Mobile and Wireless

LG Mobile Integrates Marketing Campaign With Avatar

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LG Electronics MobileComm U.S.A. Inc. (LG Mobile Phones), in partnership with Twentieth Century Fox and Lightstorm Entertainment, has created a multi-faceted marketing campaign tied to the highly anticipated epic adventure film - AVATAR - written and directed by Oscar-winning filmmaker James Cameron ("Titanic").

NBCU, Comcast Join Forces

Comcast (NASDAQ: CMCSA, CMCSK) and General Electric (NYSE: GE) announced today that they have signed a definitive agreement to form a joint venture that will be 51% owned by Comcast, 49% owned by GE and managed by Comcast.

THQ, DreamWorks Animation Ink Game Deal

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THQ Inc. and DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. today announced that they have entered into multi-year, multi-property licensing agreements granting THQ the exclusive worldwide rights to develop and publish video games based on DreamWorks Animation's upcoming animated feature films, Kung Fu Panda: The Kaboom of Doom and Puss In Boots, as well as the CG animated television show, "The Penguins of Madagascar."

Luxology Releases High-Quality Image Viewer for the Apple iPhone

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Luxology LLC, an independent technology company developing next-generation 3D content creation software, announced today that it has released its first app for the millions of people using the Apple iPhone and iTouch.

AFTRA Ratifies Game Deal

Two weeks after SAG rejected a similar offer, AFTRA members have ratified a new deal with video game producers, according to THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER.

CBS Lining Up Series for Game Versions

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CBS is lining up several of its top series for a collection of videogame adaptations, reports VARIETY.

SAG Not Game for Game Contract

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SAG actors have voted down a tentative agreement with videogame publishers, reports VARIETY.

Nokia Sues Apple over iPhone

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Cell phone giant Nokia has filled suit against Apple alleging patent infringement, reports VARIETY.

The National Film Board of Canada launches iPhone application

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Just a few months after launching its NFB.ca site, the National Film Board of Canada (NFB) is launching its iPhone application today – a Canadian first.

Mobile Sites Launched for Astro Boy and Boogiepop Phantom

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Anime producer and distributor Right Stuf, Inc. and Nozomi Entertainment are pleased to launch mobile sites for two fan-favorite series, ASTRO BOY ( http://astroboy.rightstuf.com/m/) and BOOGIEPOP PHANTOM (http://boogiepop.rightstuf.com/m/).

Ubisoft Unveils Assassin's Creed II: Discovery For Nintendo DS

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Today Ubisoft announced that ASSASSIN'S CREED II: DISCOVERY for the Nintendo DSi and Nintendo DS systems will launch on November 17 for the manufacturer's suggested retail price of $29.99. The game is rated "T for Teen” by the Entertainment Software Ratings Board (ESRB).

Majesco Releases Our House: Party! for Wii

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Design your dream home on your Wii or Nintendo DS! Majesco Entertainment Company (Nasdaq: COOL), an innovative provider of video games for the mass market, today announced that OUR HOUSE: PARTY! for Wii and OUR HOUSE for Nintendo DS are now available at retailers nationwide.

LucasArts & Telltale Celebrate Int'l Talk Like a Pirate Day

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Each year on September 19, brigands and scallywags ‘round the globe rule the day on International Talk Like a Pirate Day.

Ubisoft Ships Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs Video Game

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Ubisoft today announced the official launch for the video game based on Columbia Pictures' and Sony Pictures Animation's 3D CG film, CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS.

New Game Co. Primus Launches in Dallas

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Primus Productions, a new publisher of applications for all mobile devices, officially launched today. Primus, headquartered in Dallas, will be debuting its first three titles for the iPhone and other mobile devices within the next few weeks.

Sega Announces Valkyria Chronicles 2 For PSP

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Sega of America, Inc. and Sega Europe Ltd. today announced that VALKYRIA CHRONICLES 2, is coming exclusively to the PSP system.

G5 Ent. Brings Yumsters! 2 to iPhone

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G5 Entertainment, known for its best-selling iPhone games like STAND O'FOOD and SUPERMARKET MANIA, announced today that YUMSTERS! 2, the colorful, musical puzzler from award-winning studio KranX Productions that has charmed millions of players on PC, is now available for iPhone and iPod Touch.

Blaze Offers Wireless Guitar for Nintendo Wii & PS3

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Leading video game accessory manufacturers Blaze has announced they have limited stock of their Wireless Guitar controller for both the Nintendo Wii and the Playstation 3.

Videogame Sales Slump Continues

The videogame industry is still feeling the effects of the global recession, posting its sixth straight month of slumping sales, reports VARIETY.

LucasArts Announces Lucid New Game

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LucasArts today announced LUCIDITY, a new game under development from the LucasArts team that re-imagined THE SECRET OF MONKEY ISLAND.