The analysis and commentary on the OnLive service announced at GDC last month is all missing the point. OnLive isn’t aimed at consumers. It’s aimed at the only two potential customers in the world: Microsoft and Sony....

Venturebeat published a very downbeat article on the future of IGA today. Entitled “Struggling in-game ad firm IGA Worldwide seeks investments or possible sale“, Venturebeat reporter Dean Takahashi tries very hard to imply that IGA is in...

Israeli website Haaretz reports that Microsoft is in advanced talks to acquire 3DV Systems, a manufacturer of a sophisticated imaging controller that allows a web camera to act like a sophisticated game controller. (Thanks to GI.biz for...

Square Enix this morning launched a recommended all-cash offer for Eidos, the beleagured British games publisher. The offer is priced at 32 pence a share, valuing Eidos at £84 million. This represents a premium of 129% over yesterday’s...

Tickemaster and LiveNations are to combine in a $2.5 billion merger. Ticketmaster (NASDAQ: TKTM) is the largest ticketing service in the US while Live Nation (NYSE: LYV) provides artist management, venue ownership and event promotion, and is the...

Warner has acquired Snowblind Studios, developer of Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance, Champions of Norrath, Justice League Heroes and Champions of Norrath: Return to Arms. Snowblind, which has not released a game since 2006, will become Warner’s third...

MindCandy, perhaps best known amongst the gaming community for its pioneering Alternative Reality Game Perplexcity, has been very active recently, according to TechCrunch. MindCandy is now the home of Moshi Monsters, an educational virtual world aimed at...