Videogame Veterans to Support Zen's Publishing and Development Divisions SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 22 // -- Zen Studios, a videogame developer and digital publisher based in Budapest, Hungary, announced today that it has hired Reverb Communications, Inc., a veteran marketing and public relations agency. Reverb joins with Flashman Studios, a ...
Distributive Networks Named Great Place To Work By Washingtonian Magazine
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 /-USNewswire/ -- Mobile content and platform provider Distributive Networks today announced it has been named a "Great Place To Work" for 2007 in the current issue of Washingtonian Magazine. It marks the first time the company, which was founded in 2004, has received this distinction. Published bi-annually since 1999, the ...
Traction PR signs 4 New Clients
Wahoo Studios, Emerging Entertainment, iEnergizer, and Steve Ouimette Studios Become Part of the Family SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct. 22 // -- Traction Public Relations, one of the top video game specific public relations agencies in the country, announced today that they are now the official agency of record ...
NO GOOD TV Rockets Past 100 Million Clip Views On YouTube In Six Months!
Uncensored entertainment phenomenon enjoys loyal following on NGTV.COM and dedicated YouTube partner channel. NO GOOD TV now #5 most viewed partner of all time on YouTube. BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Oct. 22 // -- The powerful one-two punch of NO GOOD TV's uncensored entertainment hub at ...
Sierra Entertainment and Double Fine Productions Unearth Ancient Tome and Decrypt Brutal Legend(TM)
Early Translation Reveals The Most Righteous and Epic Fable of Massive Music, Apocalyptic War, and Brutal Action... Ever LOS ANGELES, Oct. 19 // -- Sierra Entertainment, a division of Vivendi Games, revealed today the discovery and initial findings of Brutal Legend(TM). Guided by sacred power chords and blessed ...
Battlestar Galactica(TM) Interactive Game Release Dates Set
Battlestar Galactica: Razor Flashback Clips Available on SCIFI.com LOS ANGELES, Oct. 18 // -- Sierra Online, a division of Vivendi Games, has set release dates for Battlestar Galactica(TM), an action-packed, space combat interactive game based on the popular television series produced by Universal Media Studios and airing on SCI FI Channel. ...
Eidos Announces Availability of Tomb Raider: Anniversary 360
North American Launch Dates Set For Retail and Downloadable Versions REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Oct. 17 // -- Eidos Interactive Ltd., part of SCi Entertainment Group, one of the world's leading publishers and developers of entertainment software, is pleased to confirm that Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Anniversary for the Xbox 360(TM) video game and ...
Mad Catz Secures Extended License to Produce NBA Controllers and Related Accessories
- Multi-Year Agreement Allows Mad Catz to Produce Customized NBA Team Controllers and Accessories for All Current Generation Consoles - SAN DIEGO, October 17 - - Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. (AMEX/TSX: MCZ), a leading third-party interactive entertainment accessory provider, announced today that it has entered into a new license agreement with the ...
Sierra Entertainment Storms Retail Shelves Nationwide Today With New Tactical Shooter SWAT: Target Liberty
SWAT: Target Liberty Protects and Serves the Streets of New York City In an All New PlayStation Portable System Exclusive LOS ANGELES, Oct. 16 // -- Sierra Entertainment, a division of Vivendi Games, announced today that SWAT(R): Target Liberty, a 3rd person tactical shooter game, shipped to stores nationwide. ...
Seagate Hits the Road on Third Annual Digital Experience Tour, With Special Appearances By the Frag Dolls
SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif., Oct. 16 - -- Seagate Technology (NYSE: STX), today announced the launch of its third annual Digital Experience Tour spanning 12 cities across the United States. For the next four months, Seagate will bring its interactive gaming and digital storage showcase to local malls in cities including: Boston, Cleveland, Dallas, Denver, Las ...
Businesses Going, Going ... Gone By 2017
From Record Stores to Pay Phones, Entrepreneur.com Identifies 10 Businesses Facing Extinction IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 11 // -- While time will only tell for sure, based on recent trends and statistics, the odds of survival for places like record stores, gay bars, used bookstores and coin-operated arcades ...
HDTV Sets and Laptops Top Holiday Wish Lists
iPhone Ranked #15 but Apple Laptops Hot Among Women TORONTO, Oct. 10 // -- Three-in-four (76%) have at least one digital lifestyle product on their wish lists leading up to the Christmas season according to a national survey of 1,200 American consumers by Solutions Research Group. The top ten wish list items ...
Microsoft Joins the America Supports You Team
Relationship recognizes efforts to sustain troops and their families. REDMOND, Wash., Oct. 9 Microsoft Corp. today joined the America Supports You team as part of its ongoing commitment to recognizing the dedication of members of the U.S. armed forces and their families. Microsoft will work with America Supports You through engagement with many ...
PopCaps Casual Video Game Hits Coming Soon for PlayStation(R) 2, Xbox 360(R)
PopCap(R) Arcade Vol. 1 and PopCap(R) Hits Vol. 1 Arrive at Stores November 15 SEATTLE, Oct. 9 // -- PopCap Games, the leading developer and publisher of "casual" video games, today announced the upcoming retail launch of two new "greatest hits" compilations featuring many of the company's ...
TNA Announces Midway Games as Title Sponsor for Bound For Glory on Oct. 14 in Atlanta
Biggest Weekend in TNA History Kicks Off with 'Bound For Glory Fan Interaction' on Saturday, Oct. 13, Features World Premiere of TNA iMPACT! Video Game ATLANTA, Oct. 8 TNA Entertainment and Midway Home Entertainment, a subsidiary of Midway Games Inc. (NYSE: MWY), a leading interactive ...
Fourth Annual GAME U on XBOX 360 College Tour to Stop at 25 Major Colleges
Hot New Fall Games from XBOX, EA Sports, Sierra Entertainment, U.S. Army, Midway and UbiSoft join Best Buy and Motorola in Game & Gear Showcase SAUSALITO, Calif., Oct. 8 // -- The country's premier video game tour, GAME U on XBOX 360, is ready to launch with an exciting array of great new Fall Holiday titles. Over the next six weeks, the ...
GE Digital Cameras are Strong Sellers at Micro Center
TORRANCE, CALIF., October 8 - - General Imaging, the worldwide exclusive licensee for GE digital cameras, has added Micro Center to the list of retailers carrying its products. Micro Center, which began stocking the GE cameras in late August, reports that GE digital cameras have been very successful. "Micro Center stores do a lot of volume and are an ...
Microsoft and Bungie Studios to Evolve Relationship
Companies to forge new long-term relationship. REDMOND, Wash., Oct. 5 Microsoft Corp. today announced a plan for Bungie Studios, the developers of the "Halo(R)" franchise, to embark on a path to become an independent company. Microsoft will retain an equity interest in Bungie, at the same time continuing its long-standing ...
Eidos Partners With Playboy and Fox Interactive Media for Kane & Lynch: Dead Men
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Oct. 2 // -- Eidos Interactive, one of the world's leading publishers and developers of entertainment software, today announced a partnership with Playboy, the premier online destination for men, and Fox Interactive Media to launch a Cyber Search for the ideal female to accompany the upcoming Eidos video game Kane & Lynch: Dead ...
Sony Computer Entertainment America and Future US Announce the Creation of PlayStation(R): The Official Magazine
Future US to Publish First Monthly Issue in Time for Holidays FOSTER CITY, Calif., Oct. 1 // -- Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) and Future US, Inc, the leading publisher of cutting-edge special interest magazines and websites, today announced that they have agreed to terms to publish PlayStation(R): The Official Magazine. The ...
Starz Entertainment Licenses More Movies for Vongo with Multi-Year Screen Media Ventures Agreement
More Than 100 Subscription Titles Added To Subscription Movie Pipeline All Titles Also Available PPV, Select Titles Acquired with EST Rights ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Oct. 1 // -- Starz Entertainment has acquired multi-year broadband distribution rights for more than 100 feature films from Screen Media Ventures (SMV). The agreement provides new ...
YuMe to Power Advertising for New Microsoft Windows Media Center Internet TV Offering
YuMe Delivers Advertising Platform for Windows Media Center Internet TV Beta Launch REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Sept. 27 // -- YuMe, the first dedicated advertising network created and optimized for broadband video, today announced it is working with Microsoft to enable the software leader to offer ...
The years biggest comedy premieres on DVD and HD DVD Tuesday, November 13th
The Year's Biggest Animated Film Gets Even Bigger with New Ogre-Sized Bonus Features and Shrek-tacular Prizes HOLLYWOOD, CA, Sept. 27 - - Hear ye! Hear ye! Prepare for king-sized laughs as DreamWorks Animation's newest adventure in the largest theatrical animated franchise ever gets the royal treatment on DVD and HD DVD on Tuesday, November ...
Eidos Announces North American Street Date for Kane & Lynch: Dead Men
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Sept. 26 // -- Eidos Interactive, one of the world's leading publishers and developers of entertainment software, today announced that the highly anticipated new action shooter crime-drama, Kane & Lynch: Dead Men will be available in stores beginning Nov. 20, 2007 throughout North America. The title is developed by the award winning team at IO ...
D-BOX and Audiokinetic(R) to Create a Software Tool to Include Movement Effects in Video Games
LONGUEUIL, QC, Sept. 26 - - D-BOX Technologies Inc. (TSX-V: DBO.A), a leading supplier of motion technology for immersive home entertainment systems, today announced that it has signed a joint-development agreement with Audiokinetic(R) for the creation of a software tool to be used by video game developers to create and embed D-BOX motion effects in their ...
Nintendo and Future US Team to Publish Nintendo Power Magazine
Nintendo partners with country's premiere young men's media company to produce one of gaming industry's most well-regarded magazines SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Sept. 19 // -- Nintendo and Future US, Inc., the leading publisher of cutting-edge special interest magazines and Web sites, announced today that they are ...
Metro Canada: Number One Free Daily Newspaper
2006/2007 Readership Figures Confirm Metro as Canada's most-read free daily newspaper TORONTO, Sept. 19 - - Metro maintains its position as Canada's No.1 Free Daily Newspaper, according to results released on Wednesday, Sept. 19 by the Newspaper Audience Databank (NADbank). Metro Canada now reaches 868,200 readers every weekday in ...
IAC and GarageGames Announce InstantAction.com, the First Browser-Based Action Game Network
NEW YORK, Sept. 18 IAC (Nasdaq: IACI) and GarageGames today announced the creation of InstantAction.com, the first Web- based videogame network. Using GarageGames' industry-leading game development tools, InstantAction.com will provide compelling original action games through a standard Web browser. IAC has acquired a majority of GarageGames' equity, and ...
Signature Devices, Inc. Provides Company Update
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Sept. 17 Signature Devices, Inc. (Pink Sheets: SDVI)(http://www.signaturedevices.com), is pleased to provide a corporate update regarding a number of company initiatives. SDVI management, in conjunction with its lawyers, accountants and Financial Filings Corporation is in the process of completing the audit from January ...
Tweens and Teens Reveal Their Holiday Video Game Wish Lists
Guitar Hero, Mario Party DS, Super Mario Galaxy, My Sims and Halo 3 Among Most-Wanted Games for 8-17 Year-Olds; Nintendo Wii and Sony PS3 Among Most-Coveted Game Systems WILSONVILLE, Ore., Sept. 17 Video games and game systems will continue to be hot holiday gifts this year, with more than 80 percent ...
Photo, Video and Interview Opportunities at Gaming Invasion 07 - September 21 to 23
Capture the craze of Halo 3 multiplayer as Toronto gamers have the first chance to play it at Gaming Invasion '07 and catch the excitement of Rock Star Supernova's Lukas Rossi as he performs at Yonge-Dundas Square TORONTO, Sept. 17 - -
Mad Catz Acquires Joytech(R) Assets from Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.
Acquisition to Strengthen Mad Catz' European Market Position SAN DIEGO, September 7 - - Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. (AMEX/TSX: MCZ), a leading third-party interactive entertainment accessory provider, announced today that, consistent with its strategy to further diversify Mad Catz' products and geographic distribution capabilities, it has acquired assets ...
First Microsoft VC-1 Encoder Tools Now Available From Leading Solution Providers
Anystream, Envivio, Inlet Technologies, Memory-Tech, Rhozet (Harmonic Inc.), Tarari and ViewCast announce first products using new Microsoft(R) VC-1 Encoder SDK BBC, CreateSpace (part of the Amazon group of companies), Universal Studios, Warner Bros., Paramount Pictures, DreamWorks Animation LLC ...
Red Herring Names Gameshastra as one of the 100 Most-Promising Private Technology Ventures in Asia
HYDERABAD, India, Sept. 6 // -- Today, Red Herring Magazine announced that Gameshastra, India's largest Game Services provider, has won the prestigious Red Herring 100 Asia 2007 awards. *(LOGO: Send2Press.com/mediaboom/07-0202-Gameshast_72dpi.jpg) The Red Herring 100 Asia winners were selected from a pool of more than 500 ...
Starz Entertainment to Promote Vongo on HP and Compaq Consumer Notebook PCs
Will Develop HP QuickPlay Functionality for Express Vongo Movie-Viewing NEW YORK, Sept. 5 // -- Starz Entertainment announced today at HP's "Your Life is the Show" event in New York City the renewal and expansion of an agreement for Vongo, Starz Entertainment's subscription broadband movie and video download service, to be made available on HP ...
HD DVD Continues to Deliver the Most Affordable Hardware Plus the Years Biggest Box Office Hits
Promotional Group Rolling Out 4th Quarter Marketing Campaign to Support More than 125 Movie Titles Representing $3 Billion in Box Office Revenue; HD DVD Announces Season-long Partnership with NBC Television Station Group for Sunday Night Football Broadcasts DENVER, Sept. 5 // -- Today at the CEDIA EXPO ...
Gameloft: 50% Growth in Sales and Sharp Improvement in Operating Margin During the First Half of 2007
PARIS, August 30 - 2007 Half-Year Results Gameloft's financial statements for the first half-year ending 30 June 2007 break down as follows: In EURM S1 2007 IFRS S1 2006 IFRS Sales 45.9 ...
S1Digital Now Shipping CableCARD Enabled Media Centers
NEW YORK, Aug. 30 // -- S1Digital is pleased to announce the immediate availability of Digital Cable Tuners with their Media Center solutions, enabling customers to watch and record premium high-definition TV (HDTV) via CableCARD, without the need for a cable set top box. Digital Cable Tuners are available on the ProLine Quad Server and ...
Foxs Hilarious Animated Comedy Family Guy Coming to Xbox 360
Xbox LIVE Becomes One of the First Services to Offer 'Family Guy' Episodes for Download Beginning September 2, 2007. BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Aug. 30 // -- "Family Guy," the irreverent animated comedy that was twice canceled and then returned to the airwaves by popular demand is coming to the Xbox LIVE download ...
The Most Important Game Financing Platform in Hong Kong
Make Your Game Ideas Come True HONG KONG, Aug. 29 /Xinhua-/ -- Organized by Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited (Cyberport) and co-organized by China Game Publishers Association (Hong Kong) (CGPA - HK), "Game Design and Finance Forum" (GDF) is to be held on 4 September, 2007 (Tuesday) aiming to spearhead the ...
Roxio Launches Popcorn(R) 3
New Features and Expanded Device Support Offer Consumers Enhanced Productivity, Ease of Use and Flexibility SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 29 Roxio(R), a division of Sonic Solutions(R) (Nasdaq: SNIC), the leader in digital media software, today released Popcorn 3, the easiest way for Mac users to transfer their ...
Classic Atari Games - Centipede(R) and Millipede(R) - Available on Xbox LIVE(R) Arcade
NEW YORK, April 30 Atari, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATAR), one of the world's most recognized brands and third-party video game publisher, today announced the launch of Centipede and Millipede, two of Atari's best loved coin-op classics, onto Xbox LIVE(R) Arcade. With Centipede and Millipede on Xbox LIVE Arcade, Atari delivers the same gaming sights, ...
Is Your Family Set? Campaign Rolls Into Seattle
Campaign aims to educate community on Parental Controls and video game ratings SEATTLE, April 26 Microsoft Corp.'s Family Gaming bus arrived in Seattle for a three-day tour starting at the Rotary Boys & Girls Club today and ending at the Seattle Mariner's game on Saturday. The bus tour is ...
Lexus IS 350 Earns a Ticket to Paradise in Atari Inc.s Online Video Game: Test Drive Unlimited
December 5, 2006 – Torrance, CA - The popular Lexus IS 350 sport sedan has entered the world of video games as part of Atari Inc.'s all-new Test Drive Unlimited video game for the Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. The ultimate automotive and lifestyle gaming experience, Test Drive Unlimited provides gamers with ...
Dell Announces Computer Deals, Xbox 360 Availability for Thanksgiving Holiday Shoppers
Dell Announces Computer Deals, Xbox 360 Availability for Thanksgiving Holiday ShoppersDell.com Prepped for Online Rush Beginning TuesdayRound Rock, Texas, November 21, 2005 Dell is helping U.S. consumers get a head start on the holiday buying season with online deals for select InspironTM notebooks and DimensionTM desktops, and the launch of a new Web ...
