Capturing Actors: The Future of Acting in Capture-Based Animation

Freescale: Embedded Cannot Be Ruled Like X86

Henri Richard, Chief Sales and Chief Marketing Officer at Freescale Semiconductor, answered our questions surrounding the embedded ARM application processor market and existing as well as evolving opportunities for developers. Read Richard’s view why Intel has difficulties gaining traction in traditional ARM areas of strength and on the ARM trends for the immediate future of hardware and application makers. (more…)

Gamification In 2012 Report: Free Download

M2 Research today published the report Gamification in 2012, a market update and report that highlights consumer and enterprise gamification trends. Sign up for our free GBR Newsletter to access the complete report free of charge. Contact us for more information. (more…)

Acquisitions & Investments: March and April Roundup

There has been a steady stream of financial activity since the beginning of 2012. In our new column, Acquisitions & Investments, we highlight the recent financial activity in the gaming industry. 

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PayNearMe: Kids Can Pay Without Credit Cards

The industry is increasingly adopting a Freemium model with online games where players can get into the game for free, but pay for gear, access to special content and unique features. The problem is that kids, often the targeted audience, don’t have credit or debit cards, and can’t use the cash they have to participate in this model. This could shrink the available cash for an existing game by anywhere from 25% to 75%, depending on the demographic of the gamers currently playing for free. (more…)