Get Games adding 150 games
Get Games, the digital download site launched in November has announced that it has added 19 games this week, with 150 more expected in the upcoming weeks.
The site launched with little content outside of Serious Sam HD but now seems to be making some headway.
Popular titles Machinarium, Trine and EuFloria are available for £29.95 each and other titles are available for cheaper.
“Our goal is to work with people professionally and to run a nimble and efficient business which should result in a service that makes sense for the content owner as well as the retailer, a relationship which too often seems to be out of step in traditional retail and digital distribution at the moment,”says founder Rupert Loman.
Google Voice released for iPhone
Google has announced the launch of a new version of Google Voice for the Apple iPhone, one that cannot be downloaded through the app store but instead used through the web browser.
In July, the original Google Voice app was rejected from the app store and faced large criticism, prompting the FCC to look into Apple’s rejection process.
The Voice service allows users to make cheap long-distance calls online, and the ability to forward phone calls from one number to multiple phones.
Google says the new version is a “Web app” that is “much more interactive than the previous browser-based version of the service, with the ability to listen to voice mails directly from within the browser and to dial phone numbers on an interactive on-screen keypad.”
The new version will work for iPhone 3.0 and above firmware and for WebOS based Palm smartphones.
Apple Tablet pics leaked?
In the latest (likely fake) leak of Apple Tablet pictures, TechCrunch has posted a couple of pictures showing the “iPad” next to a MacBook Pro.
The pics:
Nexus One going on sale at Wal-Mart?
Although it is available online through the new Google Android store, it appears as though Wal-Mart stores may be getting the smartphone soon too.
More interesting however is the fact that in the specs sheet listed, AT&T and Sprint bands are listed, meaning the phone may be soon available for four major carriers.
Check the full Wal-Mart page here: Nexus One Wal-Mart page
Verizon considering prepaid BlackBerry service?
According to new sources, Verizon will begin offering prepaid BlackBerry data service sometime in the next three months.
Although there weren’t too many details revealed, the plan will cost $35 on top of your normal voice plan. Most likely, only a few BlackBerrys will be available for the new deal.
The move is the first time Verizon will offer a smartphone as a “prepaid” device, and most American carriers have been reluctant to make such offers, instead opting for long-term contracts with locked in prices.
Nexus One 3G issues to be fixed with new update
The Google Nexus One smartphone has been plagued with 3G connectivity issues since its launch earlier this month, but Google has said today that an OTA firmware update coming this week should fix the problems.
One employee named Ivar says that the company has been actively creating a software fix that should “improve connectivity to 3G for some users.” Ivar does say however that it will not solve all problems, as some users may simply be on the outer range of T-Mobile 3G coverage.
The Nexus One will be available for Verizon users in April, and for Vodafone users in the UK at the same time. If you plan to buy the phone unlocked, you can use it on AT&T, but only using EDGE (2G) speeds.
Apple: AT&T will improve their data network
AT&T has shown Apple its plans to improve the wireless data network, says COO Tim Cook, hoping the new infrastructure will change the general perception of the public that the carrier’s network is lacking.
“We have personally reviewed these plans, and we have very high confidence that they will make significant progress toward fixing them,” Cook added.
Cook did not comment on whether the exclusivity pact Apple has with AT&T was set to expire, and would not go into whether the iPhone would be available for new carriers soon.
Zune phone drivers hidden in new Zune software update
Long Zheng at istartedsomething has made a very interesting find today, finding drivers for a Zune phone in the latest Zune software update, version 4.2.202.
[Microsoft.NTx86]
%Zune.DeviceDesc% = ZuneMTPZUSB, USBMS_COMP_MTPZ
%Zune.DeviceDesc% = ZuneMTPZUSB, USBVID_045E&PID_0710
%Zune.DeviceDesc% = ZuneMTPZUSB, USBVID_045E&PID_063E
%Phone.DeviceDesc% = ZuneMTPZUSB, USBVID_045E&PID_0640
%Phone.DeviceDesc% = ZuneMTPZUSB, USBVID_045E&PID_0641
%Phone.DeviceDesc% = ZuneMTPZUSB, USBVID_045E&PID_0642
%ZuneIp.DeviceDesc% = ZuneMTPZIP, umburn:microsoft-com:device:mtpz:1
; Localizable strings
Msft = “Microsoft”
Zune.DeviceDesc = “Zune”
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China denies involvement in Google cyber attack
The Chinese government has denied any involvement in the recent cyber attacks launched at Google, and defended its right to censor search engine queries.
Google has threatened to leave the country entirely after Chinese hackers tried to steal data from the Gmail accounts of human rights activists.
“Any accusation that the Chinese government participated in cyber attacks, either in an explicit or indirect way, is groundless and aims to discredit China,” said a ministry spokesman. “We are firmly opposed to that.”
For Internet censorship, the State Council defended what it does, saying it is fully legal and that other countries should not interfere in China’s domestic affairs.
The BBC getting back into gaming
MCV is reporting today that the BBC is actively trying to get back into gaming, looking to turn intellectual properties into DS, Wii and iPhone games. The company is also looking to turn the properties into games that can be played online via social networking sites such as Facebook.
Of the popular properties the BBC is looking to convert, Doctor Who, Top Gear, and In The Night Garden are the most popular.
“We are open to conversations with anybody in games about all kinds of business models to see how we can extract more value,” said Neil Ross Russell, MD of licensing. “Outside of Disney we have the most well-known line-up of children’s characters around the world.”
“We’ve been reactive to the market in the last few years,” adds Dave Anderson, head of multimedia development at BBC Worldwide, noting that the company closed its gaming division in 2005. “There were a few opportunistic licensing deals, but we were largely aggregating and holding on to our properties to wait and see how the market developed.”
