News tagged with mobile games

Chunk of Facebook profit tied to game company Zynga

Facebook Inc., whose initial public offering is slated to be one of the biggest debuts in U.S. stock market history, has disclosed its heavy reliance on a single customer - Zynga Inc.

Technology / Business

created Feb 02, 2012 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Review: Super Bowl online decent, won't replace TV

(AP) -- The television set won't be the only place to watch video of the New York Giants and the New England Patriots this Sunday. For the first time, U.S. football fans will be able to watch the Super Bowl ...

Technology / Telecom

created Jan 31, 2012 | popularity 2 / 5 (4) | comments 0

Nintendo posts loss on strong yen, weak sales

(AP) -- Nintendo Co. sank to losses for the April-December period, battered by a price cut for its 3DS handheld, a strong yen that erodes overseas earnings and competition from mobile devices such as the ...

Technology / Business

created Jan 26, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Nintendo 3DS game system gets momentum in US

Nintendo on Tuesday announced that it sold more than four million of its sophisticated 3DS handheld videogame gadgets in the United States by end of 2011.

Technology / Business

created Jan 03, 2012 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 1

OnLive's mobile app brings sophisticated games to smartphones

Sure, "Angry Birds" is fun, but wouldn't it be cool if you could play an actual console game like "Batman: Arkham City" on your tablet?

Technology / Software

created Dec 31, 2011 | popularity 3.7 / 5 (3) | comments 1

Angry Birds to get own theme parks: company

The Angry Birds are set fly from the virtual into the real world next year as the cartoonish birds from the popular smartphone game get their own theme parks, a playground company said Thursday.

Technology / Business

created Dec 15, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Game streaming service OnLive coming to tablets

(AP) -- OnLive, the startup whose technology streams high-end video games over an Internet connection, is expanding its service to tablets and mobile devices.

Technology / Software

created Dec 08, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

S. Korea game maker vows tighter user security

South Korea's top games developer vowed Monday to tighten security after the personal information of 13 million users of its popular online game was leaked.

Technology / Internet

created Nov 28, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Google+ mobbed after doors opened, experts tell

Google+ was mobbed with visitors after the social network opened its doors to the public last week, industry tracker Experian Hitwise reported.

Technology / Internet

created Sep 27, 2011 | popularity 3 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Microsoft files patent for interchangeable-devices phone

(PhysOrg.com) -- Microsoft has filed for a patent featuring slider smartphones designed to also carry interchangeable modules such as game controller, a spare battery or keyboard. The Microsoft patent is entitled "Mobile communication device having multiple, interchangeable second devices." The patent describes Microsoft’s handheld mobile communication device with interchangeable parts. The key ...

Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation

created Sep 26, 2011 | popularity 2.8 / 5 (6) | comments 15 | with audio podcast weblog

Disney hopes game character makes it to big screen

(AP) -- The Walt Disney Co. has used mobile games to promote its movies, but now it's trying something new: launching a cuddly character in a game in the hope he makes it to the big screen someday.

Technology / Business

created Sep 22, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Mobile shopping: More buzz than buy so far

When it comes to mobile shopping, so far there's more buzz than buy.

Technology / Business

created Sep 01, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Video game console case offers gaming on the go

(AP) -- Console gaming on the go just got easier thanks to a mobile gaming kit that comes with a built-in high-definition display screen to connect to your Xbox 360 or Sony PlayStation system.

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Aug 31, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

TV time: Why children watch multi-screens

New research published in BioMed Central's open access journal, International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, examines the relationship children have with electronic viewing devices and their habits ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Aug 03, 2011 | popularity 4 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Tech leaders ponder future of mobile

The pace of innovation and change in mobile devices is so dizzying it is difficult to predict the winning platforms and products of the next few years.

Technology / Telecom

created Jul 21, 2011 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 0