Category Archives: Casual Gaming and Console

Disney Enters Gaming Market with “Infinity”

Disney owns the kids entertainment market — except when it comes to video games, and so will launch “Disney Infinity”, a series of games aimed at the console game players, Xbox 360, Sony’s PS3 and the Nintendo Wii. Continue reading

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Zynga Prepares to file IPO

Social gaming juggernaut Zynga is reportedly preparing to file registration documents with the SEC as early as Wednesday Continue reading

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Nintendo Unveils Successor to the Wii: Wii U

Nintendo of Japan unveiled the prototype of its next home video game console, the successor to the Wii, here on Tuesday at the annual E3 convention. Continue reading

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Apple, Sony Playstation Network and Privacy

Apple has got us tracked and Sony PlayStation got us hacked. Privacy concerns are once again up in the air. Continue reading

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Kiip Launches Ad Network For Mobile Games

Real Rewards for Virtual Achievements” is the statement on Kiip’s homepage. Kiip is launching its new mobile game ad network that will deliver free samples and discounts to gamers when they reach individual “achievement levels Continue reading

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SocialVibe Raises $20M for Social Engagement Apps

Digital ad technology firm SocialVibe today announced it has secured $20 million in equity financing from Norwest Venture Partners. SocialVibe handles “engagement” advertising for Zynga’s network of social games, and a slew of other popular apps and publishers. Continue reading

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Create an Augmented-Reality Race Course with Red Bull’s Racing App

Red Bull Augmented Racing is a first-ever mobile racing game that allows you to create your own racetrack by scanning Red Bull cans laid out in a track shape (iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS or iPod Touch 4th generation required). Continue reading

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