GAMES_PC
The Luna Beta Has Landed
Anarchy Enterprises’ LUNA: Moon Colony Simulator beta version 1.2 is now available for download. The 3D Sim/Strategy game for the PC is packed with dozens of new buildings, enhanced game optimization, new music and so much more, thanks to the thousands of players who contributed to the company’s "Open Game Development."
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GAMES_PC
Brave the Frigid Lands of Icewind Dale
Stop the mass destruction of the Ten–Towns in Black Isle Studios’ RPG expansion with Sybex Games’ official strategy guide. Icewind Dale: Heart of Winter — Sybex Official Strategies & Secrets will ensure your success with expert walkthroughs for every dungeon and cavern, detailed maps of all five new areas and everything you need to know about the new magic spells, weapons, armor and monsters. More info.
GAMES_WEB
Co–branded College Basketball Game on the Web
Fantasy Sports, Inc. will provide a free co–branded college basketball bracket challenge to The New York Daily News and its online edition, NYDailyNews.com. NCAA Tournament Bracket Challenge is a variation of Fantasy Sports’ new subscription–based, patent–pending tournament game. The game offers an exciting interactive online contest for New York Daily readers and further expands Fantasy Sports’ online game offerings.
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INDUSTRY
EA.com Buys pogo.com
Electronic Arts Inc.’s EA.com acquired one of the "stickiest sites on the web." With nearly 17 million registered members, pogo.com provides Internet–based family games including card, board, word, puzzle, trivia, sports, classic arcade and no–risk casino games. Joining pogo.com’s content with EA.com’s online family including Majestic, Harry Potter and The Sims Online, enables EA.com to expand its reach to consumers of all ages, genders and backgrounds.
TECHNOLOGY
GRT–enabled Gaming Prototype Takes a Hands–on Approach
DSI Datotech Systems Inc.’s video gaming prototype, using Gesture Recognition Technology (GRT), revolutionizes human interaction with electronic devices and machines. The prototype features three game simulations that demonstrate the value of this utility for the video game industry. The prototype will be formally delivered to Netface LLC in accordance with their licensing agreement signed last year. More info.
February 28, 2001, News
Nikko Enters In a Licensing Agreement with Interactive Objects; Safeguarding Children Online; 2000 American League MVP and All–Star Makes a Triple Play; Dreading Those Dreadnoughts; Steel Soldiers Steal a Date; Smile, You’re on Cam Games; Green and Tan Attack One More Time; Revealing Hidden Invasion; Up to Their NEC With Gamecube LSI Production; A Prophet of Hurculean Proportions; Who’s the Bully Now?; Capture Dazzling Video with Two New USB Devices; Disney’s Cycore Web Magic; The Best of the Best in Interactive Entertainment; The LucasArts Ensemble; Koei to Move Midway Titles; Universal Cross Media Player
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