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Nintendo launched Nintendo DSi handheld gaming system on November 1, 2008 in Japan (April 2009 North America) introducing third Nintendo DS hardware revision featuring…
Media Molecule released LittleBigPlanet on October 27, 2008 exclusively for PlayStation 3, introducing innovative user-generated content platformer featuring customizable Sackboy character navigating physics-based levels…
T-Mobile USA launched the T-Mobile G1 (HTC Dream) on October 22, 2008 introducing first commercial Android-powered smartphone featuring slide-out QWERTY keyboard, 3.2-inch touchscreen, and…
Google launched Google Chrome web browser on September 2, 2008 for Windows platform featuring innovative multi-process architecture isolating individual tabs preventing browser-wide crashes, V8…
Square Enix delivered one of E3’s most unexpected bombshells during Microsoft’s press conference, announcing Final Fantasy XIII will launch simultaneously on Xbox 360 alongside…
Konami and Kojima Productions launched Metal Gear Solid 4 Guns of the Patriots exclusively for PlayStation 3 on June 12, 2008, delivering the franchise’s…
BioWare released Mass Effect on May 28, 2008 for Windows PC following November 2007 Xbox 360 debut, introducing epic science fiction RPG featuring Commander…
Nintendo released Wii Fit on May 19, 2008 in North America (December 2007 in Japan) introducing fitness-focused software paired with Balance Board peripheral accessory…
Rockstar Games released Grand Theft Auto IV on April 29, 2008 for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 introducing protagonist Niko Bellic navigating Liberty City’s…
Motorola announced the Motorola Razr V3 on July 13, 2004 as revolutionary mobile phone emphasizing ultra-thin form factor at 13.9mm thickness establishing unprecedented mobile…
Microsoft attempted acquiring Yahoo for $44.6 billion during February 2008 unsolicited takeover bid combining search engines, advertising platforms, and web properties creating unified competitor…
Microsoft released Mass Effect on November 20, 2007 for Xbox 360 introducing science fiction action role-playing game combining third-person shooter combat mechanics with deep…
Electronic Arts released Rock Band on November 20, 2007 for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 introducing full-band music game featuring guitar, bass, drums, and…
Amazon launched the Kindle electronic reading device on November 19, 2007 for $399 featuring 6-inch E Ink display, integrated Sprint Whispernet wireless connectivity enabling…
Nintendo released Super Mario Galaxy on November 12, 2007 exclusively for Wii console, revolutionizing 3D platforming genre through spherical planetoid-based level design exploiting gravity…