Neowin News Feed for: Interactive

Netflix will reportedly enter the gaming space next year

Usama Jawad — Thu, 15 Jul 2021 06:08:01 +0000

A new report claims that Netflix may be expanding into the video games space as early as next year. While the distribution format and experience is unknown, the firm will reportedly not charge extra. Read more...

Cities: Skylines 'Green Cities' expansion announced by Paradox Interactive at gamescom

Dreyer Smit — Tue, 22 Aug 2017 14:12:01 +0000

Later this year, you will be able to introduce your citizens to green technology with a new update from Paradox Interactive, that adds 350 new assets, road modding and a nice little hat for Chirper. Read more...

A VR Project based on Breaking Bad is in the works

Usama Jawad — Tue, 06 Jun 2017 08:16:02 +0000

Sony has revealed that it is working with Breaking Bad show runner Vince Gilligan to develop a "VR experience" based on the hit TV series. Details of the project are currently quite scarce. Read more...

Microsoft's RoomAlive concept brings dead space to life

Chris Schroeder — Sun, 05 Oct 2014 23:02:01 +0000

A proof of concept project from Microsoft Research shows how the Kinect can be used along with projectors to make any room an interactive display experience. Read more...

Xbox series will bring 'true interaction with real history'

Vlad Dudau — Fri, 16 May 2014 07:10:28 +0000

New info comes to light regarding Microsoft's upcoming series for the Xbox. A documentary series slated for a 2015 release will bring interactivity to history, letting you "play TV". Read more...

HP VantagePoint: the 132” touchscreen wall

Andy Weir — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 19:05:17 +0000

HP's VantagePoint has arrived - a huge new touchscreen wall, controlled by two Windows 7 PCs, designed to offer a "wow interactive experience" in training, retail and consumer information scenarios. Read more...

Nintendo Tests Interactive Fan Network

Mon, 09 Jul 2007 02:56:47 +0000

Nintendo is testing a pilot program this season at the Mariners' Safeco Field. For a fee, the Nintendo Fan Network will upload a program onto the user's DS Lite and allow fans to order food... Read more...

Take-Two Interactive acquires Irrational Games

Todd Tanner — Mon, 09 Jan 2006 22:07:42 +0000

A Take-Two press release confirms rumors that were floating about today - Take-Two Interactive has indeed acquired Irrational Games. Irrational Games you may remember, is responsible for creating some of the best PC games in... Read more...

BAFTA Interactive calls for entries for New Talent award

Fri, 25 Jun 2004 14:11:08 +0000

BAFTA Interactive are seeking nominations for there New Talent Award which is designed to recognize rising stars in the UK games industry. This award will be presented at the EIGF 04 event this August. Sponsored... Read more...

Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences Awards

Sat, 06 Mar 2004 15:55:36 +0000

The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences today presented Achievement Awards in 36 categories. Publisher Activision and developer Infinity Ward's Call of Duty was honored as the overall Game of the Year. Electronic Arts topped... Read more...

Eidos announces results and acquisition of Io Interactive

Thu, 04 Mar 2004 23:08:55 +0000

Eidos announces its interim results for the six months ended 31 December 2003 and reveals its intention to acquire Io Interactive. Eidos has today announced both its interim results for the six... Read more...

Interactive Achievement Awards

Marcel Klum — Sat, 14 Feb 2004 19:19:49 +0000

The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences (AIAS) today announced the finalists for the 7th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards, which will be held at Rain in the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, March 4,... Read more...

Nokia innovates the interactive visual radio

Mon, 26 Jan 2004 14:58:07 +0000

Today, Reidar Wasenius, Senior Project Manager at the Nokia Mobile Phones Entertainment & Media Business Unit, will be in Cannes explaining his company's latest innovations to an audience of music industry pros at MIDEM, the... Read more...

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Inc.

Marcel Klum — Thu, 15 Jan 2004 08:25:24 +0000

Signaling an increased commitment to the fast-growing interactive gaming world, Warner Bros. Entertainment has created Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Inc. (WBIE) and has named Jason Hall to head its operations as Senior Vice President, Warner... Read more...

Windows Server 2003 Interactive Training Simulations

Steven Parker — Tue, 25 Nov 2003 12:37:58 +0000

These interactive training modules give you a quick, hands-on experience with key Windows Server 2003 technologies. Each module presents approximately 10 minutes of interactive information, which can be viewed in its entirety or as separate... Read more...

Namco & Hip Interactive Deal To Bring Video Games to PC

Marcel Klum — Wed, 17 Sep 2003 18:19:30 +0000

Namco Hometek Inc. announced today that it has expanded its relationship with Hip Interactive Corp to license several of Namco's key video-game properties for the PC. Hip Interactive will develop and distribute PC versions of... Read more...

Take-Two Interactive files CEO salary details

Michael Stanclift — Wed, 25 Dec 2002 04:25:12 +0000

Take-Two Interactive Software's new Chief Executive Officer Jeffrey Lapin will receive a $650,000 salary and bonuses worth approximately $600,000 per year. The royalties for Take-Two's new main man were disclosed in a filing with the... Read more...

Interactive Enterprise Demo for Pocket PC 2002

Mon, 18 Mar 2002 13:34:45 +0000

In order to run the Interactive Enterprise Demo on your Pocket PC, you will need to install Macromedia Flash 4 Player for the Compaq iPAQ (regardless of what type of Pocket PC 2002 device you... Read more...

Coming to a TV Near You: Motorola's Interactive Wireless Web Pad

Mon, 11 Feb 2002 04:20:31 +0000

Motorola and Macromedia are developing the perfect product to help couch potatoes get more out of your TV-viewing experience: another TV. Well, sort of. It is the Motorola Evr-8401 Enhanced TV viewer,... Read more...

Microsoft interactive TV to track viewers

Wed, 12 Dec 2001 03:19:31 +0000

Just when you thought you had a handle on popup's, popunders and Shoshkeles, Microsoft now wants to know what your watching, when your watching on it's Interactive TV system! Gees, what next.... ... Read more...

Windows XP patch; Step by Step Interactive

Tue, 09 Oct 2001 16:03:20 +0000

Microsoft has released an update that resolves an error which occurs when the Windows XP Step By Step Interactive (SBSI) training program is installed on an NTFS partition and you are not logged on with... Read more...