female online game players ... "The market for online games in China is large and growing, "said Mark Handler, executive vice president and managing director of international department of Walt Disney Internet Group ... One of the largest online game operators in China, Shanda currently operates 12 online games. (Xinhuanet, China -- Business)
Kaspersky: Worry About Trojans, Mobile Phone Worms Oct 3, 2008
Another, Trojan-GameThief, steals login credentials for specific popular online games. Not a serious threat. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Taiwan students form Nazi party Oct 3, 2008
It makes few concrete political promises, though website forums contain a large number of links to apparently pornographic websites and online games. The admiration for Nazism and Hitler the group professes is unlikely to be based on antisemitism, as there has been historically very little Jewish presence in Taiwan. (Yahoo News -- Taiwan)
Hiestand on sports media Sep 25, 2008
But Rolapp says online games aren't "cannibalistic" and, in focus groups, "no one is telling us it's a substitute for television.". And while online coverage offers four continuous camera angles that differ from TV, he says, the "clear favorite" online isn't any of those new shots it's the regular TV feed. (USA Today -- Sports)
Taiwan students form Nazi party Sep 25, 2008
It makes few concrete political promises, though website forums contain a large number of links to apparently pornographic websites and online games. The admiration for Nazism and Hitler the group professes is unlikely to be based on antisemitism, as there has been historically very little Jewish presence in Taiwan. (Yahoo News -- Taiwan)
Castle Crashers Review Sep 24, 2008
Castle Crashers is marred with a number of connection issues that make online games extremely difficult to pull off. Four player games were next to impossible to set up with any stability, as games regularly disconnected for no good reason. (Suite101.com)
New online role-playing game aims at 'World of Warcraft' Sep 24, 2008
And unlike most video games that have a plot and an ending, MMOs (massively multiplayer online games) are living, evolving virtual worlds that players can explore and influence. They're hugely popular and lucrative. (USA Today -- Tech)
Taiwan students form Nazi party Sep 24, 2008
It makes few concrete political promises, though website forums contain a large number of links to apparently pornographic websites and online games. The admiration for Nazism and Hitler the group professes is unlikely to be based on antisemitism, as there has been historically very little Jewish presence in Taiwan. (Yahoo News -- Taiwan)
Hockey stars hit real ice early for videogame Sep 23, 2008
Now hockey fans from Russia to Canada can connect through online games and compete together in videogames. Yahoo. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Guideposts.com Deploys Online Games Sep 23, 2008
com Deploys Online Games: Financial News - Yahoo ... com Deploys Online GamesMonday September 22, 11:53 am ET. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
A bailout? It can't hurt to ask, needed or not Sep 22, 2008
In general, people played more rhythm, strategy, and action games than first-person shooters and MMOS [massively multiplayer online games. Three quarters of teens actually play these games with other people, whether online or in person. (Boston Globe)
Video game industry bullish on Asia despite financial turmoil Sep 22, 2008
Hands-on stations where visitors can test online games take up a large chunk of the exhibition space. "The industry is doing very well and we are happy to be part of it," Jon Niermann, president of EA Asia-Pacific, told a news conference. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Video game industry bullish on Asia despite financial turmoil Sep 21, 2008
Hands-on stations where visitors can test online games take up a large chunk of the exhibition space. "The industry is doing very well and we are happy to be part of it," Jon Niermann, president of EA Asia-Pacific, told a news conference. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Taiwan students form Nazi party Sep 21, 2008
It makes few concrete political promises, though website forums contain a large number of links to apparently pornographic websites and online games. The admiration for Nazism and Hitler the group professes is unlikely to be based on antisemitism, as there has been historically very little Jewish presence in Taiwan. (Yahoo News -- Taiwan)
Video game industry bullish on Asia despite financial turmoil Sep 20, 2008
Hands-on stations where visitors can test online games take up a large chunk of the exhibition space. "The industry is doing very well and we are happy to be part of it," Jon Niermann, president of EA Asia-Pacific, told a news conference. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Taiwan students form Nazi party Sep 20, 2008
It makes few concrete political promises, though website forums contain a large number of links to apparently pornographic websites and online games. The admiration for Nazism and Hitler the group professes is unlikely to be based on antisemitism, as there has been historically very little Jewish presence in Taiwan. (Yahoo News -- Taiwan)
Challenge Online Games gets $10 million infusion Sep 19, 2008
Members: Not Registered. for free extra services. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
More Entertainment Sep 19, 2008
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EA Taking A Mighty Crack Sep 19, 2008
"Online games are no different than other forms of entertainment. People eventually get tired of playing the same game after a certain amount of time," Jacobs said. "When we worked on Dark Age of Camelot, by the third year, people start really leaving the game. (World of Warcraft) is now past its third year. They're getting into that same period.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
This means war! Sep 19, 2008
At first blush the PC game, set in the same quasi-medieval setting of the Warhammer fantasy world, resembles many other massively multiplayer online games (MMOs) ... By coming late to the MMO space WAR has also been able to spot and do away with some of the drudgery or grind that seems to go hand-in-hand with many online games. (BBC News -- Technology)
Challenge Games Secures $10 Million Financing Sep 19, 2008
Source: Challenge Online Games, Inc. ... Investment Illustrates Growing Interest in Browser-Based, Free-to-Play, Short-Form Online Games; Company to Use Funds for Game Development, Partnerships ... AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Challenge Online GamesTM, Inc. (Challenge Games), developer of the popular online fantasy game and the new fantasy baseball and card collecting game , announced it has secured $10 million in Series B funding. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
EA releasing Warhammer online game Sep 18, 2008
"Online games are no different than other forms of entertainment. People eventually get tired of playing the same game after a certain amount of time," Jacobs said. "When we worked on Dark Age of Camelot, by the third year, people start really leaving the game. (World of Warcraft) is now past its third year. They're getting into that same period.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Taiwan students form Nazi party Sep 18, 2008
It makes few concrete political promises, though website forums contain a large number of links to apparently pornographic websites and online games. The admiration for Nazism and Hitler the group professes is unlikely to be based on antisemitism, as there has been historically very little Jewish presence in Taiwan. (Yahoo News -- Taiwan)
/REVISION -- NetDragon Websoft Inc./ Sep 18, 2008
From 2007 to 2008, NetDragon (Fujian) reinforced its self-discipline measure by promoting anti-addiction systems in its online games in accordance with relevant industry standards ... From 2007 to 2008, NetDragon (Fujian) reinforced its self-discipline measure by promoting anti-addiction systems in its online games in accordance with relevant industry standards. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Pervasive Games Promise To Spice Up Daily Life Sep 17, 2008
(July 10, 2007) Computer games of the future are easily accessible online games that fit into our busy everyday life. The market has exploded and adult women in particular are taking part in this growth wave. (Science Daily)
Warcraft add-on gets release date Sep 17, 2008
World of Warcraft is among the most popular of all online games. WoW creator Blizzard claims it has 10 million players around the world - most of whom are based in China and other Asian nations. (BBC News -- Technology)
Chinese "facebook" friends hooked on games Sep 17, 2008
An estimated 30 million users a day log onto Kaixin ("happiness"), which combines a social networking service (SNS) similar to Facebook or Myspace with online games. Earlier services such as xiaonei. (Xinhuanet, China)
Vivox to Provide Voice Technology for 38 Studios' Upcoming Online Entertainment Experience Sep 17, 2008
September 16, 2008 - Vivox Inc., the market leader in voice services for online games and virtual worlds, today announced the company has entered into an agreement with 38 Studios to provide voice technology for its upcoming massively multiplayer online game ... Based in Framingham, MA and founded in 2005, Vivox is the leading provider of community-building voice services for online games and virtual worlds. (IGN PC Games)
THQ Announces Joint Venture with China Online Operator ICE to Bring MMO Title Dragonica to U.S. Sep 17, 2008
The new joint venture provides a North American platform for THQ online games ... September 16, 2008 - THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) today announced that it has formed a joint venture with ICE Entertainment ("ICE"), an operator of online games located in Shanghai, China, to launch , a free-to-play, micro-transaction-based massively multiplayer online ("MMO") casual game scheduled for release in North America in 2009 ... ICE's Chief Executive Officer Sun Tao is the former Chief Technology Officer of... (IGN PC Games)
Aventurine to Launch New Game on GNi's Leading Multiplayer Game Hosting Platform Sep 17, 2008
GNi is the leading infrastructure-as-a-service provider for online games, software-as-a-service, Web 2. 0, and online digital media. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Creative Announces Sound Blaster X-Fi Go Sep 16, 2008
0 and Open AL for maximum audio realism in games Built-in VoiceFX technology allows users to morph their voices into other personas during online games, or when chatting over the internet. Creative ALchemy software restores surround sound for legacy games under Windows Vista. (TrustedReviews)
Chrome's Corporate Review Sep 16, 2008
If you go to the Games section with Chrome, you'll get a message stating "Important Note: Your browser or operating system does not meet the minimum requirements to play on MSN Games. You may be able to download games for offline play; however, the online games can be played only with Internet Explorer version 6 or later, and Windows 2000 or later.". Microsoft, which likes to play hardball, is obviously not going out of its way to make it easy to use a competing product. (Forbes -- Technology)
Icarus Studios Ports Virtual Worlds Platform to iPhone : The first showing will ... Sep 16, 2008
Icarus Studios has created a powerful technology platform for creating massively multiplayer online games, virtual worlds, and serious games for the entertainment, corporate, and government sectors. Icarus Studios provides a total solution that includes design and content production, monetization, customer support, hosting, and a tightly integrated technology platform. (IGN Wireless Games)
Dolby Unveils Immersive 3-D Voice Communication Platform for Online Games and Virtual Worlds Sep 16, 2008
September 15, 2008 - At the Austin Game Developer's Conference, Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE:DLB), announced the availability of software development kits for Dolby Axon, a voice communication platform designed to deliver a 3-D voice experience in online games and virtual worlds that is clearer, more realistic, and more immersing ... -- Enhanced audio experience: Dolby Axon enables game developers to create more interactive, engaging, and realistic voice experiences for online games and... (IGN PC Games)
OGPlanet Game Cards Now Available at Blockbuster Stores Sep 16, 2008
OGPlanet is a leading North American publisher of online games. The company, founded in 2005, offers a selection of some of the best massively multiplayer online games on a free-to-play basis ... Users experience beautiful, easy-to-play multiplayer online games without the obligations of a subscription fee. (IGN PC Games)
PayByCash's Ultimate Game Card Now Available Online for Resale Worldwide Sep 16, 2008
The stored value card supports over 200 online games ... "Prepaid cards have become one of the most popular payment methods for multiplayer online games and now businesses and entrepreneurs can purchase game codes in bulk and choose between instant delivery of digital codes or rapid delivery of physical Ultimate Game Cards," said Karl Mehta, Founder f PlaySpan Inc, "They can then sell the cards to customers or others they know who want a convenient means to pay for premium content online". (IGN PC Games)
Cryptic Studios Ventures into New Dimensions with IBM Sep 16, 2008
Cryptic Studios, Inc., based in Los Gatos, CA, and established in July 2000, is one of the leading independent developers of massively multiplayer online games. Cryptic has three major titles in development for the PC and next-generation consoles, including Star Trek Online, Champions Online and an unannounced project. (IGN PC Games)
CyberSports Kicks Off Online Games E-Commerce with Javien Sep 16, 2008
Source: Javien Digital Payment Solutions, Inc.. Javien chosen to power e-commerce for new international online sports game, CRM technology offered through partner Game Center Group. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Taiwan students form Nazi party Sep 15, 2008
It makes few concrete political promises, though website forums contain a large number of links to apparently pornographic websites and online games. The admiration for Nazism and Hitler the group professes is unlikely to be based on antisemitism, as there has been historically very little Jewish presence in Taiwan. (Yahoo News -- Taiwan)
Is Your Computer Slower Than When You Bought It? Sep 14, 2008
The most common causes of problems are the installation and removal of software, online games, application crashes and upgrades of software programs. While many errors will go unnoticed, the more errors your computer has, the higher the chances that you'll experience trouble. (Pekin Times, IL)
Taiwan students form Nazi party Sep 14, 2008
It makes few concrete political promises, though website forums contain a large number of links to apparently pornographic websites and online games. The admiration for Nazism and Hitler the group professes is unlikely to be based on antisemitism, as there has been historically very little Jewish presence in Taiwan. (Yahoo News -- Taiwan)
Seattle's Big Fish Games scores $83M Sep 13, 2008
The company offers a variety of subscription plans, and makes a select number of online games available for free. The firm, which employs 310, was founded in 2002 by Paul Thelen, a veteran of Seattle-based Inc. s games division. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
Bush to attend final UN General Assembly Sep 13, 2008
Diplomacy, the new refreshed version from Avalon Hill available at your online games superstore, Boardgames. com. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Get Your Computer Back in the Fast Lane Sep 13, 2008
The most common causes of problems are the installation and removal of software, online games, application crashes and upgrades of software programs. While many errors will go unnoticed, the more errors your computer has, the greater the chance that you'll experience trouble. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Get Your Computer Back in the Fast Lane Sep 12, 2008
The most common causes of problems are the installation and removal of software, online games, application crashes and upgrades of software programs. While many errors will go unnoticed, the more errors your computer has, the greater the chance that you'll experience trouble. (Pekin Times, IL)
PayByCash Partners With Mobillcash to Provide International Mobile Phone Payment Solution Sep 12, 2008
PayByCash's widely distributed Ultimate Game Card is the leading pre-paid card supported by over 200 online games and available in over 13,000 retail locations across North America and soon worldwide. PlaySpan is headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices in Charlottesville, VA, Cincinnati, OH and Mumbai. (IGN Wireless Games)
Taiwan students form Nazi party Sep 12, 2008
It makes few concrete political promises, though website forums contain a large number of links to apparently pornographic websites and online games. The admiration for Nazism and Hitler the group professes is unlikely to be based on antisemitism, as there has been historically very little Jewish presence in Taiwan. (Yahoo News -- Taiwan)
KongZhong Corporation Announced the Launch of Tian Jie Online on China Mobile's Mobile Online Game Platform Sep 11, 2008
Tian Jie Online is among the first three mobile online games to be running on China Mobile's Mobile Online Game Platform ... "After the acquisition of KongZhong Mammoth in 2005 and with the open testing of Tian Jie Online in 2007, we have gained a competitive advantage in the mobile online game industry in China," commented by Nick Yang, President of the Company, "We are glad that two of our games passed China Mobile's testing for its Mobile Online Game Platform. We believe we will further... (PR Newswire)
Get Your Computer Back in the Fast Lane (2) Sep 11, 2008
The most common causes of problems are the installation and removal of software, online games, application crashes and upgrades of software programs. While many errors will go unnoticed, the more errors your computer has, the greater the chance that you'll experience trouble. (Russellville News Democrat Leader, KY)
Adventure in '39 Clues' begins with a book Sep 11, 2008
Multimedia mogul: The 39 Clues has already spawned books, cards, online games, $100,000 in prizes and a movie deal with Dreamworks ... No adrenaline is included, but just about everything else is: books, cards, online games and $100,000 in prizes. (USA Today)
Taiwan students form Nazi party Sep 11, 2008
It makes few concrete political promises, though website forums contain a large number of links to apparently pornographic websites and online games. The admiration for Nazism and Hitler the group professes is unlikely to be based on antisemitism, as there has been historically very little Jewish presence in Taiwan. (Yahoo News -- Taiwan)
NCsoft Announces Formation of "NC West" Sep 11, 2008
KS), the worlds leading publisher and developer of massively multiplayer online games (MMOs), including award-winning franchises Lineage, Guild Wars and City of Heroes, today announced the formation of NC West ... NC West is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Korea-based NCsoft Corporation, a world leading publisher and developer of massively multiplayer online games including Lineage/Lineage II, Guild Wars, City of Heroes, Richard Garriotts Tabula Rasa, and Aion: The Tower of... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
DoCoMo, France Tele vie for Tata Sep 10, 2008
In December 2006, DoCoMo had inked an agreement with Hutchison Essar (now Vodafone Essar) for its I-mode services, which include online games, videos and access to content. However, this pact was subsequently cancelled due to regulatory changes. (India Times)
Burda:ic Adds New Challenges and Exotic Locales to Action-MMORPG Florensia Sep 10, 2008
September 9, 2008 - Burda:ic, a publisher of online games worldwide, today announced a major gameplay and balancing update for the open beta of free-to-play MMORPG ... Burda:ic GmbH is an online games publisher that markets and distributes massively multiplayer online games (MMOG) such as Ragnarok Online, Florensia, and Hello Kitty Online. (IGN PC Games)
Stray Bullet Games Partners with Neowiz Games on Next-Gen MMO Sep 10, 2008
September 8, 2008 - Stray Bullet Games, an independent developer of massively multiplayer online entertainment, announced today that its upcoming undisclosed MMO will be published and operated in and across Asia by Neowiz Games, the Korean-owned publisher of online games ... "Obviously, we are pleased to have a publishing partner with so much experience operating online games within their territory," says Mark Nausha, President and CEO. "Their 000005B4 proven track record will enable us to... (IGN PC Games)
Taiwan students form Nazi party Sep 10, 2008
It makes few concrete political promises, though website forums contain a large number of links to apparently pornographic websites and online games. The admiration for Nazism and Hitler the group professes is unlikely to be based on antisemitism, as there has been historically very little Jewish presence in Taiwan. (Yahoo News -- Taiwan)
EverQuest(R) Franchise Online Strategy Game Legends of Norrath(TM) Announces Set Five: Ethernauts Sep 10, 2008
Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) is a recognized worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online games, with hundreds of thousands of subscribers around the globe. SOE creates, develops and provides compelling entertainment for the personal computer, online, game console and wireless markets. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
EA's Madden NFL 09 Tackles Top Movie Releases in August Sep 10, 2008
Highest Critical Average on Current Generation Consoles Predicting 100 Million Online Games Will Be Played. REDWOOD CITY, Calif. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
AT&T U-verse Introduces Total Home DVR, Taking 'When You Want, Where You Want' TV Viewing to Whole New Level Sep 9, 2008
Games, so you can play your favorite online games -- including Sudoku, Solitaire, JT's Blocks, Mah-jongg Tiles and Chess -- on the TV screen. ATalso announced today the availability of ATrse Voice to all U-verse eligible customers in the Bay Area, bringing consumers a next- generation digital voice service with unique integrated features. (PR Newswire)
