‘Gaming’ Archives
New algorithm to improve computer graphics for video games.
Research presented in a paper by Morgan McGuire, assistant professor of computer science at Williams College, and co-author Dr. David Luebke of NVIDIA, introduces a new algorithm to improve computer graphics for video games. McGuire and Luebke have developed a new method for computerizing lighting and light sources that will allow video [...]
Gaming: New DRM to combat piracy, drive away customers
ITWorld, February 18, 2010, 10:41 PM — There's no question that piracy is a big problem in the video game world, but what's the solution? More DRM? That seems to be the direction we're headed as evidenced by a pair of recent stories. Sony's PSP has suffered greatly thanks to an enthusiastic modding community that isn't shy about ripping [...]
Microsoft Previews What’s Next for Bing Maps
New features coming to Microsoft's search technology include integration with Flickr photos, support in Streetside views for 'indoor panoramas,' and real-time video overlay capabilities. Microsoft demonstrated new and experimental features that it proposes adding to Bing Maps, the mapping component of its search engine technology, at the [...]
Some Acquisition News…
FileFront, Gaming Today, the FileFront Forums, and the Network Sites have been acquired by Break Media. Ubroadcast Close To Acquiring Video CMS Company iVu Media. Read more.... Zynga, creaters of the hit FARMVILLE, FISHVILLE, and a number of other games, Buys Social Gaming Startup Serious Business, a social games developer for the [...]
Think big with a gig: Google experimental fiber network
Google Plans Gigabit Fiber Internet for 50000 to 500000 homes Imagine sitting in a rural health clinic, streaming three-dimensional medical imaging over the web and discussing a unique condition with a specialist in New York. Or downloading a high-definition, full-length feature film in less than five minutes. Or collaborating with [...]
Microsoft e-health research taps Xbox, mobile phones
IDG News Service - Microsoft is researching how gadgets like the company's Xbox game machine, surface computers and accelerometers in mobile phones could be used to improve health care. Some of the applications from Microsoft Research, the software giant's lab branch, plug into existing Microsoft products like HealthVault, a Web service for [...]
Twitter Buys Mixer Labs and Puts Location-Based Services in the Spotlight
Twitter's acquisition of Mixer Labs , a service that helps developers build location-aware applications, shows that the company hopes to make location broadcasting an important part of its service. And the microblogging service isn't alone, either: Google is getting into location-based services with its work on Google Maps and features like My [...]
What do VCs think of the mobile games industry?
VCs are hot for gaming right now, and for iPhone. But are they hot for iPhone gaming, and indeed gaming on other mobile platforms? A panel assembled at Mobile Games Forum today, with three VCs and a couple of games business analysts to chew the fat over where and when VCs might invest in mobile games. "Mobile has been a graveyard for venture [...]
Location: the Proper Identity of Mobile Gaming?
GPS Business News recently had a conversation about location-based gaming with Maarten Noyons, founder of the International Mobile Gaming Awards (IMGA) and Pia Vuohelainen, partner manager at NAVTEQ. ... We should rename this category, this is much wider than typically understood. We haven’t really found a name yet even if “real world [...]
MGF 2010: The future for mobile games
Mobile Games Forum's interviews an industry panel at MGF on their thoughts about 2009 and the trends we will see in 2010. Read more at the Mobile Entertainmen website.
Nokia announces Ovi Maps Racing (with demo video)
At the CES, Nokia announced details of its new location-based racer for Ovi Store. Ovi Maps Racing is the result and allows you to create race tracks around your own neighbourhood or just about anywhere in the world. This is a great example of the power behind location based games that are based on maps from NAVTEQ. While your phone's GPS [...]
Scvngr Receives $4 Million for Location-based Mobile Games
Google, Highland Capital Partners and others invest $4 million in Scvngr. Scvngr began in 2008 with a focus on interactive location-based mobile games and tours and experiences. Click for full article.
