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NEWS & VIEWS |
Taipei,
Sunday, November 8, 2009
20:51 (GMT+8)
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Taiwan-based Astro expects significant shipments of AWP machines to Italy in 4Q09 Oct 20, 11:56 Taiwan-based Astro, which develops arcade/casino gaming machines, expects to ship a considerable volume of AWP (amusement with prize) gaming machines to the Italy market during the fourth quarter, according to the company. Read more |
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Taiwan-based IGS to export Sega arcade gaming machines to China, says paper Newswatch - Oct 6, 13:45 International Games System (IGS), a Taiwan-based developer of arcade gaming hardware and software and an operator of online games, will start shipments of Chinese-language arcade gaming machines developed in cooperation with Japan-based Sega to clients in China later in October 2009, according to a Chinese-language Economic Daily News (EDN) report. Read more |
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PC vendors set to compete in tablet PC market Aug 7, 10:26 PC vendors include Asustek Computer, Hewlett-Packard (HP), Dell and Micro-Star International (MSI) are all preparing to launch new tablet PCs as Apple is expected to release a 9.7-inch tablet PC as early as November 2009, according to industry sources. Read more |
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Aaeon adopts VIA platform for gaming motherboard Jul 30, 14:52 VIA Technologies has announced that Aaeon Technology has adopted its C7 and Eden processors in its the latest ETX motherboard. Read more |
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OmniVision introduces ultra-thin video sensor for notebook, gaming applications Jul 22, 17:01 OmniVision Technologies has introduced the ultra-thin (3mm) high-performance video sensor, developed specifically to address the low-light sensitivity demand of the fast-growing notebook market. The OV7739, with support for multiple interfaces including parallel and MIPI (mobile industry processor interface), provides a versatile platform for use in single and multi-camera applications including notebooks, netbooks and gaming applications. Read more |
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Taiwan market: Japan gaming PC vendor DosPara enters online retail channel Jul 17, 15:34 Japan-based gaming PC vendor DosPara has announced plans to enter Taiwan's online retail channel and will initially push its gaming PC brand, Galleria. Read more |
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Computex 2009: Nanya launches Elixir DDR3 for gaming market Jun 2, 15:53 Nanya Technology has introduced Elixir DDR3 1600 XMP (Extreme Memory Profiles), a gaming memory module of its retail product line. The memory chipmaker is performing live demonstration at the ongoing Computex 2009 show, through joint promotion with motherboard makers Gigabyte Technology and Electronic Arts (EA). Read more |
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PC gaming daunted but unbowed by recession, says Jon Peddie Research Jun 1, 14:59 Jon Peddie Research (JPR) recently announced its market forecast for PC gaming hardware. The firm noted that the results are encouraging overall, even with a modest drop due to economic conditions. Read more |
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China market: Online gaming services generate over 5 billion yuan in 1Q09 May 15, 14:41 Operators of online gaming services in the China market generated total revenue of 5.51 billion yuan (US$806 million) in the first quarter of 2009, rising by 8.3% on quarter, according to China-based consulting company Analysys International. Read more |
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Macao-based GGRC to offer casino game-operating training in Taiwan through partnership with Soft-World Apr 27, 15:58 Global Gaming Research Center (GGRC), a business unit of the Macao-based Ocean Tech Group, and Taiwan-based games developer Soft-World International on April 24 jointly announced that GGRC's training courses on casino game operation will be offered through Soft-World's online educational platform starting from the end of 2009. Read more |
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China market: 4Q08 online gaming service tops 5 billion yuan Mar 30, 10:25 Operators of online gaming services in the China market generated total revenues of 5.09 billion yuan (US$744 million) during the fourth quarter of 2008, rising by 9.2% on quarter, according to China-based consulting company Analysys International. Read more |
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OCZ introduces two gaming mice Mar 24, 17:02 OCZ Technology Group has unveiled two new mice for the gaming market, the Behemoth and Eclipse. Both the Behemoth and Eclipse offer the ability to fine-tune the optimal balance of the mouse for smooth control and feel with the included weight cartridges. Read more |
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Gateway launches high-end notebook for multimedia and gaming Mar 17, 16:29 Gateway, a wholly owned subsidiary of Acer, has launched the Gateway P-7808u FX notebook, the latest high-end notebook of its P-Series FX line for gaming, entertainment and digital media. Read more |
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Taiwan gaming machine maker Astro focuses on Italy for tapping other European markets Newswatch - Feb 6, 12:29 Astro, a Taiwan-based developer of arcade/casino gaming machines, expects to gain official certification from Italian authorities for two new AWP (amusement with prize) gaming machines soon, according to the company. Read more |
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OCZ unveils water-cooled DDR2 and DDR3 modules Dec 17, 13:13 OCZ Technology has unveiled its Flex EX memory series, the high-density modules that operate at DDR2 and DDR3 for PC gaming. Read more |
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IGS foresees 20-30% growth in 2009 shipments of arcade gaming machines Nov 20, 15:51 International Games System (IGS), a producer of arcade game software/hardware and operator of online games in Taiwan, expects its shipment volume of arcade gaming machines in 2009 to increase 20-30% from 2008, according to the company. Read more |
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China market: Online gaming services valued at 4.76 billion yuan in 3Q08 Nov 14, 10:29 Operators of online gaming services in the China market generated total revenues of 4.76 billion yuan (US$696 million) during the third quarter of 2008, rising by 7.5% on quarter, according to China-based consulting company Analysys International. Read more |
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Macronix shipping mask ROM chips for Nintendo's DSi gaming machines, says paper Newswatch - Nov 4, 12:25 Macronix International Company (MXIC) has begun to ship mask ROM chips for Nintendo's portable DSi gaming machines, making it the first Taiwan maker to benefit from the launch of new hand-held gaming consoles, according to the Chinese-language Economic Daily News (EDN). Read more |
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Taiwan market: Astro launches PlayLand online casino game platform Oct 2, 15:21 Taiwan-based arcade/casino gaming machine maker, Astro has launched PlayLand, a platform for playing casino games online, in the Taiwan market and plans to launch the platform in markets in Southeast Asia and Europe through cooperation with locally-based partners, according to the company. Read more |
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Soft-World International eyes casino segment Sep 22, 12:23 Soft-World International, the largest developer/operator of online games in Taiwan, and its subsidiary Chinesegamer International, a developer of online games in Taiwan, on September 19 jointly signed a strategic alliance with Global Gaming Research Center (GGRC), an R&D unit belonging to the Macau-based Ocean Tech Group, for cooperation to develop an online education system for training game-operating staff at casinos, according to the Taiwanese companies. Read more |
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Astro gains official certification for gaming machines in Italy Sep 1, 10:50 Astro, a Taiwan-based developer of arcade/casino gaming machines, recently obtained official certification for its AWP (amusement with prize) gaming machines in Italy and has consequently received orders with shipments beginning around the end of August 2008, according to the company. Read more |
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MSI announces three new notebooks Aug 29, 16:51 Micro-Star International (MSI) has announced three new notebooks – VR440, GX720 and GX400, all featuring MSI's exclusive ECO Engine, a power management function to extend the battery life when performing different tasks. Read more |
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Asustek launches notebooks for business and gaming markets Aug 25, 16:09 Asustek Computer has launched the B50A notebook for the business computing market and two notebooks, the G50V and G71V, for the gaming market. Read more |
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China market: 2Q08 online gaming services valued at 4.43 billion yuan Aug 12, 12:38 Operators of online gaming services in the China market generated total revenue of 4.43 billion yuan (US$637 million) during the second quarter of 2008, rising by 11.2% on quarter and 65.9% on year, according to China-based consulting company Analysys International. Read more |
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Taiwan maker IMON looks to apply motion simulation technology to gaming machines Jul 23, 15:57 Internet Motion Navigator (IMON), a Taiwan-based maker of motion simulation machines, is seeking new business opportunities through applying its motion simulation technology based on 6-axis control to arcade/casino or entertainment gaming machines, according to the company. Read more |
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Taiwan market: Three pro-gaming teams formed to promote online games market Jul 21, 16:37 Taiwan-based games developers Gamania Digital Entertainment and Wayi International Digital Entertainment, and the Taiwan e-Sports League (TeSL) have established three professional gaming teams in a bid to promote the online games industry in Taiwan, according to industry sources. Read more |
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Four Taiwan-based IPC makers look to increase revenues from casino/gaming solutions May 29, 16:51 Advantech, Ibase Technology, Avalue Technology and Axiomtek, four Taiwan-based makers of industrial PCs (IPCs), are aiming to increase the proportion of their total revenues derived from gaming solutions in 2008, according to industry sources. Read more |
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