Friday, November 20, 2009

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When All the World’s a Staged Game
When All the World’s a Staged Game

With the right swing on your smartphone, Midtown Manhattan can be your golf course. Just beware the digital dragons in someone else’s game.

Yet Another Vogue for the iPhone: Video Games
Yet Another Vogue for the iPhone: Video Games

The ease with which video games can be played on the iPhone and the iPod Touch has spurred lots of attention in the industry.

Making the Sims Into Neighbors You Can Relate To
Making the Sims Into Neighbors You Can Relate To

Electronic Arts is about to release The Sims 3 and introduce a mostly online marketing campaign that uses social networking to showcase new features of the game.

Micro-Billing, Byte by Byte, Suits the World of Cellphones
Micro-Billing, Byte by Byte, Suits the World of Cellphones

The digital marketplace has strained many in the media realm, but one industry has thrived: the phone companies, which make sure not to give away entertainment.

An All-in-One Device From Nintendo, Minus Phone
An All-in-One Device From Nintendo, Minus Phone

The third-generation Nintendo DSi includes two cameras, a music player and a hand-held game system.

Play Flute, Name a Tune (or Make a Call)
Play Flute, Name a Tune (or Make a Call)

Downloadable applications available for new cellphones can be fun, quirky and even useful.

Music Games for iPhone Give Artists New Spotlight
Music Games for iPhone Give Artists New Spotlight

A start-up company called Tapulous has turned a simple game for the iPhone into an Internet-age mobile stage for musicians.

Hold the Calls, and Ascend to Rock God Status

Guitar Hero has turned millions of people into rock stars with plastic guitars. But can they shred on a Nokia?

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Gift Guide Central
Gift Guide Central

Gadgetwise contributors pick their favorite top-of-the-line products for this holiday season -- and also the best alternatives for less.

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