Trevor Pinch links app usage to personality types
(PhysOrg.com) -- What "appitype" are you? The Appthusiast? The Live Wire? The Appcentric?
Social Sciences
Feb 16, 2011
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Suit says Zynga copied 'Sims Social' game
US videogames giant Electronic Arts said Friday it had filed suit claiming Zynga's game "The Ville" illegally copied the life simulator "The Sims Social."
Business
Aug 3, 2012
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Facebook fans get to play out celebrity fantasies
A trio of console videogame stars joined the online social play revolution with a free-to-play title that lets folks at Facebook virtually live out celebrity fantasies.
Software
Apr 3, 2012
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App-ing the 'pink dollar' in Hong Kong
Paul Ramscar believes his Pink Dollar "app" is a lot more than just another snippet of smartphone software: it is a social game-changer that will help end discrimination against gays and lesbians.
Software
Sep 30, 2012
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Online game rivals settle suit over stolen secrets
Online social networking game king Zynga on Tuesday said a settlement was reached with a rival accused of stealing its secrets and coaxing employees to betrayal.
Internet
Nov 23, 2010
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Google plans social games debut
Google Inc. is planning to debut a platform for social games that would compete with offerings on Facebook.
Internet
Jul 25, 2011
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In solving social dilemmas, vervet monkeys get by with a little patience
People could learn a lot from vervet monkeys. When vervets need to work together, they don't tell each other what to do or punish uncooperative behavior. But according to evidence reported on March 28 in the Cell Press journal ...
Plants & Animals
Mar 28, 2013
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Tokyo game show turns to cell phones, has new star
(AP) -- A startup little known outside Japan that offers games for cellphones is emerging as the new star at this year's Tokyo video game exhibition, usually dominated by big-name console makers like Sony and Microsoft.
Consumer & Gadgets
Sep 15, 2011
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Zynga and Tencent launch China online game
US social games star Zynga made its debut in Mainland China with a localized "Zynga City" title launched in an alliance with leading Chinese Internet service Tencent.
Internet
Jul 26, 2011
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Millions take to floor in 'Just Dance' videogame
Ubisoft on Tuesday announced that it had sold more than five million copies of the latest version of a "Just Dance" video game tailored for play on Nintendo's motion-sensing Wii consoles.
Software
Jan 11, 2011
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