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Big Blue Bubble Inc. seeking DS Programmer (...) Posted by SimonB [Thu Oct 21st 11:07:49 EST 2004] Big Blue Bubble Inc. is currently looking for a Nintendo DS programmer for work on high profile DS title. Requirements: • 3+ years development experience • Fluent in and C/C++ • Strong problem solving ability • console game development experience (GBA at least) • Degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering • Strong background in OOP • Strong background in 3D math and physics • A passion for making games Please send resumes as well as salary expectations to jobs@bigbluebubble.com If you don't have required experience or you cannot move to London, Ontario , please don't respond. This is a full time position, we are NOT looking for contractors.   RF Micro Devices Announces Wireless LAN Transceiver (...) Posted by SimonB [Wed Oct 6th 14:17:59 EST 2004] RF MICRO DEVICES ANNOUNCES PRODUCTION SHIPMENTS OF WIRELESS LAN TRANSCEIVER FOR HANDHELD NINTENDO DS GAME SYSTEM Greensboro, NC - October 6, 2004 - RF Micro Devices, Inc. (Nasdaq: RFMD), a leading provider of proprietary radio frequency integrated circuits (RFICs) for wireless communications applications, today announced the Company has begun production shipments of its 802.11 wireless local area network (WLAN) transceiver for use in the new Nintendo DS™. By enabling wireless connectivity in the Nintendo DS, RFMD's WLAN transceiver provides a wireless link to other Nintendo DS units within range. Additionally, with its chat software and wireless capabilities, Nintendo DS gamers are able to transmit text messages, handwriting and even drawings to one another. "RFMD's energy-efficient wireless device enables Nintendo to include wireless technology in the Nintendo DS handheld at a low cost," said Satoru Okada, general manager, research and engineering at Nintendo Co., Ltd. "The embedded wireless functionality will enable developers to create rich game designs which were not considered possible in the past, further expanding the fascinating world of Nintendo DS." Kris Rausch, product line director of wireless LAN products at RF Micro Devices, said, "We are extremely excited to be working with Nintendo, the world's leading name in the gaming industry. Additionally, we are pleased to build upon the success of our WLAN transceiver products, which offer distinct advantages in bill of materials (BOM) cost, size, performance and power consumption. These competitive advantages are driving incremental customer traction as an increasing number of electronic devices are being designed to capitalize on consumer demand for wireless connectivity." Frank Morese, corporate vice president of the wireless connectivity business unit at RF Micro Devices, said, "We are very pleased to add Nintendo to our blue-chip customer base, which features many of the world's leading manufacturers of high-volume consumer electronic devices. As one of the world's leading video game manufacturers, Nintendo provides RFMD a valuable growth opportunity as we expand into the explosive video gaming market." RFMD is a trusted supplier of high-volume, low-cost wireless components to leading manufacturers in multiple high-volume markets, including wireless networking, Bluetooth® technology and cellular handsets. RF Micro Devices: http://www.rfmd.com/