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12th May 2009 by Thomas

Interlude – some news on ICO

500x333_logoWe don’t talk much about what we do on the blog. One reason is obviously the fact that we are often asked discretion and bound by NDAs on the projects we are undertaking. Another reason is that we don’t necessarily take the time to put things together and communicate about them.

Well, today seemed like a good day to actually do just this and announce some of what is coming for ICO Partners. Nothing fancy, but we wanted to share:  Read the rest of this entry »



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8th May 2009 by Diane

Cease and desist (being a platform)

privateBlizzard has recently sent cease and desist letters to the developers of iPhone apps using data from the Armory (of which the text can be found here), not so long after the announcement of the new add-on policy, which forbids add-on developers from monetizing their add-ons, and from obfuscating their code (preventing any sustainable competitive advantage for any of them. Except  established companies with leverage to negotiate.) Together, these moves seem to sum up to a clear policy : preventing anyone from doing money by providing services around World of Warcraft. Read the rest of this entry »



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