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Microsoft Pays $761 Million to Settle RealNetworks Antitrust Lawsuit
o Lawsuit
to Challenge New Calif. Law Banning Violent Game Sales to Minors
o Apple Quadruples Quarterly
Profit, but Stock Falls
o Operator of Iraq
Battlefield/Porn Website Arrested on Obscenity Charge
o Satellite TV Firm EchoStar
Launches PocketDISH Portable Media Players
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Wi-Fi
Companies to Work Together on New, Faster Standard
o Japanese Record Industry Seeks
"iPod Tax"
o Yahoo Launches Blog Search,
Podcast Portal
o MTV Launches First
Broadband-Only Distribution Channel
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Briefly Noted
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Sprint
Launches NFL Mobile Service for Cell Phones
o Verizon
Offers $149 Samsung SCH-a950 Music Phone
o LodgeNet
Signs First HD In-Room VOD Deal With Paramount
o Gracenote
Signs Deals With Car Audio Equipment Makers
o Sirius Hires
Infinity's Tim Sabean to Head Howard Stern Channels
o Nickelodeon, m-Qube
Partner on Nick Mobile Portal
o Digeo Deploys 100K
Moxi Media Centers With Charter Subscribers
o Egami Media,
OverDrive to Offer VOD to Library Patrons
o Russian Site
LegalSounds.com Offers 14-Cent Song Downloads
o DiscLive Signs
License Agreement with Harry Fox Agency
o Cdigix to Launch
Download Service on 3 Calif. Campuses
o PassAlong Networks
Adds IODA Catalog to P2P Service
o Verizon DSL
Subscribers to Get Free Yahoo Music Unlimited Trial
o Namco Launches
U.S. Mobile Games Unit
o Sony Ships "SOCOM
3: U.S. Navy SEALs" for PS2
o Buena Vista Games
Ships "The Nightmare Before Christmas" Titles
o Electronic Arts
Releases "SSX On Tour"
o Majesco Ships
"Teen Titans" for Game Boy Advance
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2K Games Releases
M-Rated "Serious Sam II" for Xbox and PC
o Wired News: Mark
Cuban Plans DVD Label
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o Microsoft Pays $761 Million to
Settle RealNetworks Antitrust Lawsuit
Seattle - RealNetworks announced on Tuesday that Microsoft
has agreed to pay $761 million to settle the $1 billion antitrust
lawsuit it brought against the company in 2003, which alleged
Microsoft used its market dominance to undermine Real's status in
the media player market. Under the settlement, Real will receive an
up-front $460 million cash payment and long-term licenses of
Microsoft technologies, as well as assurances of fair competition
and access to Windows and the Windows Media Player. The two
companies also entered into new agreements on digital music and
video games. "Today we're closing one chapter and opening a new one
in our relationship with Microsoft," said RealNetworks CEO Rob
Glaser. "The legal chapter is being closed with an appropriate and
fair outcome that sets the stage for a very productive and
collaborative relationship between our companies." The music
agreement will see Microsoft promote Real's Rhapsody digital music
service on MSN, MSN Search and MSN Messenger, with Microsoft
receiving credits toward the remaining $301 million of its
settlement payout for delivering new Rhapsody subscribers.
Additionally, Microsoft will offer Real's library of casual games
through its MSN Games and Xbox Live Arcade online gaming service.
"This agreement ensures that Microsoft can innovate and that other
media players can compete in a broad marketplace," said Brad Smith,
senior vice president and general counsel at Microsoft.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/051011/sftu104.html?.v=25
http://www.nytimes.com/2005/10/11/technology/11cnd-soft.html
http://news.com.com/Microsofts+Real+deal/2009-1027_3-5893081.html
http://biz.yahoo.com/rb/051011/microsoft_realnetworks.html?.v=3
(Reuters)
http://biz.yahoo.com/ap/051011/microsoft_realnetworks.html?.v=17
(AP)
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o Lawsuit to
Challenge New Calif. Law Banning Violent Game Sales to Minors
Sacramento, Calif. - California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger
has signed into law a ban on the sale of violent video games to
minors in the state, which the video game industry says it will
challenge in court. The bill restricts the sale of violent games to
those under 18, penalizing retailers who do with a $1,000 fine, and
requires retailers to place more prominent game rating information
in stores and a two-inch square "18" sticker on video game
packaging. "Today I signed legislation to ensure parent involvement
in determining which video games are appropriate for their
children," said Gov. Schwarzenegger. Many of these games are made
for adults and choosing games that are appropriate for kids should
be a decision made by their parents." The Entertainment Software
Association (ESA), a video game industry trade group, said it plans
to file a lawsuit to have the law overturned; similar bans on
violent video game sales to minors have been struck down by courts
in Washington state, St. Louis and Indianapolis. "We are
disappointed that politicians of both parties chose to toss
overboard the First Amendment and free artistic and creative
expression in favor of political expediency," said ESA president
Doug Lowenstein.
http://tinyurl.com/b2kfe
(Gov. Schwarzenegger press release)
http://tinyurl.com/bqaql
(text of AB 1179)
http://www.latimes.com/technology/la-fi-games8oct08,0,942835.story
http://tinyurl.com/8kxdl
(Reuters)
http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=12127
http://www.theesa.com
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o Apple
Quadruples Quarterly Profit, but Stock Falls
Cupertino, Calif. - Shares of Apple fell more than 11% in
Tuesday's after-hours trading, after the company posted quarterly
net income that quadrupled its total of a year ago, but fell short
of analysts' expectations in terms of revenue. Buoyed by continued
strong sales of its iPod digital music players, the company posted
net income of $430 million, or $0.50 a share, up from $106 million,
or $0.13 a share, a year ago. Revenue rose 56% to $3.5 billion, but
still fell short of Wall Street estimates of $3.74 billion,
according to Thomson First Call. The company shipped 6.45 million
iPods during the quarter, a 220% increase over the same period a
year ago. For the current, quarter Apple said that it expects net
earnings per share of about $0.46 on revenue of $4.7 billion.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/051011/sftu144.html?.v=14
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o Operator of
Iraq Battlefield/Porn Website Arrested on Obscenity Charge
Miami - The operator of a website that purported to offer
U.S. soldiers free pornography in exchange for gory battlefield
photos from Iraq and Afghanistan has been arrested on obscenity
charges in Florida, Reuters reported. Christopher Michael Wilson,
operator of NowThatsFuckedUp.com, has been charged with one count of
wholesale distribution of obscene material, in addition to 300
misdemeanor charges in connection with his adult website. While the
battlefield photos on Wilson's site sparked a Pentagon investigation
--that was quickly concluded and found no evidence to charge U.S.
soldiers -- they are apparently not part of the current charges
against him. "In my 33 years of law enforcement experience, this is
one of the most horrific examples of filthy, obscene materials we
have ever seized," Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said in a
statement. Judd told Reuters the investigation was ongoing, and that
relevant information would be handed to the U.S. Army Criminal
Investigations Division.
http://tinyurl.com/9f6s4
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o Satellite TV
Firm EchoStar Launches PocketDISH Portable Media Players
Englewood, Colo. - EchoStar Communications, operator of
the DISH Network satellite TV service, on Tuesday introduced the
PocketDISH, a new line of portable media players that let
subscribers download and store TV programs, MP3 files, photos and
other digital media content. EchoStar will offer three PocketDISH
models: a 20GB model with 2.2-inch LCD screen for $329; a 30GB model
with 4-inch screen ($499); and a 40GB, 7-inch screen version ($599).
The two larger models will also be able to record audio and video
from outside sources, while the smallest model can record only
audio. "With PocketDISH, we are again changing the way people watch
television. More versatile than ordinary portable DVD or MP3
players, PocketDISH makes it convenient for users to watch popular
TV shows or listen to the latest music downloads anywhere," said
Mark Jackson, president of EchoStar Technologies Corporation.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/051011/115355.html?.v=1
http://biz.yahoo.com/ap/051011/echostar_media_player.html?.v=2
(AP)
http://www.dishnetwork.com
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o Wi-Fi
Companies to Work Together on New, Faster Standard
London - Twenty-seven Wi-Fi companies announced that they
have agreed to work together on a new Wi-Fi standard that will make
the technology go faster and further. The standard -- which follows
the 802.11a, b and g standards -- is known as 802.11n. It will have
superior reach and be two to 10 times faster than current standards.
The companies that support the standard have formed a group call the
Enhanced Wireless Consortium, which includes wireless chipmakers
Broadcom and Intel, laptop makers Lenovo, Sony Corp. and Toshiba
Corp. and network equipment maker Cisco. Not everyone has embraced
the new standard, however; Airgo, a U.S.-based Wi-Fi technology
vendor, and Nokia, a Finland-based mobile giant, have complained
that the group is simply trying to force through the standard they
are already planning to build.
http://makeashorterlink.com/?F27B435FB
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o Japanese Record
Industry Seeks "iPod Tax"
New York - Record companies in Japan are lobbying the
government to impose an added fee on the sale of iPods and other
digital music players sold in the country, with the proceeds
compensating labels, songwriters and artists to compensate for lost
revenue from piracy, The New York Times reported. The companies hope
for a fee of between 2 and 5% of the retail price of the devices,
but consumer groups and the Japanese media have pressured lawmakers
to the point that the proposal remains stalled in a government
committee. "This is typical of how industry groups try to manipulate
government at the expense of consumers," Hiroko Mizuhara, head of
the Consumers Union of Japan, told The Times. Japan already imposes
a 2% fee on sales of minidisc recorders, while similar digital media
levees have been floated in Canada. "Now everyone who used to be
using CDs and MDs are using iPods," Koichi Numamura, head of the
recording rights department at the Japanese Society for Rights of
Authors, Composers and Publishers, told The Times. "We can't just
sit by silently while we lose money."
http://www.nytimes.com/2005/10/10/technology/10ipod.html
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o Yahoo Launches Blog
Search, Podcast Portal
Sunnyvale, Calif. - Yahoo on Tuesday launched a test of a
new blog search tool, which will integrate blog content with
traditional media outlet results when users search on Yahoo News.
The new feature separates blog results from other news headlines,
and also adds results from Yahoo's Flickr photo sharing service, as
well as user-generated My Web links to other relevant content. "Our
expanded news search dramatically increases the consumer's ability
to find events that matter to them, from major news stories, citizen
reporting, commentary, and pictures that might not be covered by the
mainstream media," said Yahoo News general manager Neil Budde.
Separately, Yahoo also announced the beta release of Yahoo Podcasts,
a portal that lets users search, subscribe to, rate and review
podcast programs. The indexed podcasts include programs from
National Public Radio, and the weekly Presidential address.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/051011/115513.html?.v=1
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/051010/105348.html?.v=1
http://news.search.yahoo.com
http://podcasts.yahoo.com
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o MTV Launches First
Broadband-Only Distribution Channel
New York - MTV Networks has announced the launch of its
first channel to be distributed entirely over broadband, "mtvU Uber."
In addition to making the company's campus mtvU channel content
available to all online, the broadband site will feature original
programming like student-produced short films, music, videos,
animation and webisodes. MTV and Cisco Systems have partnered to
offer ten $25,000 grants to college students who develop original
content for mtvU Uber. The "broadband incubator"-developed content
will debut on the channel in the spring of 2006. The site will let
students upload MP3s and videos from their own bands, as well as
amateur music videos produced for their favorite bands. "With
today's announcement, we are handing over an entire channel online
to college students and everyone who wants new music," said mtvU
general manager Stephen Friedman. "mtvU Uber gives them the power to
create and program their own channel, and will remain in perpetual
beta mode as they experiment and pioneer the digital future."
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/051010/clm502.html?.v=14
http://www.mtvu.com
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Benefiting Hurricane Relief Tonight!
ALL PROCEEDS GO TO RED CROSS RELIEF EFFORTS
Digital Media Wire has teamed up with Hollywood
hotspot, Tokio, and the Red Cross to co-host
Red Carpet for Relief, a benefit featuring performances by
Just Jinger and The Prom Kings. All proceeds go to
the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund to provide shelter,
food, counseling and other assistance to victims of Hurricane
Katrina. The event is from 8pm to 10pm on Tuesday, October 11 at
Tokio, 1640 Cahuenga Blvd., Hollywood, CA. Open Bar and
Appetizers are included in the price of admission. The required
donation is $30, which can be made online. For more information,
visit
www.redcrossla.org/dmw or call
310-855-0033. RSVP to:
RSVP@digitalmediawire.com.
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o Sprint
Launches NFL Mobile Service for Cell Phones
Overland Park, Kan. - Mobile network operator Sprint on
Tuesday launched NFL Mobile, offering video content from NFL Network
and NFL Films, and exclusive ringtones and other content for $5.99 a
month. The service will offer continually-updated scores, and video
highlights updated at the end of each quarter, but stops short of
providing live mobile TV football broadcasts.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/051011/115342.html?.v=1
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o Verizon
Offers $149 Samsung SCH-a950 Music Phone
Bedminster, N.J. - Mobile network operator Verizon Wireless on
Tuesday launched Samsung's SCH-a950 music phone for its subscribers.
Available for $149 after rebate, the phone includes an MP3 player,
1.3-megapixel camera and camcorder, and Bluetooth connectivity. The
phone supports TransFlash memory cards for song storage, currently
available in capacities up to 4GB.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/051011/nytu155.html?.v=24
http://www.phonescoop.com/news/item.php?n=1211
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o LodgeNet
Signs First HD In-Room VOD Deal With Paramount
Sioux Falls, S.D. - LodgeNet, a provider of interactive TV and
broadband access services to hoteliers, announced on Tuesday that it
has signed an agreement with Paramount Pictures to offer
high-definition movies on LodgeNet's in-room video-on-demand
service. Under the agreement -- the first high-definition contract
with a major studio for South Dakota-based LodgeNet -- the company
will immediately offer movies including "War of the Worlds" and "The
Longest Yard" in HD.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/051011/cgtu008.html?.v=24
http://www.lodgenet.com
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o Gracenote
Signs Deals With Car Audio Equipment Makers
Berkeley, Calif. - Gracenote, a provider of CD and digital
music identification technologies, announced on Tuesday that has
signed new or extended agreements with a number of manufacturers of
car audio equipment to integrate its technology that can
automatically display album, artist and track title information for
CDs. Berkeley, Calif.-based Gracenote said it signed a new agreement
with Harman International, and extended contracts with Alpine,
Clarion, Kenwood, Mitsubishi and Pioneer to provide digital music
technology and services for factory/dealer options and aftermarket
car audio devices. Gracenote's database indexes over 4 million CDs
and 50 million tracks.
http://tinyurl.com/75vxj
http://www.gracenote.com
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o Sirius Hires
Infinity's Tim Sabean to Head Howard Stern Channels
New York - Sirius Satellite Radio, a provider of subscription
radio programming, announced that it has hired Infinity Broadcasting
veteran Tim Sabean as program director for the forthcoming Sirius
radio channels featuring shock jock Howard Stern. Stern is scheduled
to make the switch from traditional radio to a new show on Sirius in
January.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/051010/nym129.html?.v=19
http://www.siriusradio.com
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o Nickelodeon, m-Qube
Partner on Nick Mobile Portal
New York - Viacom's Nickelodeon children's cable TV network said
on Tuesday that it has partnered with Boston-based m-Qube to launch
Nick Mobile, a portal that will offer ringtones, wallpapers and text
messaging services featuring Nickelodeon properties. Launching this
month, Nick Mobile will offer features such as text alerts from
characters like SpongeBob SquarePants and Dora the Explorer
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/051011/nytu108.html?.v=26
http://www.nick.com
http://www.m-qube.com
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o Digeo Deploys 100K
Moxi Media Centers With Charter Subscribers
Kirkland, Wash. - Digeo, a maker of networked digital video
recorders, announced that its Moxi Media Center devices have now
been deployed to more than 100,000 Charter digital cable
subscribers. Kirkland, Wash.-based Digeo's Moxi set-top is now
available to 85% of Charter's 2.7 million digital cable TV
subscribers.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/051010/sfm055.html?.v=25
http://www.digeo.com
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o Egami Media,
OverDrive to Offer VOD to Library Patrons
Chatsworth, Calif. - Egami Media, a unit of DVD and CD
distributor Image Entertainment, has signed an agreement with
OverDrive, a provider of e-book and audiobook lending services for
libraries, which will see Image titles distributed to public library
patrons via video-on-demand. Image titles covered by the agreement
include "Birth of a Nation," Charlie Chaplin short films and live
concerts from artists like Chick Corea.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/051010/105096.html?.v=1
http://www.image-entertainment.com
http://www.overdrive.com
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o Russian Site
LegalSounds.com Offers 14-Cent Song Downloads
Moscow - Russia-based music download store LegalSounds.com
announced its launch on Tuesday, offering song downloads for 14
cents -- a massive discount on the current 99 cent standard digital
song prices in the U.S. It is not clear that the site has gained
proper licensing from the world's record labels and music
publishers, as it claims to offer songs from the Beatles and other
artists who have so far refused to license their songs to legitimate
download stores.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/051011/uktu014.html?.v=31
http://www.legalsounds.com
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o DiscLive Signs
License Agreement with Harry Fox Agency
New York - The Harry Fox Agency, a provider of music mechanical
rights licensing, announced on Tuesday that Immediatek's DiscLive
service has entered into HFA's "Express Live" mechanical licensing
agreement for CDs and permanent digital downloads. The agreement
covers DiscLive's service that offers concertgoers CDs and digital
downloads of performances at the venue and online immediately after
the show. DiscLive has recorded performances for the Pixies, Devo
and the Billboard Latin Music Awards.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/051011/115819.html?.v=1
http://www.harryfox.com
http://www.disclive.com
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o Cdigix to Launch
Download Service on 3 Calif. Campuses
Englewood, Colo. - Cdigix, a provider of legal campus download
services, announced on Tuesday that the University of California
Irvine, the University of California Riverside and University of
California San Diego will offer its services to 66,000 students
beginning this month. The launches follow Cdigix's signing of a
master agreement with the University of California and the
California State University systems, to provide music and video
downloading, and social networking services on campuses.
http://www.cdigix.com
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o PassAlong Networks
Adds IODA Catalog to P2P Service
Franklin, Tenn. - PassAlong Networks, a developer of
peer-to-peer music distribution technology, announced that it has
signed an agreement to make the catalog of the Independent Online
Distribution Alliance (IODA) available on digital music stores using
its platform. IODA offers 225,000 tracks from over 750 independent
record labels.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/051010/clm511.html?.v=10
http://www.iodalliance.com
http://www.passalong.com
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o Verizon DSL
Subscribers to Get Free Yahoo Music Unlimited Trial
New York - Verizon and Yahoo on Tuesday announced that they have
partnered to promote Yahoo's Music Unlimited digital music
subscription service. Under the agreement, new Verizon Yahoo DSL
subscribers will receive a free three-month trial to Yahoo Music
Unlimited, otherwise $6.99 per month.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/051011/nytu066.html?.v=23
http://www.verizon.net/verizonyahoo
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o Namco Launches
U.S. Mobile Games Unit
San Jose, Calif. - Japanese video game developer Namco's U.S.
subsidiary on Tuesday announced the formation of a new unit that
will distribute mobile games in North America. Namco Networks
America will be headed by Kenji Hisatsune, currently the executive
vice president and COO of Namco America. The new unit will
distribute mobile versions of Namco titles like "Pac-Man," "Ms.
Pac-Man," "Galaga" and "Dig Dug."
http://tinyurl.com/dnqr5
http://www.namco.com
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o Sony Ships "SOCOM
3: U.S. Navy SEALs" for PS2
Foster City, Calif. - Sony Computer Entertainment America on
Tuesday shipped its "SOCOM 3: U.S. Navy SEALs" for PlayStation 2.
Developed by Zipper Interactive in association with the U.S. Naval
Special Warfare Command, the title is the latest installment in the
6 million unit-selling franchise. Sony also said it released
"Gretzky NHL '06" for Sony PSP, which enables both local and
national multiplayer gameplay via the PSP's Wi-Fi connection.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/051011/sftu046.html?.v=28
http://www.zipperint.com
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o Buena Vista Games
Ships "The Nightmare Before Christmas" Titles
Burbank, Calif. - Disney's Buena Vista Games announced on
Tuesday the release of its "Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before
Christmas, Oogie's Revenge" for PlayStation 2, and "Tim Burton's The
Nightmare Before Christmas: The Pumpkin King" for Nintendo Game Boy
Advance. Both titles are based on the Disney animated film directed
by Tim Burton; the PS2 version was developed by Capcom, while the
Game Boy Advance version was created by TOSE.
http://tinyurl.com/dp7rm
http://www.buenavistagames.com
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o Electronic Arts
Releases "SSX On Tour"
Redwood City, Calif. - Electronic Arts on Tuesday shipped "SSX
On Tour" for PlayStation 2, Xbox, GameCube and PSP to retailers.
Developed by EA Canada, the latest installment in the company's
snowboarding game franchise contains an in-game soundtrack that
features tracks from Louis XIV, Iron Maiden and DJ Z-Trip.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/051011/115532.html?.v=1
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o Majesco Ships
"Teen Titans" for Game Boy Advance
Edison, N.J. - Video game publisher Majesco on Tuesday shipped
its "Teen Titans" title for Nintendo Game Boy Advance to retailers.
Developed by Artificial Mind & Movement, the game is based on the DC
Comics characters that appear in the Warner Bros. Animation TV
series of the same name that airs on Cartoon Network.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/051011/nytu024.html?.v=27
http://www.a2m.com
http://www.teentitansvideogame.com
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o 2K Games Releases
M-Rated "Serious Sam II" for Xbox and PC
New York - 2K Games, a unit of publisher Take-Two Interactive,
said on Tuesday that it has released its "Serious Sam II" title for
Xbox and the PC. The "M" for Mature-rated title was developed by
Croteam, and features multiplayer gaming for both PC and the Xbox.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/051011/115229.html?.v=1
http://www.croteam.com
http://www.serioussam2.com
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o Wired News: Mark
Cuban Plans DVD Label
San Francisco - Wired News recently reported that dot-com
billionaire Mark Cuban, who now owns film production companies, the
HDNet satellite TV service, and theater chain Landmark Theaters, is
planning to launch a DVD label that would help fulfill his vision of
releasing movies simultaneously in theaters, on television, online
and on DVD. The DVD label would launch in January, alongside the
release of Steven Soderbergh's "Bubble" by Cuban's 2929
Entertainment; Cuban will offer movie theaters 1% of revenues from
sales of DVD titles being offered simultaneously in theaters. Robert
Iger, now CEO of Disney, was recently quoted as saying, "I don't
think it's out of the question that DVDs could be released in the
same window as the theatrical release. All the old rules should be
called into question because the rules of consumption have changed
so dramatically."
http://www.wired.com/news/business/0,1367,69117,00.html
http://www.2929entertainment.com
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Software AG is building future growth around Business
Integration and SOA for F1000 companies and is seeking a
Western Area Sales Director to provide leadership for a
direct sales force to achieve aggressive revenue targets
directed at existing and new accounts. For more information
visit
http://www.softwareagusa.com/
or send resumes directly to
jim.solomone@softwareagusa.com
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Software Developer -
Vienna, VA
Seeking a
Plumtree portal architect and developer with broad and deep
knowledge of Plumtree 5.x. Require 5 plus years of exp. in
Plumtree portal technology and associated web environment,
including security, networking, operating systems, database,
and web application server. 5 - 7 years overall software
development exp. in web programming tools including HTML,
JavaScript, CSS, ColdFusion, ASP, .NET and C#. Ability to work
in fast-paced, dynamic environment. BA/BS in Information
Systems, or equivalent knowledge/exp. Must have an active
Secret clearance and be willing to submit to a TS. Send
resumes to:rrreeves@att.com
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Director of
Sales - North America
Qualified
applicants should have at least 5 years of software
industry-related sales experience, with at least 2 years of
Public Sector focus. Direct sales and business development
experience is expected. Management experience is a plus. A
clear understanding of business issues, excellent leadership,
written and oral
communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills are
required. Ability to deliver compelling face-to-face customer
presentations, effective contract negotiation, deal closing,
as well as, proven account management/leadership is
imperative. BS/BA required, and a MBA is preferred. Send
resumes to:
ks@ltutech.com
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Software Tester/Quality Assurance - Fairfax, VA
Responsible for developing, implementing,
maintaining, and enhancing test plans, test scripts, and test
methodologies that ensure exhaustive testing of all assigned
software systems to ensure compliance with system
specifications. Requires strong interpersonal and
technical skills to work effectively and efficiently with
development staff in order to resolve software defects. Send
inquiries to
rstevens@silosmashers.com.
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Managing Director
Are you ready to be measured by your skills in leadership,
consulting management, product management, operations
management, and business development and marketing? Are you
self-assured and confident? Able to translate business needs
into technology solutions? Come lead a growing custom business
intelligence software practice at a Microsoft Gold Partner and
Inc 500 firm. More at Monster.com search "Brittenford Managing
Director." Send resumes to
careers@brittenford.com
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Senior Account Executive (Technology PR)
- Boston
SAE responsibilities include media relations, materials
development,
program management and team and client relations. Required
skills include
time management, strong verbal communications, a solid
understanding of
PR concepts, strategic planning and implementation, and the
ability to
juggle multiple tasks. Minimum 3-4 years of professional
experience,
preferably with a hi-tech agency background. Please apply
online at
http://www.porternovelli.com
Send resumes to
bostoncareers@porternovelli.com
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Java Developers
- Baltimore area
Compuware is
actively seeking several Java developers of various skill
levels.
We require strong knowledge of object oriented programming,
design and the
application lifecycle. 3 to 7 years Java/J2EE including JSP,
EJB, custom tags,
struts. Very good SQL skills, DB2 and Oracle preferred.
Websphere/WSAD
highly preferred. XML, C/CGI, perl scripting a plus. Excellent
oral and written
communications. Send resumes to
scott.boren@compuware.com
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Senior Account
Executive - Technology Public Relations
Our DC office is seeking an experienced senior account
executive (SAE). A
senior account executive position is a middle management
position that requires
at least 5-6 years PR and technology experience. All public
relations positions at
Horn Group also require at minimum a Bachelors degree in a
related field (i.e.,
PR, communications, journalism, marketing), the ability to
work well in teams,
and strong attention to detail. Please send your cover letter
and resume
electronically via our website only, at
http://www.horngroup.com,
in the Careers
section under Washington DC job openings
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The
China Trade Summit (CTS) | Beijing, China | October 16-20
The China Trade Summit (CTS) is the only China conference
that gives unprecedented access and one-on-one interaction
with the top government and business leaders of China,
including the Minister of Commerce and Governors from three
provinces. The event is taking place in Beijing, China from
October 16-20, 2005. CTS is designed to give attendees the
tools and information needed to succeed in China with
informative conference sessions and unique events such as
VentureFest China, China Tech Tour and the Minister’s Golf
Tournament. If you’re planning to do business in China, there
is no other event like the CTS, helping to create strong
relationships while providing valuable insight into the inner
workings of Chinese business.
http://www.chinatradesummit.net
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The 64 Second Film Contest
–
DreamWorks™
Film
Fanatics, Digital Hipsters, Mixmasters, Photophiles and
Movie-moguls-in-the-making. A 64-second film on
the subject of "weightlessness" will land one of you at
DreamWorks™. Don't wait to create.
www.64seconds.com. Entries in will be accepted
October 10 - November 27, 2005.
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Game Industry
Job and Career Pavilion - Oct. 27-28, 2005 - Austin, Texas
Companies
recruiting include: Activision, Midway, THQ, BioWare, High
Voltage, Ensemble, Radical Entertainment and more. The
conference includes 9 development and business tracks, 130
speakers, 2,000+ developers attending and 60 companies
sponsoring and/or exhibiting. Sessions range from MMOGs and
mobile to the new Xbox 360 console and the IBM Cell Processor
powering the PlayStation 3. Special track on Asian Game
Market. Network with an international audience and get
business done. Full details and early registration discount at
http://www.GameConference.com
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