http://emergentgametech.com Sat, 25 Oct 2008 18:02:29 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Rumor: Legendary Pictures Possible Acquisition of Epic Games Rumors have arisen once again for game giant Epic Games. The game development company is famous for its top selling Gears of War which is in the process of being made into a full length motion picture. The company that has ... http://emergentgametech.com/2008/10/24/business-epic-games/ Monday August 4, 2008 the Wall Street Journal featured an interview with Nintendo President Satoru Iwata. Iwata discussed the future of Nintendo as well as some of the Wii accessories that we can expect to see in stores soon. The two accessories unveiled by Nintendo this month are: ... http://emergentgametech.com/2008/08/05/nintendo-plans-for-a-strong-future/ Women are making an increasing appearance in the gaming arena. Wii and interactive PC games respond to the niche created by gaming women. Nintendo Wii is among the first systems to implement programming specifically to target the older, non-gaming and female audiences. Wii creators have realized their explosion into a ... http://emergentgametech.com/2008/07/25/demographics-of-todays-gamers/ For the programmer who is looking to expand his options, books on programming are the most successful way to go. Technical book stores have lists of popular programming books that can help with the technical issues. The three most popular and best reviewed books are: “Game Programming Gems;” “World of Warcraft ... http://emergentgametech.com/2008/07/18/three-must-have-game-programming-books/ iPhone 3G Games and Programming The iPhone 3G is the world's most advanced smart phone, and game programming opportunities are coming with it. You can now access Apple's software developer kit, from the Apple website to start programming iPhone 3G programs. Apple has a developer program, that will cost between $99 and ... http://emergentgametech.com/2008/07/11/iphone-3g-brings-new-game-programming-opportunities/ Wii Fit Recreates Home Exercise What can bring out the competitive nature in even non-gamers, put a family in front of the TV and give the participants a work out all at the same time? The Nintendo Wii. The Nintendo Wii has had phenomenal success since it first hit ... http://emergentgametech.com/2008/07/09/wii-user-feedback/ So in the local Costco the other day, checking on a Blu Ray player for HDTV. The player was just under $400, and on the next aisle was a PS3 for $500. The PS3 includes a blu-ray player. The blu ray specs are: BD/DVD/CD Drive (Read Only), Maximum Read Speed BD 2x ... http://emergentgametech.com/2008/07/02/does-the-future-belong-to-the-ps3/ If, hypothetically speaking, you have: a great setting and story idea including conflict, emotion-triggering images, and possibility of great loss or great victory, then what is the fastest way to translate to the screen? As a different version of the same question, what game program method is most likely to result in wasted effort ... http://emergentgametech.com/2008/06/14/what-works/