Steve Prentice

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3D Starts to Roll!

February 18th, 2009 · No Comments

In previous posts I have expressed my belief that 3D is going to be important this year, as gestural computing combines with improved technology (and lower costs) to bring about a far reaching revolution in the user experience. 
There are news reports this morning that Microsoft is looking to acquire the Israeli startup 3DV Systems, makers [...]

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Don’t dismiss Gaming!

January 12th, 2009 · No Comments

The average business IT view of computer gaming is pretty negative – “a waste of valuable resources”, “stopping people doing real work” or just “kids stuff”. Not a good move!
In one of the industry sessions at CES MIke Griffith, CEO of leading game developer Activision Publishing claimed that online video games were poised to eclipse [...]

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Tags: Virtual Worlds · gaming