Consumer electronics industry
Activision's Spider-Man game is set to hit North American retail shelves for the Nintendo 64 on November 20, 2000, challenging players to employ Spider-Man's skills in a 3D New York City. The game features 34 action-packed levels, an original storyline, and a unique action system that
Consumer electronics industry
Australis Media has landed a significant partnership with three Hollywood studios, Paramount Pictures, Sony Pictures (Columbia TriStar), and Universal Pictures/MCA, securing exclusive rights to their content for the next decade. This move is set to revolutionize the Australian pay TV market, as Australis prepares to launch its satellite and
Consumer electronics industry
The past week has seen several significant corporate deals and market moves that have shaken the industry. Companies such as Conseco and Kemper have pulled out of a $3.25 billion takeover bid, while Sony and Matsushita have charted different paths into the movie-making business. In a bid to regain
Software
Mark White, the bass player for Spin Doctors, is a self-proclaimed addict when it comes to video games, particularly on his Nintendo GameBoy. Since trying Tetris for the first time, Mark has been hooked and has spent countless hours playing games on various machines, including his GameBoy. He has even
Software
Ted Nelson, a computer visionary, has emphasized the importance of clarity and purpose in software design, suggesting that the best software should require minimal instructions and be easy to use. Nelson's concept of "retrospectively obvious" design highlights the need for user-centered approaches in software development. In
Consumer electronics industry
In a major move for the gaming industry, Sony is set to launch its CD-based PlayStation games console in Japan for the Christmas sales season, with a planned release in the US and Europe next year. The console will be powered by a powerful Risc processor designed by Mips, a
Consumer electronics industry
The much-anticipated court case between George Michael and Sony, a case that could have potentially transformed the music industry, has ended in defeat for the pop star. After a 74-day trial, Justice Jonathan Parker ruled that Michael's 1988 contract with Sony was not a restraint of trade unfairly
