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505 Games
505 Games S.p.A. is an Italian video game publisher based in Milan. It was founded in 2006 as a subsidiary of Milan-based Digital Bros. History 505 Games was founded in 2006 in Milan as a subsidiary of Digital Bros. The company found its early success through its video games such as '' Cooking Mama'' and '' Zumba Fitness''. In April 2012, 505 Games took over publishing duties from THQ for the fitness game ''Adidas MiCoach'', following a lawsuit between THQ and Adidas. In April 2013, they acquired the license of ''Drawn To Life'' series. The purchase included rights to the franchise as a whole. In November 2013, it canceled Ashes Cricket 2013 and issued refunds. In April 2014, 505 Games announced a publishing agreement with Adam Orth's Three One Zero of the game ''Adrift''. The game is described as a first-person experience, where the player controls an astronaut exploring debris of a wrecked station in outer space. In January 2015, 505 Games confirmed the acquisition of the i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hawken Entertainment
''Hawken'' is a free-to-play multiplayer mech first-person shooter video game. The game features five game modes: Team Deathmatch, Deathmatch, Co-op Bot Team Deathmatch, Siege, and Missile Assault. It follows the freemium model of game monetization—with in-game purchases as the main source of revenue. Hawken had closed alpha and beta programs that took place before the official PC open beta release on 12 December 2012. The game had been constantly updated with new content and balance changes in the form of a game patch until Spring 2014. Following Reloaded Games' acquisition of the game's IP and assets in March 2015, the developers launched the game on the console platforms in early July 2016. On October 2, 2017, the developers announced via the game's Facebook page that on January 2, 2018, the PC servers will be permanently shut down, along with it the PC platform and any DLC/purchasable content. The developers cited a need to "refocus our development efforts". The game is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Subsidiary
A subsidiary, subsidiary company or daughter company is a company owned or controlled by another company, which is called the parent company or holding company. Two or more subsidiaries that either belong to the same parent company or having a same management being substantially controlled by same entity/group are called sister companies. The subsidiary can be a company (usually with limited liability) and may be a government- or state-owned enterprise. They are a common feature of modern business life, and most multinational corporations organize their operations in this way. Examples of holding companies are Berkshire Hathaway, Jefferies Financial Group, The Walt Disney Company, Warner Bros. Discovery, or Citigroup; as well as more focused companies such as IBM, Xerox, and Microsoft. These, and others, organize their businesses into national and functional subsidiaries, often with multiple levels of subsidiaries. Details Subsidiaries are separate, distinct legal entit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adrift (video Game)
''Adrift'' (stylized as ''ADR1FT'') is a first-person adventure video game developed by Three One Zero and published by 505 Games. It was released on March 28, 2016 for Microsoft Windows and July 15, 2016 for PlayStation 4. An Xbox One version of the game was planned but has been cancelled. The story follows an astronaut, who floats through the wreckage of a destroyed space station with no memory of the incident. Over the course of the game, players find clues that piece together the events of the incident, and attempt to repair the escape vehicle to return home. Development began in 2013, following creator Adam Orth's resignation from Microsoft. The development team envision the game as a "first-person experience", purposefully avoiding violence. Orth compares the game to the upheaval in his life following his controversial comments about the Xbox One's DRM proposal. Gameplay ''Adrift'' is played from a first-person view. In the game, players take control of Commander A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
MCV (magazine)
''MCV/Develop'' (formerly ''MCV'' and ''Market for Computer & Video Games'') is a UK trade magazine that focuses on the business aspects of the video game industry. It is published monthly by Biz Media, a subsidiary of Datateam Media Group and is available in print and digitally. Originally named ''MCV'', it absorbed the assets of sister magazines (including '' Develop'') in 2018, and changed its name to ''MCV/Develop'' in 2019. History ''MCV'' was started in September 1998 by former ''Computer Trade Weekly'' (''CTW'') employees Stuart Dinsey, editor, Lisa Carter (then Foster), deputy editor, Alex Moreham (then Jarvis), sales manager and Dave Roberts. ''CTW'' was published weekly from September 1984 and by 1998 was the official newspaper for ELSPA (The European Leisure Software Publishers Association) and the creator and sponsor of ECTS (European Computer Trade Show). Stuart Dinsey left ''MCV'' in 2013 after selling it a year earlier. Stuart is currently chairman of Curv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Intellectual Properties
Intellectual property (IP) is a category of property that includes intangible creations of the human intellect. There are many types of intellectual property, and some countries recognize more than others. The best-known types are patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets. The modern concept of intellectual property developed in England in the 17th and 18th centuries. The term "intellectual property" began to be used in the 19th century, though it was not until the late 20th century that intellectual property became commonplace in the majority of the world's legal systems."property as a common descriptor of the field probably traces to the foundation of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) by the United Nations." in Mark A. Lemley''Property, Intellectual Property, and Free Riding'', Texas Law Review, 2005, Vol. 83:1031, page 1033, footnote 4. The main purpose of intellectual property law is to encourage the creation of a wide variety of intellectual goo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Develop (magazine)
''Develop'' was a monthly UK trade magazine for the video game industry. Its online portal, complete with a digital version of the print publication, was active since July 2007. Develop 100 was an annual rating system for game developers produced by ''Develop''. It was a ranking of the world's games development studios based on a variety of criteria including sales data, critical success and industry standing. The Develop Industry Excellence Awards, also annually, honoured the development of video games and award studios across a range of categories. In November 2017, NewBay Media, the owner of ''Develop'' at the time, announced that the websites, magazines and events of ''Develop'' and sister magazine ''Esports Pro Esports, short for electronic sports, is a form of competition using video games. Esports often takes the form of organized, multiplayer video game competitions, particularly between professional players, individually or as teams. Although orga ...'' would be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Starbreeze Studios
Starbreeze Studios AB is a Swedish video game developer and publisher based in Stockholm. The studios's notable games developed include '' The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay'', ''Payday 2'' and '' Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons''. Founded by members of the demogroup Triton, the company was merged with O3 Games in 2002 wherein the Starbreeze name was retained. The company produced titles including ''Enclave'' and '' Knights of the Temple: Infernal Crusade''. In the early 2000s, cancellations of their projects due to conflicts with publishers and a failed acquisition led to a severe financial crisis, resulting in staff lay-offs during the development of Starbreeze's fourth game, ''The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay''. This game received critical acclaim and helped Starbreeze establish a reputation for producing high-quality games. The company worked on '' The Darkness'', whose sales were considered satisfactory. Starbreeze partnered with Electronic A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Variable State
Variable State Ltd (doing business as Variable State) is a British independent video game developer established in January 2014 by Jonathan Burroughs and Terry Kenny, who are based in London, England and Dublin, Ireland respectively. Upon forming, the company was joined by collaborator Lyndon Holland, composer and graduate of the National Film and Television School, who Burroughs and Kenny met through an internet forum. The company is owned by Jonathan Burroughs, Lyndon Holland and Terry Kenny. The team began development of what would become ''Virginia'' in early 2014. Drawing inspiration from American television shows such as ''Twin Peaks'' and ''The X-Files'' and capitalising on Kenny's experience as an animator, ''Virginia'' progressed into a period interactive drama with an emphasis on characters and setting. In August 2016 it was announced that 505 Games would be publishing ''Virginia'' and that the game would be releasing on September 22 for Microsoft Windows, macOS, PlaySt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Virginia (video Game)
''Virginia'' is a 2016 first-person mystery adventure video game developed by Variable State and published by 505 Games. The game follows graduate FBI special agent Anne Tarver as she investigates her first case: the disappearance of a boy in rural Virginia. The game was directed by Jonathan Burroughs and Terry Kenny, with music composed by Lyndon Holland. Burroughs, Kenny and Holland co-wrote the script. The game was first announced in July 2014 and originally slated for release in 2015. A game prototype was showcased at the 2014 Future of StoryTelling summit and at the EGX Leftfield Collection that year. On August 30, 2016, it was announced that video game publisher 505 Games would be publishing the game. A game demo was released on Steam to coincide with the announcement. ''Virginia'' released on September 22, 2016 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows and macOS. Gameplay ''Virginia'' is a first-person mystery thriller adventure game that takes place in a fic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christian Today
''Christian Today'' is a non-denominational Christian news company with its international headquarters in London, England.Christian Today > Contact Us/ref> History The website was established in 2000 to report on news in the global church and current affairs from a Christian perspective. A Braille version under the title of the ''Christian Today Digest'' is produced for the blind in partnership with Torch Trust. The newspaper was awarded Best Christian News and Reviews Site in 2007 and 2008 at the Premier Christian's Blog and Web Awards held in London, UK. In addition to providing regular news updates to the Christian community, ''Christian Today'' has provided press and IT support to Christian initiatives and organizations, including Micah Challenge UK, the Global Day of Prayer, and the World Evangelical Alliance. The publication regularly contributes as a media commentator and analyst on local, national, and international levels, including BBC Television, BBC Radio, Chan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Payday 2
''Payday 2'' is a cooperative first-person shooter video game developed by Overkill Software and published by 505 Games. The game is a sequel to 2011's '' Payday: The Heist''. It was released in August 2013 for Windows, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. An improved version of the game, subtitled ''Crimewave Edition'', was released for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in June 2015. A version for the Nintendo Switch was released in February 2018. Two years after the events of the previous game, the Payday gang comes to the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area to perform another heisting spree. The player takes control of one of the gang's twenty-two members and can perform heists alone, or with up to three teammates. The player can participate in a variety of heists, including but not limited to robberies of banks, shops and armored cars, and producing and distributing narcotics. The game differs from the previous by allowing much more customization of the player (aesthetically and gameplay-wise ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Overkill Software
Overkill Software is a Swedish video game developer based and founded in Stockholm in 2009 by Ulf Andersson, Bo Andersson, the founders and owners of defunct game developer Grin, along with Simon Viklund. In 2012, Swedish game studio Starbreeze Studios acquired Overkill. The company is known for their ''Payday'' series, consisting of Payday: The Heist, '' Payday 2, and Payday 3.'' History Brothers Bo and Ulf Andersson had founded Grin in 1997, which had some successful titles including ''Bionic Commando''. However, when a deal with Square Enix to make a ''Final Fantasy''-based game fell through, Grin went bankrupt and was shut down in 2009. The Anderssons launched Overkill Software that same year after Grin gets shut down due to bankruptcy, with their first project being '' Payday: The Heist'', released in 2011. ''Payday'' was a success for PC and PlayStation 3. Overkill desired to make a sequel to ''Payday'', but did not have extensive financial resources to complete th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
