Archive | Events RSS feed for this section

SPIN Makes a Treasure Hunt out of SXSW

8. March 2010

Comments

SPIN Makes a Treasure Hunt out of SXSW

SPIN magazine seems to be having some fun with attendees of SXSW this week. The magazine is handing out custom foursquare badges that allow people to link them up with certain venues around downtown Austin, TX. At each venue with the custom badges, the players will each have their own unique presence to the event.
The [...]

Share and Enjoy:
  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • N4G
  • del.icio.us
  • LinkedIn
  • email
  • RSS
  • MySpace
  • Google Bookmarks
Continue reading...

Virtual Goods and The New Digital Retail Revolution

23. February 2010

Comments

Virtual Goods and The New Digital Retail Revolution

Earlier this week, New York City’s Jacob K. Javits Center played host to a convergence of two trade shows, as both the 107th American International Toy Fair and Engage! Expo welcomed a diverse group of exhibitors and speakers. For certain attendees, the pairing of Toy Fair with the Engage! Expo, a conference that focused [...]

Share and Enjoy:
  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • N4G
  • del.icio.us
  • LinkedIn
  • email
  • RSS
  • MySpace
  • Google Bookmarks
Continue reading...

Third Annual Life. Love. Game Design Challenge Kicks Off

7. February 2010

Comments

Third Annual Life. Love. Game Design Challenge Kicks Off

In honor of National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention week, Jennifer Ann’s Group is holding their third annual Life. Love. Game Design Challenge.
The contest is near and dear to Kotaku’s heart, as their own Brian Crecente is one of the judges of the competition, and they have graciously provided the details for those interested [...]

Share and Enjoy:
  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • N4G
  • del.icio.us
  • LinkedIn
  • email
  • RSS
  • MySpace
  • Google Bookmarks
Continue reading...

Second Annual Shorty Awards Will Be Held March 3rd

28. January 2010

Comments

Second Annual Shorty Awards Will Be Held March 3rd

Sawhorse Media has announced that their second annual Twitter-based Shorty Awards will be held on March 3 at the Times Center in the New York Times Building in New York.
The Shorty Awards acknowledge the best minds in many fields, such as literature, journalism, politics and even humor, along with detailing the best art, apps, and [...]

Share and Enjoy:
  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • N4G
  • del.icio.us
  • LinkedIn
  • email
  • RSS
  • MySpace
  • Google Bookmarks
Continue reading...

Going Indie for Haiti

15. January 2010

Comments

Going Indie for Haiti

The relief efforts for victims of Haiti’s devastating earthquake are pouring in from all corners of the gaming community, both large and small: Mashable has the news about a relief effort being brought together by independent developers like Second Gear’s Justin Williams and Pinch/Zoom’s Garrett Murphy. Titled Indie Relief, the new charity push involves a [...]

Share and Enjoy:
  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • N4G
  • del.icio.us
  • LinkedIn
  • email
  • RSS
  • MySpace
  • Google Bookmarks
Continue reading...

Finger Frenzy World Hosts Live Speed-Typing Tournament in London

13. January 2010

Comments

Finger Frenzy World Hosts Live Speed-Typing Tournament in London

Can you type quickly? Can you type quickly on the iPhone or Blackberry? Good — now, can you type quickly, on demand, while party attendees in a London bar are watching, and you’ve probably had a bit to drink? If you’ve answered “yes” to all of these questions, not only am I impressed, but you [...]

Share and Enjoy:
  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • N4G
  • del.icio.us
  • LinkedIn
  • email
  • RSS
  • MySpace
  • Google Bookmarks
Continue reading...