Mobile Game Design: 4 Factors That Enhance User Experience
No matter how entertaining or original the concept of a mobile game, if the user experience is not up to scratch, it will neither gather momentum nor earn an audience. […]
5 Things to Know Before Your Morning Coffee — Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021
Following are a handful of stories from around the tech world condensed to fit into one single cup of coffee.
5 Things To Know Before Your Morning Coffee — Friday, Jan. 22, 2021
Every day we wake up, drink a cup of coffee, and get ready for work. Following are a handful of stories from around the tech world condensed to fit into one single cup of coffee. These are the things you need to know before you step foot out of your door (or in front of a webcam) and into the real world this morning.
So sit back, grab a cup, and start your morning off right with a few “Quick Bytes” from Innovation & Tech Today.
CES 2021: It’s Watching You; Sony’s “Thinking” TV
Powered by a cognitive processor, Sony has announced the world’s first cerebral television at CES 2021.
According to a release issued by the company last week, the televisions use processing methods designed to replicate how humans see and hear. The cognitive intelligence divides the screen into numerous zones and detects where the “focal point” is in the picture.
Esports Platform Super League Launches Virtualis Studios
Super League Gaming (Nasdaq: SLGG), a competitive video gaming and esports entertainment platform for everyday players, has launched Virtualis Studios. Virtualis is a fully virtual production studio providing proprietary, state-of-the-art, scalable solutions for video, television, and branded content.
The Good and the Bad: What is Technology Doing for Our Kids?
It’s no secret that there are many beneficial uses for technology, especially considering how much of our life is now handled remotely. Children are now learning, socializing, and playing through […]
Health Technology, Gamification, and Game Mechanics – Win or Fail?
Gamification and game mechanics have been introduced into the health care arena to help engage and motivate us. Taking advantage of basic human psychology, these techniques play on a person’s desire to win. Competition-based and socially focused initiatives can be easily combined with mobile apps as well as activity challenges and are being readily embraced by organizations and individuals alike.
4 Customer Acquisition Channels for B2C iGaming Startups
Online gambling or iGaming was already registering strong growth before 2020, thanks to the widespread adoption of smartphones and opening up of key markets like the United States in 2018. But the industry has received a shot in the arm with the increase in demand for online services after the COVID-19 pandemic.
UK Esports Betting Explodes In Lockdown By Nearly 3,000%
While esports betting was already expected to be among the rare few industries to benefit from this year’s lockdowns intended to slow the spread of COVID-19, just how much rewards it managed to reap over the last few months is still a sight to behold.
Say What? The Language of Internet Gaming Slang
Every time you hop into an online game, you’ll get a chance to see and hear a lot of gaming slang. The gaming slang has been evolving and there are so many terms and acronyms you have to become familiar with. You can play without the knowledge of gaming slang but it’ll be like conversing with people who don’t speak the language you do.
The Top 50 Most Innovative products (Part 3)
The Top 50 Most Innovative Products
The Top 50 Most Innovative Products (Part One)
The Top 50 Most Innovated Products
Humble Bundle Opens Applications for Annual $1 Million Fund to Support Black Game Developers
The Black Game Developer Fund is a $1 million annual program to support Black game developers,
helping them publish games with funding, production and marketing support via Humble Bundle’s publishing label, Humble Games
Lighterside: My Playstation 5 Wishlist
Ryan Nowell takes a comedic and honest look at what he wants out of the upcoming Playstation 5.
Sony Postpones PS5 Event Amid US Racial Tension and Nationwide Protests
Sony has postponed a planned PlayStation 5 reveal event this week against the backdrop of the ongoing protests affecting the United States. The company had planned to stage the event June 4 to showcase new PS5 games as well as highlight Sony’s next generation console.
Major Partnerships to Drive Future Gaming Innovations
Major video game companies have usually be at odds. But what would happen if they came together against a common enemy?
E3 2020 Cancelled? Let’s Look Back on E3 2019
E3 2020 has been cancelled. So, to scratch our gaming itch, let’s take a look back at some things we saw at E3 2019.
6 Video Games to Play While Social Distancing
Whether you’re a struggling social butterfly or looking to sequester yourself even further, here are a few video games that might be worth picking up while you’re trying to stay entertained.
How Video Games Shaped Elon Musk’s Love for Science
Elon Musk, the creator of SpaceX and Tesla talks deep space, Mars, cars, and his obsession with video games.
5 YouTube Channels Every Gamer Must Subscribe to in 2020
If you’re just getting started on your YouTube gaming binge, you’re going to need some direction on where to start. Here are five YouTube channels that will fill your subscription box with incredible content.
Exor Studios CEO Discusses “The Riftbreaker,” Their Upcoming Video Game
At E3 2019, we had the chance to talk to Wojciech Lekki, CEO of Exor Studios, about the upcoming game. The Riftbreaker is set to release in the second half of 2020, so stay tuned!
Gaming at CES: A Huge Missed Opportunity
As I was looking around the massive CES landscape, I couldn’t stop thinking one thing: Where’s all my gaming tech?
10 Video Games We’re Most Looking Forward to Playing in 2020
With 2020 a new decade of video games begins, and here are the 10 games that we are most excited to play in this next year.
The Women Behind Your Favorite Video Games
To learn more about the unique challenges of being a woman in a largely male field, we spoke with some of the talented women working behind the scenes on your favorite games.
Talking Magic Leap with Industrial Light & Magic Veteran John Gaeta
Oscar-winning special effects artist and inventor of “bullet time” in The Matrix John Gaeta talks Magic Leap’s latest VR gaming goggles.
Dr. Mario World: Just What the Doctor Ordered
While Super Mario Run wasn’t an entirely smooth ride, a relaxed puzzle game like Dr. Mario fits ideally in the palm of your hand, which gives me plenty of hope for Nintendo games on non-Nintendo consoles in the future.
3 Technologies Expected to Innovate Online Gambling
Technology is changing the landscape of the online gambling world. Here is the latest technology that is expected to drive the online casino industry.
How Kate Gorman is Leading Women in Video Game Development
Despite statistics, the majority of games developed for mobile platforms are still marketed to men, which makes Kate Gorman’s female-targeted games unique.
5 Super Mario Bros. Facts That Change Everything
Here are 5 facts about Super Mario Bros. that will change how you view and play the game forever. #3 kind of ruined my life …
Console vs PC Gaming Chairs: Which Should You Choose?
Investing in the right type of gaming chair can definitely level up your gameplay. But should you choose a console or a PC gaming chair? Find out here.
New Pokemon Games Revealed! They Look … OK
This morning, the first trailer for the newest Pokemon games in the series was revealed. I walked away from the trailer feeling, uh, conflicted.
Apex Legends Hits 10M Players in 72 Hours: Is This The Fortnite Killer?
In this video, we take a look at why Apex Legends may be the Fortnite killer, with the wild success it’s had in only a weeks.
Elijah Wood Discusses His Latest VR Video Game, Transference
We spoke with Elijah Wood about his latest project: Transference, an unsettling VR horror experience in collaboration with Ubisoft.
How Gaimin Intersects Gaming and Blockchain Mining
Gaming world, meet cryptocurrency, meet blockchain data mining. Best of all? With Gaimin, gamers don’t have to know a thing about blockchain mining.
Nintendo’s Theme Park Is On Its Way
Nintendo has officially began construction on their theme park, a collaboration with Universal Studios.
Azio’s Aventa Gaming Mouse Review: Great for First-Person Shooters
Azio’s Aventa Backlit Gaming Mouse is a sleek, modern mouse designed for a smooth pc gaming experience. See our video review here.
Inside The CES 2018 Gaming & Virtual Reality Marketplace
CES is one of the most multifaceted tech events around. Throughout the week, the event showcases everything from augmented reality to fitness technology and even robotics. However, just because CES […]
‘Penarium’ Review: Circus Arcade Madness
Mobile gaming has opened up the world of arcade-style experiences. What used to be a room full of quarter-driven machines has evolved to the modern era of handheld time-killers. This […]
“The Escapists” Review
Escaping from prison has been a pretty consistent trope in pop culture. You’ve got shows like Prison Break and Oz and movies like The Rock, The Shawshank Redemption, and The […]
The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly Of Crowdfunded Video Games
Crowdfunding has given us plenty of interesting projects. Everything from the Pebble smartwatch to the popular board game Exploding Kittens originated on crowdfunding websites such as Kickstarter. And then there […]