BlueBatGames takes gamification to the next level!!

BlueBat Games helps game developers socialize their games on the web and mobile space through the use of the innovative BlueBox Engine.

Former EA colleagues and now co-founders Kenny Huang (CEO) and Tim Harris (CTO) of BlueBat decided they’d build an engine first, when they founded in BlueBatGames in 2011 in Vancouver, BC . It’s not been a straight flight-path getting to this point, but with finely tuned bat-like sonar they’re hitting a real sweet spot in the gaming business.

Top Tech Gear of 2013!!!!!!!

Grantoo partners with MiniClip to encourage gaming’s charitable streak!!!!!!!!

Grantoo partners with MiniClip to encourage gaming’s charitable streak (via Pando Daily)

By Nathaniel Mott On September 5, 2013 When they aren’t busy teaching entire generations how to become homicidal gang-bangers — or whatever evil they’ve been accused of this week — video games are proving themselves capable of doing some good…

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TiVo Adds Opera Software to Roamio!!!!!!

TiVo Adds Opera Software to Roamio (via MarketWired)

SOURCE: TiVo, Inc. August 29, 2013 07:00 ET Newly Launched TiVo Roamio™ Platform Includes Opera TV Solution to Enable HTML5 Apps Including Business, Entertainment, Fashion, Sports and Gaming News, Content and More; Opera SDK on TiVo Provides Playground…

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State of the Industry: Is There a Midcore Market for Women?

In the last two years there has been increasing industry amount of focus on the midcore market, spurred by hits like Funzio's Modern War and Supercell's Clash of Clans. Midcore is a name associated almost entirely with a male audience. Everyone from indies up to heavyweights like Zynga are jumping. Yet is there an opportunity for deeper games with more strategic elements targeted towards women? Where do the lines blur?

Monday, August 5th at 6pm Simon Newstead, CEO of Frenzoo and creator of Me Girl™ tackled this question, and in doing so shared some case studies, talk about the differences between female and male players, and where the opportunities could lie.

Zynga Drops U.S. Gambling Games, Jobs at Stake?!!!!!!

Zynga Drops U.S. Gambling Games, Jobs at Stake? (via Dice News in Tech)

Zynga’s bet on real-money gambling turned into a bust this week, with the company announcing it was dropping its plans to pursue it in the U.S. and would continue to evaluate its pilot test in the U.K. Employees tied to its real-money gambling efforts…

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The mad scramble to be the next mobile gaming platform is under way!!!!!!

The mad scramble to be the next mobile gaming platform is under way (via Pando Daily)

By Hamish McKenzie On August 5, 2013 Earlier today, I wrote a post poking fun at the push by messaging apps to make stickers – effectively, glorified emoticons – a key piece of their monetization strategies. Stickers, easy to make, easy to sell,…

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Opinion: Why Game Developers Need a Chief Psychology Officer!!!!!

Opinion: Why Game Developers Need a Chief Psychology Officer (via http://www.bluecloudsolutions.com)

Game Developers Need to Know What Motivates Gamers This article summarizes Jon Jordan’s opinion that major players in the gaming industry should consider hiring a Chief Psychology Officer. He toys with the idea, after having a discussion with his…

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Startup Jobs In The UK Are On The Up!!

Sexism and abuse isn’t only on Twitter: one woman’s gaming experience!!!!!!

Sexism and abuse isn’t only on Twitter: one woman’s gaming experience (via techexile.com)

While the extent of aggressive abuse on Twitter has recently hit the headlines – and led the company to issue a statement insisting it hears the complaints – the problems with outright sexism and misogyny are not limited to online blogging or social…

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Game Sensation Candy Crush Saga Expected to Generate $230 Million this Year!!!!!!!

Game Sensation Candy Crush Saga Expected to Generate $230 Million this Year (via http://www.bluecloudsolutions.com)

A few years back, it was Plants vs. Zombies. Then it was the Temple Run. It became the Angry Birds. Well, move over, gaming apps. It’s now the Candy Crush Saga’s time to shine. Looking at the platform of Candy Crush Saga, it may seem simpler and…

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Game Companies Hire; More Layoffs at Boeing!!!!

Game Companies Hire; More Layoffs at Boeing (via Dice News in Tech)

Our weekly snapshot of who’s hiring and who’s firing across the IT landscape. Hiring Game company Kabam is reportedly seeking to hire as many as 200 employees by the end of the year, while ironically instituting a small round of layoffs. The cutbacks…

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