Smaller Wikipad Arrives for E3

JUNE 5, 2013 • All set for a Halloween 2012 release, the 10-inch Wikipad Android gaming tablet was delayed in order fix a hardware issue with the game controller dock. When attached, the horizontal dock adds gaming controls to the fully featured tablet. The device is now set for a June 11 release during the Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles, but in a smaller seven-inch form factor. The change in screen size was made as a result of supply issues with t.....

Battling for Entertainment Dollars: 7 Major Companies in the Video Game Market

MARCH 5, 2013 • As we discussed recently in Can Sony & Nintendo Recover? one of the great ironies of 2012 was that Sony and Nintendo were not able to take advantage of strong consumer excitement over digital devices.  Hardware is clearly not a commodity and this should be good news for game hardware manufacturers that specialize in providing unique, proprietary systems.  Unfortunately, w.....

New Ouya Android Console In Works

JULY 10, 2012 • Very similar to the concept that launched the mobile phone hardware-based Zeebo console a few years back is a new Android console system called Ouya. The main differences are that the Ouya is being directed far beyond emerging markets, and instead of relying on cell towers for connectivity, the console works in concert with Internet-connected TVs. Published specifications include a Tegra3 quad-core processor, running Android 4.0, 1GB of RAM, and .....

Google Payments on Android Market Missed

MARCH 16, 2012 ● Many European software developers claimed Google missed its March payment of proceeds from Android Market content purchases. The developers went to Google’s forums to vent their ire as they claim Google offers no avenue for direct contact  between itself and developers. Impact: A big issue with Android is the lack of a company that has a controlling interest in the plat.....