Perfect World Entertainment Inc. has announced that the official release of the 1st-person shooter Blacklight: Retribution is available on Steam. This free-to-play title is readily available for over 40 million players to download that are currently using Valve‘s gaming service.
To commemorate the launch on steam, all new Blacklight: Retribution players that register using Steam and also reach level 5 are granted a free orange Portal weapon tag. Plus Steam and veteran players would be able to use a blue Portal weapon tag during the first week of the Steam launch
[pullquote_left]We’re excited to make Blacklight: Retribution available to all the PC gamers using Steam, The level of competition is going to be raised from intense to cut-throat with the influx of new Steam players. -Clfton Chu, Product Manager,Perfect World Entertainment[/pullquote_left]
Perfect World Entertainment also launched Oceanic servers to improve the experience for players in Australia and New Zealand. These players in those regions will now be able to interact with North American players without experiencing latency issues typically associated with dealing with these types of servers.
Below is a video showing off some of the intense action available in this title.
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For more details on how to obtain the exclusive Valve branded items and to download and play Blacklight: Retribution for free, please visit: store.steampowered.com/app/209870
Source: Perfect World Entertainment Inc. Press Release
I’m trying to download the LOTRO free to play client and I can’t seem to download the pando media booster. Is there a way or place I could download the client from without having to worry with all this garbage?
I got some bad news,im also mad to hear this really bad news,sense we were so close to the Release day.But this game got push back to June 2,2009.Im was thinking of cancelling my pre-order thats 4 months away.This game seems to be k,but i guess they want to have all the system release on the same day.This is Bulll(im sorry).
What do u guys think?
EA ANNOUNCES NEW SHIP DATE FOR THE SIMS 3
Highly-Anticipated PC Game from Best-selling PC Franchise Slated to Ship June 2, 2009
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., February 3, 2009 – Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) today announced that The Sims™ 3, the highly-anticipated flagship game from the best-selling PC franchise, The Sims will launch across the PC, Mac, iPhone, iPod Touch and mobile devices summer 2009. The Sims 3 PC will ship to store shelves worldwide starting June 2, 2009.
“The Sims 3 is an incredible game that lets you play with life, create art and show off your creations,” said Ben Bell, Executive Producer, The Sims 3. “In the game, players are inspired by endless creative possibilities like the new Traits and Lifetime Wish features which allow players to create Sims with real personalities and destinies. Players can then take their Sim into town to interact with other Sims in the game and capture the action on video to show off online.” *
“The June launch combined with the break-through game the team is building gives us the perfect runway to create awareness for The Sims 3,” said Russell Arons, Vice President of Marketing for EA. “The Sims 3 will be the original IP summer blockbuster of 2009 as we build off the success of the best-selling PC franchise of all time to create awareness with both loyal Sims fans and new players.”
For more information about The Sims 3, please go to http://www.TheSims3.com. The Sims 3, developed by The Sims Studio, is also in development for Mac, iPhone, iPod Touch and mobile devices. To download artwork, please visit http://www.info.ea.com.
* INTERNET CONNECTION required. See product pack for details.
About The Sims 3
Get inspired by the endless creative possibilities and unexpected moments of surprise and mischief in The Sims 3! Customize your Sims’ appearances and choose up to five traits to create individual personalities. From the “Romantic” trait or “kleptomaniac” trait to “evil” trait, create millions of unique Sims from the vast amount of personalities. New goal-oriented game play enables you to choose which short or long-term objectives you want your Sims to pursue and even determine your Sims’ destinies in life. Create and edit your own movies by capturing your gameplay moments or select from a library of clips. Then join The Sims 3 online community where you can show off all of your creations, get free bonus content, hear the latest news, and more! Download exclusive content and hear the latest news of The Sims 3 at http://www.TheSims3.com.
About The Sims
The Sims franchise celebrates an impressive over 100 million units sold since its launch in February 2000. Now translated into 22 different languages and available in 60 different countries, The Sims quickly has become a universal gaming and cultural phenomenon. For the latest information about The Sims and to check out the hottest creations for The Sims 2 made by our community members, please visit http://www.TheSims2.com.
About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is the world’s leading interactive entertainment software company. Founded in 1982, the Company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive software worldwide for video game systems, personal computers, cellular handsets and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under four brand names: EA SPORTSTM, EATM, EA SPORTS Free****M and POGOTM. In fiscal 2008, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $3.67 billion and had 27 titles that sold more than one million copies. EA’s homepage and online game site is http://www.ea.com. More information about EA’s products and full text of press releases can be found on the Internet at http://info.ea.com.
EA, EA SPORTS, EA SPORTS Free**** POGO and The Sims are trademarks or registered trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
http://thesims3.ea.com/view/pages/newsItem.jsp?item=1183392783
I got some bad news,im also mad to hear this really bad news,sense we were so close to the Release day.But this game got push back to June 2,2009.Im was thinking of cancelling my pre-order thats 4 months away.This game seems to be k,but i guess they want to have all the system release on the same day.This is Bulll(im sorry).
What do u guys think?
EA ANNOUNCES NEW SHIP DATE FOR THE SIMS 3
Highly-Anticipated PC Game from Best-selling PC Franchise Slated to Ship June 2, 2009
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., February 3, 2009 – Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) today announced that The Sims™ 3, the highly-anticipated flagship game from the best-selling PC franchise, The Sims will launch across the PC, Mac, iPhone, iPod Touch and mobile devices summer 2009. The Sims 3 PC will ship to store shelves worldwide starting June 2, 2009.
“The Sims 3 is an incredible game that lets you play with life, create art and show off your creations,” said Ben Bell, Executive Producer, The Sims 3. “In the game, players are inspired by endless creative possibilities like the new Traits and Lifetime Wish features which allow players to create Sims with real personalities and destinies. Players can then take their Sim into town to interact with other Sims in the game and capture the action on video to show off online.” *
“The June launch combined with the break-through game the team is building gives us the perfect runway to create awareness for The Sims 3,” said Russell Arons, Vice President of Marketing for EA. “The Sims 3 will be the original IP summer blockbuster of 2009 as we build off the success of the best-selling PC franchise of all time to create awareness with both loyal Sims fans and new players.”
For more information about The Sims 3, please go to http://www.TheSims3.com. The Sims 3, developed by The Sims Studio, is also in development for Mac, iPhone, iPod Touch and mobile devices. To download artwork, please visit http://www.info.ea.com.
* INTERNET CONNECTION required. See product pack for details.
About The Sims 3
Get inspired by the endless creative possibilities and unexpected moments of surprise and mischief in The Sims 3! Customize your Sims’ appearances and choose up to five traits to create individual personalities. From the “Romantic” trait or “kleptomaniac” trait to “evil” trait, create millions of unique Sims from the vast amount of personalities. New goal-oriented game play enables you to choose which short or long-term objectives you want your Sims to pursue and even determine your Sims’ destinies in life. Create and edit your own movies by capturing your gameplay moments or select from a library of clips. Then join The Sims 3 online community where you can show off all of your creations, get free bonus content, hear the latest news, and more! Download exclusive content and hear the latest news of The Sims 3 at http://www.TheSims3.com.
About The Sims
The Sims franchise celebrates an impressive over 100 million units sold since its launch in February 2000. Now translated into 22 different languages and available in 60 different countries, The Sims quickly has become a universal gaming and cultural phenomenon. For the latest information about The Sims and to check out the hottest creations for The Sims 2 made by our community members, please visit http://www.TheSims2.com.
About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is the world’s leading interactive entertainment software company. Founded in 1982, the Company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive software worldwide for video game systems, personal computers, cellular handsets and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under four brand names: EA SPORTSTM, EATM, EA SPORTS Free****M and POGOTM. In fiscal 2008, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $3.67 billion and had 27 titles that sold more than one million copies. EA’s homepage and online game site is http://www.ea.com. More information about EA’s products and full text of press releases can be found on the Internet at http://info.ea.com.
EA, EA SPORTS, EA SPORTS Free**** POGO and The Sims are trademarks or registered trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
http://thesims3.ea.com/view/pages/newsItem.jsp?item=1183392783
ea announces New SHIP date for the sims 3
Highly-Anticipated PC Game from Best-selling PC Franchise Slated to Ship June 2, 2009
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., February 3, 2009 – Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) today announced that The Sims™ 3, the highly-anticipated flagship game from the best-selling PC franchise, The Sims will launch across the PC, Mac, iPhone, iPod Touch and mobile devices summer 2009. The Sims 3 PC will ship to store shelves worldwide starting June 2, 2009.
“The Sims 3 is an incredible game that lets you play with life, create art and show off your creations,” said Ben Bell, Executive Producer, The Sims 3. “In the game, players are inspired by endless creative possibilities like the new Traits and Lifetime Wish features which allow players to create Sims with real personalities and destinies. Players can then take their Sim into town to interact with other Sims in the game and capture the action on video to show off online.” *
“The June launch combined with the break-through game the team is building gives us the perfect runway to create awareness for The Sims 3,” said Russell Arons, Vice President of Marketing for EA. “The Sims 3 will be the original IP summer blockbuster of 2009 as we build off the success of the best-selling PC franchise of all time to create awareness with both loyal Sims fans and new players.”
For more information about The Sims 3, please go to TheSims3.com. The Sims 3, developed by The Sims Studio, is also in development for Mac, iPhone, iPod Touch and mobile devices. To download artwork, please visit http://www.info.ea.com.
* INTERNET CONNECTION required. See product pack for details.
About The Sims 3
Get inspired by the endless creative possibilities and unexpected moments of surprise and mischief in The Sims 3! Customize your Sims’ appearances and choose up to five traits to create individual personalities. From the “Romantic” trait or “kleptomaniac” trait to “evil” trait, create millions of unique Sims from the vast amount of personalities. New goal-oriented game play enables you to choose which short or long-term objectives you want your Sims to pursue and even determine your Sims’ destinies in life. Create and edit your own movies by capturing your gameplay moments or select from a library of clips. Then join The Sims 3 online community where you can show off all of your creations, get free bonus content, hear the latest news, and more! Download exclusive content and hear the latest news of The Sims 3 at http://www.TheSims3.com.
About The Sims
The Sims franchise celebrates an impressive over 100 million units sold since its launch in February 2000. Now translated into 22 different languages and available in 60 different countries, The Sims quickly has become a universal gaming and cultural phenomenon. For the latest information about The Sims and to check out the hottest creations for The Sims 2 made by our community members, please visit http://www.TheSims2.com.
About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is the world’s leading interactive entertainment software company. Founded in 1982, the Company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive software worldwide for video game systems, personal computers, cellular handsets and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under four brand names: EA SPORTSTM, EATM, EA SPORTS FreestyleTM and POGOTM. In fiscal 2008, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $3.67 billion and had 27 titles that sold more than one million copies. EA’s homepage and online game site is http://www.ea.com. More information about EA’s products and full text of press releases can be found on the Internet at http://info.ea.com.
EA, EA SPORTS, EA SPORTS Freestyle, POGO and The Sims are trademarks or registered trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
http://thesims3.ea.com/view/pages/newsItem.jsp?item=1877425397
I just got into first person shooter games. They used to freak me out but I finally decided to try one out. But I hate scary games, so I don’t want to play something like Dead Space or Amnesia.
i was thinking Crysis 1, but im not sure yet. Advice?
DISNEY TO ACQUIRE MARVEL ENTERTAINMENT
Worldwide leader in family entertainment agrees to acquire Marvel and its portfolio of over 5,000 characters
Acquisition highlights Disney’s strategic focus on quality branded content, technological innovation and international expansion to build long-term shareholder value
Burbank, CA and New York, NY, August 31, 2009 —Building on its strategy of delivering quality branded content to people around the world, The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) has agreed to acquire Marvel Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:MVL) in a stock and cash transaction, the companies announced today.
Under the terms of the agreement and based on the closing price of Disney on August 28, 2009, Marvel shareholders would receive a total of $30 per share in cash plus approximately 0.745 Disney shares for each Marvel share they own. At closing, the amount of cash and stock will be adjusted if necessary so that the total value of the Disney stock issued as merger consideration based on its trading value at that time is not less than 40% of the total merger consideration.
Based on the closing price of Disney stock on Friday, August 28, the transaction value is $50 per Marvel share or approximately $4 billion.
“This transaction combines Marvel’s strong global brand and world-renowned library of characters including Iron Man, Spider-Man, X-Men, Captain America, Fantastic Four and Thor with Disney’s creative skills, unparalleled global portfolio of entertainment properties, and a business structure that maximizes the value of creative properties across multiple platforms and territories,” said Robert A. Iger, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company. “Ike Perlmutter and his team have done an impressive job of nurturing these properties and have created significant value. We are pleased to bring this talent and these great assets to Disney.”
“We believe that adding Marvel to Disney’s unique portfolio of brands provides significant opportunities for long-term growth and value creation,” Iger said.
“Disney is the perfect home for Marvel’s fantastic library of characters given its proven ability to expand content creation and licensing businesses,” said Ike Perlmutter, Marvel’s Chief Executive Officer. “This is an unparalleled opportunity for Marvel to build upon its vibrant brand and character properties by accessing Disney’s tremendous global organization and infrastructure around the world.”
Under the deal, Disney will acquire ownership of Marvel including its more than 5,000 Marvel characters. Mr. Perlmutter will oversee the Marvel properties, and will work directly with Disney’s global lines of business to build and further integrate Marvel’s properties.
The Boards of Directors of Disney and Marvel have each approved the transaction, which is subject to clearance under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act, certain non-United States merger control regulations, effectiveness of a registration statement with respect to Disney shares issued in the transaction and other customary closing conditions. The agreement will require the approval of Marvel shareholders. Marvel was advised on the transaction by BofA Merrill Lynch.
http://corporate.disney.go.com/news/corporate/2009/2009_0831_disney_and_marvel_entertainment.html
I got some bad news,im also mad to hear this really bad news,sense we were so close to the Release day.But this game got push back to June 2,2009.Im was thinking of cancelling my pre-order thats 4 months away.This game seems to be k,but i guess they want to have all the system release on the same day.This is Bulll(im sorry).
What do u guys think?
EA ANNOUNCES NEW SHIP DATE FOR THE SIMS 3
Highly-Anticipated PC Game from Best-selling PC Franchise Slated to Ship June 2, 2009
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., February 3, 2009 – Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) today announced that The Sims™ 3, the highly-anticipated flagship game from the best-selling PC franchise, The Sims will launch across the PC, Mac, iPhone, iPod Touch and mobile devices summer 2009. The Sims 3 PC will ship to store shelves worldwide starting June 2, 2009.
“The Sims 3 is an incredible game that lets you play with life, create art and show off your creations,” said Ben Bell, Executive Producer, The Sims 3. “In the game, players are inspired by endless creative possibilities like the new Traits and Lifetime Wish features which allow players to create Sims with real personalities and destinies. Players can then take their Sim into town to interact with other Sims in the game and capture the action on video to show off online.” *
“The June launch combined with the break-through game the team is building gives us the perfect runway to create awareness for The Sims 3,” said Russell Arons, Vice President of Marketing for EA. “The Sims 3 will be the original IP summer blockbuster of 2009 as we build off the success of the best-selling PC franchise of all time to create awareness with both loyal Sims fans and new players.”
For more information about The Sims 3, please go to http://www.TheSims3.com. The Sims 3, developed by The Sims Studio, is also in development for Mac, iPhone, iPod Touch and mobile devices. To download artwork, please visit http://www.info.ea.com.
* INTERNET CONNECTION required. See product pack for details.
About The Sims 3
Get inspired by the endless creative possibilities and unexpected moments of surprise and mischief in The Sims 3! Customize your Sims’ appearances and choose up to five traits to create individual personalities. From the “Romantic” trait or “kleptomaniac” trait to “evil” trait, create millions of unique Sims from the vast amount of personalities. New goal-oriented game play enables you to choose which short or long-term objectives you want your Sims to pursue and even determine your Sims’ destinies in life. Create and edit your own movies by capturing your gameplay moments or select from a library of clips. Then join The Sims 3 online community where you can show off all of your creations, get free bonus content, hear the latest news, and more! Download exclusive content and hear the latest news of The Sims 3 at http://www.TheSims3.com.
About The Sims
The Sims franchise celebrates an impressive over 100 million units sold since its launch in February 2000. Now translated into 22 different languages and available in 60 different countries, The Sims quickly has become a universal gaming and cultural phenomenon. For the latest information about The Sims and to check out the hottest creations for The Sims 2 made by our community members, please visit http://www.TheSims2.com.
About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is the world’s leading interactive entertainment software company. Founded in 1982, the Company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive software worldwide for video game systems, personal computers, cellular handsets and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under four brand names: EA SPORTSTM, EATM, EA SPORTS Free****M and POGOTM. In fiscal 2008, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $3.67 billion and had 27 titles that sold more than one million copies. EA’s homepage and online game site is http://www.ea.com. More information about EA’s products and full text of press releases can be found on the Internet at http://info.ea.com.
EA, EA SPORTS, EA SPORTS Free**** POGO and The Sims are trademarks or registered trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
http://thesims3.ea.com/view/pages/newsItem.jsp?item=1183392783
I enjoy playing free to play games like Combat Arms and Huxley when I am am work. However, sometimes they get a get repeatitve. My friend suggested that I mix Coke and Rum (that way the boss won’t know either) and put it in a fast-food cup (i.e. MacDonalds, etc.)
Which drinks do you enjoy while at work and playing video games?
I got some bad news,im also mad to hear this really bad news,sense we were so close to the Release day.But this game got push back to June 2,2009.Im was thinking of cancelling my pre-order thats 4 months away.This game seems to be k,but i guess they want to have all the system release on the same day.This is Bulll(im sorry).
What do u guys think?
EA ANNOUNCES NEW SHIP DATE FOR THE SIMS 3
Highly-Anticipated PC Game from Best-selling PC Franchise Slated to Ship June 2, 2009
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., February 3, 2009 – Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) today announced that The Sims™ 3, the highly-anticipated flagship game from the best-selling PC franchise, The Sims will launch across the PC, Mac, iPhone, iPod Touch and mobile devices summer 2009. The Sims 3 PC will ship to store shelves worldwide starting June 2, 2009.
“The Sims 3 is an incredible game that lets you play with life, create art and show off your creations,” said Ben Bell, Executive Producer, The Sims 3. “In the game, players are inspired by endless creative possibilities like the new Traits and Lifetime Wish features which allow players to create Sims with real personalities and destinies. Players can then take their Sim into town to interact with other Sims in the game and capture the action on video to show off online.” *
“The June launch combined with the break-through game the team is building gives us the perfect runway to create awareness for The Sims 3,” said Russell Arons, Vice President of Marketing for EA. “The Sims 3 will be the original IP summer blockbuster of 2009 as we build off the success of the best-selling PC franchise of all time to create awareness with both loyal Sims fans and new players.”
For more information about The Sims 3, please go to http://www.TheSims3.com. The Sims 3, developed by The Sims Studio, is also in development for Mac, iPhone, iPod Touch and mobile devices. To download artwork, please visit http://www.info.ea.com.
* INTERNET CONNECTION required. See product pack for details.
About The Sims 3
Get inspired by the endless creative possibilities and unexpected moments of surprise and mischief in The Sims 3! Customize your Sims’ appearances and choose up to five traits to create individual personalities. From the “Romantic” trait or “kleptomaniac” trait to “evil” trait, create millions of unique Sims from the vast amount of personalities. New goal-oriented game play enables you to choose which short or long-term objectives you want your Sims to pursue and even determine your Sims’ destinies in life. Create and edit your own movies by capturing your gameplay moments or select from a library of clips. Then join The Sims 3 online community where you can show off all of your creations, get free bonus content, hear the latest news, and more! Download exclusive content and hear the latest news of The Sims 3 at http://www.TheSims3.com.
About The Sims
The Sims franchise celebrates an impressive over 100 million units sold since its launch in February 2000. Now translated into 22 different languages and available in 60 different countries, The Sims quickly has become a universal gaming and cultural phenomenon. For the latest information about The Sims and to check out the hottest creations for The Sims 2 made by our community members, please visit http://www.TheSims2.com.
About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is the world’s leading interactive entertainment software company. Founded in 1982, the Company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive software worldwide for video game systems, personal computers, cellular handsets and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under four brand names: EA SPORTSTM, EATM, EA SPORTS Free****M and POGOTM. In fiscal 2008, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $3.67 billion and had 27 titles that sold more than one million copies. EA’s homepage and online game site is http://www.ea.com. More information about EA’s products and full text of press releases can be found on the Internet at http://info.ea.com.
EA, EA SPORTS, EA SPORTS Free**** POGO and The Sims are trademarks or registered trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
http://thesims3.ea.com/view/pages/newsItem.jsp?item=1183392783
ea announces New SHIP date for the sims 3
Highly-Anticipated PC Game from Best-selling PC Franchise Slated to Ship June 2, 2009
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., February 3, 2009 – Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) today announced that The Sims™ 3, the highly-anticipated flagship game from the best-selling PC franchise, The Sims will launch across the PC, Mac, iPhone, iPod Touch and mobile devices summer 2009. The Sims 3 PC will ship to store shelves worldwide starting June 2, 2009.
“The Sims 3 is an incredible game that lets you play with life, create art and show off your creations,” said Ben Bell, Executive Producer, The Sims 3. “In the game, players are inspired by endless creative possibilities like the new Traits and Lifetime Wish features which allow players to create Sims with real personalities and destinies. Players can then take their Sim into town to interact with other Sims in the game and capture the action on video to show off online.” *
“The June launch combined with the break-through game the team is building gives us the perfect runway to create awareness for The Sims 3,” said Russell Arons, Vice President of Marketing for EA. “The Sims 3 will be the original IP summer blockbuster of 2009 as we build off the success of the best-selling PC franchise of all time to create awareness with both loyal Sims fans and new players.”
For more information about The Sims 3, please go to TheSims3.com. The Sims 3, developed by The Sims Studio, is also in development for Mac, iPhone, iPod Touch and mobile devices. To download artwork, please visit http://www.info.ea.com.
* INTERNET CONNECTION required. See product pack for details.
About The Sims 3
Get inspired by the endless creative possibilities and unexpected moments of surprise and mischief in The Sims 3! Customize your Sims’ appearances and choose up to five traits to create individual personalities. From the “Romantic” trait or “kleptomaniac” trait to “evil” trait, create millions of unique Sims from the vast amount of personalities. New goal-oriented game play enables you to choose which short or long-term objectives you want your Sims to pursue and even determine your Sims’ destinies in life. Create and edit your own movies by capturing your gameplay moments or select from a library of clips. Then join The Sims 3 online community where you can show off all of your creations, get free bonus content, hear the latest news, and more! Download exclusive content and hear the latest news of The Sims 3 at http://www.TheSims3.com.
About The Sims
The Sims franchise celebrates an impressive over 100 million units sold since its launch in February 2000. Now translated into 22 different languages and available in 60 different countries, The Sims quickly has become a universal gaming and cultural phenomenon. For the latest information about The Sims and to check out the hottest creations for The Sims 2 made by our community members, please visit http://www.TheSims2.com.
About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is the world’s leading interactive entertainment software company. Founded in 1982, the Company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive software worldwide for video game systems, personal computers, cellular handsets and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under four brand names: EA SPORTSTM, EATM, EA SPORTS FreestyleTM and POGOTM. In fiscal 2008, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $3.67 billion and had 27 titles that sold more than one million copies. EA’s homepage and online game site is http://www.ea.com. More information about EA’s products and full text of press releases can be found on the Internet at http://info.ea.com.
EA, EA SPORTS, EA SPORTS Freestyle, POGO and The Sims are trademarks or registered trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
http://thesims3.ea.com/view/pages/newsItem.jsp?item=1877425397
So recently Blacklight retribution was added to steam, but i had the game long before. How do I add that game to my steam game list without re-downloading?
DISNEY TO ACQUIRE MARVEL ENTERTAINMENT
Worldwide leader in family entertainment agrees to acquire Marvel and its portfolio of over 5,000 characters
Acquisition highlights Disney’s strategic focus on quality branded content, technological innovation and international expansion to build long-term shareholder value
Burbank, CA and New York, NY, August 31, 2009 —Building on its strategy of delivering quality branded content to people around the world, The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) has agreed to acquire Marvel Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:MVL) in a stock and cash transaction, the companies announced today.
Under the terms of the agreement and based on the closing price of Disney on August 28, 2009, Marvel shareholders would receive a total of $30 per share in cash plus approximately 0.745 Disney shares for each Marvel share they own. At closing, the amount of cash and stock will be adjusted if necessary so that the total value of the Disney stock issued as merger consideration based on its trading value at that time is not less than 40% of the total merger consideration.
Based on the closing price of Disney stock on Friday, August 28, the transaction value is $50 per Marvel share or approximately $4 billion.
“This transaction combines Marvel’s strong global brand and world-renowned library of characters including Iron Man, Spider-Man, X-Men, Captain America, Fantastic Four and Thor with Disney’s creative skills, unparalleled global portfolio of entertainment properties, and a business structure that maximizes the value of creative properties across multiple platforms and territories,” said Robert A. Iger, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company. “Ike Perlmutter and his team have done an impressive job of nurturing these properties and have created significant value. We are pleased to bring this talent and these great assets to Disney.”
“We believe that adding Marvel to Disney’s unique portfolio of brands provides significant opportunities for long-term growth and value creation,” Iger said.
“Disney is the perfect home for Marvel’s fantastic library of characters given its proven ability to expand content creation and licensing businesses,” said Ike Perlmutter, Marvel’s Chief Executive Officer. “This is an unparalleled opportunity for Marvel to build upon its vibrant brand and character properties by accessing Disney’s tremendous global organization and infrastructure around the world.”
Under the deal, Disney will acquire ownership of Marvel including its more than 5,000 Marvel characters. Mr. Perlmutter will oversee the Marvel properties, and will work directly with Disney’s global lines of business to build and further integrate Marvel’s properties.
The Boards of Directors of Disney and Marvel have each approved the transaction, which is subject to clearance under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act, certain non-United States merger control regulations, effectiveness of a registration statement with respect to Disney shares issued in the transaction and other customary closing conditions. The agreement will require the approval of Marvel shareholders. Marvel was advised on the transaction by BofA Merrill Lynch.
http://corporate.disney.go.com/news/corporate/2009/2009_0831_disney_and_marvel_entertainment.html
I got some bad news,im also mad to hear this really bad news,sense we were so close to the Release day.But this game got push back to June 2,2009.Im was thinking of cancelling my pre-order thats 4 months away.This game seems to be k,but i guess they want to have all the system release on the same day.This is Bulll(im sorry).
What do u guys think?
EA ANNOUNCES NEW SHIP DATE FOR THE SIMS 3
Highly-Anticipated PC Game from Best-selling PC Franchise Slated to Ship June 2, 2009
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., February 3, 2009 – Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) today announced that The Sims™ 3, the highly-anticipated flagship game from the best-selling PC franchise, The Sims will launch across the PC, Mac, iPhone, iPod Touch and mobile devices summer 2009. The Sims 3 PC will ship to store shelves worldwide starting June 2, 2009.
“The Sims 3 is an incredible game that lets you play with life, create art and show off your creations,” said Ben Bell, Executive Producer, The Sims 3. “In the game, players are inspired by endless creative possibilities like the new Traits and Lifetime Wish features which allow players to create Sims with real personalities and destinies. Players can then take their Sim into town to interact with other Sims in the game and capture the action on video to show off online.” *
“The June launch combined with the break-through game the team is building gives us the perfect runway to create awareness for The Sims 3,” said Russell Arons, Vice President of Marketing for EA. “The Sims 3 will be the original IP summer blockbuster of 2009 as we build off the success of the best-selling PC franchise of all time to create awareness with both loyal Sims fans and new players.”
For more information about The Sims 3, please go to http://www.TheSims3.com. The Sims 3, developed by The Sims Studio, is also in development for Mac, iPhone, iPod Touch and mobile devices. To download artwork, please visit http://www.info.ea.com.
* INTERNET CONNECTION required. See product pack for details.
About The Sims 3
Get inspired by the endless creative possibilities and unexpected moments of surprise and mischief in The Sims 3! Customize your Sims’ appearances and choose up to five traits to create individual personalities. From the “Romantic” trait or “kleptomaniac” trait to “evil” trait, create millions of unique Sims from the vast amount of personalities. New goal-oriented game play enables you to choose which short or long-term objectives you want your Sims to pursue and even determine your Sims’ destinies in life. Create and edit your own movies by capturing your gameplay moments or select from a library of clips. Then join The Sims 3 online community where you can show off all of your creations, get free bonus content, hear the latest news, and more! Download exclusive content and hear the latest news of The Sims 3 at http://www.TheSims3.com.
About The Sims
The Sims franchise celebrates an impressive over 100 million units sold since its launch in February 2000. Now translated into 22 different languages and available in 60 different countries, The Sims quickly has become a universal gaming and cultural phenomenon. For the latest information about The Sims and to check out the hottest creations for The Sims 2 made by our community members, please visit http://www.TheSims2.com.
About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is the world’s leading interactive entertainment software company. Founded in 1982, the Company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive software worldwide for video game systems, personal computers, cellular handsets and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under four brand names: EA SPORTSTM, EATM, EA SPORTS Free****M and POGOTM. In fiscal 2008, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $3.67 billion and had 27 titles that sold more than one million copies. EA’s homepage and online game site is http://www.ea.com. More information about EA’s products and full text of press releases can be found on the Internet at http://info.ea.com.
EA, EA SPORTS, EA SPORTS Free**** POGO and The Sims are trademarks or registered trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
http://thesims3.ea.com/view/pages/newsItem.jsp?item=1183392783
I got some bad news,im also mad to hear this really bad news,sense we were so close to the Release day.But this game got push back to June 2,2009.Im was thinking of cancelling my pre-order thats 4 months away.This game seems to be k,but i guess they want to have all the system release on the same day.This is Bulll(im sorry).
What do u guys think?
EA ANNOUNCES NEW SHIP DATE FOR THE SIMS 3
Highly-Anticipated PC Game from Best-selling PC Franchise Slated to Ship June 2, 2009
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., February 3, 2009 – Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) today announced that The Sims™ 3, the highly-anticipated flagship game from the best-selling PC franchise, The Sims will launch across the PC, Mac, iPhone, iPod Touch and mobile devices summer 2009. The Sims 3 PC will ship to store shelves worldwide starting June 2, 2009.
“The Sims 3 is an incredible game that lets you play with life, create art and show off your creations,” said Ben Bell, Executive Producer, The Sims 3. “In the game, players are inspired by endless creative possibilities like the new Traits and Lifetime Wish features which allow players to create Sims with real personalities and destinies. Players can then take their Sim into town to interact with other Sims in the game and capture the action on video to show off online.” *
“The June launch combined with the break-through game the team is building gives us the perfect runway to create awareness for The Sims 3,” said Russell Arons, Vice President of Marketing for EA. “The Sims 3 will be the original IP summer blockbuster of 2009 as we build off the success of the best-selling PC franchise of all time to create awareness with both loyal Sims fans and new players.”
For more information about The Sims 3, please go to http://www.TheSims3.com. The Sims 3, developed by The Sims Studio, is also in development for Mac, iPhone, iPod Touch and mobile devices. To download artwork, please visit http://www.info.ea.com.
* INTERNET CONNECTION required. See product pack for details.
About The Sims 3
Get inspired by the endless creative possibilities and unexpected moments of surprise and mischief in The Sims 3! Customize your Sims’ appearances and choose up to five traits to create individual personalities. From the “Romantic” trait or “kleptomaniac” trait to “evil” trait, create millions of unique Sims from the vast amount of personalities. New goal-oriented game play enables you to choose which short or long-term objectives you want your Sims to pursue and even determine your Sims’ destinies in life. Create and edit your own movies by capturing your gameplay moments or select from a library of clips. Then join The Sims 3 online community where you can show off all of your creations, get free bonus content, hear the latest news, and more! Download exclusive content and hear the latest news of The Sims 3 at http://www.TheSims3.com.
About The Sims
The Sims franchise celebrates an impressive over 100 million units sold since its launch in February 2000. Now translated into 22 different languages and available in 60 different countries, The Sims quickly has become a universal gaming and cultural phenomenon. For the latest information about The Sims and to check out the hottest creations for The Sims 2 made by our community members, please visit http://www.TheSims2.com.
About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is the world’s leading interactive entertainment software company. Founded in 1982, the Company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive software worldwide for video game systems, personal computers, cellular handsets and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under four brand names: EA SPORTSTM, EATM, EA SPORTS Free****M and POGOTM. In fiscal 2008, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $3.67 billion and had 27 titles that sold more than one million copies. EA’s homepage and online game site is http://www.ea.com. More information about EA’s products and full text of press releases can be found on the Internet at http://info.ea.com.
EA, EA SPORTS, EA SPORTS Free**** POGO and The Sims are trademarks or registered trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
http://thesims3.ea.com/view/pages/newsItem.jsp?item=1183392783
I got some bad news,im also mad to hear this really bad news,sense we were so close to the Release day.But this game got push back to June 2,2009.Im was thinking of cancelling my pre-order thats 4 months away.This game seems to be k,but i guess they want to have all the system release on the same day.This is Bulll(im sorry).
What do u guys think?
EA ANNOUNCES NEW SHIP DATE FOR THE SIMS 3
Highly-Anticipated PC Game from Best-selling PC Franchise Slated to Ship June 2, 2009
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., February 3, 2009 – Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) today announced that The Sims™ 3, the highly-anticipated flagship game from the best-selling PC franchise, The Sims will launch across the PC, Mac, iPhone, iPod Touch and mobile devices summer 2009. The Sims 3 PC will ship to store shelves worldwide starting June 2, 2009.
“The Sims 3 is an incredible game that lets you play with life, create art and show off your creations,” said Ben Bell, Executive Producer, The Sims 3. “In the game, players are inspired by endless creative possibilities like the new Traits and Lifetime Wish features which allow players to create Sims with real personalities and destinies. Players can then take their Sim into town to interact with other Sims in the game and capture the action on video to show off online.” *
“The June launch combined with the break-through game the team is building gives us the perfect runway to create awareness for The Sims 3,” said Russell Arons, Vice President of Marketing for EA. “The Sims 3 will be the original IP summer blockbuster of 2009 as we build off the success of the best-selling PC franchise of all time to create awareness with both loyal Sims fans and new players.”
For more information about The Sims 3, please go to http://www.TheSims3.com. The Sims 3, developed by The Sims Studio, is also in development for Mac, iPhone, iPod Touch and mobile devices. To download artwork, please visit http://www.info.ea.com.
* INTERNET CONNECTION required. See product pack for details.
About The Sims 3
Get inspired by the endless creative possibilities and unexpected moments of surprise and mischief in The Sims 3! Customize your Sims’ appearances and choose up to five traits to create individual personalities. From the “Romantic” trait or “kleptomaniac” trait to “evil” trait, create millions of unique Sims from the vast amount of personalities. New goal-oriented game play enables you to choose which short or long-term objectives you want your Sims to pursue and even determine your Sims’ destinies in life. Create and edit your own movies by capturing your gameplay moments or select from a library of clips. Then join The Sims 3 online community where you can show off all of your creations, get free bonus content, hear the latest news, and more! Download exclusive content and hear the latest news of The Sims 3 at http://www.TheSims3.com.
About The Sims
The Sims franchise celebrates an impressive over 100 million units sold since its launch in February 2000. Now translated into 22 different languages and available in 60 different countries, The Sims quickly has become a universal gaming and cultural phenomenon. For the latest information about The Sims and to check out the hottest creations for The Sims 2 made by our community members, please visit http://www.TheSims2.com.
About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is the world’s leading interactive entertainment software company. Founded in 1982, the Company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive software worldwide for video game systems, personal computers, cellular handsets and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under four brand names: EA SPORTSTM, EATM, EA SPORTS Free****M and POGOTM. In fiscal 2008, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $3.67 billion and had 27 titles that sold more than one million copies. EA’s homepage and online game site is http://www.ea.com. More information about EA’s products and full text of press releases can be found on the Internet at http://info.ea.com.
EA, EA SPORTS, EA SPORTS Free**** POGO and The Sims are trademarks or registered trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
http://thesims3.ea.com/view/pages/newsItem.jsp?item=1183392783
ea announces New SHIP date for the sims 3
Highly-Anticipated PC Game from Best-selling PC Franchise Slated to Ship June 2, 2009
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., February 3, 2009 – Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) today announced that The Sims™ 3, the highly-anticipated flagship game from the best-selling PC franchise, The Sims will launch across the PC, Mac, iPhone, iPod Touch and mobile devices summer 2009. The Sims 3 PC will ship to store shelves worldwide starting June 2, 2009.
“The Sims 3 is an incredible game that lets you play with life, create art and show off your creations,” said Ben Bell, Executive Producer, The Sims 3. “In the game, players are inspired by endless creative possibilities like the new Traits and Lifetime Wish features which allow players to create Sims with real personalities and destinies. Players can then take their Sim into town to interact with other Sims in the game and capture the action on video to show off online.” *
“The June launch combined with the break-through game the team is building gives us the perfect runway to create awareness for The Sims 3,” said Russell Arons, Vice President of Marketing for EA. “The Sims 3 will be the original IP summer blockbuster of 2009 as we build off the success of the best-selling PC franchise of all time to create awareness with both loyal Sims fans and new players.”
For more information about The Sims 3, please go to TheSims3.com. The Sims 3, developed by The Sims Studio, is also in development for Mac, iPhone, iPod Touch and mobile devices. To download artwork, please visit http://www.info.ea.com.
* INTERNET CONNECTION required. See product pack for details.
About The Sims 3
Get inspired by the endless creative possibilities and unexpected moments of surprise and mischief in The Sims 3! Customize your Sims’ appearances and choose up to five traits to create individual personalities. From the “Romantic” trait or “kleptomaniac” trait to “evil” trait, create millions of unique Sims from the vast amount of personalities. New goal-oriented game play enables you to choose which short or long-term objectives you want your Sims to pursue and even determine your Sims’ destinies in life. Create and edit your own movies by capturing your gameplay moments or select from a library of clips. Then join The Sims 3 online community where you can show off all of your creations, get free bonus content, hear the latest news, and more! Download exclusive content and hear the latest news of The Sims 3 at http://www.TheSims3.com.
About The Sims
The Sims franchise celebrates an impressive over 100 million units sold since its launch in February 2000. Now translated into 22 different languages and available in 60 different countries, The Sims quickly has become a universal gaming and cultural phenomenon. For the latest information about The Sims and to check out the hottest creations for The Sims 2 made by our community members, please visit http://www.TheSims2.com.
About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is the world’s leading interactive entertainment software company. Founded in 1982, the Company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive software worldwide for video game systems, personal computers, cellular handsets and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under four brand names: EA SPORTSTM, EATM, EA SPORTS FreestyleTM and POGOTM. In fiscal 2008, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $3.67 billion and had 27 titles that sold more than one million copies. EA’s homepage and online game site is http://www.ea.com. More information about EA’s products and full text of press releases can be found on the Internet at http://info.ea.com.
EA, EA SPORTS, EA SPORTS Freestyle, POGO and The Sims are trademarks or registered trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
http://thesims3.ea.com/view/pages/newsItem.jsp?item=1877425397
When I try to launch BL:R on Steam, it says “Performing first time update (installing) 1 of 1″ and a window shows up, a white screen with text written in another language.
Picture: http://puu.sh/FOmk
I really want to play that game, I have good specs, updated explorer as the forums said, and updated all of the required programs via the root folder.
Please help me out, the forums aren’t helping me at all.
I can’t understand what the first answer means. Can I get some details?
Every time I press the play button, the screen disappears and I can’t play it. It doesn’t tell me anything to update either. Iv been downloading this game since last night and I really wanna play this game since I spend all of last night and today waiting for it to download. If any of you know what the problem is, I would really appreciate the help. My computer can handle the game, I checked earlier today, its just not working for me right now.
Might as well download it since it’s free to play and now on Steam but I don’t even know how to launch the game, launch it on Steam gives me some cheap looking pop up box that is not helpful what so ever and I’ve downloaded everything off their site.
specs: OS NameMicrosoft Windows 7 Home Premium
Version6.1.7600 Build 7600
Other OS Description Not Available
OS ManufacturerMicrosoft Corporation
System NameLENNY
System ManufacturerLENOVO
System ModelIdeaCentre B310
System Typex64-based PC
ProcessorIntel(R) Core(TM) i3 CPU 550 @ 3.20GHz, 3200 Mhz, 2 Core(s), 4 Logical Processor(s)
BIOS Version/DateLENOVO DIKT08AUS, 29/07/2010
SMBIOS Version2.6
Windows DirectoryC:Windows
System DirectoryC:Windowssystem32
Boot DeviceDeviceHarddiskVolume1
LocaleUnited Kingdom
Hardware Abstraction LayerVersion = “6.1.7600.16385″
User NameLennyChad
Time ZoneGMT Daylight Time
Installed Physical Memory (RAM)4.00 GB
Total Physical Memory3.93 GB
Available Physical Memory1.91 GB
Total Virtual Memory7.86 GB
Available Virtual Memory5.16 GB
Page File Space3.93 GB
Graphics Card ManufacturerPowered by AMD
Graphics ChipsetATI Radeon HD 5450
Device ID68F9
Vendor1002
Subsystem ID360F
Subsystem Vendor ID17AA
Graphics Bus CapabilityPCI Express 2.0
Maximum Bus SettingPCI Express 2.0 x16
BIOS Version012.020.000.025
BIOS Part Number113-AC44900-100
BIOS Date2010/05/19
Memory Size512 MB
Memory TypeDDR3
Core Clock in MHz650 MHz
Memory Clock in MHz800 MHz
Total Memory Bandwidth in GByte/s12.8 GByte/s
I dunno if its just me but the patch is taking far too long, its a 5300mb file! This is my first time ever downloading the game so I dont know what to expect…
Hi.My brother just told me about blacklight retribution and i wanna play it on my computer.After i installed it and started to play the game freezes a lot and graphics aren’t so good(its not the game cause at my brothers computer the graphics are spectacular).Can you please tell how can i play without lack of graphics and without freezing???
My Computer:HP Pro 3420 AiO PC
Intel® Pentium® G630 (2.70 GHz, 3 MB cache, 2 cores)
Ram 2.00
Windows 7 professional 64 bit
I just got the game and on the intermission it said I got 125 gp but my wallet still says 0. Why is this happening. I can’t buy anything new.
APPARENTLY I HAVE TO CLOSE IT AND RESTART TO RECEIVE FUNDS -.- now i cant buy things cuz it tells me i have insufficient funds when i actually have enough
i just downloaded blacklight retribution on steam and i got the patches and everything i press play and it just closes nothing else happens. help me
I downloaded the game and every time i click the launcher and press the “play” button. the launcher goes away and nothing happens. Is there a way to fix this?
I just installed blacklight retribution and when i try to launch it the auto updater comes up and after a few moments i get and error saying
The patchclient got a message while it was in a state with no response function.
can any one tell me how to fix this i really want to play this game
I recently downloaded Blacklight retribution on steam because it looks like i very fun game and I want to play it but when ever I click the big orange button that says play the launcher closes and nothing happens. nothing not even an error message pops up to tell me something went wrong this has been happening to me for the past 3 days I’ve looked up how to fix it but all the fixes tell me to go to the perfectworld installer and change stuff. so I ask PLEASE for the love of gaming can youu tell me how to fix this problem
I’m thinking about getting it, but if it is, I’m not even gonna bother.
This article is from Wired.
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“Time Warner to Buy Hasbro in $2 Billion Deal”
Optimus Prime and Bugs Bunny are about to become step-brothers.
Time Warner is in the process of buying Hasbro, Inc. for $2.1 billion in cash and stock. The deal would give the home of Looney Tunes ownership of Hasbro’s 5,000 toy and game franchises.
If Warner doesn’t neuter Hasbro’s stable of toys — a colorful and expanding universe with deep pulp roots and characters that have proven to be extremely popular over the years — the deal could help the toy giant extend its recent Hollywood success and expand its overseas operations.
“This transaction combines Hasbro’s strong global brand and world-renowned library of franchises including Transformers, G.I. Joe, Playskool, Monopoly, Beyblade and Star Wars with Warner’s creative skills, unparalleled global portfolio of entertainment properties, and a business structure that maximizes the value of creative properties across multiple platforms and territories,” said Jeffrey Bewkes, Time Warner’s chairman and CEO, in a statement Friday.
The boards of the two companies have approved the deal, which must clear antitrust review and gain approval from Hasbro’s shareholders before being completed. Time Warner would pay owners of Hasbro stock $30 a share in cash, plus 0.745 Warner shares for every Hasbro share they own.
Based on today’s closing price for Time Warner stock, the transaction value is $50 per Hasbro share, Time Warner said. Hasbro shares rose to $48.70 in premarket trading Friday on news of the sale, according to Reuters, while Warner shares dropped 3 percent.
Visitors to theme parks owned by Six Flags, which has a lifetime contract with Warner Bros., could soon see characters like Optimus Prime, Duke and Mr. Monopoly roaming the grounds or could find themselves soaring through the air on a Star Wars ride.
“Warner Bros. is the perfect home for Hasbro’s fantastic library of characters given its proven ability to expand content creation and licensing businesses,” said Hasbro CEO Brian Goldner in the press release. “This is an unparalleled opportunity for Hasbro to build upon its vibrant brand and character properties by accessing Time Warner’s tremendous global organization and infrastructure around the world.” Goldner will continue to oversee Hasbro’s operations and work to integrate the toys and board games into Warner’s business.
The deal includes Hasbro Studios, the toy giant’s increasingly successful movie production arm. After a few years of producing movies in partnership with other studios, Hasbro Studios released its first independently produced film last year: Transformers: Dark of the Moon was released as the third installment in the Transformers film franchise.
The movie, which raised the bar for films based on Hasbro’s toy properties, launched Hollywood’s blockbuster in the summer of 2011. Hasbro Studios is currently working on a fourth movie, Transformers 4, which the company showed off at this year’s Comic-Con International in San Diego. Other Hasbro Studios pictures in development include G.I. Joe: Retaliation, slated for release in 2013, and an untitled one based on the board game Monopoly, due in either 2014 or 2015.
Reactions to news of the deal lit up the tweetosphere Monday, with some Hasbro fans expressing excitement and others condemning the purchase of Hasbro by the Time Warner conglomerate.
“A Cartoon Network-Hasbro film would blow my head clean off,” tweeted Michael Borkowski. “Please make it happen.”
Tons of Hasbro-Warner crossover jokes poured forth, with fans pointing out that Marvin the Martian and Cobra Commander might now be related.
Said K. T. Stevenson: “Warner Bros. buys Hasbro. The first G.I. Bunny movie I see will make me hurl.”
Hasbro chairman Alfred Verrecchia also took to Twitter in an effort to reassure comics fans about the deal.
“Welcome to this moment in history,” Verrecchia tweeted Friday morning. “Everyone relax, this is incredible news and all is well at Hasbro…. Everybody take a deep breath, all your favorite toys remain unchanged and Tom Brevoort remains grouchy.”
Quesada pointed to the creative and business success that followed Warner’s purchase of Turner for evidence that all is well within the House of Ideas.
“If you’re familiar with the Warner/Turner relationship, then you’ll understand why this is a new dawn for Hasbro and the comics industry,” he said.
Meanwhile, acclaimed comics writer Warren Ellis, who has worked for Hasbro in the past, cracked wise about the pending deal.
“Why is everyone at Hasbro making quacking noises today?” Ellis tweeted. “It’s horrible.”
This will be my new pc setup:
http://imgur.com/NGcGp
Will this run BlackLight Retribution on the highest setting?
Thanks Alot!
I’m level 10, But I want to know if I’m using a good gun for my level. I don’t want to pay any Zen and not a lot GP. Any answer would be appreciated.
was broken or somthing like thast (10 pnts best answer)
DISNEY TO ACQUIRE MARVEL ENTERTAINMENT
Worldwide leader in family entertainment agrees to acquire Marvel and its portfolio of over 5,000 characters
Acquisition highlights Disney’s strategic focus on quality branded content, technological innovation and international expansion to build long-term shareholder value
Burbank, CA and New York, NY, August 31, 2009 —Building on its strategy of delivering quality branded content to people around the world, The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) has agreed to acquire Marvel Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:MVL) in a stock and cash transaction, the companies announced today.
Under the terms of the agreement and based on the closing price of Disney on August 28, 2009, Marvel shareholders would receive a total of $30 per share in cash plus approximately 0.745 Disney shares for each Marvel share they own. At closing, the amount of cash and stock will be adjusted if necessary so that the total value of the Disney stock issued as merger consideration based on its trading value at that time is not less than 40% of the total merger consideration.
Based on the closing price of Disney stock on Friday, August 28, the transaction value is $50 per Marvel share or approximately $4 billion.
“This transaction combines Marvel’s strong global brand and world-renowned library of characters including Iron Man, Spider-Man, X-Men, Captain America, Fantastic Four and Thor with Disney’s creative skills, unparalleled global portfolio of entertainment properties, and a business structure that maximizes the value of creative properties across multiple platforms and territories,” said Robert A. Iger, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company. “Ike Perlmutter and his team have done an impressive job of nurturing these properties and have created significant value. We are pleased to bring this talent and these great assets to Disney.”
“We believe that adding Marvel to Disney’s unique portfolio of brands provides significant opportunities for long-term growth and value creation,” Iger said.
“Disney is the perfect home for Marvel’s fantastic library of characters given its proven ability to expand content creation and licensing businesses,” said Ike Perlmutter, Marvel’s Chief Executive Officer. “This is an unparalleled opportunity for Marvel to build upon its vibrant brand and character properties by accessing Disney’s tremendous global organization and infrastructure around the world.”
Under the deal, Disney will acquire ownership of Marvel including its more than 5,000 Marvel characters. Mr. Perlmutter will oversee the Marvel properties, and will work directly with Disney’s global lines of business to build and further integrate Marvel’s properties.
The Boards of Directors of Disney and Marvel have each approved the transaction, which is subject to clearance under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act, certain non-United States merger control regulations, effectiveness of a registration statement with respect to Disney shares issued in the transaction and other customary closing conditions. The agreement will require the approval of Marvel shareholders. Marvel was advised on the transaction by BofA Merrill Lynch.
http://corporate.disney.go.com/news/corporate/2009/2009_0831_disney_and_marvel_entertainment.html
Can i run Blacklight: Retribution with
4GB ram,
64bit
2.40ghz
Intel HD graphics card