Sony’s New Android Tablets

APRIL 26, 2011 • Sony Electronics will widen the field of tablet computers available this fall with two new units: codenamed S1 and S2. Both devices are slated to be built around Google’s Android operating system. Both tablets will feature 3G and 4G mobile Internet support, as well as WiFi connectivit. The S1 is a 9.4-inch model, while the S2 sports a clamshell design that comes with two 5.5-inch touch screens. .....

James Cameron Pushes 3D Video Games

APRIL 25, 2011 • According to motion picture director James Cameron, it will be 3D video games that drive the next round of 3D TV innovation. “Videogames are going to help propel the autostereoscopic [glasses free] play because that’s going to be the entry level for most people,” Cameron said at the National Association of Broadcasters convention. “These single-viewing devices that are engaging the person to play these video games will d.....

Wal-Mart Acquires Kosmix

APRIL 18, 2011 • Wal-Mart Stores Inc. acquired Mountain View, Calif.-based social media company Kosmix for an undisclosed sum. Kosmix’s founders and staff will now operate as @WalmartLabs, a new group at the retailer that will create technologies and businesses to supp.....

ESRB to Use Computer Grading

APRIL 17, 2011 • The ESRB announced that it was now going to use computers to decide whether to rate online games E, T or M. Faced with an explosion of online titles in recent years, the ESRB believes the move is necessary. Retail titles will still be evaluated first by humans. Publishers will have to provide a detailed digital questionnaire that gauges all examples of violence, sexuality, profanity, drug use, gambling and bodily functions that appear in-game. T.....

Mobile Game Sales Grow

APRIL 16, 2011 • According to research firm Flurry Analytics, from 2009 to 2010, iOS and Android mobile game sales increased from 5% to 8% market share within the U.S. video game market. Flurry estimates that iOS and Android game revenue increased from $500 million in 2009 to mo.....

EA Tiburon Executives Depart

APRIL 15, 2011 • The Orlando Business Journal reported that Madden NFL 2012 creative director Ian Cummings  and other EA Tiburon executives have departed the company to form a new online games studio in Florida called Row Sham Bow. Also making the jump from EA Tiburon was general manager Philip Holt. EA Sports’ chief technology officer Richard Wifall left to join the new studio, as well. In related news, EA COO John Schappert is departing to head up Zynga.....

IGDA Warns Against Amazon

APRIL 15, 2011 • The International Game Developers Association (IGDA) warned its membership in a letter to be wary of contracting with Amazon’s digital Appstore, which reserves the right to pay developers, “the greater of 70% of the purchase price or 20% of the List Price.” While noting many retailers exert control over the price of products, the IGDA said it was not aware of any other retailer having a formal policy of paying a supplier just 2.....

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