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Here at Games.com -- The Blog, we've extensively covered the rise of social gaming in Europe and Japan (and America, obviously). But the social gaming phenomenon isn't just limited to these locales. It's also making inroads in places like Brazil, as the Wall Street Journal highlighted in a recent profile of Vostu, Brazil's answer to Zynga.
Boxee is going to switch its integrated web browser from Mozilla’s Gecko to Webkit with its next major update, I was told by Boxee Lead Apps Developer and Community Evangelist Rob Spectre. The switch is an attempt to make full use of HTML5 within Boxee, but it should also help with accessing a wider array of video content that’s not yet available through dedicated Boxee apps.
Backupify, the leading provider of online backup, archiving and export services for cloud-based social media and SaaS data, today announced that it has secured $4.5 Million in Series A funding co-led by Avalon Ventures and General Catalyst, with additional participation fromLowercase Capital and First Round Capital. This round of investment will enable Backupify to accelerate its product development capabilities while expanding its focus on data management services that target the increasing amount of data that enterprises store in cloud-based applications.
Ooyala, the leading end-to-end online video platform provider, today announced that it will power video for DECA -- the premier lifestyle digital media company behind Momversation.com, GoodBite.com, ParentsAsk.com, and other top entertainment and community sites.
DECA delivers high-quality programming to educated, engaged, and upscale women online. DECA sites have original programming created in partnership with award-winning bloggers, best-selling authors and celebrity chefs. Sites like Momversation.com and ParentsAsk.com are online communities where users can participate in topical discussions, ask questions, and share experiences.