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Read More »YouView turns TVs into consoles
The humble TV set-top box is finally emerging as a genuine challenger to Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony. The team behind Freeview successor YouView have told MCV that the new platform – co-funded by UK broadcasters BBC, ITV, Channel 4, and Five plus the likes of BT – will use an …
Read More »Google TV gets dedicated games
The upcoming Google TV platform is poised to welcome dedicated games functionality – a move that could enable the platform to squarely rival dedicated consoles such as Xbox 360, PS3 and Wii. Google TV is a software platform that will come included in the innards of some new TVs or …
Read More »Android Market welcomes 100,000th app
Android Market has reached the 100,000 apps milestone, confirmed by Google’s official AndroidDev Twitter account. The milestone has been predicted for weeks based on unofficial counts by third-party sites. Android Market has been growing fast in recent months, as more developers and brands have targeted the platform, rather than just …
Read More »Channel 4 confirms £1m games blitz
UK broadcaster Channel 4 has commissioned a number of new games based on some of its most popular TV IP. HeraldScotland reports that Dundee developers Tag Games and Dynamo have been signed up for the work, with the former making apps based on comedy Peep Show and reality series Come …
Read More »Channel 4 pumping £1m into Dundee development sector
Peep Show, Come Dine With Me and How to Look Good Naked to be transformed into gaming apps courtesy of Tag and Dynamo Games
Read More »Final winners at Vodafone â?¬1m AppStar contest
FlickrShow creator walks away with â?¬75,000 first prize
Read More »How can game developers make money from mobile apps?
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Read More »iPhone out-numbers DS and PSP
As part of its OS4 presentation in the US tonight, Apple has taken time to highlight one fight that it can never be accused of losing – the numbers game. Apple’s senior vice president of software Scott Forstall pointed out that there are currently 50,000 games and entertainment apps available …
Read More »GDC: Sony’s ‘Skinny’ strategy backs non-game apps
'One day turn-around' tool for making PSN comics, strategy guides, eMagazines and more detailed in San Francisco
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