—AUDIO_SOUND—
WOW It’s SRS Labs and ST Microelectronics
SRS Labs, Inc. offers an integrated MP3 DSP solution featuring their WOW audio enhancement technology. A bundle agreement between SRS and ST Microelectronics enables MP3 device manufacturers to implement WOW technology in a DSP without a separate licensing agreement. ST M’s STA014 MP3 decoder and SRS’s WOW technology enhance the dynamics and bass performance of digital audio on MP3 devices. More info.
—INDUSTRY—
Tremor Entertainment Shakes with New CEO
Steven Oshinsky has joined Tremor Entertainment, Inc. as its new CEO. Mr. Oshinsky is a high–stakes shareholder and manages the portfolio for the private investment–banking firm RAM Capital Management. This past year, Tremor has delivered two titles for the Dreamcast and is currently working on a new action adventure game for the Xbox.
—MISCELLANEOUS—
How Does Your Garden Grow?
Garden enthusiasts can take on their landscaping dreams with this year’s Complete LandDesigner 3D Design Collection from SierraHome. Complete LandDesigner provides the essential tools to help you design and stay on budget, as well as the inspiration you need to get started. In addition to its release this spring, SierraHome is sponsoring a sweepstakes in which one winner and a guest will travel to the world famous Chelsea Flower Show in London. More info.
—PC_MAC_LINUX GAMES—
Commander–in–Chief of Delta Force
Nick Huynh earns his title as the first Commander–in–Chief
in NovaLogic Inc.’s online, multiplayer, tactical first–person
shooter, Delta Force: Land Warrior. ~EM~DADEATH,
Huynh’s handle name, has logged nearly 400 hours of playing time while receiving
countless medals and awards for his well–executed playing skills since the game’s November 2000 shipdate. The Commander–in–Chief will retain his title among more than 43,000 addicted players by keeping the highest score via NovaWorld 2, NovaLogic’s free Internet gaming service.
—WEB_ONLINE GAMES_WIRELESS—
Turner and Fantasy Sports In Driver’s Seat
Fantasy Sports has inked a deal with Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. to have a branded link within their games section of Nascar.com, which will directly link to fantasycup.com. A wholly owned subsidiary of Silverstar Holdings Ltd., Fantasy Sports Inc. offers Nascar–related subscription–based fantasy sports games.
NTN Communications Plays Rough With XFL
NTN Communications Inc. has obtained all necessary rights to produce and distribute a XFL–branded version of its live interactive football strategy game. XFL Predict–the–Play allows fans across the U.S. to compete against each other at sports bars and restaurants during XFL broadcasts. Participants predict the outcome of offensive plays and are awarded points based on their accuracy and skill. More info.
Bluetooth Checks into Registry Magic
Using Bluetooth wireless technology, Registry Magic’s Consumer Payment Network enables hotel guests to check in and out, make payments at in–house restaurants, secure access to their rooms and use the Internet. A demo of the Bluetooth–enhanced hotel guest services will be demonstrated in conjunction with the Internet World Wireless show at the Holiday Inn Wall Street.
More info.
Fans of Harry Potter Gather
Warner Bros. has officially launched the Harry Potter website. Together, fans of all ages can immerse themselves in the magical world of Harry Potter with interactive fan opportunities, games and the latest information and news updates on the Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone film. Other fan–managed sites are invited to join the community through the Harrypotter.com hub. More info.
—XBOX—
Take–Two Ramps Up for Xbox
Take–Two Interactive Software, Inc. commences development of several
titles for the Microsoft Xbox video game console. Grand Theft Auto 3 and off–road driving adventure 4X4 EVO 2 are among the titles on the list. Take–Two publishes its titles under the Rockstar Games, Gathering of Developers and Take–Two labels.
