Google Apps and JIRA Studio, at 60mph, on the Startup Bus

Earlier this week, we launched the Google Apps Marketplace , an online storefront for Google Apps that makes it easy for domain admins to discover, purchase and deploy integrated business applications. JIRA Studio , a hosted software development suite from Atlassian, was one of 50 apps available at launch and is now available for trial or purchase in the Marketplace. But even before the launch, one team put the Google Apps and JIRA combination to the test: theStartupBus.com

Analyst “sceptical” of OnLive’s success

It appears as though a myriad of contentious factors, including subscription fees and install base, may well stifle OnLive’s hopes for future success, according to Todd Greenwald, senior research analyst for Signal Hill.

Green Day: Rock Band in June

Green Day: Rock Band will launch this summer, MTV Games has announced, bringing with it 47 of the Grammy-winning group’s tracks, all of which can be exported to Rock Band , Rock Band 2 and the recently announced Rock Band 3 . The six Green Day tracks that have already been released on the Music Store will be playable in the dedicated retail release as well, but with “added vocal harmonies, unique performance visuals, and exclusive archival material”. The title will launch on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Wii worldwide on June 8, followed by Rock Band 3 later in the year .

New Splinter Cell: Conviction shots drop in

A few more settings from Splinter Cell: Conviction have been revealed in this new batch of screenshots from Ubisoft. There’s nine shots total and, in proper Sam Fisher fashion, about an equal number of damaged heads to gander at.

First paid Mass Effect 2 DLC next month

The first paid entry to the growing lineup of Mass Effect 2 downloadable content is set to arrive early next month for both the Xbox 360 and PC versions, Joystiq has learned.

iPhone and iPad multitasking incoming!

The iPhone and iPad are beautiful trailblazers, but as things stand right now, they lack something alot of their rivals boast: multitasking support, even for third party apps.

EA: Activision/IW situation a “disappointment”

The legal battle between Activision and dismissed Infinity Ward heads Jason West and Vince Zampella “disappoints” rival publisher EA; the duo being caught in a legal dispute instead of making a game is ‘not a win’ for the industry, chief operating officer John Schappert said at GDC. “I’m disappointed on a couple of fronts,” he said .

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