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Zynga shares soar on Facebook connection
(Reuters)
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Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:32:14 GMT
Reuters - Zynga shares jumped as much as 22 percent on Thursday in the first trading session after Facebook revealed it made 12 percent of its revenue last year from the video game publisher.
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Fresh iPhone Apps for Feb. 2: Spice Invaders, Ghost Trick, Awesome Land, Reckless Racing 2
(Appolicious)
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Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:12:00 GMT
Appolicious - It’s the week’s big day for games, and we’ve got quite a few great ones on offer today. Spice Invaders is a robust tower defense title with tons of content and an eight-player multiplayer mode, while Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective puts players in the role of a ghost trying to solve his own murder by manipulating objects. Awesome Land is a side-scrolling platformer that puts a leather jacket and an attitude on Mario, while Reckless Racing 2 brings some quality top-down racing action to the App Store.
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Android gamer communities on the rise, attracting corporate attention
(Appolicious)
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Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:14:00 GMT
Appolicious - Android game popularity may be decreasing in lieu of entertainment apps, but an emerging trend for mobile gaming communities may offer the best of both worlds. There’s growing expectations for Microsoft’s Xbox LIVE games and community to be made available on the Android platform, following in Sony’s footsteps with their cross-platform strategy for the PlayStation Network. Others are looking to Android as an extension for gaming communities, including Steam.
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Triple Town developer files lawsuit against alleged App Store copycat
(Appolicious)
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Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:07:00 GMT
Appolicious - When it comes to the video game world, it’s nearly impossible to discuss a game without talking about all the other titles that came before it. Every game on the market, be it store shelves or the iTunes App Store, has built off the foundations of games that have come before, and that creates a tough spot for many game developers. At what point does a game stop building off another title’s ideas or being “inspired” by another work, and start being theft of an idea?
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IGT Is Betting Online Big-Time
(The Motley Fool)
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Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:23:42 GMT
The Motley Fool - Slot-machine maker International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT - News) looks poised to jump on the bandwagon of companies that are increasing their stake in online gaming. The company plans to acquire Double Down Interactive, one of the biggest virtual casino operators on Facebook.
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Same Sex Romance Comes to a Galaxy Far, Far Away
(Newsarama.com)
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Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:24:59 GMT
Newsarama.com - Same-sex relationships are coming to the "Star Wars" universe, courtesy of video game developer BioWare and publisher Electronic Arts' new massively multiplayer online role- playing game (or "MMORPGs" or "MMOs" for short), "Star Wars: The Old Republic," and the decision is getting people talking.
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Nintendo chief promises to do Wii U launch right
(AP)
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Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:50:20 GMT
 AP - Nintendo's chief is determined to get right the launch of its next game machine, Wii U, set for this year's holiday shopping season, and acknowledged Friday some mistakes with selling its 3DS handheld.
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