Games Tech

Simutronics Licenses HeroEngine to Game Devleoper BioWare

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on August 8, 2006 - 12:36pm.

Gaithersburg, Md. - Simutronics, a developer of multiplayer online game technology, announced on Tuesday that game publisher BioWare is the first to license its HeroEngine platform.

Nuance Software Used in Language Translator Title for Sony PSP

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on July 12, 2006 - 12:24pm.

Tokyo - Nuance Communications, a developer of speech and imaging software, announced on Wednesday that Sony Computer Entertainment has implemented its voice recognition technology in a title for the PSP that can recognize foreign languages and translate them for users.

Immersion Introduces New Touch Feedback for Game Controllers

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on June 19, 2006 - 1:49pm.

San Jose, Calif. - Immersion Corporation, a developer of touch feedback technology used in video game console controllers and other applications, on Monday introduced a new version of its TouchSense vibration technology for next-generation video game consoles.

Qimonda to Provide "Significant Share" of Xbox 360 Graphics RAM

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on June 12, 2006 - 12:30pm.

Munich - Qimonda, a Germany-based manufacturer of memory products spun-off from Infineon Technologies, announced on Monday that it has been named a supplier of graphics RAM for Microsoft's Xbox 360 video game console.

Qualcomm Announces Wireless Gaming Software, Microsoft Partnership

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on June 1, 2006 - 1:33pm.

San Diego - Wireless developer Qualcomm on Thursday introduced its BREW Signature Solution for Gaming. The set of features for wireless service providers includes the ability to provide publisher and franchise-specific micro-stores; game-based themes throughout the handset; game purchases via websites and retail cards; and in-game micro-transactions.

Microsoft to Ship Xbox Webcam in September

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on May 31, 2006 - 1:13pm.

Redmond, Wash. - Microsoft has announced that it will ship the Xbox Live Vision, a webcam compatible with its Xbox 360 video game console, in the U.S. and Europe in September.

Nyko Introduces Car Stereo FM Transmitter for Sony PSP

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on May 30, 2006 - 12:52pm.

Los Angeles - Video game accessories manufacturer Nyko Technologies on Tuesday introduced the Power Tuner for Sony PSP, an FM transmitter peripheral that transmits music, movies or games played on the PSP through any car stereo system.

Web-based Gambling Developer GameLogic Raises $3 Million

Authored by dmw on May 18, 2006 - 12:24pm.

Palo Alto, Calif. - GameLogic, a developer of online gaming technologies for casino and lottery operators, announced on Thursday that it has received $3 million in debt financing from Hercules Technology Growth Capital. Founded in 2002, Massachusetts-based GameLogic develops virtual-play gaming entertainment platforms that let players gamble away from the casino, and marketing software that maintains relations between visits. The company says that its Web-based gaming applications are specifically designed to adhere to all U.S. federal and state regulations.

Hasbro Licenses Gesture-based Control Technology for Educational Device

Authored by dmw on May 12, 2006 - 12:02pm.

Toronto - GestureTek, a developer of gesture-based control systems for entertainment devices, announced on Friday that has licensed its technology to toymaker Hasbro's Playskool division for use with its Ion Educational Gaming System. Playskool's device consists of a camera that will capture children's movements and allow them to play educational games on the TV alongside children's characters such as SpongeBob SquarePants and Dora the Explorer. The game is expected to ship in August for $99, with additional Active Learning Discs to retail for $14.99.

AT&T Launches Online Gaming Practice Within Enterprise Hosting Services

Authored by dmw on May 11, 2006 - 12:27pm.

Los Angeles - AT&T announced on Thursday that it has launched a practice within its Enterprise Hosting Services unit with a dedicated team of labs and operations engineers who will focus on online gaming. AT&T provides services to massively multiplayer online games from Sony Online Entertainment, such as "EverQuest".

Best Buy to Sell Custom-Built Gaming PCs Online

Authored by dmw on May 10, 2006 - 3:54am.

Los Angeles - Electronics and media retailer Best Buy announced on Wednesday the launch of sales of custom gaming PCs from its BestBuy.com website. The site will allow customers to design and configure their own computer system from Velocity Micro, a maker of high-performance PCs for gaming and digital media enthusiasts.

GestureTek to Provide Gesture-based Controls for Xbox Camera Accessory

Authored by dmw on May 10, 2006 - 3:52am.

Toronto - GestureTek announced on Wednesday that it will provide the gesture-based control technology used in the Xbox Live Vision camera, a new accessory for Microsoft's Xbox 360 video game console. Similar to the EyeToy USB camera accessory for Sony's PlayStation 2, the Xbox Live Vision camera will allow players to insert their own images into gameplay and control the action via movements of their arms, legs and bodies captured by the camera.

Broadcom to Power Bluetooth, Wi-Fi Features on Nintendo Wii

Authored by dmw on May 10, 2006 - 2:31am.

Irvine, Calif. - Chipmaker Broadcom announced on Wednesday that Nintendo's next-generation Wii video game console will feature Broadcom Bluetooth and Wi-Fi technologies. The Bluetooth technology eliminates cables between the console and game controllers and other accessories, while Broadcom's Wi-Fi chip will allow the Wii to go online for multiplayer gaming and to download extra content. Nintendo's Wii console is scheduled to ship in the fourth quarter.

Verizon Takes Stake in Online Games Technology Firm Super Computer

Authored by dmw on May 8, 2006 - 6:58pm.

New York - Verizon announced on Monday that it has acquired an equity stake in Super Computer International, a provider of equipment and services for online video games. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The companies are developing an online game browsing and messaging platform called PlayLinc, whose features will include IM and VoIP, server browsing, team management, buddy tracking and player invitations. "The platforms we are devising will reset the standards and expectations of online game players while simplifying and accelerating their ability to build highly customizable gaming communities and personalized social networks," said SCI CEO Jesper Jensen. Verizon and SCO plan a public beta test of PlayLinc this summer, and will then make the platform available to other gaming providers.

LucasArts to Use NaturalMotion's Euphoria Engine in "Indiana Jones" Title

Authored by dmw on April 28, 2006 - 5:49am.

San Francisco - Video game developer LucasArts announced that its upcoming "Indiana Jones" game for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 will utilize the Euphoria behavioral simulation engine developed by NaturalMotion. The game will be on display at next month's Electronic Entertainment Expo, and is scheduled for release in 2007.

USA Wireless Introduces $49 Universal Mobile Phone Game Controller

Authored by dmw on April 5, 2006 - 12:26pm.

Las Vegas - USA Wireless on Wednesday introduced its Mobile Chaos M-PLAY, a universal controller for mobile phone gaming. The $49 accessory works with most cell phone models, and allows players to control mobile game titles with a device more similar to a controller for console video games.

Simutronics Licenses HeroEngine to Game Devleoper BioWare

Nuance Software Used in Language Translator Title for Sony PSP

Immersion Introduces New Touch Feedback for Game Controllers

Qimonda to Provide "Significant Share" of Xbox 360 Graphics RAM

Qualcomm Announces Wireless Gaming Software, Microsoft Partnership

Microsoft to Ship Xbox Webcam in September

Nyko Introduces Car Stereo FM Transmitter for Sony PSP

Web-based Gambling Developer GameLogic Raises $3 Million

Hasbro Licenses Gesture-based Control Technology for Educational Device

AT&T Launches Online Gaming Practice Within Enterprise Hosting Services

Best Buy to Sell Custom-Built Gaming PCs Online

GestureTek to Provide Gesture-based Controls for Xbox Camera Accessory

Broadcom to Power Bluetooth, Wi-Fi Features on Nintendo Wii

Verizon Takes Stake in Online Games Technology Firm Super Computer

LucasArts to Use NaturalMotion's Euphoria Engine in "Indiana Jones" Title

USA Wireless Introduces $49 Universal Mobile Phone Game Controller

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