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o 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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o 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
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Digeo Deploys 100K Moxi Media Centers With Charter Subscribers
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Egami Media, OverDrive to Offer VOD to Library Patrons
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Russian Site LegalSounds.com Offers 14-Cent Song Downloads
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DiscLive Signs License Agreement with Harry Fox Agency
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Cdigix to Launch Download Service on 3 Calif. Campuses
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PassAlong Networks Adds IODA Catalog to P2P Service
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Verizon DSL Subscribers to Get Free Yahoo Music Unlimited Trial
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Namco Launches U.S. Mobile Games Unit
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Sony Ships "SOCOM 3: U.S. Navy SEALs" for PS2
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Buena Vista Games Ships "The Nightmare Before Christmas" Titles
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Electronic Arts Releases "SSX On Tour"
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Majesco Ships "Teen Titans" for Game Boy Advance

o 2K Games Releases M-Rated "Serious Sam II" for Xbox and PC
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Wired News: Mark Cuban Plans DVD Label

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Top Stories

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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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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Responsible for working with the Online Development Team in building and maintaining the NPR web site and its supporting applications. For more information regarding this position and how to apply please visit our web site at www.npr.org.  CONTACT INFO: employment@npr.org
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Sr. Product Manager, Content Use Management – San Diego, CA

Join Verance's Content Use Management business unit, and help us enhance the value of film, TV, and music. Position is responsible for: market & product requirements; product marketing; production & distribution; and customer integration & support. Applicant must have detailed technical understanding in one or more of the following areas: digital entertainment; digital media production, distribution & playback; film print mastering; DVD authoring; content preparation for digital downloads & streamed delivery; consumer electronics; S/W media player standards; and content security. For more details visit: http://www.verance.com/careers/jobopenings.html or email: jobs_05@verance.com
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Envision EMI, an award winning company located in Tyson's Corner, is looking for an experienced Web Developer. In this role you will lead the creation and integration of our online applications by designing, developing and supporting online application logic to deliver cutting edge online business applications. Candidates must have at least 3 years on a design/technical team, solid exp. with Macromedia and/or Microsoft.NET products and proficiency in the following: HTML, XHTML, XML, CSS, C#, .NET, ColdFusion, ActionScript, JavaScript, and cross-
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Sales Director - XML Business Integration

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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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@
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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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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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