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Wii U will not support NFC at launch

Stephen Vagus
Nintendo’s Wii U

NFC games for Wii U delayed NFC technology is all the rage in the field of mobile commerce. The technology makes it possible for any mobile device equipped with a simple chip to facilitate mobile transactions. Indeed, NFC has become the cornerstone of that particular industry, but its uses extend well beyond mobile commerce. The technology has received a fair amount of attention and use in the marketing industry and has been acclaimed for its potential in the realm of wireless data transfer. The game industry is showing growing interest…

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Nintendo adopts NFC technology for Wii U

John Montgallo
Wii U GamePad nintendo nfc technology

Company unveils plans to use NFC technology Famed game developer Nintendo has been hyping up its second generation Wii console, dubbed Wii U, recently. The company has been keen to hint at the various features that will make the console strand out from amongst its competitors. Though information concerning the Wii U is still scarce, Nintendo is expected to unveil a wealth of information at this year’s Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3). Nintendo has already released a glimpse of what is in store for the future, showing that the Wii U…

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Intralot introduces new NFC-based gaming system

Stephen Vagus
Mobile gaming

Company combines NFC with integrated gaming NFC technology has become a staple for mobile commerce around the world. The technology enables smart phones and other mobile devices to be transformed into mobile payment systems. In this way, consumers are able to use their mobile devices to pay for goods and services. NFC has seen use in the world of marketing as well and is considered a powerful tool for engaging consumers. The technology has been absorbed by these two purposes, but Intralot, a company specializing in integrated gaming, believes that…

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NFC for Angry Birds, Rovio seeking to connect players through technology

Jennifer Goula
Angry Birds App

Near Field Communication (NFC) technology is expected to boom in the coming years, largely spurred by the number of smart phones and mobile devices capable of interacting with the technology. NFC is getting a lot of attention after Google announced their mobile wallet program, leading many to believe that the future of the technology lies in mobile payments. However, NFC can be used for more than payments; it can be used to connect with other people, according to Angry Birds creator Peter Vesterbacka. Vasterbacka is founder of Rovio, the company…

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