Mobile ads get a useful twist
In the fast-changing world of mobile advertising, staples like banner ads, pop-ups and ads disguised as news stories aren't cutting it anymore.
Internet
Feb 5, 2016
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News tagged with mobile gaming
US women as likely as men to play video games: study
Despite widespread belief, women are just about as likely as men to have ever played video games, a Pew Research Center survey released Tuesday revealed.
Other
Dec 15, 2015
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Moving matters: Ethnocentric behavior decreases when societal mobility rises
One can't help but notice that migration is increasing. The trend over the last century has been toward greater mobility for more people around the world. Many people today live in a place different from where they were born, ...
Social Sciences
Dec 8, 2015
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$6 billion for Candy Crush highlights the importance of female mobile gamers
Computer game publisher Activision Blizzard has this week announced that they intend to buy King Digital, the makers of "Candy Crush Saga", for US $5.9 billion.
Business
Nov 5, 2015
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'Angry Birds' maker Rovio cuts 213 jobs
Rovio Entertainment, the maker of "Angry Birds" and other mobile games, said it cut nearly a third of its workforce Wednesday as it restructures its business.
Business
Oct 21, 2015
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Child's play shifts to mobile gadgets
Children are going mobile with their video game play, shifting away from computers and consoles, according to a report released on Wednesday by NPD Group.
Business
Sep 23, 2015
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Older Australians are embracing video games
Over the past decade, stereotypes that video games were a popular medium intended only for youths have been eroded. It is clear that video games are also a popular medium for adults.
Other
Jul 28, 2015
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Gaming group Zynga brings founder back as CEO
Zynga, the struggling social gaming group, announced Wednesday that co-founder Mark Pincus would return as top executive, less than two years after being replaced.
Business
Apr 8, 2015
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Gamification harnesses the power of games to motivate
Walk through any public area and you'll see people glued to their phones, playing mobile games like Game of War and Candy Crush Saga. They aren't alone. 59% of Americans play video games, and contrary to stereotypes, 48% ...
Software
Mar 19, 2015
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Nintendo forms alliance with mobile game firm in about face
After years of scoffing at the threat from smartphones, Nintendo Co. is doing an about face and entering an alliance with Japanese mobile game company DeNA Co. to develop games for mobile devices.
Business
Mar 17, 2015
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