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Microsoft showcases new XNA Game Studio Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 5:36PMMicrosoft is showcasing the latest iteration of its XNA Game Studio for Windows Phone 7, Xbox 360 and Windows-based PCs at GDC 2010. read more
Civilization V is very much the same, yet totally different Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:49PMCivilization is one of gaming's longest-running franchises by far, with the first entry debuting all the way back in 1991. To give our younger readers some perspective, that's a full year before the release of Wolfenstein 3D and the popularization of the first person shooter.
Icarus Studios Launches Mac Compatible MMO Platform Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:29PMFallen Earth (Mac) Fallen Earth developer adding Mac support.
Street Fighter 4, 3D mobile, and the future of mobile games Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 4:23PMThe Game Developers Conference, taking place in San Francisco this week, is in full swing. While gaming as an industry has been around for decades, the growth of mobile phone usage has really given game developers a fresh market to sink their teeth into.
Softkinetic Hires Former Project Natal Executive Producer Mike Nichols Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 3:57PMNichols to lead creation of 3D gesture-based videogames.
The end of polygons: Can we have perfect graphics NOW? Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 3:49PM3D games are rendered with polygons - little shapes that form surfaces. You know this. UNLEARN EVERYTHING YOU KNOW! Or... maybe not.
Consumer Reports : The easy and cheap way to set up a home office Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 3:47PMKUSA - One in four workers who have not found jobs in this recession are thinking of starting their own business. Whether it is an at-home business or you are just managing a household, Consumer Reports says setting up a home office is cheaper and easier than ever.
3D TV price gouge: $150 for glasses alone Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:53PMTV makers are gearing up to launch 3D TV sets in Australia from next month but overseas pricing reveals a steep price premium over existing models, with a family of four required to spend $US600 on glasses alone.
BitComposer Games Announces Jagged Alliance 3 Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:53PMJagged Alliance is about to pick up its first true sequel in more than a decade. German publisher bitComposer games has acquired the license from Strategy First, and hopes to release a new game sometime next year (via Gamasutra ). "Although Jagged Alliance 2 was published over ten years ago now, the game still represents a milestone in the genre and boasts a huge following of loyal fans," said ...
Palm Releases Plug-in Development Kit Beta Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:32PMPalm has released the PDK for the webOS, which allows developers to code in C and C++, while also providing access to, for instance, the 3D chip. "The PDK complements the Palm webOS Software Development Kit, letting developers use C and C++ alongside the web technologies that power the SDK and mix them seamlessly within a single app. The PDK enables new functionality, including immersive 3D ...
Digital disguises: Who do they think they are? Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:27PMIt was a boring corporate job that piqued the interest of the photographer and video artist, Robbie Cooper. "I met a company boss who was divorced and had bad access to his children," Cooper recalls. "So they met every evening in Everquest, an online 3D virtual world". Cooper asked the man what he and his children did as they carried massive swords around a land populated by fire-breathing ...
Sony Announces Pricing and June Launch for 3D TVs Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:24PMSony announced that it will launch its line of 3D sets on June 10. The televisions will go live in Japan first and then in other markets. Sony’s first 3D TV will be a 46-inch model that retails for 350,000 yen or $3,875. That price sounds pretty steep at first, but Sony’s set will come [...]
Palm's webOS PDK beta adds Pixi native development, PDK'd apps will hit the Catalog mid year Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:22PMWe just sat down with Palm here at GDC and fished out a few more details on the PDK beta front . Firstly, and most interestingly, Palm has confirmed that the PDK now works on all of its handsets (instead of just the Pre and Pre Plus), which means Pixi buyers can stop hating themselves pretty soon. Apparently the level of performance degradation should be comparable iPhone 3G vs. 3GS, which doesn ...
Competition up in 3-d defense imaging Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:11PMBelgian newspaper issues 3D edition Brussels (AFP) March 9, 2010 - A Belgian daily newspaper offered its readers a new perspective on the world Tuesday with a 3D edition complete with special glasses.
Kokoromi Announces Gamma IV Selections For GDC 2010 Showcase Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:33AMMontreal game collective Kokoromi has today announced the six games selected for this year's Gamma IV showcase, the 'One Button Games'-themed extended game jam. The chosen entries will make their debut at the Gamma IV party in San Francisco on the evening of Wednesday March 10th, and will then be shown at the Gamma IV Pavilion on the GDC Expo Floor, with this exhibition held in association with ...
Titanium 1.0 Launches: Build Native Apps for Desktop, Mobile & iPad Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:24AMToday Appcelerator is launching version 1.0 of their Titanium app-building system which allows developers to build mobile and desktop applications using standard web technologies like HTML, JavaScript and CSS. In addition to supporting desktop platforms like PC, Mac, and Linux, the new version of Titanium now supports both iPhone and Android with RIM Blackberry and Apple iPad support just around ...
Image Metrics Launches FACEWARETM, Award-Winning Facial Animation Software for Game Developers Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:30AMLOS ANGELES----Image Metrics, a leading provider of facial animation technology and services for the entertainment industry, today announced the launch of FACEWARETM, the Company’s unique facial animation technology platform.
Digital Chocolate Launches NanoTowns on Facebook Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:07AMSAN MATEO, Calif.----Digital Chocolate, a quality leader in original and high quality games on all platforms, today announced the launch of NanoTowns™ on Facebook, the leading social networking site.
First Olympic virtual world begins odyssey Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:12AMSingapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games organizers launch 3D virtual world platform in futuristic setting, for users worldwide to learn about event and interact.
Disneyland Resort Update Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 2:26AMCharities prepare to end Give a Day, Get a Disney Day program; Sherman Brothers to be honored with Main Street Window; Resort construction update; This and That
Choose the Best Tool for Your Windows-on-Mac Needs [Virtual Machines] Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 8:26PM# virtualmachines Whether you've switched to OS X but still occasionally need Windows, you want to play Windows-only games, or whatever, Mac users have several strong options for running Windows. Gizmodo breaks down how to choose the right tool for the job. More »
Study: Shoulder function not fully restored after surgery Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 2:09AMShoulder motion after rotator cuff surgery remains significantly different when compared to the patient's opposite shoulder, according to Henry Ford Hospital researchers.
Building your own computer Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:20PMMunich - Buy a standard off-the-shelf computer and you are probably making compromises. It's rare to find a pre-configured system that meets your needs to a tee. The simplest way to make sure that every piece of technology in a new desktop PC fits you...
Why George R.R. Martin is not your bitch—and more! Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 8:15PMHere's a list of our hottest stories and best comments this week, in case you missed anything. (And it turns out a lot of you were hot to debate the merits of Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter .) Think of this week-ending roundup as a DVR for SCI FI Wire. Enjoy!
Dynamic duo leads USC past Clemson Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:32PMTwo innings into Saturday’s game between Clemson and South Carolina, the Tigers boasted a four-run lead and the look of a team ready to win the weekend series against their rival. Jackie Bradley and Whit Merrifield put a hold on that.
Grandad flies high with great hobby Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 3:39PMKEITH Francis is flying high and he wants to teach others how.
Intel exec critiques PC graphics, phone market Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:59PMExecutive Vice President David Perlmutter downplays the importance of laptop graphics performance and speaks about ARM chip rivals at an investor conference.
How To: Run Windows in OS X, the Right Way [How To] Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:10PM# howto If you're anxious about switching from a PC to a Mac, consider this: There are a multitude of ways you can virtualize Windows within OS X, and they all work uniquely well. Here's how to choose the right one. More »
Metroid: Other M video game preview Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:04AMMetroid: Other M one of this year's most anticipated video games and its first preview doesn't disappoint, writes Tom Hoggins.
NVIDIA GTX 480 makes benchmarking debut, matches ATI HD 5870 performance (video) Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:40AMWe're still not happy with NVIDIA's failure to publish anything on its site alerting users about the doom that may befall them if they switched to the 196.75 drivers, but the company's making an effort to get back into our good books with the first official video of its forthcoming GeForce GTX 480 and even a benchmark run against ATI's flagship single-GPU card, the HD 5870 . It looks like you'll ...
Content of MIX10 sessions about Windows Phone unveiled and they suck! Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 5:02AMMarch 06, 2010 [General] | By Edward J. R. Roughly in one week MIX10 starts and Microsoft will be telling there in details how to develop apps for Windows Phone 7 Series but release of some technical details about 7 Series is expected too.
Sony PS3 owners to get free 3D update Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 3:56AMSony is readying itself to roll out an update to current PlayStation 3 games console owners to allow them to take advantage of the new Full HD 3D TVs and 3D programming that are about to launch.
Facebook Games: Battle Punks Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:29PMBattle Punks (Web) A decent-looking fighting game on Facebook? Yup.
Metro 2033 Goes Gold Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:30PMMetro 2033 (PC) The post-apocalyptic first person shooter from THQ and 4A games locks and loads for a March 16th release.
New Social Games Title, Battle Punks, Readies for Battle and Charges into Facebook Open Beta Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:30PMBears love gravity.
IGN's Guide to Oscar Worthy Gaming Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:29PMIf you like the film, here's what you should be playing.
10 years of Nintendo's BEST and WORST Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 5:18PMIt started with N64 and Game Boy, it ended with Wii and DS, and there was a whole lotta Cube in the middle. Come with us as we take a stroll down Memory Card Lane...
Joe Roth, Back in Wonderland Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 4:05PMThe legendary Hollywood producer and studio head is back from self-imposed exile with Alice in Wonderland and other projects
Metro 2033 Goes Gold Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 3:53PMMetro 2033: The Last Refuge (PS3) The post-apocalyptic first person shooter from THQ and 4A games locks and loads for a March 16th release.
iPhone games ported to webOS in 'a matter of days' on tap for GDC? Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 3:21PMEA has already said that it was able to get 3D games up and running on webOS in a "matter of weeks" using the OS' PDK (or Plug-in Development Kit), but it looks like Palm might be ready to step things up even further at GDC next week. While any official word will have to wait until then, John Paczkowski of AllThingsD says that he's heard from sources close to the company that Palm will be now ...
Zaxxon Blasts to Wii Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 3:20PMClassic SEGA arcade game appears on ESRB list.
Hudson Entertainment Gets Ready to Cook Up Some Fun with Diner Dash on WiiWare Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 3:20PMDiner Dash (Wii) Fan-favorite casual game coming to WiiWare March 29.
Intel to debut 6-core gaming chip Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 3:24PMThe new 6-core processor is designed to crunch through the most chip-taxing games out there.
Raging Thunder 2 - The Boost is Loose on iPhone and Android Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 3:23PMHigh intensity arcade racer available now.
Rayman 2, vintage Transformers iPhone game among this week’s releases Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 3:07PMRayman and Transformers may have been the big names in this week’s new releases, but they were far from the only quality games to hit the app store. Gamers also got a physics game sequel, a space-themed farming game and the latest shooting gallery app, all of which make this week’s top five.
NEWS: Former Team Ninja Head Joins Valhalla Game Studios Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 3:00PMThe outspoken creator of Dead or Alive and the 3D Ninja Gaiden games is back.
Allegorithmic Unveils New Automatic Texture Compression Tool, Substance Redux Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 1:46PMSan Francisco - As developers continue to push the limit and create high-quality and visually stimulating online games, the need to quickly and efficiently reduce content is increasing.
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Sports notebook - March 5 Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 12:33PMSee what's new in local and area sports.
Dancing on Pandora Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 12:00PMDancing on Pandora