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Developers (Devs) stories - Page 195

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Microsoft drives next generation Kinect

Thu, 26th Jul 2012
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Microsoft gears up for innovative Kinect future, hinting at advanced motion-sensor tech and new gaming experiences on Xbox.
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EA monopoly lawsuit passes Go

Tue, 24th Jul 2012
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EA settles lawsuit over a gaming monopoly, promising a £27m fund for affected gamers and hinting at a future without exclusive football game deals.
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Touchy Treyarch taunts critics

Fri, 20th Jul 2012
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Treyarch stirs controversy by tersely responding to PS3 gamers' complaints about neglect, escalating tensions online.
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Trailer: Metro: Last Light

Thu, 19th Jul 2012
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Dive into the depths with the new Metro: Last Light trailer, promising post-apocalyptic thrills and a storyline that might just outshine Call of Duty.
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Continuity & integrity in datacentres

Wed, 11th Jul 2012
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Datacentres face complex challenges in maintaining continuity and data integrity during power outages, despite advances in server virtualisation.
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Microsoft Boss says Wii-U is wannabe Xbox 360

Tue, 10th Jul 2012
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Microsoft VP claims Nintendo's Wii-U is merely an Xbox 360 successor, sparking debate on innovation vs. graphic prowess in gaming's next phase.
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Will Next-Gen Consoles be powerful enough for Square Enix?

Fri, 6th Jul 2012
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Square Enix raises concerns over next-gen consoles' power, citing heavy RAM demand for Agni's Philosophy's stunning visuals.
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Not just new server monitoring solution says Chillisoft

Fri, 6th Jul 2012
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Chillisoft unveils more than just a server monitoring tool, promising a complete system watch in NZ, extends to apps like SQL.
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News: Developer News Window, replacing MobileMe, liquid contact indicators, and more!

Thu, 5th Jul 2012
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New Developer News Window bridges the gap between Mac App developers and users, as MobileMe fades and MacBook Pro ups liquid indicator count.
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News: beta iCloud website, expensive Thunderbolt cables, App Store Sandboxing, and more!

Wed, 4th Jul 2012
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Apple has unveiled a new beta of the iCloud website that features a few new apps that aren't currently available to consumers on the normal iCloud website.
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Twitter cuts links with LinkedIn

Tue, 3rd Jul 2012
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Twitter slashes its social ties with LinkedIn, stopping the automatic syncing of user tweets to their LinkedIn profiles.
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News: higher prices for Mac users, Apple's Reno data center, iCloud and the App Store, and more!

Wed, 27th Jun 2012
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Orbitz targets Mac users with pricier options, while Apple invests $1bn in Reno data centre and faces iCloud, App Store issues.
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Continuity and integrity in datacentres

Fri, 22nd Jun 2012
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Virtualisation should make surviving interruptions easier, in theory; in practice, however, managing the changeover is not that simple.
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News: new MacBook Air review, MagSafe to MagSafe 2 adapter, 10.7.5 seeded, and more!

Thu, 21st Jun 2012
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The MacBook Air, along with the MacBook Pro, was updated at WWDC last week to include faster processors than its predecessor.
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Windows Phone 8 to share core with desktop/tablet OS

Thu, 21st Jun 2012
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Phone operating system to run on same code as forthcoming desktop & tablet platform – meaning current users won't be able to upgrade.
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Yuke's acquires license for lingerie football video game

Thu, 21st Jun 2012
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Yuke's to create a video game for the Lingerie Football League, in a move that blurs lines between sports and entertainment.
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Original actors sign on for new Transformers game

Tue, 19th Jun 2012
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'80s Transformers voice legends Cullen and Berger join new game, aiming to spark nostalgia among 20-30s. A tale of Cybertron's saga awaits.
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Play dress-up in your browser with Opera 12

Fri, 15th Jun 2012
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Latest release from 'browser junkies' intro's ability to customise themes; so is the update all style and no substance?.
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User Stories: Facts and Myths

Fri, 15th Jun 2012
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User stories capture high-level system requirements, streamlining the development process with simplicity and clarity for all team members.
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Mass Effect 3 fans denied vengeance

Thu, 14th Jun 2012
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UK watchdog rules publishers didn't breach advertising standards in claim that players' decisions would shape game's ending.