Game Developers Converge on NERD Center

                Saturday marked the third annual Boston GameLoop , an " unconference " for game-makers, which drew 195 people from 39 companies to Microsoft's NERD Center. By special correspondent Caroline Himmelman. The full-day event at Microsoft's New England Research & Development Center gathered to network, and give and listen to improptu talks on topics ranging from game scripting to ...

Gaming addict in win over video game lawyers

Man who claims he's addicted to the game Lineage II persuades a court that he can challenge end-user agreement that restricted the game maker's liability. Originally posted at Technically Incorrect

Amazon discusses online movie, TV service with studios

Amazon.com has approached media companies including Time Warner with plans to start an online video subscription service to rival Netflix, said three sources with knowledge of the talks. The service, sold for a monthly fee by the Seattle-based Web retailer, would consist of older films and TV shows, said the sources, who asked not to be identified because the conversations are private. They said ...

Israeli partner of Microsoft's new Kinect game controller envisions a remote-free future

TEL AVIV, Israel - Inon Beracha envisions a world where your movements control the gadgets and devices around you. There's no remote control to lose, no buttons to push. The air conditioner senses your presence and changes the temperature to your liking.

6 companies thriving in the recession

The recession has left many companies scrambling, reporting losses often into the double digits.