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Sega to Releas Football Manager 2010 on Oct. 30
FOOTBALL MANAGER™ 2010 DATED FOR OCTOBER 30thSports Interactive listen to consumer feedback to create the bestFootball Manager in the series yetSan Francisco (September 18, 2009) – Sports Interactive & SEGA® of America, Inc. today announces Football Manager™ 2010 formerly known as Worldwide Soccer Manager in North America. The game will be available on multiple platforms including the PC, Apple Macintosh and for the first time ever Football Manager™ Handheld 2010 will be available via download for the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system in North America. The game will be available for download purchase on October 30th, 2009; boxed editions will be available on November 2nd, 2009 exclusively at Amazon.com. Football Manager 2009 is the most successful in the Football Manager series to date, selling in over 1 million copies worldwide. According to data gathered from Football Manager 2009, people played the game for an average of 240 hours each and developer Sports Interactive has spent the last year working closely with consumers and the Football Manager community to implement key improvements to this year’s game. Football Manager 2010 features new tools and changes across the board including some big additions to improve ease of use, navigation and feedback from the game with the introduction of a brand new match tactics system, the debut of a Match Analysis tool, a completely new look and new User Interface among other features. “We have worked very hard with the Football Manager community to target not only the areas of the game that needed re-working but also what we could add to improve what’s already there. We’ve also conducted extensive usability studies which has led us to overhaul the whole presentation of the game, which we’re really excited about,” said Miles Jacobson, Studio Director at Sports Interactive. “There has been a lot of polish to existing areas of the game but it’s also driven us to introduce changes to answer some of the feedback. We’re very confident that having done that we will deliver the very best Football Manager to date in October.” The introduction of a Tactics Creator makes it easier to instruct the team to play the way the manager wants, alongside the introduction of touchline ‘shouts’ and quick tactic changes for instantly altering your team’s playing style during the match. Working with coaches from various levels of football, alongside some of the Football Manager communities most respected independent tacticians, the game now has an extensive array of pre-set tactical options allowing the user to select a player’s role in the team (such as ‘Ball winning midfielder’ or ‘Deep lying playmaker’), however the option to use the old ‘slider’ controls remains. Feedback from matches has been improved to give the user better insight into where their team is going, wrong or right. A new Match Analysis tool lets players see where shots, passes, crosses, headers, tackles, fouls and interceptions have been made on the field for all players on the pitch. Managers can view this analysis both live in-game and post match, allowing them to pinpoint the strengths and weaknesses of both their team and their opponent’s and adjust their tactics accordingly. Football Manager 2010 features a brand new User Interface, with a light or a dark skin to choose from as part of a vibrant new look and has undergone a complete navigational overhaul. The side bar navigation of previous years has been replaced by an intuitive tab system at the top of the screen, making Football Manager’s famed depth easier to navigate and will make the game more accessible to new players. A brand new Data Editor will allow the addition of new divisions to existing leagues and of entirely new leagues as well as making it easier to keep the game up to date for free. The delivery of information to the manager has been refined now allowing users to sign up to the News Center, an in-game subscription based newspaper that lets you get the news that you want about the football world and filter out the stories that you do not need, making the football world as immersive as you want it to be. Football Manager 2010 will also feature the return of officially licensed United States Major League Soccer teams and players. As of March 31, 2009, MLS featured 128 players born in 47 countries outside the United States, demonstrating the diversity of Major League Soccer. Among the five major team professional sports leagues in the United States, MLS is the most diverse. Following the debut of a 3D match view in Football Manager 2009, this year’s release sees a revamp with improved AI, over 100 new animations for the 3D pitch view, new stadiums, crowds, realistic pitch degradation and better lighting, creating an even more realistic match experience. Additional new features will be announced via a series of blogs in the months leading up to the game’s October release date which will ensure that Football Manager retains its position as the most realistic, most played, highest reviewed and best selling football management simulation in the world. Football Manager Handheld 2010 for the PlayStation®Network also has a host of new features and improvements, including a brand new skin for the game and improved match engine AI. For further information please go to www.sigames.com or www.footballmanager.com.About Sports Interactive Ltd.:Sports Interactive (SI) is the world’s leading developer of football management simulations through its Football Manager series of games Founded in 1994 and based in the Old Street area of London, SI has a full-time staff of 60 and employs services of more than 1,500 part-time researchers across the globe, alongside over 100 offsite beta testers. The company’s games have enjoyed an unparalleled history of commercial and critical success, with ten of its creations among the UK's Top 20 fastest-selling PC games of all time, and 5 in the UK’s top 20 best selling PC games of all time. Sports Interactive became a wholly owned subsidiary of SEGA in 2006. Further information on the company and its games is available from the SI website, www.sigames.com.About SEGA of America, Inc.:SEGA® of America, Inc. is the American arm of Tokyo, Japan-based SEGA Corporation, a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment both inside and outside the home. The company develops, publishes and distributes interactive entertainment software products for a variety of hardware platforms including PC, wireless devices, and those manufactured by Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. SEGA of America’s Web site is located at www.sega.com. About Major League Soccer
2K Games Announces February 9, 2010 Global Street Date for BioShock® 2 Sequel to the winner of more than 50 Game of the Year Awards marks the arrival of one of 2010’s most highly anticipated titles New York, NY – September 18, 2009 – 2K Games announced today that BioShock® 2, the highly anticipated sequel to the 2007 Game of the Year, will be available worldwide beginning February 9, 2010. The game is now available for pre-order at participating retailers. Currently in development for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, and Games for Windows® LIVE, BioShock 2 will deliver two unique, yet intertwined experiences that form the perfect blend of explosive first-person shooter combat, compelling storytelling and intense multiplayer action. Set approximately 10 years after the events of the original BioShock, the halls of Rapture once again echo with sins of the past. Along the Atlantic coastline, a monster has been snatching little girls and bringing them back to the undersea city of Rapture. Players step into the boots of the most iconic denizen of Rapture, the Big Daddy, as they travel through the decrepit and beautiful fallen city, chasing an unseen foe in search of answers and their own survival. Multiplayer in BioShock 2 will provide a rich prequel experience that expands the origins of the BioShock fiction. Set during the fall of Rapture, players assume the role of a Plasmid test subject for Sinclair Solutions, a premier provider of Plasmids and Tonics in the underwater city of Rapture that was first explored in the original BioShock. Players will need to use all the elements of the BioShock toolset to survive, as the full depth of the BioShock experience is refined and transformed into a unique multiplayer experience that can only be found in Rapture. BioShock 2 is currently in development at 2K Marin in collaboration with 2K Australia, Digital Extremes and 2K China for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Games for Windows® LIVE. BioShock 2 will be available worldwide on February 9, 2010. This title is not yet rated by the ESRB. For more information on BioShock 2 please visit www.bioshockgame.com, www.cultofrapture.com and www.somethinginthesea.com. 2K Games is a division of 2K, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO). About Take-Two Interactive Software Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a global developer, marketer, distributor and publisher of interactive entertainment software games for the PC, PlayStation®3 (PS3™) and PlayStation®2 computer entertainment systems, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Wii™ and Nintendo DS™. The Company publishes and develops products through its wholly owned labels Rockstar Games and 2K, which publishes its titles under 2K Games, 2K Sports and 2K Play. Take-Two also distributes software, hardware and accessories in North America through its Jack of All Games subsidiary. The Company’s common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol TTWO. For more corporate and product information please visit our website at www.take2games.com. All trademarks and copyrights contained herein are the property of their respective holders. Microsoft, Windows, the Windows Vista Start button, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox LIVE, and the Xbox logos are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies, and 'Games for Windows' and the Windows Vista Start button logo are used under license from Microsoft."PlayStation" is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
Today LaCie announced the latest versions of its Portable DVD±RW Drive, design by Sam Hecht. Now with a sleek black finish, the award-winning LaCie Portable DVD±RW includes new multimedia burning solutions, allowing users to piece together sophisticated movie, music, and photo projects in a matter of minutes – creating customized CDs or DVDs wherever they go.
PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA CELEBRATES 50TH ANNIVERSARY IN US First 50 Years Marked at NJ Headquarters, Company Locations Nationwide Focus is on Community Service and Reaffirmation of Founder’s Philosophy SECAUCUS, NJ (September 17, 2009) – Panasonic Corporation of North America, a market and technology leader in consumer and industrial electronics, celebrated its 50th anniversary in the US today. The milestone was marked with a series of employee events at its national headquarters in New Jersey, and in its sales offices, R&D labs, factories, service and call centers, warehouses and other business locations around the country. Panasonic’s five decades in the US span the introduction of its first transistor radio, to the world’s largest plasma HDTV today. In the past decade alone Panasonic led the introduction of HDTV, was first to market with solid-state professional video recording, co-developed the Blu-ray Disc high definition format, launched its critically acclaimed VIERA flat panel HDTV, and LUMIX digital camera and HD camcorder lines, developed a lightweight Toughbook tablet PC for hospitals, created best-in-class home theater entertainment systems, and more. And earlier this month Panasonic launched a nationwide truck tour that will demonstrate Full HD 3D video for the home — with Panasonic’s 3D consumer products coming in 2010. The company was honored today with an Official Proclamation from Governor Jon Corzine of New Jersey and special company events included the raising of a commemorative flag over each Panasonic facility, the planting of a tree, and a focus on community service activities and the company’s long-standing commitment to protecting the environment. Panasonic’s first US employee, Ray Gates, who later became president of Panasonic Company, and Panasonic Corporation of North America’s first US president, Richard Kraft, addressed employees at ceremonies in Secaucus today. Panasonic Corporation of North America was founded in 1959 in New York City and in 1976 moved to Secaucus, NJ – where the company’s corporate headquarters campus is now located. Today, Panasonic has more than 5,000 employees in the US, with primary facilities in Secaucus, NJ; Buffalo Grove and Rolling Meadows, IL; Lake Forest, Los Angeles, Universal City, San Diego, San Jose, and Torrance, CA; and Columbus, GA . Panasonic also employs approximately 6,500 in Canada and Mexico. “The occasion of our 50th anniversary in the US is a time to look both ahead to a promising future, but also a time to reflect on our past and how we reached this milestone,” said Yoshi Yamada, CEO and Chairman, Panasonic Corporation of North America. “Our employees are very proud of the innovation and technological leadership they have achieved in Panasonic’s first 50 years in the United States; and the best is yet to come.” A central theme surrounding Panasonic’s celebration of their 50th anniversary is focused on seven business principles that Panasonic’s founder Konosuke Matsushita established which call for the company’s focus on contribution to society – fairness and honesty; cooperation and team spirit; untiring effort for improvement; courtesy and humility; adaptability; and gratitude. Primary among the anniversary activities are two consumer electronics recycling collection events at Panasonic’s Secaucus campus. The first will be for Panasonic employees on Friday, September 18. The second event will serve the surrounding communities on Saturday, September 19, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Consumers* are invited to bring their unwanted or obsolete electronics to 50 Meadowlands Parkway in Secaucus, where they will be collected for responsible recycling through Panasonic’s Nationwide Recycling program (www.panasonic.com/environment). Throughout the past 50 years, Panasonic has been an active member of its community through a wide range of programs, including the Panasonic Foundation, a corporate foundation established in 1984 by an endowment from Panasonic as a gesture of thanks to the United States and as a way of contributing to American society. The Foundation’s goal is to improve public education in the United States and today the Panasonic Foundation is recognized as a leader in education reform. In addition, Panasonic and its employees regularly participate in programs such as river and beach clean-ups; electronics recycling events; food drives; blood drives; as well as fundraisers for the American Cancer Society, American Red Cross and more. Additionally, Panasonic employees are encouraged to take active roles in their own communities and are acknowledged for their personal charitable causes and individual volunteering. About Panasonic Based in Secaucus, NJ, Panasonic Corporation of North America markets a broad line of digital and other electronics products for consumer, business and industrial use. The company is the principal North American subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation (NYSE: PC), and the hub of Panasonic’s U.S. branding, marketing, sales, service and R&D operations. Panasonic is pledged to practice prudent, sustainable use of the earth's natural resources and protect our environment through the company’s Eco Ideas programs. Detailed information about Panasonic's environmental stewardship may be found in its Panasonic Report for Sustainability 2008 www.panasonic.net/csr/reports and Environmental Data Book 2008 www.panasonic.net/eco/rpt/. Information about Panasonic and its products is available at www.panasonic.com. Additional company information for journalists is available at www.panasonic.com/pressroom. For more than 20 years, Panasonic has been proud to support the Olympic Movement as an Official Worldwide Olympic Partner in the Audio and Visual Equipment category and, beginning in 2009, in the Digital Imaging category as well. Panasonic has also renewed its partnership with the International Olympic Committee for an additional eight years through the 2016 Summer Games. For more information, visit http://panasonic.net/olympic/.
LucasArts and Telltale Celebrate International Talk Like a Pirate Day September 19 Hearty Monkey Island Pirate Game Bounty A'plenty to be Plundered! SAN FRANCISCO – September 17, 2009 – Each year on September 19, brigands and scallywags ‘round the globe rule the day on International Talk Like a Pirate Day. And what better way to mark the occasion than by jumping into the celebrated Monkey Island® swashbuckling pirate games by LucasArts and Telltale! On September 19, Telltale is making the premiere episode of Tales of Monkey Island® a FREE download on their website (http://www.playlikeapirate.com/) all day. In addition, today through September 21, LucasArts is offering a virtual treasure trove of deals on several versions of The Secret of Monkey Island®: Special Edition titles, including:• 50% off the iPhone and iPod touch version of LucasArts’ new The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition via Apple’s App Store• 50% off The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition on Steam®, Valve Corporation’s delivery and management platform for the PC and Direct2Drive, IGN Entertainment’s digital download storeBest ye’ jump on these offers smartly before they expire!LucasArts will also soon release a free “lite” version of The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition on the Apple App Store for iPhone and iPod touch as well as a sound board application for iPhone and iPod touch that features 16 witty and ridiculing sound-bites from The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition.Taking place each year on September 19, Talk Like a Pirate Day was officially started in 1995 by two Oregon-based pirate lovers and has since become a pop culture phenomenon celebrated by would-be scallywags all over the globe. The event has evolved beyond simple pirate speech with people inserting piratey activities into their everyday life by eating, drinking, dressing, blogging, laughing, Tweeting, and gaming … like a pirate! The Monkey Island pirate game phenomenon all started in 1990 with LucasArts’ The Secret of Monkey Island, a graphical adventure PC title featuring an aspiring pirate named Guybrush Threepwood. The game was an instant critical success and has since spawned three additional titles, making it one of the most enduring videogame franchises of all time. The new wave of Monkey Island excellence kicked off this summer with two new projects. Telltale premiered the Tales of Monkey Island game series on PC and WiiWare™, in July, delivering a completely new epic storyline and swashbuckling flair that is unfolding across five monthly episodes, which are available for download on Tellale’s website, http://www.telltalegames.com. Wii™ users can also download episodes individually from the Wii Shop Channel.The Monkey Island celebration continued when LucasArts published The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition, a completely re-imagined version of the first game in the series that adds updated high definition graphics, a re-mastered musical score, and full voiceover to the classic adventure game. The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition is available on Xbox LIVE® Arcade for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PC via Steam and Direct2Drive, and iPhone and iPod touch through Apple’s App Store.About Steam The leading online platform for PC games and digital entertainment, Steam delivers new releases and online services to over 20 million PC users around the world. For more information, please visit www.steamgames.com. About ValveValve is an entertainment software and technology company founded in 1996 and based in Bellevue, Washington. For more information, please visit www.valvesoftware.com About Direct2DriveDirect2Drive (D2D) is IGN Entertainment's digital download store (http://www.direct2drive.com and http://www.direct2drive.co.uk). Launched in October 2004, D2D allows consumers to conveniently purchase and download the latest premium PC games directly from the Web to their desktops. About Telltale, Inc.Telltale is the first and only studio to release interactive episodic content on a monthly schedule. Founded in 2004 by LucasArts veterans with decades of experience, Telltale has quickly become an industry leader, establishing the model for downloadable game seasons and releasing more than twenty games to date. Telltale's games have won numerous awards, including “Adventure Game of the Year” accolades from publications such as IGN, PC Gamer, GameSpy, and Adventure Gamers, and have been recognized by mainstream outlets ranging from USA Today, to The New York Times to Variety. Telltale currently develops and publishes episodic series on PC, Wii™, and Xbox 360™, with plans to expand to additional platforms and channels in the coming year. For more information, visit http://www.telltalegames.com. About LucasArtsLucasArts, a division of Lucasfilm Entertainment Company Ltd., is a leading developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software worldwide for video game console systems, computers and the Internet. Based in San Francisco, Calif., as well as on the Internet at www.lucasarts.com, LucasArts was created in 1982 by George Lucas to provide an interactive element to his vision of a state-of-the-art, multifaceted entertainment company. LucasArts and the LucasArts logo are registered trademarks of Lucasfilm Ltd. ©1990-2009 Lucasfilm Entertainment Company Ltd. or Lucasfilm Ltd. & ® or TM as indicated. All rights reserved.Nintendo trademarks used under license. WiiWare is available only through the Wii console.
Microsoft Windows Users and iYogi Predict a Surge in Tech Support for Windows 7 Upgrades Survey Shows That Nearly Half of Consumers Think Upgrading to a New Operating System Will Require Technical Assistance New York, NY, September 16, 2009: iYogi, the on-demand tech services company with a unique global delivery model, announced today the results of a consumer poll regarding support concerns and predictions for the upcoming launch of the new Microsoft Windows 7 operating system. Based on responses from more than 1,000 Windows XP and Windows Vista users, 52 percent think that moving to a new operating system and moving their data is a hassle, suggesting some real frustrations on the near horizon. Nearly half (47 percent) think upgrading to Microsoft Windows 7 may require a call to technical support – potentially causing a huge backlog of support needs, as up to 40 million copies of Windows 7 are expected to be sold in 2009, according to IDC. “We predict that more than 40 percent of XP users will generate support calls and inquiries globally this year and even more in 2010 as mass adoption kicks in and people face the prospect of dealing with an entirely new interface,” said Vishal Dhar, President Marketing & Co-founder of iYogi. “We estimate twice as many support calls for current Windows XP users than Windows Vista users, since Microsoft Windows XP users will require a ‘clean’ install including migrating applications, settings and drivers—a potentially arduous, time-intensive task.” Additional survey findings reveal: · 58 percent of users think they will or may upgrade to Windows 7, an encouraging number considering some of the backlash surrounding Vista · Only 39 percent of users are aware that Windows 7 is launching soon, suggesting an increased flurry of help questions in the coming months as more people become aware of the upgrade options iYogi has more has more than 90,000 annual subscribers and provides thousands of single incident sessions every day on a 24/7 basis. Its Global Delivery Platform delivers on the highest customer satisfaction benchmarks in the industry and gets smarter with every customer interaction, building a powerful knowledge base that provides unique customer insights on predictive needs to tech support. ABOUT IYOGIiYogi is a global on-demand services company that provides personalized computer support for consumers and small businesses in United States, United Kingdom, Canada and Australia. iYogi’s unique model, including proprietary technology iMantra and highly qualified technicians, is designed to eliminate computer-related stress and keep millions of digitally dependent consumers and small businesses always protected and productive. Only iYogi -- with its proven global expertise delivery model, intelligent customer insight systems, easy-to-use self-help tools and automated PC optimization and computer support services – offers users a simple yet comprehensive path to digital serenity. iYogi has perfected the remote technical support model to overcome the current limitations of in-store, on-site, or call center services to become the fastest growing provider of support in the industry. Major resellers and technology companies are increasingly turning to iYogi to improve customer satisfaction, reduce return rates, and deliver a compelling new-value added offering to customers. For more information on iYogi and a detailed list of technologies supported, visit: www.iyogi.net.
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FastPencil Introduces Color Book Creator™ and Marketplace Promotional Tools New Color Book Creator™ Designed For Children’s Books, Cookbooks, Comic Books, Coffee Table Books and Many More CAMPBELL, Calif. — September 29, 2009 — FastPencil today announced major writing tool and marketplace upgrades for their free social self- publishing platform that allows authors to easily write, share, publish and sell their books. FastPencil (www.fastpencil.com) now offers writers the new Color Book Creator™ perfect for projects such as children’s books, cookbooks, comic books and coffee table books while also promoting a more robust marketplace for FastPencil users to showcase their books and skills. “Writing a children’s book is very different from writing a novel because the images have to be as compelling as the content and story,” said Rick Rieser, author of Percy, a children’s book coming out in October. “FastPencil has given writers the tools to connect to potential illustrators through the FastPencil Marketplace, organize the content and reach out to your network of friends and supporters for feedback on a project before publishing it.” The new Color Book Creator™ allows authors to focus on the visuals of their projects in addition to the content. Writers can import images and illustrations to their book pages with no limitations on placement or image and text size, enabling them to create the exact experience they envision. “The FastPencil mission is to make the book-writing process easy and fun for anyone and everyone,” said Steve Wilson, FastPencil Co-Founder and CEO. “With our initial product offering we proved that our tools strip out the complexity of the writing and publishing process for novels and now we want to extend the capability to writers using images and artwork in other genres as well.” The enhanced FastPencil Marketplace provides members with the ability to promote their projects and work. The Marketplace is a place for authors, illustrators, graphic designers, editors and anyone else involved in the book-writing process to market themselves and offer their services to other FastPencil community members. New features in the Marketplace include author service portfolios, book promotion pages, a buy and sell platform, and community interaction. With FastPencil aspiring writers have access to an end-to-end solution that enables them to write a book, share their work and publish hardcover, paperback, Kindle or e-books instantly. Once the book is complete, the FastPencil self-publishing wizard steps authors through the process of formatting their projects. The distribution functionality then allows writers to sell their books direct to customers or through outlets such as Barnes & Noble and Amazon. FastPencil Features: • Select from a variety of book templates o Personal Memoir o Great American Novel o Children’s Book o Cookbook o Comic Book o Coffee Table Book o Photo Book: wedding, vacation, reunions o Blog to Book • Connect with trusted friends through Facebook, Gmail, AOL, Yahoo and MSN • Integration with Twitter helps build a following • Publish to e-book formats with iPhone reader and Kindle support • E-book distribution at online retailers such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble • Marketplace: Portfolio and book promotion pages, buy and sell platform, and community interaction • Enhance chapters and front and back covers with images • Author services including consulting, design services and formatting • Integrated self-publishing wizard for step-by-step assistance • FastPencil Classics: access to many royalty free titles including Tarzan of the Apes and Cinderella Pricing and Availability The FastPencil self-publishing platform beta is now available at http://www.FastPencil.com . The FastPencil Basic service is free and includes book templates, writing platform and ability to connect with the community. Additional publishing packages are available at Silver and Gold levels and include consulting, author and editorial services, custom formatting and distribution. For more information on publishing services visit http://www.fastpencil.com/company/pricing . About FastPencil Silicon Valley-based FastPencil simplifies the entire book-writing process from concept to finished product. The FastPencil social self- publishing platform enables writers to create their books online, share their work with a trusted network of friends and professionals, and publish their books on demand either as hardcover, paperback or e- books. For regular FastPencil updates follow us at www.Twitter.com/ FastPencil, become a Fan on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/FastPencil and for more information, please visit www.FastPencil.com. ### FastPencil is a registered trademark of FastPencil, Inc. All other registered or unregistered trademarks are the sole property of their respective owners.
GIGATRIBE ANNOUNCES VERSION 3 – MUST-HAVE FREE SOCIAL COMMUNITY SOFTWARE TO SHARE UNLIMITED LARGE FILES WITH FRIENDS
September 16, 2009, Suresnes, France -- GigaTribe http://www.gigatribe.com announced today the availability of GigaTribe Version 3 free file sharing software -- the must-have solution for online social communities to securely share unlimited amounts of photos, videos, music, and other files with their “tribe” of friends, in a private, fully-encrypted peer-to-peer environment. Online social communities and forums don’t have the ability to share unlimited large photos and videos, because the communities either don’t have enough storage space, are too cumbersome to use, or because members don’t want to share private content with everyone online. GigaTribe solves these issues by providing social communities with the ability to offer unlimited integrated private file-sharing capabilities in an easy-to-use instantly updated environment that can be securely controlled by their members. GigaTribe Enhances Forums -- Stronger Integration between Communities & GigaTribe “GigaTribe realized that many online communities were using it as an enhancement to their forums,” said Alexis Leseigneur, co-founder of GigaTribe. “With Version 3, we decided to provide a stronger integration between the online communities and GigaTribe.” Each member decides exactly what he or she wants to share and with whom. All his/her files remain in the private environment of their hard drive, always secure and up to date. Only the selected social community members see his/her files and they can decide whether or not they wish to download them. Many photo and video communities are already using GigaTribe, including unique communities, such as:
New GigaTribe Version 3 offers new customized features for Online Communities:
For more information on customizing GigaTribe Version 3 for social communities, see the website: http://www.gigatribe.com/en/communities. New GigaTribe Version 3 also has new features for everyone:
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About GigaTribe GigaTribe is community software used by more than 1 million people to share files privately over the Internet. GigaTribe’s unique solution lets you share files directly from your hard drive, without having to copy your files on someone else’s server. This way sharing files remains private, secure and without a limit to the number or size of the files that you share.
iLuv Unveils Graphic Color Cases for the iPod Nano and iPod Touch
Add Style and Personality to Your Tunes
 iCC306: Clear plastic case with city graphic for iPod Nano 5th Gen – MSRP $24.99  iCC304: Clear Plastic Case with video camera graphic for iPod Nano 5th Gen – MSRP $19.99  iCC213: Lightweight Armband for iPod Nano 5th Gen – MSRP $24.99  iCC604: Game grip silicone case the iPod Touch – MSRP $19.99  iCC610: TPU case with flame pattern for the iPod Touch– MSRP $19.99 “We are excited to introduce these vivid color and unique designed cases to our existing line products for iPod users. We want to offer owners of the iPod Nano an opportunity to express themselves with color and style while also protecting their tunes,” says Howard Kim, the Marketing Manager at iLuv.
Beautify Your Home and Television With Bell’O’s Elegant 4-Shelf A/V System
For more information on Bell’O’s full line of audio/video furniture and accessories please visit, www.bello.com.
Toy Story Mania! Brings Amusement Park Attraction to the Living Room Available Now for Wii™ Based on the Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort’s Must-Ride Attraction and starring the charming cast of the Disney•Pixar Toy Story franchise, Toy Story Mania! features bonus unlockable 3-D gameplay BURBANK, Calif. – (September 15, 2009) Toy Story Mania!, a bi-coastal star attraction at the Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort theme parks, is now available for the Wii™ system. The newest title from Disney Interactive Studios brings classic Disney•Pixar Toy Story characters together as they stage their own fun-filled carnival, featuring familiar and one-of-a-kind midway-inspired games, alongside bonus unlockable levels in 3-D. “Toy Story Mania! is the first video game to be directly inspired by a Disney attraction,” said Craig Relyea, senior vice president of global marketing, Disney Interactive Studios. “Developing this game was truly a collaborative effort between Disney Interactive Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, Walt Disney Imagineers and the Disney Parks team. As a result, the end product fully captures the essence of the attraction and delivers a new fun-filled experience appropriate for all members of the family.” Toy Story Mania! features multiplayer competitive and cooperative modes supporting up to four players to provide hours of fun. Ten fast-paced shooting galleries are featured, including some adapted from the theme park attraction and others that are original. For example, the attraction’s popular Pie Toss game is represented in the game’s training level, and five additional levels based on the theme park experience are available as unlockables in story mode. Players can also team up to unlock Easter eggs and collectibles.Toy Story Mania! also shares another feature with the theme park attraction—and now the movies that inspired it—with bonus unlockable 3-D gameplay, lets players experience parts of the game in eye-popping 3-D! “Toy Story” and “Toy Story 2” are heading back to the big screen—this time in Disney Digital 3D™; the exclusive double feature hits theaters this October. And “Toy Story 3,”a brand new 3D adventure is slated for June 18, 2010. Published by Disney Interactive Studios and developed by Papaya Studio, Toy Story Mania! is rated E for Everyone by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) and available now at a suggested retail price of $49.99. Toy Story Mania: The Mobile Game is also available on all major wireless carriers. Toy Story Mania: The Mobile Game is an arcade game featuring favorite characters from the movie! Fans play as the honorary toy and test their skills in zany and fun carnival games. Players compete for high scores, unlock bonus stages and earn points to win tickets. Tickets can be used to purchase special items in the prize booth. Toy Story Mania: The Mobile Game available for iPhone, iPod Touch and Java/Brew platforms. About Disney Interactive StudiosDisney 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. To the Big Screen and Beyond… In Disney Digital 3D About Disney●Pixar’s Toy Story Movie FranchiseThe toys are back—this time in Disney Digital 3D™. “Toy Story” and “Toy Story 2” return to the big screen in a spectacular 3D double feature on October 2, 2009. The double feature kicks off a Disney Digital 3Dä Toy Story celebration, which culminates in a brand new adventure starring Buzz and Woody: “Toy Story 3”— in theaters June 18, 2010.
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SEGA SHIPS BLEACH: The 3rd Phantom for NINTENDO DS TO RETAILERS IN NORTH AMERICA An engrossing storyline and tactical RPG combat bring a new twist to the BLEACH DS game franchise.
SAN FRANCISCO (September 15, 2009) – SEGA® of America, Inc. today announced that BLEACH™: The 3rd Phantom™ for Nintendo DS™ has shipped to retailers in North America. BLEACH: The 3rd Phantom delivers an authentic anime experience with a deep story and tactical RPG gameplay. The game features a cast of over 50 characters and is voiced by the actors from VIZ Media’s award-winning BLEACH animated series. BLEACH: The 3rd Phantom is rated T for Teen. In BLEACH: The 3rd Phantom new details are revealed about the BLEACH universe stemming from before the start of the anime series. This original storyline highlights the close partnership between two fraternal twin Soul Reapers, Matsuri Kudo and her brother Fujimaru. For the first time, players can create and command their own team of eight Soul Reapers. In team-based battles, players decide where to place their team on the campaign map and also how to customize their character’s powers with the experience points they received through winning battles. With exciting revelations and a lot more choice and strategy, BLEACH: The 3rd Phantom™ will thrill both RPG and BLEACH fans. In BLEACH: The 3rd Phantom players can choose what skills and abilities they want their team of Soul Reapers to have. Experience is gained during each battle and from there players can choose what and how they want their characters to level up. When players engage in combat, the DS screen changes perspective and displays a perspective reminiscent of the BLEACH DS fighting games. In this view, players can watch characters engage in battle with beautifully stylized animation that looks stunningly close to the anime. Once players complete the single player campaign, a new mode called “BLEACH Tower” is unlocked. Gamers can then continue leveling up their party as well as unlock special characters and team up Soul Reapers, Hollows and Arrancar on the same side.BLEACH: The 3rd Phantom for Nintendo DS is rated T for Teen and is available now in stores nationwide. For more information, screenshots and art, please visit the SEGA FTP site at: http://segapr.segaamerica.com. For more information on BLEACH please visit http://bleach.viz.com. About SEGA of America, Inc.:SEGA® of America, Inc. is the American arm of Tokyo, Japan-based SEGA® Corporation, a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment both inside and outside the home. The company develops, publishes and distributes interactive entertainment software products for a variety of hardware platforms including PC, wireless devices, and those manufactured by Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. SEGA of America’s Web site is located at www.sega.com.About VIZ Media, LLC Headquartered in San Francisco, CA, VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), is one of the most comprehensive and innovative companies in the field of manga (graphic novel) publishing, animation and entertainment licensing of Japanese content. Owned by three of Japan’s largest creators and licensors of manga and animation, Shueisha Inc., Shogakukan Inc., and Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Co., Ltd., VIZ Media is a leader in the publishing and distribution of Japanese manga for English speaking audiences in North America, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and South Africa and is a global ex-Asia licensor of Japanese manga and animation. The company offers an integrated product line including the popular monthly manga anthology SHONEN JUMP magazine, graphic novels, and DVDs, and develops, markets, licenses, and distributes animated entertainment for audiences and consumers of all ages. Contact VIZ Media at 295 Bay Street, San Francisco, CA 94133; Phone (415) 546-7073; Fax (415) 546-7086; and web site at www.VIZ.com.
2K Sports Hits the Ice with NHL® 2K10 True-to-life hockey franchise pumps up the party for a thrilling NHL experience New York, NY – September 15, 2009 – 2K Sports announced today that NHL® 2K10, the 10th anniversary edition of the popular hockey franchise, is now available for the Wii™ system from Nintendo, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, and the PlayStation®3 (PS3™) and PlayStation®2 computer entertainment systems. Featuring 2009 Hart Memorial Trophy and Lester B. Pearson Award winner Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals as its cover athlete and spokesman, NHL 2K10 brings the fast-paced action and fun of the NHL right to your living room while staying true to the sport.Whether you’re a die-hard NHL fan or a casual player, NHL 2K10's pick-up-and-shoot controls, true-to-life authenticity and variety of on- and off-line multiplayer modes promise hours of entertainment. For the first time ever, NHL 2K10 for Wii will provide fans with a full-featured version of their favorite hockey game, along with a new franchise mode with full online play and numerous gameplay improvements, such as stumble shots and stick lifts. NHL 2K10 for Wii will support the Wii MotionPlus™ for precise one-to-one control and Wii Speak™ to chat with and challenge friends online, and will also offer the Wii-exclusive multiplayer mode – Mii™ Super Skills Competition. “We’re excited about what NHL 2K10 will do this year for social gaming,” said Greg Thomas, senior vice president of sports development for 2K. "The depth of the online features in NHL 2K10 set a new standard, with virtually every game mode available across all platforms, including some that are exclusive to Wii. NHL 2K10 promises to bring fans the fun and excitement that the NHL is known for, while still staying true to hockey.” Developed by 2K Sports’ Visual Concepts studio, NHL 2K10 is rated E10+ by the ESRB and is available now for Wii, Xbox 360, and the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 2 systems. For more information about NHL 2K10, please visit www.2ksports.com/games/nhl2k10. 2K Sports is a division of 2K, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO). About Take-Two Interactive Software Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a global developer, marketer, distributor and publisher of interactive entertainment software games for the PC, PlayStation®3 (PS3™) and PlayStation®2 computer entertainment systems, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Wii™ and Nintendo DS™. The Company publishes and develops products through its wholly owned labels Rockstar Games and 2K, which publishes its titles under 2K Games, 2K Sports and 2K Play. Take-Two also distributes software, hardware and accessories in North America through its Jack of All Games subsidiary. The Company’s common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol TTWO. For more corporate and product information please visit our website at www.take2games.com. NHL and the NHL Shield are registered trademarks and NHL Awards name and logo are trademarks of the National Hockey League. NHL and NHL team marks are the property of the NHL and its teams. All Rights Reserved. NHL 2K10 is an Officially Licensed Product of the NHL. NHL 2K10 is an Officially Licensed Product of the NHLPA. NHLPA, National Hockey League Players' Association and the NHLPA logo are trademarks of the NHLPA. © NHLPA.Microsoft, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox LIVE, and the Xbox logos are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies and are used under license from Microsoft. "PlayStation" and the "PS" Family logo are registered trademarks and “PS3” is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Wii and the Wii logo are trademarks of Nintendo. All trademarks and copyrights contained herein are the property of their respective holders.
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