Watch out, Disney, Fantage doubles its growth for kids virtual world
Virtual worlds for kids have been volatile during the recession. Some have come and gone. Some have declined. So it’s worth noting that Fantage,...
DiscoveryBeat 2010 contest: Come up with best business idea for discovering content
We’re stirring up the interest in our Needle in the Haystack business idea contest for DiscoveryBeat 2010. At our first DiscoveryBeat event last December,...
Adknowledge unveils three ways to make money in online games and apps
Social games are the rage these days, but making money from them isn’t easy. Gamers play these titles for free, but Adknowledge is figuring...
Scoreloop adds payments to its Android social gaming suite
Android phone users are downloading lots of apps. But app developers would be happier if those users would pay for them. To help make...
Xbox co-creator joins social network Bebo as chief product officer
Kevin Bachus is known as the co-creator of Microsoft’s Xbox video game console. At the time of its origin, most people thought the Xbox...
Blue Mars abducts journalist from Second Life; will other virtual citizens follow?
Wagner James Au has specialized in writing about 3D virtual worlds. Under the name Hamlet Au, he has reported from inside Linden Lab‘s virtual...
Coming Oct. 18: DiscoveryBeat 2010 speakers to explain the secret recipe for getting content noticed
VentureBeat is gearing up for our second annual DiscoveryBeat 2010 conference and are pleased to announce our first speakers. Our conference on Oct. 18...
Offerpal Media names a new CEO during a tough transition
As it adapts to changes on Facebook’s platform, Offerpal Media has named Mihir Shah as its new chief executive and president. Shah replaces George...
DiscoveryBeat “Needle in the Haystack” business contest
If you’re a content publisher these days, you’re probably feeling like a needle in a haystack. How on earth will you ever get found,...
Chomp’s iPhone app brings mobile search into modern age
Finally, it looks like searching for apps on your smartphone will go from a terrible experience to a pretty good one. Chomp, a website...