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Zynga starts accepting Bitcoin virtual currency for games

January 6, 2014

Social gaming firm Zynga is to start accepting the virtual currency BitCoin as a payment option.

Nvidia chip boosts smartphone graphics to ‘PS3’ levels

January 6, 2014

Mobile gaming made a leap this week, as chip-maker Nvidia announced a new processor for mobile devices that it claims will offer better graphics than the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.

Music and video sales boosted by digital

January 2, 2014

Digital services such as Spotify, Netflix and iTunes have helped increase sales of video and music in the UK, according to new data.

Biggest U-turn yet? Microsoft axes DRM restrictions after web outcry

June 20, 2013

In one of the most striking examples of internet protest power yet seen, Microsoft has reversed its controversial decision to impose restrictions on pre-owned games on its upcoming Xbox One console.

Shazam offers real-time TV ad metrics

June 20, 2013

Digital media firm Shazam has launched a new metric to help advertisers gauge the effect of their TV ad campaigns.

Global online gaming trends: Asia Pacific and Europe lead the way (infographic)

June 18, 2013

Worldwide, nearly 671 million people played an online game using a desktop PC or laptop in April 2013, with 145 million gamers playing on a daily basis, according this new infographic from comScore.

PS4 ‘winning console PR war’ over Xbox?

June 12, 2013

This year’s E3 electronics show in LA was the backdrop for the latest round in the upcoming next-gen console wars, with Sony’s PS4 getting the best critical reception for placing less restrictions (and a cheaper price tag) on its device than its Xbox rival.

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