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Electronic Entertainment Expo 2011

06/05/2011 Sam Lambert

One of the biggest events in the gaming industry is coming this week. The Electronic Entertainment Expo, also known as E3, had long been an occasion in which game developers from all over the world showcase their latest and greatest productions. Sony is looking to make waves at this year’s E3 with their new handheld gaming platform, the Sony NGP. There is a lot of hype surrounding the NGP because of its use of augmented reality. Other big name game companies have tried their hand with augmented reality in the…

Nintendo’s new avatar with QR Codes

02/28/2011 Jennifer Goula

As QR codes gain popularity all over the world more companies, particularly those that specialize in interactive media, are beginning to make use of them. Gaming companies have been slow to warm up to the codes, but now Nintendo has begun favoring the codes in their latest campaigns for their new 3DS platform. Nintendo introduced the Mii digital avatars for their Wii platform in 2006. Mii’s can be customized to suit a user’s personality through a variety of aesthetic options. They can also be shared online with friends or family.…