The Big Apple Also Big in Games: related news

Ready, set...reconnect, with Best Buy's BIG Reunion!

Best Buy continues its support of Big Brothers Big Sisters with a new initiative reconnecting long lost "Bigs" and "Littles" MONTREAL, July 3 /CNW/ - The chance for past Big Brothers Big Sisters mentors to reconnect with long lost "Littles" is just a click away! Would you like to know what your Big or Little is doing today? Have you ever thought of reuniting with your former Big or Little, but were not sure how to go about it? Throughout the month of July, former Bigs and Littles are encouraged to visit Best Buy's BIG Reunion website at www.BestBuy.ca/BigReunion and register with Big Brothers Big Sisters ALUMNI. Once registered, alumni members will have the opportunity to complete an online Reconnection Request and participate in Best Buy's BIG Reunion.

Ready, set...reconnect, with Best Buy's BIG Reunion!

OTTAWA, July 3 /CNW/ - The chance for past Big Brothers Big Sisters mentors to reconnect with long lost "Littles" is just a click away! Would you like to know what your Big or Little is doing today? Have you ever thought of reuniting with your former Big or Little, but were not sure how to go about it? Throughout the month of July, former Bigs and Littles are encouraged to visit Best Buy's BIG Reunion website at www.BestBuy.ca/BigReunion and register with Big Brothers Big Sisters ALUMNI. Once registered, alumni members will have the opportunity to complete an online Reconnection Request and participate in Best Buy's BIG Reunion.

The Big Apple Also Big in Games

BLOG—With the approaching release of the much anticipated GTA IV, The Bowery Boys, a New York City history fan site, take a commendable look at past games that feature Big Apple settings.

Theorizing a Big Apple Push Into Gaming

Ian Lamont writes "Terrence Russell has outlined an interesting theory about what industry Apple intends to break into next. He points to games. Forget Pippin II, or an iMac gaming rig — he thinks the mobile realm is where Apple will make a big product push. It's not the first bit of speculation about Apple's renewed interest in gaming, but Russell's theory may have more legs, considering Apple's invitation to develop games on the iPhone SDK, its strong mobile product line, and a Apple trademark extension filed three months ago."

Bigadda designs MoBlog for Big B

Following the huge success of Amitabh Bachchan’s blog site which has fast become the most popular celebrity blog among users today, Bigadda has introduced MoBlog exclusively for the Big B. Considering that he blogs once or twice everyday, with MoBlog he can now keep his fans updated on his activity by the minute. He can micro-blog on his blog site – http://bigb.bigadda.com from anywhere and at any time. Big B’s fans, who leave thousands of comments on his blog site everyday, will now be updated even when their star is on the move while also helping Mr. Bachchan to keep his promise – “if you write to me… I will reply!” Using MoBlog, Big B puts across his thoughts in the form of micro posts, with a maximum character limit of 160 characters. Not only does this feature help him save on time, it also enables him to stay connected with his fan

CEIVA Scores Big this Father's DayCEIVA Digital Photo Frames(TM) Score Big this Father's Day (Photo: Business Wire)

CEIVA Scores Big this Father's DayCEIVA Digital Photo Frames(TM) Score Big this Father's Day (Photo: Business Wire)

Indian cricket's big-money, big-name Icons are big flops in the IPL

Overseas players have stolen the thunder of the homegrown megastars – as many of the foreigners pack their bags, it's up to Dravid, Ganguly and the rest to get their act together.

Joytoto USA, Inc. to Distribute Online Games to US Consumers

PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Joytoto USA, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: JYTO.OB) announced plans to distribute online games to consumers in the US to satisfy growing demand, through its exclusive North American Master License Agreement with Joyon Entertainment Co., Ltd. Online games will be selected from Joyon's extensive library of 24 popular and successful online games currently operating in the Asian market. Game categories include massively multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPG's), first person shooter games (FPS), casual games, and board games.

Joytoto USA, Inc. to Distribute Online Games to US Consumers

SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Joytoto USA, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: JYTO.OB) announced plans to distribute online games to consumers in the US to satisfy growing demand, through its exclusive North American Master License Agreement with Joyon Entertainment Co., Ltd. Online games will be selected from Joyon's extensive library of 24 popular and successful online games currently operating in the Asian market. Game categories include massively multiplayer online role-playing games (MMORPG's), first person shooter games (FPS), casual games, and board games.

Panasonic becomes official partner of Beijing's 2008 Paralympic Games

MISSISSAUGA, ON, May 21 /CNW/ - Panasonic, the leading brand for which Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. is best known, today announced that the company has agreed on a partnership with the Beijing Organizing Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games (BOCOG) to become an Official Partner of the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games in the Video and Audio Equipment Category. The Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games will take place from September 6 to 17, 2008. Approximately 4,000 athletes from 145 countries and regions are expected to compete in the Games recognized as the world's premier sporting event for athletes with a disability. Panasonic has been an Official Partner of the Paralympic Games since the Torino 2006 Paralympic Winter Games. Through its support for international sporting events such as the Paralympic Games, Panasonic aims to

Jamie Lynn Spears More Popular Than Big Sister Britney on This Week's Lycos Top Search...

Jamie Lynn Spears More Popular Than Big Sister Britney on This Week's Lycos Top Search List Comedian George Carlin, ABC's 'Wipeout' and Singer Tim McGraw Among Big Search Gainers on Lycos WALTHAM, Mass., July 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Lycos, Inc. (http://www.lycos.com), a leading provider of social publishing, media and search services, today announced the following information from The Lycos 50(TM), the 50 most popular Internet search results for the week ending June 28, 2008. For a complete list of The Lycos 50 and for in-depth text of The Lycos 50 Daily Report, go to 50.lycos.com. Readers of The Lycos 50 can also share their thoughts on Internet trends and pop culture on The Lycos 50 Blog located at lycos50.tripod.com/blog/ and the all new Under the Red Carpet Blog at redcarpet.

Apple sues Atico over patents for iPod accessories

Apple, the maker of the iPod media player, sued Atico International USA claiming it infringed five patents for accessories used with the device. Apple seeks a jury trial and an order to stop Atico from selling infringing products in the United States, according to papers filed yesterday in federal court in Wilmington, Del. Apple also alleges trademark infringement and unfair competition. "The iPod's success has spawned an enormous demand for iPod-compatible accessories" including docking stations, speakers and cables, Apple said in the complaint. Atico is selling unlicensed versions of the products, costing Apple money and harming its reputation, the company said. The patents cover accessory designs and a system for transferring information.

Apple, CBS sued by device-maker over 'Mighty Mouse' trademark

Apple, maker of the iPod media player, and CBS were sued for trademark infringement by closely held computer-accessory firm Man & Machine over the name of Apple's wireless "Mighty Mouse" device. Apple started selling computer mice under the name "Mighty Mouse" more than a year after Man & Machine began selling waterproof and chemical-resistant computer mice to labs and hospitals under that name in 2004, according to the suit filed Tuesday in Greenbelt, Md. Man & Machine claims its earlier use trumps Apple's, even though Apple sells more products. The names of both products play on the 1942 animated super hero mouse whose trademark rights are partly owned by CBS. New York-based CBS is accused of licensing "Mighty Mouse" to Apple for computer devices when its trademark doesn't cover such goods.

Apple: iPhone sold out online in US, UK

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Apple Inc. said Monday its online stores in the U.S. and U.K. are sold out of the iPhone, a sign supplies are being winnowed ahead of the launch of the device's next generation featuring faster Internet surfing speeds. The Cupertino-based company confirmed that the iPhone is out of stock online, but added that brick-and-mortar stores run by Apple and iPhone carriers including AT&T Inc. might still have units available. Apple has been known for clearing out its inventory of a certain product ahead of a major upgrade. Apple spokeswoman Natalie Kerris declined to comment on reasons for the shortage and on Apple's plans for an update to the device, which is widely expected to be unveiled in June at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference in San Francisco.

iPhone Swings for Big Margins and Redmond Swings for Apple Experts

Research firm iSuppli has estimated that the upcoming 3G iPhone costs Apple just $173 each to manufacture, meaning the company takes in a margin somewhere around 56 percent after AT&T ponies up its subsidy. Also Microsoft's Mac Business Unit is hiring, so all those Apple developers who've always dreamed of working for Redmond now have their chance.

iPhone Swings for Big Margins and Redmond Swings for Apple Experts

Research firm iSuppli has estimated that the upcoming 3G iPhone costs Apple just $173 each to manufacture, meaning the company takes in a margin somewhere around 56 percent after AT&T ponies up its subsidy. Also Microsoft's Mac Business Unit is hiring, so all those Apple developers who've always dreamed of working for Redmond now have their chance.

66% Apple Market Share For Sales of High-End PCs

An anonymous reader lets us know about a recent analysis of retail computer sales numbers that shines a spotlight on Apple's sales growth as the PC market has flattened. In the lucrative >$1,000 PC segment, in the first quarter of 2008, Apple's retail market share was 66%. This includes a 64% market share for laptops and a market share for desktops of 70%. The article attributes the bulk of this success to Apple's stores. Fortune picked up this report and pointed out the somewhat obvious fact that the >$1,000 PC segment is Apple's by default, since Dell, HP, and Lenovo sell the bulk of their machines in the $500-$750 range, and Apple has only one model selling for less than $1,000. As the analyst said, "If you don't give people a choice [in the Apple stores], people will spend more.

'Strategy Analytics' ''iPhone 2.0: Is Apple Ready for Business?''

New Business Features will help iPhone in the Enterprise, but are they enough? LONDON--(Business Wire)-- The latest report from the Strategy Analytics Wireless Enterprise Strategies, "iPhone 2.0: Is Apple Ready for Business," evaluates Apple's positioning for business with the expected launch of iPhone 2.0 software, SDK and enterprise features. This report draws on Strategy Analytics' survey of IT decision makers' perspectives on priority areas of IT spending and Apple's positioning across companies with different levels of wireless spending intentions. It also examines differing IT requirements for mobility within organizations, Apple's competitive positioning for business, projections for Apple's expected business reach and an analysis of the developer and ISV ecosystem for major platform providers and smartphone vendors.

Little Big Planet Release: The Next Big Thing in PS3!

Playstation 3 and Media Molecule have cooked up something new and wonderful in the world of video games. LittleBigPlanet PS3 let's you jump out of your seat and invent an inspiring world into your hands!

Removing the Big Kernel Lock

Corrado writes "There is a big discussion going on over removing a bit of non-preemptable code from the Linux kernel. 'As some of the latency junkies on lkml already know, commit 8e3e076 in v2.6.26-rc2 removed the preemptable BKL feature and made the Big Kernel Lock a spinlock and thus turned it into non-preemptable code again. "This commit returned the BKL code to the 2.6.7 state of affairs in essence," began Ingo Molnar. He noted that this had a very negative effect on the real time kernel efforts, adding that Linux creator Linus Torvalds indicated the only acceptable way forward was to completely remove the BKL.'"

Pitfall: The Big Adventure Announced For Nintendo Wii

Activision, Inc. announced today “Pitfall: The Big Adventure” for Wii is in development at Edge of Reality and will swing onto shelves this Fall. With more than 10 million Pitfall titles sold to date, Pitfall: The Big Adventure will introduce the franchise to a new generation of gamers while bringing a fresh Pitfall experience to long time fans.

Get to Know the "Other" Linux Distributions

IconYes, we all know the "big three" (Red Hat, Mandrake, SuSE) commercial distros, we also know the next big bunch of respected traditional/geek distros (Debian and Slackware and some might add Gentoo too in this list), and we know the "other big three" in the desktop Linux area (Lindows, Xandros, Lycoris). However, not everyone knows what is available besides this "threshold". Here is a list of Linux distros that worth knowing about and to keep an eye on!

EA Exec Neil Young Leaves For iPhone Game Start-Up Ngmoco

imageLess than two weeks ago, Neil Young said he was leaving Electronic Arts (NSDQ: ERTS), and this week, Newsweek and others are reporting that he’s popping up at San Francisco-based ngmoco, which is short for “Next-Generation Mobile Company� (we are partial to the name because it also has “moco� in it). The big concept is that it will create games specifically for the iPhone. On a more granular level, Young said that means: “I want customers to feel like there’s somebody out there that’s building games, that’s financing games, that’s helping games get made that take advantage of what the device does really well, and gets beyond porting a PSP game or a DS game...The iPhone is a unique device, right? It has a camera in it.

Apple looking to license iPhone haptics?

Apple may be looking to license haptic technology from another company, as the industry looks to develop and incorporate more touch feedback technology into devices. Immersion Corporation, a patent-driven digital technology company, has reportedly hired a former Apple executive and has had talks this week to license the haptic technology for in Apple's iPhone. On Thursday, Immersion Corporation announced that it had appointed former Apple executive Clent Richardson to the position of President and CEO and a new report claims that Apple this week began talking to Immersion about a potential licensing agreement for its technology. [corrected]

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