Mozilla intros gaming development project
In a bid to help the gaming developer community Mozilla Labs has released a project called Mozilla Labs Gaming, writes Geeky Gadgets.
The project has been designed to provide developers with the tools and platform they need to create innovative games on the open Web.
The project has started by unveiling a browser-gaming contest called Game_on 2010 later this month.
Shanda online gaming buys Eyedentity
Online gaming firm Shanda Games says it will acquire Eyedentity Games, an online game development studio in Korea, says Chinavestor.
This is part of the Chinese company's plans to expand into markets outside of China. Shanda Games will pay $95 million in cash to acquire Eyedentity.
Shanda Games and privately held Eyedentity have had a relationship for nearly three years, working together on the 'Dragon Nest' game.
Mixed reaction to iPhone 'Xbox Live'
Apple has released the equivalent to Xbox Live for iPhone users, but so far the reception has been mixed, states Inc Gamers.
The iOS 4.1 firmware upgrade gives users access to the Apple Game Centre, allowing players to invite friends to play a game, track and unlock achievements as well as enter the leaderboards.
The service, which is compatible with the iPhones 3G, 3GS and 4, will also be available for the iPad this November.
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