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Thursday 22 November 2007
Microsoft launches Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R2 in Taiwan
Microsoft on November 21 launched Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R2 in Taiwan, allowing users to download an English-language version for free trial use over 180 days, according to Microsoft...
Tuesday 20 November 2007
EA to launch NBA Street Online in Taiwan, second online sports game in Asia
US-based Electronic Arts (EA) has signed with GigaMedia, a provider of broadband Internet-based value-added services and content in Taiwan, for the launch of NBA Street Online in...
Monday 19 November 2007
Taiwan IPC maker Ibase reportedly lands ODM orders for slot machines at G2E
Ibase Technology, a Taiwan-based industrial PC (IPC) maker, reportedly obtained ODM orders for 3,000-5,000 slot gaming machines from two US-based companies at the G2E (Global Gaming...
Friday 16 November 2007
Sinbon-GBE merger collapses; jointly partnering on cable/connector production for Japan-based games console vendor
The planned merger between connector maker Sinbon Electronics and cable maker Golden Bridge Electech (GBE) has collapsed,...
Thursday 15 November 2007
Taiwan maker Astro lands GLI certification for slot machines
Astro, a Taiwan-based developer of arcade/casino gaming machines, obtained certification from Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) for its high-end slot machines, becoming the...
Thursday 15 November 2007
Taiwan-based Chinesegamer developing sports lottery platforms
Chinesegamer International, a developer/operator of online games in Taiwan, on November 14 indicated it has been developing sports lottery platforms leveraging its technological capabilities...
Thursday 15 November 2007
Taiwan online game firm Wayi steps into marketing arcade machines
Wayi International Digital Entertainment, a developer/operator of online games in Taiwan, on November 14 announced it will establish a joint venture, Wayi Amusement, to design, produce...
Thursday 15 November 2007
Firich Enterprises reportedly obtains orders for lottery terminals from SGI
Firich Enterprises, a Taiwan-based maker of POS (point of sale) equipment/devices, reportedly has landed orders for lottery terminal machines from US-based Scientific Games International...
Wednesday 14 November 2007
Taiwan market: Microsoft takes tough line on Xbox 360 repairs
Microsoft has been vigorously inspecting Xbox 360 consoles sent in for repairs in Taiwan which has resulted in the usual turnaround time of seven days being extended to as long as...
Wednesday 14 November 2007
China market: Online gaming services valued at over 2.9 billion yuan in 3Q07
Operators of online gaming services in China generated total revenues of 2.911 billion yuan (US$385 million) during the third quarter of 2007, rising by 9.0% on quarter and by 58.6%...
Wednesday 14 November 2007
Wistron quits on Xbox 360
Wistron is reported to have phased out of Xbox 360 production and has ended its six year cooperation with Microsoft, according to market sources.
Tuesday 13 November 2007
Taiwan market: Samsung to open first retail store
Samsung Electronics plans to open a retail store for its elite series electronics products located in eastern downtown Taipei. This will be the first store Samsung opens in Taiwan...
Monday 12 November 2007
Synnex Technology sees October consolidated revenues up nearly 29% on year
Synnex Technology International, the largest 3C (computer, communication, consumer electronics) channel distributor in Taiwan, on November 9 reported estimated consolidated revenues...
Friday 9 November 2007
Taiwan maker Astro lands certification for AWP gaming machines in Spain
Astro, a Taiwan-based developer of arcade/casino gaming machines, on November 8 announced it has secured official certification in Spain for its Blackbeard AWP (amusement with prize)...
Friday 9 November 2007
Mobile games market to reach US$10 billion by 2009, says Juniper Research
The increasing popularity of casual gaming, combined with a steadily increasing variety of gaming-friendly handsets offering high quality 3D graphics aimed at core gamers, will help...