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NPD Inc.

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NPD Inc.

]]> http://www.redorbit.com/news/technology/1112455127/foxconn-xbox-workers-threaten-suicide/ 2012-01-13 05:59:19

Foxconn Technology

Microsoft

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Foxconn Technology

Microsoft

]]> http://www.redorbit.com/news/technology/1112455115/show-your-love-for-redorbit-and-win-an-xbox-plus-kinect/ 2012-01-13 05:36:44 Facebook page). Keep in mind that images considered to be lewd, crude, racist or derogatory will not be included in the contest. As always, we strive to bring you the most unique content on the web in the space, science, health and technology fields, and we appreciate all your support.  Have fun with this contest! --- On the Net:

• RedOrbit on Facebook

]]> 0 Facebook page). Keep in mind that images considered to be lewd, crude, racist or derogatory will not be included in the contest. As always, we strive to bring you the most unique content on the web in the space, science, health and technology fields, and we appreciate all your support.  Have fun with this contest! --- On the Net:

• RedOrbit on Facebook

]]> http://www.redorbit.com/news/sci-fi-gaming/1112452668/sony-gaming-systems-posts-strong-holiday-sales/ 2012-01-10 09:49:11

Sony

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Sony

]]> http://www.redorbit.com/news/sci-fi-gaming/1112448688/angry-birds-downloads-increase-during-christmas-holiday/ 2012-01-04 05:51:51 AllThingsD, “We’re really excited to have such a massive number of new people get acquainted with Angry Birds over the holidays — we have exciting new releases lined up for 2012, and can’t wait to introduce them to the public.” Rovio’s download count includes the original Angry Birds, Angry Birds Seasons and Angry Birds Rio, both the paid and free downloads. According to Mashable.com many of the downloads could be repeats by the same customer, but the number of downloads is too similar to the number of activations. The number of downloads for Christmas 2011 is a dramatic increase over Christmas 2010, which recorded only 2 million downloads, including Android and iOS devices MSNBC’s In-Game notes that the one-day download volume for Christmas day is only a drop in the bucket compared to the 500 million total downloads since the gaming franchise started just over two-years ago. --- On the Net:

• Rovio

]]> 0 AllThingsD, “We’re really excited to have such a massive number of new people get acquainted with Angry Birds over the holidays — we have exciting new releases lined up for 2012, and can’t wait to introduce them to the public.” Rovio’s download count includes the original Angry Birds, Angry Birds Seasons and Angry Birds Rio, both the paid and free downloads. According to Mashable.com many of the downloads could be repeats by the same customer, but the number of downloads is too similar to the number of activations. The number of downloads for Christmas 2011 is a dramatic increase over Christmas 2010, which recorded only 2 million downloads, including Android and iOS devices MSNBC’s In-Game notes that the one-day download volume for Christmas day is only a drop in the bucket compared to the 500 million total downloads since the gaming franchise started just over two-years ago. --- On the Net:

• Rovio

]]> http://www.redorbit.com/news/sci-fi-gaming/1112448390/nintendo-3ds-sales-break-4m-mark-zelda-sells-1m-in-two-months/ 2012-01-03 12:45:35

Nintendo

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Nintendo

]]> http://www.redorbit.com/news/sci-fi-gaming/1112447976/nintendo-working-on-app-store-for-wii-u/ 2012-01-02 11:40:22 The Daily. "Wii U owners will be able to use apps that operate on the Wii U itself, such as MLB.TV, and others that run independently on the Wii U’s controller," the report said. The new console will launch in the second half of 2012 and will replace the current Wii consoles.  Its controller is a tablet-style device with a 6.2-inch screen. The Daily reports that it was "unknown whether Nintendo plans to monetize its app store with a points system, which it currently uses for WiiWare and DSiWare, or with a more Apple-like pay-to-play system". The Wii U will be backwards compatible with the Wii, being capable of utilizing Wii peripherals like the Wii Remote, Wii MotionPlus, and Wii Balance Board. Also unlike its predecessor, the new Wii console will be able to output in high-definition format. --- On the Net:

• Nintendo Wii U

]]> 0 The Daily. "Wii U owners will be able to use apps that operate on the Wii U itself, such as MLB.TV, and others that run independently on the Wii U’s controller," the report said. The new console will launch in the second half of 2012 and will replace the current Wii consoles.  Its controller is a tablet-style device with a 6.2-inch screen. The Daily reports that it was "unknown whether Nintendo plans to monetize its app store with a points system, which it currently uses for WiiWare and DSiWare, or with a more Apple-like pay-to-play system". The Wii U will be backwards compatible with the Wii, being capable of utilizing Wii peripherals like the Wii Remote, Wii MotionPlus, and Wii Balance Board. Also unlike its predecessor, the new Wii console will be able to output in high-definition format. --- On the Net:

• Nintendo Wii U

]]> http://www.redorbit.com/news/sci-fi-gaming/1112445686/microsoft-server-issues-causing-headaches-for-xbox-owners/ 2011-12-23 10:45:52

Microsoft

Xbox

Xbox Live

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Microsoft

Xbox

Xbox Live

]]> http://www.redorbit.com/news/sci-fi-gaming/1112445243/gardens-of-time-tops-facebook%e2%80%99s-list-for-top-10-games-of-2011/ 2011-12-22 14:05:24 most-played games for 2011. According to the list, the new game Gardens of Time overtook last year’s winner CityVille, which was bumped down a couple notches to third place. The virtual city-building game Sims Social by EA also beat out the FarmVille sequel to take the silver. Gardens of Time requires gamers to battle the world’s “sinister forces” by hopping into a time machine searching through history for various hidden objects. Facebook determined its winner by examining which games had over 100,000 active monthly users and then screening the contenders according to which one had the highest user-satisfaction rating. “The average game player on Facebook played more than three different gaming titles each month and played more than half the days they visited the site,” wrote a Facebook representative on the website. The company Zynga had a whole array games in the top-10 list, with Indiana Jones Adventure World coming in fifth place, Words With Friends in sixth, and Empires & Allies in eighth.  They did not, however, manage to capture either of the much-coveted top two spots on the list. Zygna, which went public this year, also had Facebook’s most popular casino game, Zygna Poker. Runners up included DoubleDown Casino, Bingo Blitz, Slotomania-Slot Machines, and Diamond Dash. Here’s a complete list of their top 10 games: 1. Gardens of Time (By Playdom) 2. The Sims Social (By EA) 3. Cityville (By Zynga) 4. DoubleDown Casino (by DoubleDown Interactive) 5. Indiana Jones Adventure World (By Zynga) 6. Words With Friends (By Zynga) 7. Bingo Blitz (By Buffalo Studios) 8. Empires & Allies (By Zynga) 9. Slotomania-Slot Machines (By Playtika) 10. Diamond Dash (By wooga) In addition to the top-10 list, the social network also spotlighted some rising stars in the gaming world, including  Kixeye’s Battle Pirates, Kabam’s Dragons of Atlantis, and Rock You’s Gourmet Ranch. Facebook also released a summary of 2011’s most talked about topics. Osama bin Laden was apparently the hottest topic of the year, followed by the Superbowl and the Casey Anthony trial.]]> 0 most-played games for 2011. According to the list, the new game Gardens of Time overtook last year’s winner CityVille, which was bumped down a couple notches to third place. The virtual city-building game Sims Social by EA also beat out the FarmVille sequel to take the silver. Gardens of Time requires gamers to battle the world’s “sinister forces” by hopping into a time machine searching through history for various hidden objects. Facebook determined its winner by examining which games had over 100,000 active monthly users and then screening the contenders according to which one had the highest user-satisfaction rating. “The average game player on Facebook played more than three different gaming titles each month and played more than half the days they visited the site,” wrote a Facebook representative on the website. The company Zynga had a whole array games in the top-10 list, with Indiana Jones Adventure World coming in fifth place, Words With Friends in sixth, and Empires & Allies in eighth.  They did not, however, manage to capture either of the much-coveted top two spots on the list. Zygna, which went public this year, also had Facebook’s most popular casino game, Zygna Poker. Runners up included DoubleDown Casino, Bingo Blitz, Slotomania-Slot Machines, and Diamond Dash. Here’s a complete list of their top 10 games: 1. Gardens of Time (By Playdom) 2. The Sims Social (By EA) 3. Cityville (By Zynga) 4. DoubleDown Casino (by DoubleDown Interactive) 5. Indiana Jones Adventure World (By Zynga) 6. Words With Friends (By Zynga) 7. Bingo Blitz (By Buffalo Studios) 8. Empires & Allies (By Zynga) 9. Slotomania-Slot Machines (By Playtika) 10. Diamond Dash (By wooga) In addition to the top-10 list, the social network also spotlighted some rising stars in the gaming world, including  Kixeye’s Battle Pirates, Kabam’s Dragons of Atlantis, and Rock You’s Gourmet Ranch. Facebook also released a summary of 2011’s most talked about topics. Osama bin Laden was apparently the hottest topic of the year, followed by the Superbowl and the Casey Anthony trial.]]> http://www.redorbit.com/news/sci-fi-gaming/1112444130/sony-vita-plagued-with-glitches/ 2011-12-21 05:31:48

Playstation Vita

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Playstation Vita

]]> http://www.redorbit.com/news/sci-fi-gaming/1112426347/new-call-of-duty-installment-breaks-1-billion-mark-in-16-days/ 2011-12-15 05:32:36

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

Activision

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

Activision

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