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Stuntman: Ignition is the next installment in the critically acclaimed, million-unit plus selling Stuntman franchise. The game plunges gamers into the adrenaline-fueled role of a Hollywood stunt driver, challenging them to pull off the most breathtaking, death-defying stunts ever filmed. Players will showcase their skills in a wide variety of big-budget action films, commercial shoots and tournaments while commanding more than 25 unique vehicles, including exotic sports cars, motorcycles and hovercraft. Online multiplayer will allow rival stuntmen to battle it out on the film sets and custom built back-lot arenas, or players can devise their own insane stunt runs and challenge other stuntmen at their own game. Internally developed by Paradigm Entertainment, Stuntman: Ignition will be available for Xbox 360, PLAYSTATION 3 system and PlayStation 2 system in summer 2007.
World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. Reports 2006 Transition Period ...
STAMFORD, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:WWE) today announced financial results for its eight month transition period ended December 31, 2006. Revenues totaled $262.9 million as compared to $247.7 million in the comparable prior year period. Operating income was $39.2 million as compared to $44.2 million in the prior year period. Net income was $31.6 million, or $0.44 per share, as compared to $29.8 million, or $0.43 per share, in the prior year period. "Revenues increased 6%, despite the absence of nearly $14 million in domestic cable TV advertising. Growth was led by our live events, venue merchandise and home video businesses," stated Linda McMahon, Chief Executive Officer. "We are excited about our two major events in April.
Hellgate: London began with Warcraft II
If you've read our report on Hellgate: London back in January, you probably know by now that this upcoming FPS and RPG MMO from Flagship Studios is somewhat the spiritual successor to Diablo II. Bill Roper himself explained that one of their objectives is to reach out and attract Diablo players.
Quite interestingly, Roper is now saying that the main concept for Hellgate: London began when Warcraft II was still under development. This is not entirely surprising as most Flagship employees used to work with Blizzard Entertainment. Speaking to magazine Games for Windows, Roper elaborated,
After the first Warcraft and when we were talking about Warcraft II, there was an idea for about a week where we'd open another portal open and have the Orcs invade the modern-day world.
WWE: MAJOR NEWS ON WORLD WRESTLING ENTERTAINMENT’S PLANS FOR NEW ...
Sileck has already stated that his main priorities in his new position as COO are to build on World Wrestling Entertainment's overseas success. Overseas tours to Europe and Australia have been massive revenue generators for WWE over the past few years at a time when domestic business has been down. A "localized WWE product" could mean that high priced tickets for fans outside of the United States become a thing of the past as annual tours are replaced by more regular shows in particular makets. Building a tailor-made brand of sorts for regional markets would possibly see WWE run more regularly in markets such as the UK, mainland Europe and Australia, as well as expanding into new markets such as Russia and China. For some locations, this could see a roster being built around wrestlers who would be seen as a star in a particular location.
Santa Fe a southwestern delight
The tiled room along with stucco sides flatter this southwestern-styled home and make the Santa Fe (D6803) extremely eye appealing. The arched covered courtyard at the entrance as well as the open courtyard next to the garage has the traditional look of the Old Spanish missions. The Santa Fe has 1,970 square feet of living area on the first floor and a full-unfinished basement waiting to be used. The foyer is tiled and open. To the right through an archway is the dining room. It has 11-foot coffered ceilings. The stairs to the basement are between the dining area and the great room. There is a see-through fireplace in the rear of the great room, shared with the hearth room. There is an entertainment center in the rear off the bay windows. The nook is connected to the hearth room forming a large, comfortable area to eat breakfast and read the paper.
Digital Artist Management Expands into San Francisco Bay Area
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Digital Artist Management Inc. (DAM), the premier staffing and recruiting agency for the interactive entertainment space, has expanded its operations with the addition of a Bay Area office location in Walnut Creek, California. Two new executives, Lisa Bell Stewart and Lisa Dennis, will join DAM's established ranks of recruitment specialists, and will manage the firm's Northern California operations. "We see the San Francisco Bay Area as an industry epicenter poised for continued growth," said T.J. Summers, Senior Partner, DAM. "With this expansion, DAM will be able to further assist the needs of professionals and clients in interactive entertainment and related sectors." Lisa Bell Stewart brings more than 14 years of recruitment experience, shaped from posts held at Electronic Arts, Infogrames, and most recently as talent acquisition manager for Yahoo!.
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