Gaming
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Hallmark Channel launches first mobile push
January 16, 2008
The Hallmark Channel has partnered with mobile entertainment community Limbo to launch its first mobile effort.
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Artificial Life puts music fans on tour with Tokio Hotel
January 10, 2008
Fans of the band Tokio Hotel can now follow the group on their European tour via mobile phone.
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Handmark to buy Astraware game studio
January 8, 2008
Mobile media firm Handmark has agreed to buy smartphone gaming studio Astraware, bringing the PDA game developer into the mobile phone space.
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Experts say take long view on iPhone gaming
January 8, 2008
The Apple iPhone was good news for consumers who wanted all the bells and whistles of a high-end mobile device, but its lack of a distribution platform was bad news for mobile game developers in 2007.
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Fox releases mobile game with Aliens vs. Predator movie
December 24, 2007
Twentieth Century Fox will launch a mobile game version of its “Aliens vs. Predator -- Requiem” movie in time for the Christmas season.
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Verizon adds Guitar Hero Mobile game to store
December 21, 2007
Verizon Wireless, Hands-On Mobile Inc. and Activision Inc. launched a mobile version of the Guitar Hero game exclusively for Verizon Wireless customers.
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EA Mobile launches classic game titles for the holidays
December 20, 2007
Eyeing holiday sales, EA Mobile is launching two mobile adaptations of classic titles for sports and board game fans and one for music enthusiasts.
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Magmic Games, IG Fun target smartphone market
December 20, 2007
Magmic Games Inc. and IG Fun LLC will make several IG Fun games available to smartphone users, the largest growing segment of the mobile gaming and entertainment market.
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Vivendi wins "Best Casual Mobile Game" at Spike TV awards
December 18, 2007
Vivendi Games Mobile was awarded "Best Casual Mobile Game" at the 5th Annual Spike TV 2007 Video Game Awards for its classic brain teaser “The Incredible Machine for mobile.”
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Game distributor lands sweet deal with Digital Chocolate
December 17, 2007
Mobile game distributor Greystripe has partnered with Digital Chocolate to distribute free, ad-supported mobile games to players worldwide.
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Are You Smarter show makes mobile grade
December 14, 2007
Capcom Interactive Inc. and Fox Mobile Entertainment’s mobile version of “Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader” may have set a precedent for translating a popular TV series into a highly sought mobile game.
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Cartoon Network to deliver mobile games, screensavers
December 13, 2007
Smashing Ideas and Cartoon Network have partnered for the development and distribution of multiple Cartoon Network mobile games, animated screensavers and wallpapers.
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Punch Entertainment, MIT venture are finalists in new mobile games festival
December 12, 2007
The finalists for the inaugural Independent Games Festival Mobile came from a field of more than 50 entries, reflecting the growth and diversity of mobile platforms.
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Glu launches Super Breakout for mobile
December 7, 2007
Glu Mobile Inc. has brought back Atari’s original retro hit with the launch of Super Breakout for mobile.
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Electronic Arts debuts exclusive mobile sequel to game
December 4, 2007
Electronic Arts Inc., the world’s leading interactive entertainment company, has launched the sequel to its Orcs & Elves game exclusively for mobile devices.
