XBox signed by Palin on eBay for 700k poundsOctober 7th, 2009 LONDON - An XBox 360 videogame console signed by Sarah Palin has been put up for sale on online auction site eBay at massive 1.1 million dollars. David Morrill, who is selling the gadget, claims that the politician had signed it two days before she announced that she was stepping down as governor of Alaska.
'Call of Duty' video game publisher Activision had 3rd-quarter profit, reaffirms 2009 guidanceNovember 5th, 2009 Activision posts 3Q profit, backs 2009 outlookNEW YORK — It's been a rough year for the video game industry, but Activision Blizzard Inc. reported a profit for its third quarter because of lower costs and a good response for games such as "Guitar Hero 5" and "World of Warcraft."
It also reaffirmed its guidance for the full year, citing a big expected release next week for "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2," which could easily be the most lucrative entertainment launch this holiday season.
Top 10 Amazing Upcoming GamesJuly 31st, 2009 Wait! Have you finished all those top games that are available right now? Did you say all of them? Ok, then this is your right to know the top upcoming games right now. Here is the list of the amazing games that aren't yet available.
Activision Blizzard shares climb in premarket trading after strong 3rd-quarter resultsNovember 6th, 2009 Activision Blizzard shares rise after 3Q resultsNEW YORK — Shares of Activision Blizzard Inc. rose Friday after the video game publisher posted strong third-quarter results and backed its full-year outlook amid a difficult time for the video game industry.
Startup Raptr looks to make gaming more social, integrates Facebook, Twitter, chatsJuly 22nd, 2009 Social network for gamers helps friends playNEW YORK — Raptr, a social network targeting gamers, is hoping to make it easier to see what your friends are currently playing on a broad range of platforms such as the Xbox 360 and personal computers. And if you want, you can join them in the action.
Next-generation Zune HD media player to go on sale Sept. 15; Microsoft taking pre-orders nowAugust 13th, 2009 Microsoft taking pre-orders for next-gen Zune HDREDMOND, Wash. — Microsoft Corp.
Verizon to launch iPhone challenger, the Droid, on Nov. 6 for $200 with contractOctober 28th, 2009 more images
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Verizon says Droid smart phone goes on sale Nov. 6
NEW YORK — Verizon Wireless' answer to the iPhone — the Droid — will go on sale next week for about $200.
After outcry online, Apple yanks "Baby Shaker" iPhone app; author also pulls from siteApril 23rd, 2009 Apple pulls plug on 'Baby Shaker' iPhone programSEATTLE — Apple Inc. pulled a 99-cent iPhone game called "Baby Shaker" from its iTunes store Wednesday after its premise — quiet a crying baby with a vigorous shake — prompted outrage.
AT&T relents, giving some current iPhone owners a price break on the new modelJune 17th, 2009 AT&T relents on iPhone pricing for upgradersNEW YORK — AT&T Inc. will allow some current iPhone owners to upgrade to a new model at the same price as new buyers when it is released Friday.
Coinstar sells gumball and video game business to focus on Redbox DVD kiosks and coin changersSeptember 9th, 2009 Coinstar sells gumball and video game businessBELLEVUE, Wash. — Coinstar Inc., the owner of the DVD vendor Redbox, said on Wednesday that it has closed the sale of its business of coin-operated gumball machines, children's rides, and video games.
New iPhone goes on sale with more features, less dramaJune 19th, 2009 New iPhone goes on sale with less dramaNEW YORK — The new iPhone went on sale Friday morning, greeted by much smaller lines and less hoopla than previous models. A few hundred people were in line just before the 7 a.m.
Motorola sells fiber-to-the-node product line, terms not disclosedJuly 8th, 2009 Motorola sells fiber-to-the-node product lineSCHAUMBURG, Ill. — Motorola Inc.
Apple cuts prices on iPhone and introduces new model with upgraded featuresJune 8th, 2009 Apple drops price of least expensive iPhone to $99SAN FRANCISCO — Apple Inc. is dropping the retail price of the least expensive iPhone to $99 from $199 and introducing new models.
Motorola, in need of hit, unveils its first phone using Google's Android systemSeptember 10th, 2009 Motorola, in need of hit, shows off Android phoneSAN FRANCISCO — Struggling phone maker Motorola unveiled its first device using Google's Android system Thursday, banking on it to power features that will attract consumers looking to use their phones to connect with friends, family and colleagues. The Cliq comes with a touch screen and a standard, "QWERTY" keyboard that slides out from its side.
Nokia's first laptop for US market to cost $300 with a 2-year AT&T contractOctober 13th, 2009 Nokia's first US laptop to cost $300 from AT&TNEW YORK — Nokia Corp., the world's largest maker of cell phones, says its first laptop for the U.S. market will cost $300 with a two-year wireless broadband contract from AT&T Inc.