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Top Stories
o Report: Microsoft Developing Handheld Game Device
o Sirius Satellite Radio Settles Recordable Radio Dispute with Universal Music
o Report: Sony PS3 to Dominate Game Console Market Through 2010
o VeriSign Acquires Mobile Content Publisher m-Qube for $250 Million

o Online Games Firm SkillJam Acquires WorldWinner for $23 Million
o Mobile Music Service Provider Groove Mobile Raises $8.5 Million

o AirPlay Raises $4 Million for Mobile Gaming TV Show
o Sony Online Entertainment Invests in Database Firm EnterpriseDB
o Internet TV Firm Brightcove Acquires Rich Media Publisher MetaStories

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DMW Announcements
 
5th Annual Games & Mobile Forum  - April 26, 2006
  3rd Annual Digital Media Conference -  June 23, 2006


Featured Advertisements
  Video iPod Study Available - Frank N. Magid Associates
  2006 Digital Entertainment & Media Directory
 

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Briefly Noted

o CBS SportsLine: March Madness Site Served 14 Million Streams in 4 Days
o Microsoft Introduces XNA Studio, Expands Xbox Live Tools for Developers
o Musicane Digital Sales Data Added to SoundScan Figures
o NEC Electronics Mobile Chip Enables 50 Hours of Music Playback

o Promptu Launches Voice Search Service for Mobile Phones
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GUBA Online Video Archive Launches Free Video-Sharing Service
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NASCAR.com Orders More Episodes of Animated Web Series "The Kellys"
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GreenCine Adds New DVD Sales to Online Indie Film Rental Service
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IMG Media, MSN Video to Webcast L.A. Fashion Week
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Gambling Site Bodog.com Launches $1 Million Battle of the Bands
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MP3tunes Launches Sideload.com Locker Service for Free Web MP3s
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First "Mission Impossible III" Game to be Gameloft Mobile Title
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THQ Licenses Epic Games' Unreal Engine 3
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Warner Licenses Snowblind Studios to Develop "Justice League Heroes"
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Namco Launches ClubNAMCO.com Online Memorabilia Store
o Sony to Ship PSP Version of "Lemmings" on May 23
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Glu Mobile Releases "Ice Age 2: Arctic Slide" Mobile Game
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Iceland's CCP Games Licenses "EVE Online" for Play in China
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UC Santa Barbara Library Offers Free Downloads of Digitized Wax Cylinders

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Top Stories

o Report: Microsoft Developing Handheld Game Device

San Jose, Calif. - Microsoft is developing a handheld video game device that would also play movies and music, sources familiar with the project told the San Jose Mercury News. The sources told The Merc that Microsoft vice president J. Allard is leading the project, which also includes Xbox 360 system designer Greg Gibson and Xbox finance chief Bryan Lee. The product may not come to market for another year or two, and would enter a market that already features stiff competition from similar products from Apple, Sony and Nintendo. It would likely be able to play games developed for the original Xbox, though, establishing a large library of titles that would be available at launch.
http://tinyurl.com/s94b4 (San Jose Mercury News)
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o Sirius Satellite Radio Settles Recordable Radio Dispute with Universal Music

New York - Sirius Satellite Radio, a provider of subscription radio programming with 4 million subscribers, has settled a dispute with major record label Universal Music Group over a Sirius radio receiver that can record 50 hours of music played on the service, the Los Angeles Times reported. The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) even petitioned Congress on the matter, saying that such digital radio recorders hurt record sales. Sources told the Times that Sirius agreed to limit the number of Sirius S50 radios it manufactures, and will also pay Universal Music an undisclosed sum. The agreement could lead to similar resolutions of disputes over satellite radio receivers with recording capabilities that exist between Sirius -- as well as rival XM Satellite Radio -- and other record labels.
http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-sirius18mar18,1,246045.story
http://www.sirius.com/gs/s50
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o Report: Sony PS3 to Dominate Game Console Market Through 2010

Scottsdale, Ariz. - Sony will continue to dominate the video game console market through 2010, well into the next-generation console cycle that includes the already-released Microsoft Xbox 360 and forthcoming PlayStation 3 and Nintendo Revolution, according to a forecast from market research firm In-Stat. The firm predicts that the Sony PlayStation 3 will account for just over 50% of the console installed base through 2010, followed by the Xbox 360 (28.6%) and Revolution (21.2%). "Microsoft will outship Nintendo in the next generation of consoles due to its head start in launching, its strength in the North American market, and its appeal to older gamers, a demographic that seems to widen with each new generation of consoles," said In-Stat analyst Brian O'Rourke.
http://www.instat.com/catalog/Ccatalogue.asp?id=162
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o VeriSign Acquires Mobile Content Publisher m-Qube for $250 Million

Watertown, Mass. - m-Qube, a provider of mobile content, applications and messaging services, has agreed to be acquired for $250 million by VeriSign, a California-based provider of infrastructure services for the Internet and telecommunications networks. Mountain View, Calif.-based m-Qube is privately held and employs about 200 people in North America. Its customers include Sony Pictures, Major League Baseball Advanced Media, Reuters, and Telus Mobility, among others. The company's main investors include Bain Capital Ventures, General Catalyst Partners, Globespan Capital Partners and Sigma Partners.
http://www.m-qube.com
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o Online Games Firm SkillJam Acquires WorldWinner for $23 Million

Newton, Mass. - SkillJam, a Los Angeles-based provider of "skill-gaming" technology and unit of FUN Technologies, has acquired WorldWinner.com, a Massachusetts-based online game company, for $23 million. WorldWinner.com hosts more than 10 million games and awards millions of dollars in prizes every month, with games in five categories: cards, words, arcade, strategy and sports. Last year, the company had revenue of $10.67 million, a loss of $680,000 million and net assets of $3.9 million, the company said.
http://www5.sys-con.com/read/196283.htm
http://www.worldwinner.com
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o Mobile Music Service Provider Groove Mobile Raises $8.5 Million

Andover, Mass. - Groove Mobile, a provider of mobile music downloading services, has raised $8.5 million in its second round of venture capital, led by Egan-Managed Capital, Private Equity Week reported on Monday, citing a regulatory filing. Other investors in the deal include Charles River Ventures, Kodiak Venture Partners and SVM Star Ventures Management. Massachusetts-based Groove Mobile's service includes mobile downloads, peer-to-peer sharing, personalized music recommendations, and streaming radio. The company offers access to music from EMI, Warner Music International, V2, Beggars Group, Digital Rights Agency and The Orchard libraries.
http://www.groovemobile.net
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o AirPlay Raises $4 Million for Mobile Gaming TV Shows

Monterey, Calif. - AirPlay, a company developing TV game shows where viewers participate with their mobile phones, announced on Monday that it has raised $4 million in its first round of venture capital financing, from Redpoint Ventures and Qualcomm. AirPlay TV, slated to launch in the fall, will allow mobile phone users to play along with live broadcasts: choosing winners and losers in reality TV shows; competing against contestants on game shows; and predicting plays in football games and other sporting events. The Monterey, Calif.-based company's first product, AirPlay Sports, will let users make live game and play predictions during pro and college football games when their seasons begin in the fall.
http://tinyurl.com/jlwhv
http://www.airplaytv.com
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o Sony Online Entertainment Invests in Database Firm EnterpriseDB

San Diego - Sony Online Entertainment (SOE), which develops and operates the company's roster of massively multiplayer online games, announced on Monday that it has made a strategic investment in EnterpriseDB, a provider of open-source database technology. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed. Sony also said it will use New Jersey-based EnterpriseDB's Advanced Server 8.1 to enhance its infrastructure and to lower its total cost of database ownership. San Diego-based SOE's online game titles include "EverQuest," "Untold Legends" and "PlanetSide".
http://tinyurl.com/emqfn
http://www.sonyonline.com
http://www.enterprisedb.com
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o Internet TV Firm Brightcove Acquires Rich Media Publisher MetaStories

Cambridge, Mass. - Brightcove, an "open" Internet TV service, has acquiredMetaStories, a Seattle-based provider of rich media publishing technology, for an undisclosed sum. Both companies are privately held. Founded in 2000, MetaStories provides rich-media publishing technology used by a variety of media companies including Yahoo, MSN, USATODAY.com, Discovery Networks, National Geographic, and Scripps Networks. Massachusetts-based Brightcove's Internet TV service allows content owners to distribute content and build broadband businesses.
http://www.brightcove.com
http://www.metastories.com

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DMW Announcements
 
5th Annual Games & Mobile Forum 2006

                                                5th Annual
         GAMES & MOBILE FORUM
                             A
pril 25 & 26, 2006  |  New York

                                        
Museum of Jewish Heritage - New York
                                                www.
gamesandmobile.com

The 5th Annual Games & Mobile Forum has been expanded to 2 days. The 2-day event is set for April 25-26, 2006 at the Museum of Jewish Heritage in New York City, and includes 4 keynotes and 6 panels.

Over 1,200 senior executives have attended the event over the past four years, including senior participants from Electronic Arts, JAMDAT, Glu Mobile, Nokia, Sony, I-Play, MForma, Sprint, Ericsson, QUALCOMM, Virgin Mobile, PlayFirst, Atari, Playboy, MTV, Wired, GameSpot, Ziff Davis, Digital Chocolate, Turbine, Microsoft, Gameloft, Yahoo!, AOL, UBS Warburg, Deloitte, the UK Government, the Irish Government, Coca-Cola, and PepsiCo, among others.  This is a “must attend” event for senior decision-makers from online and mobile games companies.  This year’s speakers include:

Keynotes and Panelists include:

KEYNOTES
Greg Ballard, CEO, Glu Mobile
Chris Early, Studio Manager, Microsoft Casual Games Group
David Gosen, Chief Executive Officer, I-Play


PANELISTS
Michael Dowling, General Manager, Nielsen Interactive Entertainment
Jonathan Epstein, Agent, Games & Interactive, United Talent Agency
Sam Huxley, CSO, Bounce Interactive Gaming / Y&R Brands
Mike Vorhaus, Managing Director, Frank N. Magid Associates
Gabe Zichermann, Chief Marketing and Strategy Officer, Boonty
Larry Tanz, CEO, LivePlanet
Alex Campbell, Co-Founder and CEO, Vibes Media
Stephen Davis, President of Mobile & Online Media, InfoSpace
Eric Albert, Director of North American Operations, Gameloft
John Cahill, General Manager, Mobile Games, Yahoo!
Paul Condolora, SVP & GM, Cartoon Network New Media
Shaul Olmert, Senior Director, Digital Games, Nickelodeon Networks
Chris Baker, Associate Editor, Wired Magazine
Alex Campbell, Co-Founder and CEO, Vibes Media
Ned Sherman, CEO & Publisher, Digital Media Wire
Matthew Bellows, GM & VP of Marketing, Floodgate Entertainment
Matt Golden, SVP of Sales / Co-Founder, Tira Wireless
Scott Jensen, VP, Licensing & Brand Partnerships, MFORMA
Ken Ruck, GM, Downloadable Content & Product Dev., Virgin Mobile
Mike Yuen, Senior Director, Gaming Group, QUALCOMM
George Borkowski, Head of IP & Tech Practice, MS&K
Greg Costikyan, CEO, Manifesto Games
Daniel Hart, Vice President, Online Games, MTV Networks
Adeo Ressi, CEO & Founder, GameTrust
Michael Schutzler, SVP, Games Division, RealNetworks
Margaret Wallace, CEO & Co-Founder, Skunk Studios
Suzie Reider, SVP, Sales/Mktg, Games & Entertainment, CNET Networks
Teemu Huuhtanen, EVP, Sales & Business Development, Sulake
Leo Jun, Manager, Games Division, HELIO (formerly SK-EarthLink)
Gunnar Larsen, European Director of Mobile Games, RealNetworks
Sean Malatesta, VP Americas, Bus. Dev., Indiagames ltd. (India & China)

Registration Rates:
$399 - Pre-Registration rate until April 15th
$499 - Registration after April 15th
To Register online Click here

Phone: (310) 855-0033
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 3rd Annual Digital Media Conference - June 23, 2006
 
                                                        
                     3rd Annual

 
     DIGITAL MEDIA CONFERENCE

                                                 
   www.digitalmediaconference.com

                                An Executive Briefing on Emerging Business, Policy,
                                        and Technology Issues & Opportunities

 
         June 23
, 2006  |  8:30 AM - 6:30 PM  |  McLean, Virginia

Mark your calendars!  The 3rd Annual Digital Media Conference is set for Friday, June 23, 2006 at The Ritz-Carlton in Tysons Corner, McLean, Virginia. This is a must-attend event for media, entertainment and technology businesses, educational institutions and government agencies involved in the digital distribution of media, including information, education & entertainment products. The Washington Post calls the event: "a confab of powerful communicators and content providers in the region."

Panels include:

  • The State of Digital Media: Research Perspectives & Insights
  • The Battle for the Digital Consumer: Who’s winning, who’s losing, and for how long?
  • Industry Roundtable: Perspectives from Leading Associations & Interest Groups
  • Music Matters: Reflections & Predictions from the Old New Guard on the Industry’s Digital Future
  • FCC Outlook: Insights, Predictions & Analysis of the Hot Button Issues
  • Television: The Future is Now - Programming Anytime, Anywhere, On Any Device
  • The Other Gaming Industry - Is the Legalization of Online Gambling Inevitable?
  • Mobility is the Message: Opportunities for Media on the Go and on the Handset
  • Digital Dilemmas: Issues Shaping the Future of the Internet & Digital Media
  • Marketing to the Millennials: The Life & Times of a Digital Generation
  • The State of Online Advertising: Where the Money is Flowing and Why

Registration Rates:
$299 - Early Bird rate until April 30th
$399 - Pre-Registration rate until June 16th
$499 - Registration after June 16th
To Register online
Click here
Phone: (310) 855-0033
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o CBS SportsLine: March Madness Site Served 14 Million Streams in 4 Days

Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. - CBS SportsLine announced on Monday that its free NCAA March Madness on Demand service has served over 14 million streams of live video and recorded over four million visitors in the first four days of the 2006 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship. CBS says it believes the traffic far surpasses the previous record for viewing of a live Internet event, set by NASA's online coverage of the launch and landing of Space Shuttle Discovery, which drew more than 2.6 million visitors.
http://www.ncaasports.com/mmod
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o Microsoft Introduces XNA Studio, Expands Xbox Live Tools for Developers
 
San Jose, Calif. -
Microsoft on Monday began offering a pre-release version of its first XNA Studio tools for game developers and publishers, and announced that it will open its Xbox Live Server Platform so that developers can extend Xbox Live functionality in their titles. Microsoft said the XNA Framework will facilitate development of titles that can be played across both the Xbox 360 and Windows-based PCs. Developers and publishers will receive the new access to Xbox Live in the Xbox Development Kit scheduled to ship in May.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060320/sfm082.html?.v=40
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o Musicane Digital Sales Data Added to SoundScan Figures

Los Angeles -
iMusicane, a provider of services that let artists, record labels and others sell downloads from their own websites, announced on Monday an agreement with record industry data provider Nielsen SoundScan, to include Musicane sales data in SoundScan sales figures. The deal will aggregate all sales of digital singles and music videos from Musicane sites into SoundScan digital sales data and Billboard charts.
http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=113791
http://www.musicane.com
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o NEC Electronics Mobile Chip Enables 50 Hours of Music Playback

Santa Clara, Calif. - NEC Electronics America on Monday introduced a new series of audio processors that enable 50 hours of continuous music playback on mobile phones. The chips support the Content Protection for Recordable Media (CPRM) copy-protection technology standard, and are compatible with SD memory cards. Mass production of the chips is expected to begin in April and eventually reach 40,000 units per month.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060320/sfm013.html?.v=45
http://www.am.necel.com
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o Promptu Launches Voice Search Service for Mobile Phones

Menlo Park, Calif. - AgileTV, a developer of voice-activated search and navigation services, announced on Monday that it has changed its name to Promptu, and launched a version of its search technology for mobile devices. Promptu will let mobile subscribers use voice commands to search a wireless carrier's library of music, videos, ringtones, games and other content.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060320/sfm054.html?.v=42
http://www.promptu.com
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o GUBA Online Video Archive Launches Free Video-Sharing Service

San Francisco - GUBA, an online video archive that includes over 20,000 videos from the Usenet archives, announced on Monday the launch of a new free video upload and sharing service. GUBA Upload, available to both GUBA subscribers and non-subscribers, aims to compete with similar video-sharing sites like YouTube, Google Video and IFilm. Initially, uploads are limited to 200MB, expanding to 1GB in April; uploaded videos will be available for download to PCs and in formats compatible with the iPod and Sony PSP.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060320/sfm050.html?.v=44
http://upload.guba.com 
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o NASCAR.com Orders More Episodes of Animated Web Series "The Kellys"

Los Angeles - Internet media firm SportsBlast said on Monday that Turner Sports Interactive has purchased an additional eight episodes of its animated Web series about pro stock car racing, "The Kellys," which appears on NASCAR.com. The series includes the voice talent of Nancy Cartwright, best known as the voice of Bart Simpson.
http://tinyurl.com/rhzqc
http://www.sportsblast.com
http://www.teamkellyracing.com
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o GreenCine Adds New DVD Sales to Online Indie Film Rental Service

San Francisco - GreenCine, an online DVD rental service focused on independent films, announced on Monday that it has added sales of new DVDs to its offering. The DVD store is open to members and non-members. San Francisco-based GreenCine features a library of more than 80,000 titles for online rental, and also offers a video-on-demand service.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060320/sfm058.html?.v=42
http://www.greencine.com 
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o IMG Media, MSN Video to Webcast L.A. Fashion Week

New York - IMG Media announced on Monday that it has partnered with MSN Video to provide on-demand coverage from Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Smashbox Studios in Los Angeles. Programming will include designer and lifestyle features, along with two-minute highlights of every designer's show, posted hours after completion.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060320/lam025.html?.v=44
http://www.imgworld.com
http://www.mbfashionweek.com
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o Gambling Site Bodog.com Launches $1 Million Battle of the Bands

Vancouver, B.C. - Online gambling site Bodog.com on Monday announced the launch of a Battle of the Bands competition that will award a grand prize of $1 million cash. Bands may create a profile and upload songs to BodogMusic.com. Around 150 regional live performance battles will also be held in 17 major U.S. markets, with voting conducted on the website -- where users may also create their own personal profiles. In addition to the cash prize, Bodog.com said the winning band will receive guaranteed international distribution, tour support, music video production, marketing and publicity from its BodogMusic record label unit.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060320/lam018.html?.v=40
http://www.bodogmusic.com
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o MP3tunes Launches Sideload.com Locker Service for Free Web MP3s

San Diego - MP3tunes, a music service provider launched by MP3.com founder Michael Robertson, on Monday announced the launch of Sideload.com, a site that lets users add free songs found on the Internet to personal online storage lockers. The site initially features over 29,000 songs from more than 7,000 artists, searchable and organized into various charts. Online storage for songs found on Sideload.com is provided through Oboe, the free music locker service provided by MP3tunes.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060320/lam046.html?.v=43
http://www.mp3tunes.com
http://www.sideload.com 
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o First "Mission Impossible III" Game to be Gameloft Mobile Title

New York - Viacom's consumer products unit announced on Monday that it has licensed the first game rights for its Paramount Pictures unit's upcoming "Mission Impossible III" film to New York-based mobile game publisher Gameloft. The first game based on the movie will be released day and date with the film on May 5. Gameloft also created a mobile game for Paramount's "War of the Worlds".
http://tinyurl.com/ezqrf
http://www.gameloft.com
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o THQ Licenses Epic Games' Unreal Engine 3

Agoura Hills, Calif. - Video game publisher THQ announced that it has licensed the Unreal Engine 3 game physics technology from North Carolina-based game publisher and technology developer Epic Games, for use in future THQ titles. Epic's Unreal Engine has been utilized in the creation of games including Ubisoft's "Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell," Eidos' "Deus Ex" and "America's Army: Special Forces" from the U.S. Army.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060317/laf044.html?.v=42
http://www.epicgames.com
http://www.thq.com
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o Warner Licenses Snowblind Studios to Develop "Justice League Heroes"

Burbank, Calif. - Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment announced on Monday that it has licensed developer Snowblind Studios to create "Justice League Heroes" for PlayStation 2, Xbox and PSP. Based on the DC Comics franchise, the game will feature an original story from comic book and animation writer Dwayne McDuffie. The title is slated for release in the fall of 2006.
http://tinyurl.com/nrcoe
http://www.snowblindstudios.com
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o Namco Launches ClubNAMCO.com Online Memorabilia Store

San Jose, Calif. - Japanese video game publisher Namco Networks on Monday announced the launch of an online store that will sell exclusive Namco game and character-themed memorabilia, as well as video game ringtones and wallpapers. Items including "Pac-Man" and "Galaga" t-shirts, battery-powered toys and collectible figures are now available for purchase at ClubNAMCO.com.
http://tinyurl.com/g7kwp
http://www.clubnamco.com
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o Sony to Ship PSP Version of "Lemmings" on May 23

Foster City, Calif. - Sony Computer Entertainment America said on Monday that it plans to ship a version of "Lemmings" for the PSP on May 23. Developed by Team 17, the PSP version of the classic puzzle game -- celebrating its fifteenth anniversary -- features 150 levels.
http://tinyurl.com/hlncr 
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o Glu Mobile Releases "Ice Age 2: Arctic Slide" Mobile Game

San Mateo, Calif. - Mobile game publisher Glu Mobile on Monday released "Ice Age 2: Arctic Slide," based on the 20th Century Fox animated film "Ice Age: The Meltdown". The movie is scheduled for theatrical release on March 31.
http://tinyurl.com/qlo6n
http://iceage2.glu.com
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o Iceland's CCP Games Licenses "EVE Online" for Play in China

Reykjavik, Iceland - Icelandic game developer CCP Games announced on Monday that it has licensed the rights to Optic Communications to publish its "EVE Online" massively multiplayer online roleplaying game in China. Optic is expected to begin beta testing the game in China in the second quarter, with a fully localized version set to officially launch in the third quarter of 2006.
http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/060320/ukth009.html?.v=54
http://www.ccpgames.com
http://www.eve-online.com
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o UC Santa Barbara Library Offers Free Downloads of Digitized Wax Cylinders

Santa Barbara, Calif. - The New York Times and Wired News recently reported on a project at the University of California at Santa Barbara's Donald C. Davidson Library, to digitize late 19th-century and early 20th-century wax and plastic cylinder recordings. The rapidly-decaying cylinders, which pre-date vinyl records and were popular at penny arcades, include recordings of ragtime, vaudeville and political speeches. Some 6,000 public domain recordings from the project have been made available for download free of charge in their scratchy, original condition in WAV format, or in a cleaned-up MP3 version -- all under the minimally-restrictive Creative Commons license.
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/03/19/arts/music/19rose.html
http://www.wired.com/news/technology/0,70378-0.html
http://cylinders.library.ucsb.edu/index.php

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Product Management - Entertainment Digital Media - Muze Inc. - NYC

Muze Inc., industry leader in the expanding digital media space seeks Senior Product Management professionals. Own and operate specific product line (digital media, music, film, TV, game, books) Direct product strategy, lifecycle, and go-to-market development for new products. Manage P&L, revenue, partners & programs. Achieve all market share objectives. Work in a dynamic organization and manage cross-functional teams. Must have 5 -7 years experience in product, project and business management. We offer competitive compensation & benefits in a casual Soho setting. BA/BS (advance degree preferred) Please send resume & confidential salary req. to: Humanresource@muze.com, or fax 212/824-0422. www.muze.com.
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Media Supervisor
- Boston

We are looking for a dynamic, highly passionate and entrepreneurial individual with 3 plus years agency media experience to serve as a Media Supervisor in our clients integrated marketing group. This individual will be responsible for leading a flagship clients media efforts and integrating within broader planning communication plans. They will develop strategic direction for interactive media plans and integrate Internet activity with offline media. Send resumes to info@market-search.net.
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Manager of CRM & Database Strategy
- Boston and NYC

Manage client relationship and provide exceptional insight through delivering actionable strategic analysis that improves the profitability of retail clients’ marketing programs and other customer-focused business initiatives. Lead team of analysts to develop insightful analysis that will drive client profitability. Manage client deliverable priorities 6plus years' experience in database marketing analysis including analytic segmentation,
direct marketing test design, response analysis, measurement strategy development, ROI analysis, modeling, etc, preferably in the retail industry or with a marketing service provider to retailers. Boston & NYC. Please contact us for more info at 617 971-0300 or info@market-search.net
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Web Analytics Manager, Corporate Executive Board - Washington, D.C.
 
This senior level individual will serve as the firm's key Web metrics expert and responsible for reporting and analysis of company-wide Web usage, data and trends. Candidate will create firm-wide dashboards and reporting mechanisms around prospect visits, lead generation trends and conversion, email campaign results and aggregated member activity on member Web sites and firm-wide Web properties. Send resumes to jonesl@executiveboard.com
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Advertising Account Coordinator - South Boston

In this multi-task, transactional-driven position, you will be responsible for ensuring the timely placement of advertising and billing of 20-40 classified ads per week in newspapers and websites across the country. Requirements include: A Bachelor's degree/equivalent. Business, Human Resources or Communications major preferred. Past experience in recruitment advertising and in a customer service role. Proficiency with multiple software applications including Microsoft Office. Proficiency with Internet media research. Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills with a solid knowledge of grammar and punctuation. Outgoing personality with ability to multi-task, detail-oriented, work under strict deadlines and be a team player. For consideration, please send your cover letter and resume to: resumes@bo.hodes.com
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Account Executive - Media & Telecom - BIA Financial Network

Polished sales professional needed to sell BIA Financial Network Inc.'s corporate and financial media industry research, data services, analytical database software, publications and custom research products. Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of experience required. Must have proven track record in exceeding quotas. Direct experience in the telecommunications/media industries and/or selling similar services
preferred. Please email your resume to resume@bia.com or visit http://www.bia.com
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Chief Marketing Officer - Online Brokerage - Vienna, VA

FOLIOfn is seeking a hands-on Chief Marketing Officer to lead FOLIOfn's marketing efforts to utilize FOLIOfn as a web storefront for online investing products and services.  With patented, proven technology at FOLIOfn, the challenge is to reach the self-directed, individual investor who uses the Internet for their investing. This position reports to the CEO of FOLIOfn. Ideally, you have 15 plus years experience in marketing roles at E-Commerce and Financial Services companies and have expertise in both marketing online and delivering a superior customer experience. You will have demonstrated successful development of marketing plans in an online environment, resulting in increased demand and sales. http://www.foliofn.com, recruiting@foliofn.com
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Marketing Manager, Online Brokerage - Tysons Corner

FOLIOfn is seeking Marketing Manager to help drive FOLIOfn's marketing efforts. The
ideal candidate will have 5 plus years in marketing roles at E-Commerce/Financial Services companies and have expertise in marketing online. Efforts should include e-mail campaigns, direct marketing, acquiring customers cost-effectively and improving conversion rates, demonstrated successful development of marketing plans in an online environment, resulting in increased demand and sales. We need an individual who is creative, collaborative, takes initiative w/outstanding  communication skills. The ability to multitask and manage multiple small to large projects in a cross-functional environment is essential. Send resumes to recruiting@foliofn.com
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PricewaterhouseCoopers Global Entertainment and Media Outlook: 2005-2009

PricewaterhouseCoopers forecasts revenue for the global entertainment and media market will reach $1.8 trillion by 2009. For a comprehensive look at the forecast for the entertainment and media industry including analyses and five year growth projections for 14 industry segments covering every major region of the world, purchase PricewaterhouseCoopers Global Entertainment and Media Outlook: 2005-2009. Online distribution of music, films, books and video games is beginning to fuel end-user spending but what impact will rising interest rates and higher energy costs have on the expansion. Click here for more.
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