Technology replaces schmoozing: the future of private banking

Last Updated: Thursday, May 28, 2015, 11:18

No longer is schmoozing over long lunches and fine wines enough; Swiss private bankers are turning to video games and virtual reality to attract a new generation of sceptical clients and see off digital rivals.

Nintendo sees profit doubling, helped by smartphone game entry

Last Updated: Thursday, May 7, 2015, 16:38

Japanese videogame maker Nintendo Co Ltd forecast its long-awaited entry into smartphone games would help it double annual operating profit in the year through March, offsetting weak sales growth in its traditional consoles.

Sony shares climb 3 percent after full-year guidance hike

Last Updated: Thursday, April 23, 2015, 06:35

Shares of Sony Corp rose 3 percent in early trade on Thursday after the company raised its earnings estimates for the fiscal year just ended, bolstered by higher-than-expected sales of video games and digital cameras.

Microsoft puts a stop to Kinect for Windows v2 sensors

Last Updated: Monday, April 6, 2015, 09:42

Kinect for Windows SDK 2.0 works exactly the same with either.

Shanda agrees to go private in a deal valued at $1.9 billion

Last Updated: Saturday, April 4, 2015, 00:23

Chinese online game developer Shanda Games Ltd said that it has agreed to be taken private by Capitalhold Ltd and its unit Capitalcorp Ltd in a deal valued at $1.9 billion.

Nintendo 64 and Nintendo DS games can now run on Wii U's

Last Updated: Thursday, April 2, 2015, 17:34

Nintendo DS titles are also long-awaited on Wii U.

Angry Birds maker bets on animated movie as profit drops

Last Updated: Thursday, March 19, 2015, 20:45

Rovio said total sales fell 9 percent last year to 158.3 million euros ($169 million), although revenue from mobile games grew 16 percent to 110.7 million on the back of new offerings.

Angry Birds maker Rovio says profit fell 73% in 2014

Last Updated: Thursday, March 19, 2015, 09:40

Mobile games maker Rovio reported its operating profit fell 73 percent last year due to a drop in its licensing business, a latest sign its breakthrough Angry Birds brand is losing its appeal.

Nintendo shares rocket 21% on smartphone gaming plan

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 18, 2015, 13:14

Nintendo shares shot up more than 21 percent Wednesday after the videogame giant said it will enter the booming market for games on smartphones, in a U-turn long sought by investors.

Microsoft investigating Minecraft ban reports

Last Updated: Thursday, March 12, 2015, 13:42

American software company Microsoft has confirmed that is investigating reports that the Government of Turkey is preparing to ban one of its games-Minecraft.

Microsoft ties up with Idea for paid apps, games

Last Updated: Monday, January 12, 2015, 16:19

Handset maker Microsoft Devices has partnered with Idea Cellular to help subscribers of the telecom services firm pay for apps as part of monthly bills.