- Expect enhanced Twitter brand pages very soon Twitter is expected to roll-out enhanced brand pages very soon, awarding companies and organisations the ability to embed external elements like games and commerce functionality into their pages, as well as to further customise the look and feel of their presence on the service.
- GameStop to begin selling iOS devices, starts accepting Apple trade-ins Games retailer GameStop may begin to sell iOS devices, like the iPod, iPhone and iPad, in their 6,500 stores worldwide as the iPhone 5's imminent release date approaches, according to 9to5mac.com. This speculation is substantiated by the fact that GameStop has confirmed they are now accepting second-hand Apple products in lieu of store credit.
- The strength of the gaming industry in Ireland How strong is the gaming industry in Ireland? Very strong according to Donal Cahalane, Irish entrepreneur and start-up advisor at Small Business Rebels.
- Microsoft announces new browser-based game marketplace Microsoft have announced Games for Windows Marketplace, a new browser-based PC game store that combines Microsoft’s Windows Games on Demand store with the ease of the web. The marketplace will launch on November 15th and will offer users a large selection of games, simplified navigation and purchase, and recurring specials such as "Deal of the Week".