SCVNGR CEO Seth Priebatsch: The Game Layer Is Coming (SXSW)

SCVNGR CEO Seth Priebatsch: The Game Layer Is Coming (SXSW)

Today's SXSW keynote speaker is Seth Priebatsch , founder and CEO of location-based gaming startup SCVNGR . SCVNGR has had a big week â€" on Thursday the site launched a spinoff service called LevelUp that combines some of the retention mechanics seen in location-based games with the steep deals offered by sites like Groupon. Priebatsch, who maintained an apparently super-human energy level ...

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Rams secure rare home win

Ashley Williams' calamitous early own goal set Derby on their way to a 2-1 triumph - their first home victory since November - and extended promotion-chasing Swansea's winless streak to three games.

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Nationals send Harper to Class A

The Associated Press The Associated Press VIERA, Fla. The Washington Nationals have optioned top prospect Bryce Harper to Class A Hagerstown, saying the top overall pick in last year's draft needs to get more playing time to prepare for the season. The 18-year-old Harper, who hit .389 in 13 spring games, was disappointed but determined to make it back to the big leagues as soon as possible. "He ...

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Taking, editing photos a breeze

MENTION Nokia, and I immediately get immersed in a wave of nostalgia. When I was a kid, I used only Nokia phones, playing classic games such as Snake.

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