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Firemonkeys Studios
Firemonkeys Studios is an Australian video game developer and video game publisher, publisher of video games, based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, Victoria. In May 2011, Electronic Arts announced the acquisition of Firemint for an undisclosed sum, making it an in-house studio for EA Interactive. IronMonkey Studios were also taken under EA Interactive's wing back in 2010. In January 2011, Firemint acquired fellow Australian video game developer Infinite Interactive, best known for the ''Puzzle Quest'' series. In July 2012, Firemint announced a post on their blog that Firemint would merge with IronMonkey Studios by EA and merge their names into Firemonkeys. All-new games, including ''Need for Speed: Most Wanted (2012 video game), Need for Speed: Most Wanted'' and ''Real Racing 3'', are released with the new company name. Acquisition Electronic Arts, with a market capitalization of US$6.7 billion, announced the acquisition of Melbourne-based gaming studio Firemint overnight in ... [...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 entities f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nicktoons Racing
''Nicktoons Racing'' is a Nickelodeon crossover racing video game. The game was first developed by Pipe Dream and released for the Game Boy Color, while versions for different platforms were released in subsequent years. Most versions were developed by Software Creations with the exception of the Game Boy Advance version, which was developed by Crawfish Interactive, and the arcade version, which was developed by Chicago Gaming. The GBC version received negative reviews and the PlayStation version received mixed to positive reviews while the GBA port received positive reviews. Plot Various Nickelodeon characters each receive a letter invitation to compete in a Grand Prix for the top prize, the Krusty Krab Big Bun Award. The host of the competition, also the individual who sent the invitations, is an unknown, unseen driver of a sleek, black car with a tinted dome window simply dubbed as the Mystery Rider, which the participating racers are challenged to beat, as well as each other. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spy Mouse
''Spy Mouse'' was a video game developed by Firemint for iOS, Android, and Windows Phone. The game was originally released in August 2011 by Electronic Arts. Shortly after being launched, it quickly became the most popular app on the iOS App Store. On May 4, 2015, this and many other old titles were shut down by EA. After the release of iOS 11, all 32-bit apps, including ''Spy Mouse'', can no longer be opened and will prompt the user to uninstall it, and in late 2020, the servers for downloading the resources for ''SPY Mouse'' on Android were shut down. The game however can still be played as normal on devices with it pre-installed and on iOS 10 or earlier. Gameplay Mr. Squeak, also known as Agent Squeak, is a spy mouse trying to get as much cheese as possible while avoiding various cats, who will chase or harm him if he is spotted. The player uses line-drawing (similar to the game Flight Control) to direct Agent Squeak through the levels. Players travel along a path by each ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kindle Fire
The Amazon Fire, formerly called the Kindle Fire, is a line of tablet computers developed by Amazon. Built with Quanta Computer, the Kindle Fire was first released in November 2011, featuring a color 7-inch multi-touch display with IPS technology and running a custom version of Google's Android operating system called Fire OS. The Kindle Fire HD followed in September 2012, and the Kindle Fire HDX in September 2013. In September 2014, when the fourth generation was introduced, the name " Kindle" was dropped. In later generations, the Fire tablet is also able to convert into a Smart speaker turning on the "Show Mode" options, which the primary interaction will be by voice command through Alexa. History The Kindle Fire—which includes access to the Amazon Appstore, streaming movies and TV shows, and the Kindle Store for e-books—was released to consumers in the United States on November 14, 2011, after being announced on September 28. On September 7, 2012, upgrades to the de ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Sims FreePlay
''The Sims FreePlay'' is a strategic life simulation game developed by EA Mobile and later with Firemonkeys Studios. It is a freemium version of ''The Sims'' for mobile devices; it was released for iOS on December 15, 2011, released for Android on February 15, 2012, released for BlackBerry 10 on July 31, 2013, and released for Windows Phone 8 on September 12, 2013. Gameplay In ''The Sims FreePlay'', "build" and design houses and customize and create (a maximum of 34) virtual people called ''Sims''. Players can control their Sims to satisfy their wishes, and let them complete different kinds of actions to gain ''Simoleons'', ''Lifestyle Points'', and ''Social Points'' (all three currencies in the game). The game runs in real-time, and takes real time to complete actions. All actions must be instructed by players, unlike in the Windows version, where Sims have some degree of autonomy. Players can progress through 55 levels to unlock content (such as furniture for the Sims’ ho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
BlackBerry 10
BlackBerry 10 is a discontinued proprietary mobile operating system for the BlackBerry line of smartphones, both developed by BlackBerry Limited (formerly Research In Motion). BlackBerry 10 is based on QNX, a Unix-like operating system that was originally developed by QNX Software Systems until the company was acquired by BlackBerry in April 2010. It supports the application framework Qt (version 4.8) and in some later models features an Android runtime to run Android applications. Prior to version 10.3.1, BlackBerry 10 also supported the Adobe AIR runtime. The user interface uses a combination of gestures and touch-based interactions for navigation and control, making it possible to control a device without having to press any physical buttons, with the exception of the power button that switches the device on or off. It also supports hardware keyboards, including ones that support touch input. On October 26, 2015, BlackBerry announced that there were no plans to release new ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mass Effect Infiltrator
''Mass Effect Infiltrator'' was a third-person shooter video game developed by IronMonkey Studios, released on 6 March 2012 for iOS, 22 May 2012 for Android, and 13 June 2013 for BlackBerry 10. Gameplay ''Mass Effect Infiltrator'' is a three-dimensional, third-person shooter which mimics many of the gameplay features and animations of the main Mass Effect games, including the use of cover and the combination of gunplay and biotic powers. The controls are simplified from the console games and adapted to fit a touchscreen interface; for example, there are no squadmates to control, and it is necessary to target enemies for biotic attacks by tapping directly on the screen. The player is rewarded with credits over the course of the game, and these may be spent on upgraded weapons, armour and biotic abilities. The player also collects Intel, which can be exchanged for ingame credits or used to add to the player's Galactic Readiness score in ''Mass Effect 3''. Upon the completion of t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Windows Phone
Windows Phone (WP) is a discontinued family of mobile operating systems developed by Microsoft for smartphones as the replacement successor to Windows Mobile and Zune. Windows Phone featured a new user interface derived from the Metro design language. Unlike Windows Mobile, it was primarily aimed at the consumer market rather than the enterprise market. It was first launched in October 2010 with Windows Phone 7. Windows Phone 8 succeeded it in 2012, replacing the Windows CE-based kernel of Windows Phone 7 with the Windows NT kernel used by the PC versions of Windows (and, in particular, a large amount of internal components from Windows 8). Due to these changes, the OS was incompatible with all existing Windows Phone 7 devices, although it still supported apps originally developed for Windows Phone 7. In 2014, Microsoft released the Windows Phone 8.1 update, which introduced the Cortana virtual assistant, and Windows Runtime platform support to create cross-platform apps betwee ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
No Limits
No Limits may refer to: Books *''No Limits: The Will to Succeed'', a 2008 biography of Michael Phelps Film, television and video games * ''No Limits'' (Australian TV series) * ''No Limits'' (Singaporean TV series), a 2010 Singaporean Chinese-language drama series * ''No Limits'' (British TV series), a 1985–1987 British television programme that aired on BBC Two *NoLimits, a software package for rollercoaster simulation *No Limits (FIRST) No Limits is the 2004-05 FIRST Lego League challenge theme. It focused on solutions for aiding people with physical disabilities. The year's theme was introduced by the story ''Late for Lunch'' by James Patrick Kelly, which the described the life ..., 2004-05 FIRST Lego League game Music * ''No Limits'' (2 Unlimited album), 1993 * ''No Limits'' (Labyrinth album), 1996 * ''No Limits'' (U.D.O. album), 1998 * ''No Limits'' (Reset album), 1999 * ''No Limits'' (Martha Munizzi album), 2006 * ''No Limits'' (EP), a 2014 EP by Boyce Avenue * "N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Android (operating System)
Android is a mobile operating system based on a modified version of the Linux kernel and other open-source software, designed primarily for touchscreen mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. Android is developed by a consortium of developers known as the Open Handset Alliance and commercially sponsored by Google. It was unveiled in November 2007, with the first commercial Android device, the HTC Dream, being launched in September 2008. Most versions of Android are proprietary. The core components are taken from the Android Open Source Project (AOSP), which is free and open-source software (FOSS) primarily licensed under the Apache License. When Android is installed on devices, the ability to modify the otherwise free and open-source software is usually restricted, either by not providing the corresponding source code or by preventing reinstallation through technical measures, thus rendering the installed version proprietary. Most Android devices ship with additional ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Sims Mobile
''The Sims Mobile'' is a life simulation game based on ''The Sims 4'' and '' The Sims FreePlay'' for Android and iOS devices. It was announced on May 9, 2017, in a launch trailer. The game was released on March 6, 2018. It features a multiplayer component and includes story elements. Gameplay In ''The Sims Mobile'', players are able to create unique Sims with the in-game character creator (Create-a-Sim), build houses, start families and control the lives of their Sims. The game introduces multiplayer elements, as players can 'interact with other players' Sims by attending their parties, tapping on an NPC (non-playable character), or rating their Sims as through a sticker system. Similarly to previous mobile games in ''The Sims'' franchise, energy is used when players take actions with their Sims. Energy can be restored through SimCash, which is earned through in-game quests and micro-transactions. SimCash can also be used to purchase certain premium clothing and furniture opt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Real Racing 2
''Real Racing 2'' and ''2 HD'' for the iPad release, is a 2010 racing game, developed and published by Firemint for iOS, Android, OS X Lion OS X Lion, also known as Mac OS X Lion, (version 10.7) is the eighth major release of macOS, Apple's desktop and server operating system for Mac computers. A preview of OS X 10.7 Lion was publicly shown at the "Back to the Mac" Apple Speci ... and Windows Phone 8. It was released on December 16, 2010 for iPhone and iPod Touch, powered by Firemint's own Mint3D engine. A separate iPad version was released on March 11, 2011. On January 11, 2012 ''Real Racing 2'' was confirmed as one of twenty-seven titles to be released on Windows Phone as part of a partnership between Electronic Arts and Nokia. The game is the sequel to 2009's ''Real Racing'', and the download requires a one-time payment. It was a critical and commercial success, and a further freemium sequel, ''Real Racing 3'', was released in 2013. the app is not available in the G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
