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Google CEO Larry Page announced today that Google Play downloads have surpassed 50 billion. Page dropped the news during the company’s second quarter earnings call. Last may at Google I/O, Google announced that people had downloaded 48 billion apps. Right around the same time, Apple announced its iTunes App Store had surpassed 50 billion downloads. Back in…
A new report from analytics company, Flurry suggests that consumers’ unwillingness to pay for mobile apps has forced developers to release their apps for free. The trend goes across all platforms, but Android users are particularly unlikely to pay for apps up front. Flurry’s study showed that between 2010 and 2012, free apps accounted for…
Firefly fans, rejoice! A new Firefly mobile RPG is coming to Android and iOS devices next year. Firefly Online will be put you in your own ship and let you command a crew in adventures through Firefly’s universe. For folks who love Firefly’s single season, and the exploits of Malcolm Reynolds and crew, any new…
The Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) that we know and love had another name when it released in Japan 30 years ago. Originally known as the “Famicom” (for “Family Computer”), the console was a huge success in Japan before crossing the Pacific and landing in our living rooms as the NES. The Nintendo Entertainment System changed…
Under CEO Marissa Mayer, Yahoo’s been gobbling up startups like an Aardvark at an anthill. Leveraging its massive war chest, the company’s current strategy appears to be buying everything it needs to recover its former greatness. While the outcome of this strategy remains to be seen, Yahoo appears to have big plans. Most recently, Yahoo…
Google Play Music is rolling out its All Access streaming service in Australia and New Zealand today. Android users down under gain access to gazillions of streaming tracks through the service. Google launched its Google Play Music: All Access streaming service last May, at Google I/O. A competitor to other streaming services such as Spotify, All Access lets…
Beyond Good & Evil didn’t sell a ton when it was released back in 2003. But Michael Ancel’s masterpiece garnered rave reviews and has grown a major cult following due to its beautiful style, great characters, huge world and varied gameplay.It’s a game that was way ahead of its time, and maybe a bit too…
If you’ve been holding out on getting an Xbox 360 or you’re ready to trade up to a new model with tons of storage, Gamestop has a heck of a deal for you. When you purchase a new 250GB Xbox 360 (notice the fancy new, Xbox One style design) you’ll get copy of the Skyrim:…
Seattle’s Sub Pop Records is turning 25 and pulling out all the stops for its “Silver Jubilee”. The legendary label held a massive concert in its hometown, complete with grunge pioneers Mudhoney performing from the top of the Space Needle. While maybe not so grand a gesture as the concert, Sub Pop has released 14…
This week the beloved Nintendo Entertainment System turned 30. We’re taking a little time to look back at the system and some of the games that made it great. The Mario games, Megaman, Tetris and others all played a hand in making the system a fixture in nearly every living room. So many games on…