Steve Ballmer to Retire From Microsoft

AUG. 23, 2013 • Microsoft Corp. chief executive Steve Ballmer has announced he will retire within the next 12 months after a successor for the position is chosen. The company’s board of directors has appointed a special committee to oversee the succession process that includes lead independent director John Thompson, chairman of the board Bill Gates, chairman of the audit committee Chuck Noski, and compensation committee chairman Steve Luczo. The only clu.....

Disney Interactive Closes 3 MMO Games

AUG. 23, 2013 • Soon after this week’s introduction of Disney Infinity that marries an online game with a companion line of physical synchronized toys, Disney Interactive announced it was shutting down three of its core MMOs. Closing down in September will be Toontown Online, the $9.95 monthly subscription title launched in 2003; as well as two free-to-play titles: Pirates of the Caribbean Online.....

Amazon Xbox One Game Promo

AUG. 20, 2013 • One of the features the Xbox One will not ship with is built-in backward compatibility with Xbox 360 titles. Microsoft Corp.’s solution is for consumers to play their last generation games separately on an Xbox 360, or plug the older console dir.....

Wal-Mart’s Gadgets to Gift Cards

AUG. 19, 2013 • Wal-Mart has put into place a new wide-ranging electronic device buy back program called Gadgets to Gift Cards. The categories of electronics hardware included are numerous – everything from smartphones, MP3 players, game consoles, computers, car stereos and cameras are included. The retailer is also making payments to consumers very swiftly. After a customer enters the type and condition of their device online and agrees to the price to be pa.....

NHN Spins Off Divisions

AUG. 9, 2013 • Thirteen years after it came on the scene, Next Human Network Corp. (NHN) has been in the process of spinning off its online gaming and online portal businesses since the beginning of the month. The Hangame division now operates as NHN Entertainment Co., while the.....

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