Amazon enters ‘virtual goods’ market with ‘Game Connect’
Amazon has launched GameConnect, a new service targeting gamers, letting developers deliver virtual goods direct to people’s Amazon game accounts.
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Right to reply: O2 outage raises concerns over the Olympics’ telecoms impact
O2’s recent outage has raised questions about the readiness of the UK’s telecoms infrastructure ahead of the London Olympics. Steven Hartley, practice leader, Ovum Telecoms Strategy wonders if the UK can take the strain.
Right to Reply: YouView signals telcos move away from subscription TV model
Web TV service YouView is to go on sale by the end of this month in the UK. Jonathan Doran, principal analyst, Ovum Consumer, looks at the key implications for UK ISPs.
YouView goes on sale this month- Will it be the next ‘Freeview’?
YouView is set to launch in the UK at the end of this month, with the much-delayed web TV service seen by many as a possible successor to the Freeview platform.
Zynga debuts social network for gamers
Zynga has launched a social network aimed at gamers, dubbed Zynga With Friends, as the firm looks to branch out from its relationship with Facebook.
UK search trends: Entertainment keyword volumes down 13%
The number of UK consumer online searches pertaining to entertainment in April – from Movies, Going Out, Gaming Consoles & games and Music, dropped 13 per cent on January’s level, according to new research.
Top web design tips: How much should you be ‘playing’?
How can designers make websites ‘playful’ as a means to engage audiences? Luke Brason, Head of Creative at Grass Roots, argues why a more playful approach to digital projects can keep your audience coming back for more…
Zynga displays Facebook sponsored stories
Zynga has opened its social gaming website to Facebook ads, as the social network looks to boost its ad reach amid mounting pressure from its new shareholders.
Facebook scraps 'Credits' for local currency
Facebook is to phase out its Credits payments system in favour of users using real money in local currency to buy goods and services within the site.
Facebook scraps ‘Credits’ for local currency
Facebook is to phase out its Credits payments system in favour of users using real money in local currency to buy goods and services within the site.