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DISNEY INTERACTIVE STUDIOS REVEALS TOP SECRET DETAILS FORG-FORCE VIDEO GAMEG-Force Game Inspired by the Upcoming Walt Disney Pictures Feature Film to Blast onto Multiple Platforms This SummerBURBANK, Calif. — (March 30, 2009) – The government will look to a new type of secret agent to help protect the planet this summer – an elite force of guinea pigs. Disney Interactive Studios today announced it will publish the G-Force video game, inspired by the upcoming feature film “G-Force” from Walt Disney Pictures and Jerry Bruckheimer Films. G-Force is scheduled to deploy to North American retail outlets in July 2009. G-Force will carry out missions on the Wii™ home video game console, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system, PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, Nintendo DS™ and Windows-based PC. G-Force is a fast-paced action-platform game featuring a unique team of specially trained guinea pigs that use high-tech gadgets and specialized talents to complete a dangerous secret mission. Players control Darwin, the G-Force team leader, and housefly surveillance commando Mooch. Darwin and Mooch team up with the rest of G-Force to use their unique high-tech gadgets, stealth mastery, and pint-sized teamwork to save the world from a robot army of evil household appliances. G-Force features innovative gameplay with a unique sense of scale and puzzle solving that requires players to manipulate environments or enemies, including evil household appliances like waffle irons, water coolers and vacuum cleaners to complete their mission. “The G-Force video game gives players the opportunity to take on new enemies, weapons and missions that pick up where the film leaves off and expands the experience,” said Craig Relyea, senior vice president of global marketing, Disney Interactive Studios. “G-Force is filled with fast-paced action and memorable characters that will appeal to video game fans of all ages.” Published by Disney Interactive Studios, the G-Force game for consoles and Windows PC is being developed by Eurocom. The Nintendo DS and PSP system versions are being developed by Keen Games. Popular actors Jon Favreau (“Hurley”), Bill Nighy (“Leonard Saber”) and Sam Rockwell (“Darwin”) reprise their roles from the motion picture, and help bring to life the characters and story in the G-Force video game. In addition, G-Force: The Mobile Game will also be available in June 2009 on most major wireless carriers. G-Force: The Mobile Game is an action-strategy game featuring core members of G-Force team. In this prequel to the movie, you and your teammates conduct a series of training missions by following clues, solving puzzles, and destroying enemy targets in preparation for real-life situations. G-Force: The Mobile game will be available for iPhone and Java/Brew platforms, and has a suggested retail price of $6.99 (prices may vary by carrier). About the “G-FORCE” filmProducer Jerry Bruckheimer brings his first 3-D film to the big screen with G-FORCE, a comedy adventure about the latest evolution of a covert government program to train animals to work in espionage. Armed with the latest high-tech spy equipment, these highly trained guinea pigs discover that the fate of the world is in their paws. Tapped for the G-FORCE are guinea pigs Darwin (voice of SAM ROCKWELL), the squad leader determined to succeed at all costs; Blaster (voice of TRACY MORGAN), an outrageous weapons expert with tons of attitude and a love for all things extreme; and Juarez (voice of PENELOPE CRUZ), a sexy martial arts pro; plus the literal fly-on-the-wall reconnaissance expert, Mooch, and a star-nosed mole, Speckles (voice of NICOLAS CAGE), the computer and information specialist. Directed by Academy Award®-winning visual effects master Hoyt Yeatman—G-FORCE takes audiences on a high-octane thrill ride, proving once and for all that size really doesn't matter.About Disney Interactive Studios Back to Top MCINTOSH LIMITED EDITION 60TH ANNIVERSARY “CLASSIC SYSTEM”FEATURES UPDATED REISSUES OF HISTORIC AUDIO COMPONENTS |
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 MAINGEAR Unveils mX-L Notebook Stylish Notebook Features Razor-Thin13.3” LED Lit Display, 160GB SSD, Built-In Fingerprint Reader, Blu-Ray Drive, and High Quality Custom Laser Etching Union, New Jersey – March 26, 2009 – MAINGEAR Computers, award-winning builders of premium computing solutions, is proud to announce its latest notebook, the mX-L. Weighing in at a lean 4.4 pounds, mX-L offers impressive performance wrapped in a compact design. The slender 13.3” screen features backlit LED technology that delivers brightness and unsuppressed color saturation that not only produces lifelike images, but also a higher level of visibility than the traditional active matrix display. Featuring the Intel® G45 Express Chipset, with the next-generation Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X4500HD (Intel® GMA X4500HD), m-XL provides users with a rich, new media experience to deliver smooth 1080p high-definition video playback without the need for add-in video cards or decoders. The mX-L also features MAINGEAR’s M.A.R.C premium laser etching technology. Customers can upload the image or logo of their choice and MAINGEAR will customize your notebook to specifically fit your personal style or corporate brand. “We’ve noticed a surge in demand for a highly mobile computing solution that doesn’t force the user to compromise on performance, comfort or style” said Wallace Santos, CEO and Founder of MAINGEAR. “We’re proud to offer mX-L which provides the performance of a full sized notebook in a compact package. This powerful portability combined with premium features like a built-in fingerprint reader and custom laser etching provides consumers and business the definitive option for mobile computing.” |
ACTIVISION’S GUITAR HERO® WORLD TOUR TAKES “FAVORITE VIDEO GAME” HONORS AT NICKELODEON’S 22nd ANNUAL KIDS’ CHOICE AWARDS
Guitar Hero® Video Games Continue To Win Awards as the Newest Installment – Guitar Hero® Metallica® – Debuts at Retailers Across North America
SANTA MONICA, CA – March 31, 2009 – Amid signature green slime and bright orange blimps, Activision Publishing, Inc.’s (Nasdaq: ATVI) Guitar Hero® World Tour was awarded “Favorite Video Game” at the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards 2009 on Saturday, March 28. Guitar Hero World Tour took the top honors in the video game category with a record-breaking 91 million votes cast at the Kids’ Choice Awards 2009 earning the show’s highest ratings ever amongst kids and tweens. The awards allow fans to vote on their favorite entertainment and entertainers, including actors, TV shows, movies, singers and video games. On Sunday, March 29, 2009 Guitar Hero® Metallica®, the newest entry into the Guitar Hero® franchise, debuted at retailers across North America giving fans the chance to experience the music of Metallica plus 20 top bands, such as Alice In Chains, Foo Fighters, Social Distortion, Queen and The Sword. Guitar Hero World Tour continues to be one of the best-selling video games since its release on October 26, 2008. Guitar Hero World Tour transforms music gaming by expanding Guitar Hero’s signature guitar gameplay into a cooperative band experience that combines the most advanced wireless controllers with new revolutionary online* and offline gameplay modes including Band Career and 8-player “Battle of the Bands,” which allows two full bands to compete head-to-head online. The game features a slick newly redesigned guitar controller, drum kit controller and a wired microphone, as well as an innovative Music Studio music creator that lets players compose, record, edit and share their own rock ‘n’ roll anthems. Music creators are also able to share their recordings with their friends online through GHTunesSM where other gamers can download and play an endless supply of over 247,000 already uploaded unique creations. Guitar Hero World Tour is now available for Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system, the Wii™ home video game system from Nintendo and the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system. The game is rated “T” for Teen by the ESRB. For more information on Guitar Hero World Tour, please visit worldtour.guitarhero.com. Guitar Hero Metallica is now available for Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and the PLAYSTATION3 computer entertainment system and the Wii home video game system from Nintendo, and is rated “T” for Teen by the ESRB. The PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system version will be available in North America in April 2009. For more information on Guitar Hero Metallica, please visit guitarherometallica.com. About Activision Publishing, Inc.Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision Publishing, Inc. is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure products.Activision maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Spain, the Netherlands, Australia, Japan and South Korea. More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company’s website, www.activision.com.
MAJESCO ENTERTAINMENT SHIPS
'GARDENING MAMA' FOR NINTENDO DS™ TO RETAIL
Just in Time for Spring, the First Ever Gardening Video Game
Pits Mama Against Mother Nature Herself
EDISON, N.J., March 31, 2009 - Mama steps out of the kitchen and into the great outdoors to work her magic as Majesco Entertainment Company (NASDAQ: COOL), an innovative provider of video games for the mass market, today announced that Gardening Mama for Nintendo DS™ has shipped to retail stores nationwide. Developed by Cooking Mama Limited, the team that created the award-winning Cooking Mama franchise that has sold 3.7 million units domestically, Gardening Mama stars the iconic culinary cutie in the first ever gardening game and the first brand offshoot for the series.
"Gardening is a perfect fit for the Mama brand and we believe the legions of Cooking Mama fans will love Mama's new green thumb," said Jesse Sutton, Chief Executive Officer, Majesco. "Gardening Mama includes the same accessible gameplay mechanic as the Cooking Mama series but layers in an entirely new subject matter that all ages and genders will appreciate."
Gardening Mama transforms the stylus into a universal gardening tool that players will use to plant, nurture and harvest 37 different varieties of flowers, fruits and vegetables. Gamers can manage their garden through the seeding, blooming and maturation phases, and then produce items from the plants they've grown. A robust multiplayer mode lets up to four friends compete to grow the biggest harvest and Treasure Box mode lets players share items they've grown with online friends. In addition, players can change Mama's outfit to their liking while customizing the screen design to their preference.
Gardening Mama for Nintendo DS™ is rated E for Everyone and is available now for the suggested retail price of $29.99. Gamers anxious to get growing can download a playable demo currently in approximately 10,000 Nintendo kiosks at major retailers nationwide. To watch the official gameplay trailer and find out more, please visit www.gardeningmama.com.
About Majesco Entertainment Company
Majesco Entertainment Company is a provider of video games for the mass market. Building on 20 years of operating history, the company is focused on developing and publishing a wide range of casual and family oriented video games on leading console and portable systems. Product highlights include Cooking Mama™ and Cake Mania®2 for Nintendo DS,™ and Cooking Mama World Kitchen and Jillian Michaels' Fitness Ultimatum 2009 for Wii™. The company's shares are traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol: COOL. Majesco is headquartered in Edison, NJ and has an international office in Bristol, UK. More information about Majesco can be found online at www.majescoentertainment.com.
OWC MEMORY UPGRADE KITS FOR MAC PRO “NEHALEM” OFFER TWICE THE RAM OVER FACTORY OPTIONS
OWC Memory Kits for Mac Pro Quad-Core Now Available up to 16GB vs. Factory up to 8GB,
Kits for 8-Core Mac Pro up to 32GB Offer Savings up to 70% vs. Factory Options
March 31, 2009, Woodstock, IL -- Other World Computing (OWC®) http://www.macsales.com, a leading Mac technology company, announced today that it is now shipping a full line of high performance multi-channel 1066MHz DDR3 72-bit ECC memory upgrades up to 32GB for the 2009 Mac Pro “Nehalem” models. OWC Memory Upgrades provide Mac Pro users up to 70% in savings, as well as up to three 4GB module-based upgrades not offered by the factory: 12GB (3 x 4GB), 16GB (4 x 4GB), and 24GB (6 x 4GB, 8-Core models only). The 16GB kit from OWC offers double the memory of the highest factory installed option of 8GB for the Quad-Core models. Premium Quality at Significant Savings OWC Memory Upgrade Kits also save Mac Pro owners thousands of dollars over factory installed memory upgrades. For example, the 32GB factory memory upgrade for the Mac Pro 8-Core costs $6,100, compared to the OWC 32GB Memory Kit priced at only $1799.99 – a savings of $4,300. In addition to the greater choices and savings offered by OWC Memory Upgrades, Mac Pro owners also have the option of retaining their original factory memory modules to be set aside for future use or send the modules to OWC for a cash back trade-in of up to $20 per Apple factory memory module. OWC Memory Upgrade Kits for the 2009 Mac Pro “Nehalem” models are engineered with premium quality components and are designed to meet, if not exceed, Apple Design Specifications, including use of Apple required thermal sensor equipped EEPROM, JEDEC board design, and chip components; and are fully RoHS and JEDEC compliant. Like all OWC Memory Upgrades, the Mac Pro Upgrade Kits are backed with a Money Back Guarantee and OWC’s Lifetime Advance Replacement Warranty. Pricing for OWC Memory Upgrade Kits up to 16GB for 2009 Mac Pro Quad-Core 2.66GHz and 2.93GHZ models: · OWC 6GB DDR3 ECC Memory Kit - $109.99 (3 x 2GB matched memory modules)27% lower price than factory 6GB upgrade. · OWC 8GB DDR3 ECC Memory Kit - $145.99 (4 x 2GB matched memory modules)42% lower price than factory 8GB upgrade. · OWC 12GB DDR3 ECC Memory Kit - $749.00 (3 x 4GB matched memory modules)Available from OWC only -- Not offered by factory. · OWC 16GB DDR3 ECC Memory Kit - $979.99 (4 x 4GB matched memory modules)Available from OWC only -- Not offered by factory. Pricing for OWC Memory Upgrade Kits up to 32GB for 2009 Mac Pro 8-Core 2.26GHz, 2.66GHz, and 2.93GHz models: · OWC 8GB DDR3 ECC Memory Kit - $145.99 (4 x 2GB matched memory modules) · OWC 12GB DDR3 ECC Memory Kit - $218.99 (6 x 2GB matched memory modules)27% lower price than factory 12GB upgrade. · OWC 16GB DDR3 ECC Memory Kit - $289.99 (8 x 2GB matched memory modules)42% lower price than factory 16GB upgrade.· OWC 12GB DDR3 ECC Memory Kit -$749.99 (3 x 4GB matched memory modules)
Available from OWC only -- Not offered by factory.· OWC 16GB DDR3 ECC Memory Kit -$979.99 (4 x 4GB matched memory modules)
Available from OWC only -- Not offered by factory.
· OWC 24GB (6 x 4GB matched memory modules) DDR3 ECC Memory Kit -$1399.99
Available from OWC only -- Not offered by factory. · OWC 32GB (8 x 4GB matched memory modules) DDR3 ECC Memory Kit - $1799.99 70% lower cost than factory 32GB upgrade. To assist both existing and new model Mac Pro owners in selecting the correct memory upgrade for any 2006-2009 Mac Pro model, OWC has created a simple to use guide that shows what RAM type and speed each Mac Pro model utilizes. To use the guide to select and order OWC Memory Upgrade Kits for Mac Pro models, visit: http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/memory/Mac-Pro-Memory Benchmark Testing Reveals Upgrades Boost Performance up to 51%Independent memory benchmark testing by OWC engineers on a wide variety of Mac computers has consistently demonstrated the dramatic system performance gains that installing more memory provides. In a battery of tests conducted with 2009 Mac Pro models that utilized as much as 90% of installed memory, OWC engineers found that they could improve even “the fastest Mac ever” performance by up to 51% with the addition of an OWC Memory Upgrade Kit. OWC Memory Upgrade performance gains are even more apparent when using memory intensive applications, such as audio/video, photo, and 3D modeling simultaneously with other regularly used workflow processes, like downloading a large file, replying to an email, and having several web browsers open.
For complete benchmark test results on the 2009 Mac Pro Quad-Core and 8-Core models, visit:
http://eshop.macsales.com/Reviews/Benchmarks/NehalemTests.html
Free “Do-It-Yourself” Video for Easy Installation The OWC Memory Upgrade Kits for the 2009 Mac Pro “Nehalem” models are fully supported with a free online instructional video to make user installation an easy 15-minute procedure. Videos showing both memory and hard drive upgrades being installed into a 2009 Mac Pro are available for viewing at:
http://eshop.macsales.com/tech_center/installation.cfm
OWC - The Trusted Name in Mac Memory
OWC high quality, high performance memory upgrades and upgrade kits are available from 16MB up to 32GB for nearly every current and past Apple notebook and desktop computer manufactured during the past twenty years, including Mac Pro Xeon, iMac, Mac mini, eMac, PowerMac G3/G4/G5, Xserve, iBook, and PowerBook computers. OWC is an Apple Developer Connection Premiere member and maintains an active state-of-the-art test lab to ensure the highest product quality, reliability, and compliance with Apple’s electrical and mechanical design requirements. The full OWC Memory Upgrade line, as well as a compatibility guide which directs customers to the correct upgrades for each specific Apple model, can be found at: http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/apple/memory/.
About Other World Computing (OWC)
Other World Computing (OWC) has been providing quality hardware products and support to the computer industry since 1988. The Illinois based company operates the popular e-commerce portal www.MacSales.com, which features one of the largest online catalogs of computer and iPod enhancement products, including Mercury, Neptune, and NewerTech acceleration, storage, and FireWire® product lines.
As a Premiere Level Apple Developer Connection member, OWC provides extensive US based technical support for Macintosh users around the world. OWC is also a strategic partner with Axiotron and exclusive US distributor of the award winning Axiotron Modbook™.
OWC is the winner of numerous awards, including Computerworld Magazine’s Top Green-IT Companies for 2008, BizRate’s Gold Circle of Excellence for 2008, and the 2008 “Business Champion Award” from McHenry County Economic Development Corporation. The company’s management umbrella includes leading Internet Service Providers www.fastermac.net and www.owc.net and is the leading technology employer as ranked by the McHenry County Business Journal. For more information, visit www.macsales.com.
PopCap Launches PopCap Arcade Volume 2 for Xbox 360
Popular Hits Compilation Arrives in Stores Today, Featuring Peggle™, Heavy Weapon™ and Feeding Frenzy 2™
Seattle, Washington – March 31, 2009 – PopCap Games, the leading developer and publisher of “casual” video games, today announced the launch of PopCap Arcade™ Volume 2 for the Xbox 360, featuring three of the company’s best-selling arcade-style games, Peggle™, Heavy Weapon™ and Feeding Frenzy 2™. The game carries an SRP of US $19.95 and is available at leading retailers throughout North America, including Best Buy, Wal-Mart, Target, and Amazon.com.
“We’re thrilled to bring another compilation of hits to the Xbox 360 as our presence and popularity in the console world continues to grow,” said Greg Canessa, VP of Video Game Platforms at PopCap. “Peggle, Heavy Weapon and Feeding Frenzy 2 are among PopCap’s most popular titles on the Xbox LIVE Arcade service, and with this collection, we’re delivering outstanding gameplay and entertainment value that Xbox fans are going to love.” In PopCap Arcade Volume 2, players will enjoy three of PopCap’s most popular and most recent hits that each offer a completely different experience. Peggle is the enthralling, ball-bouncing, peg-busting phenomenon that has become a gaming sensation with casual and hardcore players alike. Heavy Weapon is the satirical side-scrolling shoot-em-up that is one of XBLA’s most successful titles, and Feeding Frenzy 2 is the recently-released fast-action sequel to the classic family hit. What’s more, each of the three games in PopCap Arcade Volume 2 features multiplayer action and exclusive Xbox 360 features. Peggle fans can play solo, or experience co-op, party, and competitive multiplayer modes with two to four players locally or remotely via Xbox Live®, while Heavy Weapon and Feeding Frenzy 2 feature local co-op or party game modes. Each title features online leaderboards, achievements and Gamerscore, and Peggle offers downloadable content support for future expansion. The games fully support 720p HD graphics and Dolby 5.1 Digital surround sound. About PopCapPopCap Games (www.popcap.com) is the leading multi-platform provider of “casual games” — fun, easy-to-learn, captivating computer games that appeal to everyone from age 6 to 106. Based in Seattle, Washington, PopCap was founded in 2000 and has a worldwide staff of over 200 people in Seattle, San Francisco, Chicago, Vancouver, B.C., Dublin and Shanghai. Its games have been downloaded more than 1 billion times by consumers worldwide, and its flagship title, Bejeweled®, has sold more than 10 million units across all platforms. Constantly acclaimed by consumers and critics, PopCap’s games are played on the Web, desktop computers, myriad mobile devices (cell phones, smartphones, PDAs, Pocket PCs, iPod and more), popular game consoles (such as Xbox 360 and Nintendo DS), and in-flight entertainment systems. PopCap is the only casual games developer with leading market share across all major sales channels, including Web portals, retail stores, mobile operators and developers, and game device manufacturers.
CALL OF DUTY®: WORLD AT WAR MAP PACK 1 EXCEEDS
ONE MILLION DOWNLOADS IN FIRST WEEKEND OF AVAILABILITY
Santa Monica, CA – March 31, 2009 – Armies of Call of Duty® fans have heeded the call and responded with more than one million downloads of the Call of Duty®: World at War Map Pack 1 from Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) and developer Treyarch, during its first weekend of availability (March 19-22) on Xbox LIVE and the PlayStation Network. “I’m proud that the team at Treyarch delivered an experience that so many people are enjoying,” said Mark Lamia, Studio Head for Treyarch. “We’re excited that the success of Call of Duty: World at War Map Pack 1 will continue to drive the popularity of the game’s Nazi Zombie mode, competitive multiplayer and chart-breaking success online.” “The success of Call of Duty: World at War Map Pack 1 speaks to Treyarch and Activision’s ability to provide fans with quality content during a time when people want to get the most out of their Call of Duty experience,” said Maria Stipp, Activision’s Executive Vice President and General Manager of Owned Properties. The map pack contains four maps (Nightfire, Station, Knee Deep and Verrückt) and is available on Xbox LIVE® Marketplace for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft for 800 Microsoft Points and on the PlayStation®Store for the PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system for $9.99. Call of Duty: World at War is rated “M” (Mature) by the ESRB for Intense Violence, Strong Language, Blood and Gore. For more information and exclusive updates about Call of Duty: World at War, visit www.callofduty.com. About Activision Publishing, Inc.Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision Publishing, Inc. is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure products. Activision maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Spain, the Netherlands, Australia, Japan and South Korea. More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company's website, www.activision.com.
ACTIVISION’S GUITAR HERO® METALLICA® EXPLODES ONTO RETAIL SHELVES ACROSS NORTH AMERICA
Experience the Intensity of Musical Icons Metallica and Over 20 Other Rockin’ Bands in the Newest Entry to the Smash-Hit Franchise
Santa Monica, CA – March 31, 2009 – Having pioneered and expanded the heavy metal genre while gaining critical and popular success over the past 25 years, Metallica invites gamers to “Ride the Lightning” with them and over 20 other rocking artists in Activision Publishing, Inc.’s (Nasdaq: ATVI) latest release – Guitar Hero® Metallica®. Enter the world of Lars Ulrich, James Hetfield, Kirk Hammett and Robert Trujillo and experience the intensity and skill of one of the greatest bands of all time. Shred on the guitar controller, rip on the drum kit controller and wail on the mic to over 45 explosive hits from both Metallica’s illustrious career and a variety of other legendary artists selected by the band, such as Alice In Chains, Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band, Foo Fighters, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Queen. "When Guitar Hero® came to us with the idea to do a game based on Metallica, we call this a no brainer and said yes very quickly," said Lars Ulrich, drummer for Metallica. "It seemed like the next step - a whole other platform for musicians to reach an audience. If we talk about this in five years, I think it will turn into an expected way to release music.” "Guitar Hero is a great way for people to experience the music of a band. Not just Metallica, but many bands. It's almost educational in that sense, where people can learn about groups that range from Santana to Lynyrd Skynyrd to Journey," said bassist Robert Trujillo. “We are extremely excited to partner with Metallica, bringing one of the world’s best-selling artists together with one of the biggest video game brands allowing consumers to connect with artists and their music in a uniquely interactive way,” said Will Kassoy, Head of Publishing for the Guitar Hero franchise. “Guitar Hero Metallica will appeal to a wide range of fans including those of Metallica, rock music, and Guitar Hero as well as introduce the franchise to new audiences.” Guitar Hero Metallica allows fans to “spend an evening with Metallica,” and more than 20 other popular artists, while performing in venues reminiscent of their epic album covers, themes from their music and real world locales. Guitar Hero Metallica introduces an all-new Expert+ drum difficulty setting, featuring two bass drum kick pedals that offer an authentic Metallica experience with note-for-note tracking, and Metallifacts, which, after nailing a song, lets players enjoy a virtual concert filled with on-screen facts and trivia about the song being played. The game is rated “T” for Teen by the ESRB. For more information on Guitar Hero Metallica, please visit guitarherometallica.com. The PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system version will be available in North America in April 2009. All versions of Guitar Hero Metallica will be available in Europe beginning May 2009. Activision Publishing, Inc. Broadcast Media Center Members of the media can visit Activision’s Broadcast Media Center to download broadcast quality video, web-ready video and high- resolution images. Members of the media using Pathfire can take advantage of a Pathfire enabled video download. Sound bites, behind-the-scenes and gameplay b-roll footage of Guitar Hero Metallica are available for download. Broadcast Media Center: www.usngondemand.com/index.php. About Activision Publishing, Inc.Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision Publishing, Inc. is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure products.Activision maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Spain, the Netherlands, Australia, Japan and South Korea. More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company’s website, www.activision.com.
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SCHLAGE ANNOUNCES LiNK SYSTEM APPLICATION FOR
iPHONE NOW AVAILABLE ON APPLE APP STORE
Wireless Remote System Uses iPhone to Control, Manage and
Monitor Access to Your Home
CARMEL, IN, March 31 2009 – Schlage, a leader in security devices, today announced that its LiNK System application for iPhone is now available on the Apple App Store. Busy homeowners who want the ability to monitor and control access to their homes can now add an iPhone application that remotely controls the Schlage LiNK System — the first keypad door-lock system that uses wireless technology to notify a homeowner when someone enters their home and also connects to other home management accessories. The new iPhone application also lets homeowners remotely lock and unlock Schlage LiNK-equipped doors, check the status of door locks and communicate with home control devices from any location.
The addition of iPhone compatibility adds convenience for millions of consumers. Available for free download in the iTunes App Store, the Schlage LiNK application lets on-the-go homeowners lock and unlock doors, turn lights on and off and soon manage home thermostats and security cameras — all from the screen of the revolutionary iPhone.
“Our market research shows that the consumer most interested in a versatile electronic lock system such as Schlage LiNK is also a connected and time-starved parent,” said Dwight Gibson, General Manager of Intelligent Residential Electronics for Schlage. “In addition to juggling the kid’s schedules, parents want the control features that come with the Schlage LiNK System. Each member of the family can have a unique code, so you can get an e-mail or text message that indicates when family members have arrived home. And with the iPhone App, it’s easy to add a temporary code from the office so that the cable guy can get in the house to do a service call. We know this innovation will save both time and frustration for a lot of working families.”
Schlage LiNK deadbolts and locks eliminate the need to carry or circulate keys by providing keyless entry through a smartphone or a four-digit access code for the lock’s push-button interface. For less than 50 cents a day, busy families can enjoy greater control over their homes and property.
The new iPhone App was developed in collaboration with Crayon Interface. The company’s mobile technology and service offerings are combined with Schlage’s industry leading products — including Schlage-brand door locks and Trane-brand thermostats. With the addition of iPhone compatibility, the Schlage LiNK System’s mobile software now works with most new mobile phones.
Installation of the Schlage LiNK System is easy, requiring only the replacement of existing door locks and an authorization process of Schlage’s wireless “bridge” command center with the home computer network.
The Schlage LiNK System application is available free from Apple’s App Store on the iPhone or at www.itunes.com/appstore/.
Find an online retailer to purchase the Schlage LiNK System by visiting: http://consumer.schlage.com/locator.asp.
About Schlage & Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies
Schlage® is the leader in security devices, trusted for more than 85 years, spanning both the commercial and residential markets. Commercial grade quality is built into every Schlage® product. The brand is on the forefront of developing cutting-edge technology and innovation such as wireless security products and biometrics, among others. www.schlage.com
Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies is a leading global provider of products and services that make environments safe, secure and productive. The sector’s market-leading products include electronic and biometric access control systems; time and attendance and personal scheduling systems; mechanical locks and portable security, door closers and exit devices, steel doors and frames, architectural hardware and technologies and services for global security markets.
Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies is a sector of Ingersoll-Rand Company Limited, a global provider of products, services and solutions to industries as diverse as transportation, manufacturing, food retailing, construction and agriculture. www.ingersollrand.com.
About Crayon Interface, Inc.
Crayon Interface is revolutionizing the way people and businesses connect to information and things! Crayon Interface’s Moshi® mobile platform enables users to locate, control and monitor devices and environments anytime, anywhere from cell phones and PCs. Moshi is the most prolific mobile solution available today, supported by iPhone, Java, BREW, Android and Blackberry platforms. Moshi is also a secure, reliable worldwide messaging network designed to connect people to information and products important to them. To learn more about Crayon Interface and Moshi, visit the Company’s website at www.crayoninterface.com.
Back to Top SQUARE ENIX ANNOUNCES ENHANCED SECURITY FOR PLAYERS VIA NEW SQUARE ENIX ACCOUNT SYSTEMEncrypted Security Token Provides Additional Protection to FINAL FANTASY XI Players LOS ANGELES (March 31, 2009) – Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of Square Enix® interactive entertainment products in North America, today announced the upcoming launch of the Square Enix Account System and Square Enix Security Token in Japan, North America and Europe on April 6, 2009 PDT. Offering additional account safeguards to players of FINAL FANTASY® XI, these new initiatives provide for a higher level of account security. The new system will utilize the Square Enix Security Token, which will be available to purchase for $9.99 via the PlayOnline® Viewer. Creating a Square Enix Account is free and can be done by anyone via the official Square Enix website. With this new system in place beginning April 6, 2009 PDT, Square Enix Accounts will be compatible with FINAL FANTASY XI and PlayOnline, as well as future online services. After registering a Square Enix Account and purchasing the Square Enix Security Token, players can then assign the token to their PlayOnline ID(s). The token generates a unique password every time it is activated, ensuring complete security. Implementation of these new features is an extension of Square Enix’s commitment to continuous service for our customers. Additionally, players who purchase a security token will also receive the brand new in-game bonus, the “Mog Satchel.” The “Mog Satchel” provides additional inventory space and benefits all characters on the PlayOnline account(s). The space provided by the “Mog Satchel” is equal to the character’s Gobbiebag capacity and can expand along with it. In order to utilize the bonus, it will be necessary for the customer’s PlayOnline ID to be linked to a Square Enix Account. 1． Square Enix AccountRegistration Launch: April 6, 2009 (Mon)Registration Location: Square Enix websiteCompatible Services (Initial): FINAL FANTASY XI, PlayOnline*1 Initially players can register via the FINAL FANTASY XI official website. 2． Square Enix Security TokenRelease Date: April 6, 2009 (Mon)Price: $9.99（Includes tax and shipping）Where to Purchase: Available for purchase via the PlayOnline ViewerBonus with Purchase: The “Mog Satchel” will be included as an in-game bonus for FINAL FANTASY XI players who purchase a security token(*1). The “Mog Satchel” will provide up to 80 additional inventory slots and can be accessed anywhere whether the player is in the Mog House or out adventuring in Vana’diel®. (*2)*1 It is required for the PlayOnline ID to be linked to the Square Enix Account that has a security token associated.*2 The space provided by the Mog Satchel is equal to the character’s Gobbiebag capacity. For more information about FINAL FANTASY XI, please visit the official website: http://www.finalfantasyxi.com. About Square Enix Co., Ltd. and Square Enix, Inc.Square Enix Co., Ltd. (Square Enix), with headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, develops, publishes and distributes entertainment content including interactive entertainment software and publications in Asia, North America and Europe. Square Enix brings two of Japan's best-selling franchises — FINAL FANTASY, which has sold over 85 million units worldwide, and DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 47 million units worldwide — under one roof. Square Enix is one of the most influential providers of digital entertainment content in the world and continues to push the boundaries of creativity and innovation. Square Enix, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. with offices in Los Angeles, California. It handles operations in North America, including development, localization, marketing and publishing of Square Enix titles. More information on Square Enix can be found on the Internet at http://www.square-enix.com.
O'Reilly Open Source Convention Reveals Program and Opens Registration
OSCON 2009 Open for Business
Sebastopol, CA, April 3, 2009 — Open source offers business a lifeline to economic survival, even as the economy crashes and companies flounder. The O'Reilly Open Source Convention shows the power of open source to help businesses rise above the competition in this daunting economic climate. Open source continues to thrive and grow because the open source community continues to find better ways, particularly to increase ease of use and lower the cost of deployment, to save technology costs in your organization. OSCON is the premier place to learn the latest advances and connect with leaders in this community. Registration has opened for the 11th OSCON, scheduled for July 20-24, 2009 in the new location of the San Jose McEnery Convention Center in San Jose, California. The early registration period, lasting until June 2, offers advance savings.Program Chairs Allison Randal and Edd Dumbill reviewed almost 800 proposals in order to plan the conference around tracks for Linux, PHP, Perl, Python, Ruby, Java, Mobile, Databases, Desktop Applications, Web Applications, Administration, Security, People, Business, and Emerging Topics.Some of the more than 200 confirmed sessions and featured speakers include:· "Building a Business on Open Source Distributed Computing" by Bradford Stephens of Visible Technologies· "Building a Corporate Blog Portal Using WordPress MU" by Dan York of Voxeo Corporation· "Linux Filesystem Performance for Databases" by Selena Deckelmann of PostgreSQL Project· "Email Hates the Living!" by Ricardo Signes of code simply· "Grokkin' Design" by Jon Tan of OmniTI· "Bureaucrats, Technocrats and Policy Cats: How the Government Is Turning to Open Source, and Why" by Deborah Bryant and Greg Lund-Chaix of Oregon State University Open Source Lab, Bjorn Freeman-Benson of DemocracyLab, E. John Sebes of Open Source Digital Voting Foundation, and Greg Elin of Sunlight Foundation· "Hacking the Open Government" by John Mark Walker of CollabNet, Kevin Marks of Google, Silone Bonewald of League of Technical Voters, and Ilan Rabinovitch of GeekPAC· "Transparent Sharing of Complex Data with YAML" by Ingy döt Net of Socialtext· "The Future of Filesystems and Storage" by Theodore Ts'o of Linux Foundation· "The Bee: UNICEF's Portable Infrastructure for Emergency Communications" by Seth Herr of UNICEF· "What Has Worked: OpenOffice.org around the World" by Louis Suarez-Potts of Sun Microsystems/OpenOffice.org· "Hacking Rakudo Perl" by Patrick Michaud of pmichaud.com· "PHP: The Good Parts" by Chris Shiflett of OmniTI· "Building Compilers with the Parrot Compiler Toolkit" by Patrick Michaud of pmichaud.com· "Implementing Privacy: OAuth and Token Madness" by Evan "Rabble" Henshaw-Plath of entp.com· "Security without Disruption: Ksplice Kernel Updates" by Jeff Arnold of Ksplice, Inc.· "How Green Is Our City? The Urban Forest Mapping Project" by Kelaine Vargas of Urban Forest Map· "Building a Highly Scalable, Open Source, Twitter Clone" by Dan Diephouse of MuleSourceOSCON welcomes everyone passionate and curious about open source, including developers and programmers, designers, sys admins, hackers and geeks, enterprise developers and managers, IT managers and CxOs, entrepreneurs, activists, trainers, and educators.Past OSCON sponsors and exhibitors included Intel, Microsoft, Sun, Google, BT, IBM, Yahoo, Zimbra, Atlassian Software, Disney, EnterpriseDB, Etelos, Ingres, Jaspersoft, Kablink, Linagora, Mindtouch, Mozilla, Novell, Open Invention Network, OpSource, RightScale, Silicon Mechanics, Tenth Planet, Ticketmaster, VoiceRoute, White Oak Technologies, and Xaware.For more information on OSCON, visit: http://conferences.oreilly.com/osconIf you'd like to stay up to date on information relating to OSCON, sign up for the conference newsletter (login required) at: http://elists.oreilly.com#conferencesFor articles, blogs, photos, videos, and speaker presentation files from last year's event, go to:http://en.oreilly.com/oscon2008/public/content/news-coverageTo read Tim O'Reilly's take on the future, go to the O'Reilly Radar at: http://radar.oreilly.com/For information about sponsorship and exhibit opportunities at OSCON, contact Sharon Cordesse at 707.827.7065 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .If you would like to discuss forming a media or promotional partnership with O'Reilly for an upcoming event, contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .For a conference overview, visit:
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The new iPod shuffle is amazing – half the size of its predecessor, capable of holding up to a thousand tunes, and with a new feature that even allows it to talk to you. The VoiceOver application tells you what song is playing and who’s performing it at the push of a button, and the controls have been relocated to the earbud cord for even easier usage.
Something this tiny needs to be looked after, though, and so Proporta bring you the new Silicone Sleeve (Apple 3G iPod Shuffle). The tough, durable plastic fits like a glove, offering superb protection against everyday knocks and scratching but adding almost no bulk. Available in red, grey or hot pink, the Silicone Sleeve (Apple 3G iPod Shuffle) offers you a variety of stylish finishes, and the clever cut-outs mean that you can use your device without ever taking it out of its case. A brilliant way to protect a beautiful little gadget, and proof once again that good things really do come in small packages.
P.S. This new little sleeve is landing at Proporta early next week so make sure you’re prepared with your own 3G iPod shuffle.
Goodmail Systems Launches Video-in-Email
Recipients Can View Breaking News, Sports and Entertainment Directly Within Email Communications with CertifiedVideo
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — April 2, 2009 — Goodmail Systems, the creator of CertifiedEmail™, the industry’s standard class of trusted email, today announced the launch of CertifiedVideo, a cutting-edge technology that allows legitimate commercial and nonprofit organizations to incorporate streaming video within the body of email communications they send to opted-in recipients. AOL is the first email provider to implement CertifiedVideo, enabling its Webmail users to receive CertifiedVideo messages. The first CertifiedVideo senders include Country Music TV, DailyCandy.com, Fox Digital, iVillage (NBC Universal), LiveNation, the New York Times, Target, Thrillist and Turner Networks. “CertifiedVideo merges the best of the Web with the email inbox, delivering breaking news and sports, exclusive movie premieres and product demonstrations directly to an audience of opt-in subscribers,” said Peter Horan, CEO of Goodmail. “Americans watched more than 14 billion online videos this past January alone. [1] With CertifiedVideo, consumers can now watch videos within their email inbox without having to click to an external Web site, and brands can tap into shifting media consumption habits and craft truly interactive, email 3.0 marketing campaigns.” Because of security concerns, today virtually every email provider prevents video from playing in non-CertifedVideo emails or blocks messages with videos in them from reaching users altogether. To ensure that videos within CertifiedVideo messages can be safely delivered and viewed, Goodmail analyzes prospective senders’ video players for code stability and platform compatibility. Once approved, senders can leverage Goodmail’s existing CertifiedEmail infrastructure to affix cryptographically-secure CertifiedVideo tokens to outbound messages that instruct receiving email providers to deliver them directly to the inbox with video content enabled. "CertifiedVideo allows us to safely support interactive media directly embedded in email messages," said Roy Ben-Yoseph, VP of AOL Mail. "Our partnership with Goodmail ensures that legitimate senders get their messages delivered, and the addition of CertifiedVideo enhances customer communications by allowing publishers to deliver more dynamic email content." CertifiedVideo senders must adhere to the same high set of standards for privacy, best practices and low complaint rates that Goodmail’s CertifiedEmail senders follow. Goodmail is working with its senders and email provider partners to expand the number of inboxes that receive CertifiedVideo messages throughout 2009. About Goodmail SystemsGoodmail Systems is the creator of CertifiedEmail™, the industry’s standard class of trusted email. CertifiedEmail provides a safe and reliable means for consumers to easily identify authentic email messages from legitimate commercial and nonprofit email senders. Each CertifiedEmail is sent with a cryptographically secure token that assures authenticity and is marked in the inbox with a unique blue ribbon envelope icon, enabling consumers to visually distinguish email messages which are real and sent from email senders with whom they have a pre-existing relationship. Available to email senders meeting strict standards for best practices and low complaint rates, it is the only class of email available that assures delivery of all opt-in email messages to the inbox, with links and images automatically rendered intact, yielding measurable improvements in email effectiveness. CertifiedEmail has been adopted by seven of the nation's top 10 email mailbox providers and is in use by 500 commercial, government and non-profit senders. It is supported in North America and Europe by a wide network of email platforms and service providers. For more information, go to www.goodmailsystems.com (businesses) or www.certifiedemail.net (consumers).
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NVIDIA EXTENDS PERFORMANCE LEAD WITH NEW GEFORCE GTX 275 GPU
New GPU Delivers Unbeatable Price/Performance and Amazing GPU-Accelerated PhysX Effects
What: NVIDIA today announced the GeForce® GTX 275 GPU, the latest addition to NVIDIA’s performance GPU lineup, offering first-rate graphics, physics, and GPU computing performance, as well as the absolute best price-performance for today’s value-conscious gamers.
Based on the GT200 architecture, the GeForce GTX 275 GPU features 240 processor cores operating at 1404 MHz, 80 texture processing units, a 448-bit memory interface, and an 896 MB framebuffer. In price and performance, it sits between the GeForce GTX 260 and the GeForce GTX 285.
Product Highlights:
· Highest performing GPU in the $229-$249 price category
· Incorporates NVIDIA PhysX® technology for the most interactive gaming experience
· NVIDIA CUDA® for accelerated desktop applications
· Supports NVIDIA 3D Vision® for immersive stereoscopic gaming
· Ready for Windows 7
· Launches with new GeForce Release 185 software drivers for optimal performance and features, including a new Ambient Occlusion setting
The GeForce GTX 275 is being announced alongside the availability of the new GeForce Power Pack #3, which includes a host of free, new PhysX and CUDA-enabled content for GeForce owners. The Power Pack #3 includes:
· Three new applications that take advantage of PhysX hardware acceleration, including a custom PhysX patch for Ascaron’s Sacred 2: Fallen Angel; a never-before-seen demo and benchmark for Star Tales, a highly ambitious social networking game from the acclaimed Chinese developer QWD1; and the source code to the PhysX screensaver for community modding and distribution.
· Two new CUDA-accelerated applications, including MotionDSP vReveal and SETI@home.
When: The GeForce GTX 275 will be available globally on or before April 14, 2009. Some regions are available now; other regions are available for pre-order. Current availability varies by region. Both standard and overclocked versions are available.
Where: GeForce GTX 275 will be available from the world’s leading add-in card partners, including: ASUS, BFG, Colorful, EVGA, Gainward, Galaxy, Gigabyte, Innovision, Leadtek, MSI, Palit, Sparkle, Zotac, PNY, Point of View, and XFX.
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About NVIDIA
NVIDIA (Nasdaq: NVDA) is the world leader in visual computing technologies and the inventor of the GPU, a high-performance processor which generates breathtaking, interactive graphics on workstations, personal computers, game consoles, and mobile devices. NVIDIA serves the entertainment and consumer market with its GeForce graphics products, the professional design and visualization market with its Quadro graphics products, and the high-performance computing market with its Tesla™ computing solutions products. NVIDIA is headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif. and has offices throughout Asia, Europe, and the Americas. For more information, visit www.nvidia.com.
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DataViz Brings Over 10 Years of Office Compatibility Experience to Android Market via the Now Available Documents To Go and RoadSync Beta
T-mobile G1 and Vodafone HTC Magic customers can now view, edit and create Microsoft Word and Excel files plus sync Exchange Server e-mail, contacts and attachments
Milford, CT, April 1, 2009 – DataViz®, Inc., a Microsoft® Gold Certified Partner and leading provider of Microsoft Office compatibility solutions is now shipping Documents To Go® Standard Edition version 1.0 for Android™. The highly anticipated office suite leverages DataViz’s experience developing mobile solutions and brings a feature rich, enterprise-grade productivity tool to devices based on the Android platform.View, Edit & CreateFor nearly a decade Documents To Go has been providing mobile professionals with the ability to view, edit and create native Microsoft Word and Excel® files instantly on their mobile device. Files can be transferred via Bluetooth, USB, memory cards as well as e-mail attachments which means that unlike online or “cloud based” solutions, they are always available for “anytime, anywhere” access. In addition, users can edit their Office documents with confidence thanks to DataViz’s acclaimed InTact Technology™ which ensures that all original file formatting is retained once a file has been edited on their Android handset and forwarded on.Send & Receive Attachments
With Gmail and other mobile e-mail solutions being at the heart of Android-based devices, having full access to attachments is more important than ever. Now customers can download, view, edit and send Word & Excel files when on the go. In addition, a free beta version of DataViz’s award-winning RoadSync application is also now available in Android Market. RoadSync uses the Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync® protocol to provide secure, wireless and direct push synchronization with Exchange Server 2003 and 2007 and the beta supports push e-mail, attachments and contacts.“By utilizing the development tools provided by Google and Open Handset Alliance, we were able to bring our solutions to Android Market much faster than we anticipated,” said Ilya Eliashevsky, Product Manager, DataViz, Inc. “Whether you are a corporate customer or a student, you can instantly extend the capability of your Android-powered handset to get more done with Documents To Go and RoadSync.”Feature Rich
Although new to the Android platform, Documents To Go supports many advanced viewing and editing features. These include but are not limited to touch, keypad and scroll ball navigation, multiple zoom levels, bold, italics, underline, bulleted and numbered lists, embedded pictures, bookmarks, comments, track-changes, word count, password-protected files, spreadsheet functions, sort, freeze pains, insert and delete rows and columns, cut, copy, paste, undo, redo, save and save as.Supports Office 97-2008
Documents To Go is the first mobile Office suite for Android that supports editing of native Microsoft Word and Excel files as well as the only solution to support all of the latest Microsoft Office file formats including 97, 2000, X, XP, 2003 and 2007 for Windows as well as 98, 2001, 2004, 2008 for Macintosh.Pricing & Availability
Documents To Go is now available exclusively through Android Market for a limited-time introductory price of $19.99 (regularly $29.99.) The RoadSync beta is free through May 31, 2009 and also immediately available though Android Market. Supported devices include the T-mobile G1, HTC Dream, Vodafone HTC Magic and other devices running Android OS. For more information: www.dataviz.com/GetAndroidAbout DataViz
Founded in 1984, DataViz is an industry leader in developing and marketing Office compatibility and productivity solutions across a variety of platforms including Android™, BlackBerry, Java®, Linux, Palm OS®, Symbian OS™, Windows Mobile®, Windows® and Macintosh®. DataViz partners include Microsoft®, Motorola®, Palm®, RIM, Samsung, Sony Ericsson® and other industry leaders. For more information: www.dataviz.com/AboutAll product and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. ©2009 DataViz, Inc.
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Sony launches a sleek HD video camera for the savvy traveler who packs light
The Sony HDR-TG5V High Definition Handycam® Camcorder: Embedded GPS geo-tags where you shot your videos and photos so you can document your destinations on a map. The sleek design in gunmetal gray makes it a long-distance relative from the typical family cam. Captures high-definition video and 4-megapixel stills for the best picture possible. It’s ready to go right out of the box with 16GB of internal flash memory. Smile Shutter automatically snaps candid, smiling photos of your travel companions when they’re enjoying the moment and having fun on the trip. This video camera squeezes tons of high performance technologies—like a CMOS sensor and Face Detection—into a compact, slim package. Available in May for about $1,000.
NETWORKS IN MOTION SUPPORTING BLACKBERRY APP WORLD LAUNCH WITH ‘GOKIVO’ NAVIGATOR
Networks In Motion Launches Branded LBS Application, Available Through BlackBerry App World
CTIA 2009, Hall C4, Booth #6958, April 1, 2009 – Networks In Motion (NIM), the award-winning wireless navigation, hyper-local search and location-based services (LBS) company with the largest mobile phone navigation subscriber base in North America, today announced Gokivo™ Navigator, its first direct-to-consumer LBS application. Based upon NIM’s industry-leading AtlasBook Reference platform, Gokivo will be available for purchase through BlackBerry App World™. “The hottest trend in wireless is application stores for smartphones as a new way to reach consumers with solutions,” said Doug Antone, president and CEO of Networks In Motion. “We expect BlackBerry App World to be a significant addition to our current carrier-branded channel, which has dominated the LBS market in the Americas.”Gokivo empowers users with a wealth of information and functions, including:· Monitoring live traffic conditions with access to traffic summaries and real time alerts regarding congestion levels and delays on the road ahead, which provides consumers with the information they need to avoid jams · Pedestrian navigation mode, 3D/2D views, and NIM’s popular “Dashboard View” for solo navigation · Searching current movie listings for show times and ratings, and finding entertainment information about nearby concerts, sporting events and popular social activities. With a single click, customers can navigate to the venue or send the location to their friends to join them · Searching for a gas station nearest their location or for a nearby station with the cheapest price · Find weather conditions and forecasts for current location or for other cities of interest · Sharing one’s current location with friends and family Gokivo provides customers with NIM’s renowned on-phone navigation and local search platform, turning one’s BlackBerry® smartphone into an indispensable mobile tool, with an array of connectivity options at their fingertips.Gokivo is immediately available from BlackBerry App World, and incorporates NAVTEQ® maps and content, like NAVTEQ Discover Cities™ that improves the pedestrian navigation experience and NAVTEQ Traffic™ that provides live traffic conditions.Gokivo navigator will be demonstrated in the NIM #6958 and the NAVTEQ #4313 booths at CTIA Wireless, April 1-3, 2009. Please visit us for a demonstration or for additional information.About Networks In Motion
Networks In Motion is an award-winning wireless navigation and hyper-local search company, powering some of the most innovative location based mobile products in the marketplace. Networks In Motion powers cutting edge location based services and search for leading mobile partners around the world including Verizon Wireless, AAA, AT&T, Ericsson, Sprint, TELUS, U.S. Cellular and YellowPages.com. NIM’s NAVBuilder platform is the most widely used mobile phone navigation service in North America. Founded in 2000, the company is headquartered in Orange County, Calif., with additional offices throughout the EU, in China and Silicon Valley. More information is available athttp://www.networksinmotion.com.The BlackBerry and RIM families of related marks, images and symbols are the exclusive properties and trademarks of Research In Motion Limited.
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 DANCEDANCEREVOLUTION®DISNEY GROOVES BUNDLE AVAILABLE IN STORES NATIONWIDE ON APRIL 2
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| EL SEGUNDO, CA - April 1, 2009 - Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. today announced that DanceDanceRevolution® Disney Grooves for the Wii™ will be available tomorrow (April 2) at retail stores nationwide. DanceDanceRevolution Disney Grooves is an extraordinary value as it comes bundled with two dance mats. Now, players will have the ability to dance with one another - to 40 classic Disney dance remixes - without having to purchase an additional dance pad. Additionally, the game takes advantage of the unique capabilities of the Wii™ through several unique modes of play and the ability to customize your Mii™ - giving fans the ultimate interactive Disney dancing experience. DanceDanceRevolution Disney Grooves features some of the most popular Disney characters of all-time including Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Donald and Daisy, all brought to life with enhanced graphics. Additionally, numerous new modes make this DanceDanceRevolution game unique from any other release to date. For a more personalized experience, DanceDanceRevolution Disney Grooves will allow players to customize their very own Miis with special Disney costumes in its Dressing Room mode. In Groove World, players achieve goals to unlock cool new costumes, stages and songs. Workout Mode, Training Mode and Advanced Mode will challenge the physical limits of experienced players. The game will also feature a My Studio mode that enables players to take pictures of their customized characters or strike a pose with classic Disney characters. DanceDanceRevolution Disney Grooves is rated "E" for Everyone and will be available April 2 on the Wii™. The bundle includes two dance pad controllers and the game software for a SRP of $69.99. For more information please visit the website at www.konami.com/ddr About Konami Konami is a leading developer, publisher and manufacturer of electronic entertainment properties. Konami's titles include the popular franchises Metal Gear Solid®, Silent Hill®, DanceDanceRevolution® and Castlevania®, among other top sellers. The latest information about Konami can be found on the Web at www.konami.com. KONAMI CORPORATION is a publicly traded company based in Tokyo, Japan with subsidiary offices, Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. in Tokyo, Japan, Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. in the United States and Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH in Frankfurt, Germany. KONAMI CORPORATION is traded in the United States on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol KNM. Details of the products published by Konami can be found at www.konami.com. © 2008 Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. © 1998 Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. "DanceDanceRevolution" and "BEMANI" are registered trademarks of Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd. KONAMI is a registered trademark of KONAMI CORPORATION. This game software is protected by USP6227968, USP6410835 or patents. Published by Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. © Disney. About Disney Interactive Studios Disney Interactive Studios, part of Disney Interactive Media Group, is the interactive entertainment affiliate of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS). Disney Interactive Studios self publishes and distributes a broad portfolio of multi-platform video games, mobile games and interactive entertainment worldwide. The company also licenses properties and works directly with other interactive game publishers to bring products for all ages to market. Disney Interactive Studios is based in Glendale, California, and has internal development studios around the world. For more information, log on to http://www.disneyinteractivestudios.com.
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