Entries in 'gaming' (202)

E3 2012: All gaming will be cloud based "someday", admits MS

E3 2012: All gaming will be cloud based "someday", admits MS

Microsoft Game Studios’ corporate VP Phil Spencer has admitted that the future of gaming lies in the clouds.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 7th 2012 at 12:52PM in News
E3 2012: Gaikai denies Sony takeover deal

E3 2012: Gaikai denies Sony takeover deal

Gaikai boss David Perry has denied that his company is in talks with Sony over either a streaming games deal or a takeover.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 7th 2012 at 10:37AM in News
E3 2012: OnLive claims "millions" of users, 100% uptime since launch

E3 2012: OnLive claims "millions" of users, 100% uptime since launch

OnLive has claimed that it has “millions of subscribers worldwide”, but has once again decided not to reveal the number of gamers paying to use its service.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 5th 2012 at 5:00PM in News
E3 2012: Gaikai strikes Samsung Smart TV deal

E3 2012: Gaikai strikes Samsung Smart TV deal

Gaikai is to provide cloud gaming services to owners of Samsung’s internet connected Smart TVs.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jun 5th 2012 at 4:36PM in News

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Sony close to agreeing cloud gaming acquisition

Sony close to agreeing cloud gaming acquisition

In a move that will rock the next generation of console gaming, Sony is close to agreeing an acquisition of a high profile cloud gaming firm, MCV understands.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 30th 2012 at 12:29PM in News
PlayStation cloud gaming service rumoured for E3

PlayStation cloud gaming service rumoured for E3

Sony will strike a deal with OnLive or Gaikai at E3 next month for PlayStation cloud gaming, according to reports.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on May 24th 2012 at 6:01PM in News
Japan outlaws social gaming payment system

Japan outlaws social gaming payment system

The Japanese Consumer Affairs Agency has officially deemed the ‘Complete Gacha’ social games payment system illegal.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 18th 2012 at 8:36AM in News
EA are "cynical bastards" who are "methodically destroying" games

EA are "cynical bastards" who are "methodically destroying" games

Minecraft creator Markus ‘Notch’ Persson has unleashed a vicious verbal assault on leading global publisher EA.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on May 3rd 2012 at 2:43PM in News

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Indie retailer offers £21,000 'PC desk'

Indie retailer offers £21,000 'PC desk'

Bolton-based PC gaming retailer Scan Computers International is selling a £21,000 PC – which doubles up as a desk.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on May 3rd 2012 at 1:22PM in News
Schappert: "Social and mobile games ARE harming console biz"

Schappert: "Social and mobile games ARE harming console biz"

Forget the recession: our depressed retail market is thanks to pressure from free apps and mobile games.

Michael French
by Michael French
on May 3rd 2012 at 9:04AM in News
Jay-Z launches Facebook game

Jay-Z launches Facebook game

Hip-hop star Jay-Z is to expand his empire with the release of a Facebook game called… Empire.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 27th 2012 at 10:01AM in News
Gaming safe from upcoming Sony chops

Gaming safe from upcoming Sony chops

Sony will not bury the axe into its games division as the company prepares to slash some 10,000 jobs from its global entertainment empire, Develop understands.

Rob Crossley
by Rob Crossley
on Apr 20th 2012 at 4:06PM in News

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HMV ramps up games marketing "to attract former GAME customers"

HMV ramps up games marketing "to attract former GAME customers"

A video games themed in-store marketing campaign will kick off at entertainment retailer HMV later this month.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Apr 4th 2012 at 12:49PM in News
Entertainment overtakes gaming in Xbox 360 usage

Entertainment overtakes gaming in Xbox 360 usage

US Xbox 360 owners are now spending more time using Xbox 360’s multimedia functions than they are gaming.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 28th 2012 at 9:18AM in News
The Sun: Terrorists using COD to "plot attacks"

The Sun: Terrorists using COD to "plot attacks"

Pay attention Daily Mail – this is how you troll the games industry.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Mar 20th 2012 at 8:45AM in News
Facebook gaming on the decline

Facebook gaming on the decline

Just one year ago it seemed that Facebook WAS gaming, but 12 months down the line and it looks as if playing games on the world’s leading social network is ...

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Feb 27th 2012 at 3:31PM in News

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Top five kids gaming sites' share of TV ad market

Top five kids gaming sites' share of TV ad market

Children's social gaming sites such as Moshi Monsters accounted for almost ten per cent of all video game TV advertising last month.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Feb 10th 2012 at 6:18PM in News
UK gaming café plans nationwide expansion

UK gaming café plans nationwide expansion

Cornwall-based video games café Loading wants to open new bars in London.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Feb 8th 2012 at 5:30PM in News
Games becomes second-fastest growing TV ad sector

Games becomes second-fastest growing TV ad sector

Video games has become the second fastest growing TV advertising market in the UK, behind office equipment.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Feb 3rd 2012 at 2:12PM in News
Alienware reveals dedicated gaming PC

Alienware reveals dedicated gaming PC

There’s a new console hoping to muscle its way under your TV – Alienware’s X51 gaming PC.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 18th 2012 at 8:35AM in News
Internet gaming addiction "changes the brain"

Internet gaming addiction "changes the brain"

Today’s copy of UK newspaper The Independent carries word of new research that suggests an addiction to the internet and online gaming could actually alter the brain.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 12th 2012 at 8:40AM in News
Razer's Project Fiona brings traditional gaming to tablets

Razer's Project Fiona brings traditional gaming to tablets

A brand new gaming tablet revealed this week at E3 looks to marry the ideal of traditional hardcore gaming and the convenience of a tablet PC.

Ben Parfitt
by Ben Parfitt
on Jan 11th 2012 at 9:22AM in News
Gaikai partners with Ubisoft, Best Buy

Gaikai partners with Ubisoft, Best Buy

Cloud gaming company Gaikai is now providing its demo service to Ubisoft and Best Buy following deals with YouTube, EA and more.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Jan 5th 2012 at 10:40AM in News
Diablo III accessories go on sale

Diablo III accessories go on sale

A branded mouse, headset and mats have hit shelves well ahead of the release of Blizzard’s PC RPG Diablo III.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Jan 2nd 2012 at 11:00AM in News
Games TV ad lengths: 2010 vs 2011

Games TV ad lengths: 2010 vs 2011

Generation Media takes a look at why more games TV advertisements are longer than ever, with a year-on-year comparison.

Dominic Sacco
by Dominic Sacco
on Dec 16th 2011 at 12:30PM in News