iReader Review has noted today that Scrabble has become the first paid, third-party app for the Amazon Kindle.
EA has quietly added the app to the Kindle Store, at a hefty price of $4.99.
To play the game, you will need a second or third generation Kindle, or a Kindle DX.
You will not even be able to download the game if you have a first-generation Kindle e-reader.
While the Kindles have Internet access via either 3G or Wi-Fi, or both, the game only supports multi-player on the device, not online.
Result for: third generation
UK retailers GAME has announced that in the six months to July 31, it earned GBP £177.3 million in sales of pre-owned game titles, accounting for a quarter of all revenue during the period. “We achieved year on year growth in pre-owned sales, which increased 12.3 percent and now account for 25.7 per cent of total sales,” said chairman Peter Lewis.
“In our online business we increased revenues by 12.1 per cent. Our Reward Card membership has increased by over 1 million customers since the start of the year to more than 13.3m,” he added. Total sales for the 33 weeks to September 19 were down 8.8 percent, with like-for-likes down 16.6 percent in the period.
However, Lewis said the company is optimistic about the results that will come from the second half of 2009. “In the second half, the installed base of third generation consoles will continue to build. The recent manufacturer price reductions on the Microsoft Xbox 360 Elite and Sony’s new model PlayStation 3 are helping to stimulate the market for hardware.” he said.
“The retail environment continues to be tough. In uncertain times, our brand loyalty and our unique specialist proposition have never been more important. This, combined with our strict cost disciplines, the record console installed base and strong software line-up, means we remain optimistic for the key Christmas selling period,” he added.
Result for: third generation
Thanks to the XM radio show Covino and Rich, the world now has video of what appears to be a third generation iPod Touch, which includes a camera and a microphone, two highly anticipated additions.
In proof of the authenticity, the hosts show a 2009 copyright and a chrome back which does not yet have any logos or legal notices.
View the video here:
Covino and Rich Apple iPod Touch third generation video proof
