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Universomo Games
Universomo Ltd. was a Finnish video game developer based in Tampere, Finland, founded in 2002, and acquired by THQ on May 9, 2007. Universomo also had offices in Helsinki, Finland and San Diego, United States. The studio focused on games for mobile phones, the iPhone and the N-Gage. On January 12, 2010, THQ announced the Nintendo DS title '' Beat City'', developed by Universomo, marking the developer's first entry to the handheld gaming market. On March 2, 2010, Universomo's closure was announced. This left THQ Wireless without any studios under its umbrella, and development of its games would be outsourced to external studios. Universomo was best known for the favorably reviewed mobile and iPhone versions of de Blob, the mobile, iPhone and N-Gage versions of '' Star Wars: The Force Unleashed'' and the mobile versions of '' Lego Star Wars: The Video Game''. Games * '' Beat City'' * ''Star Wars: Cantina Dash'' * '' WWE Smackdown vs. Raw 2010'' * ''Treasure Grab'' * ''Indiana J ... [...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] |
WWE Smackdown Vs
World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc., d/b/a as WWE, is an American professional wrestling promotion. A global integrated media and entertainment company, WWE has also branched out into other fields, including film, American football, and various other business ventures. The company is additionally involved in licensing its intellectual property to companies to produce video games and action figures. The promotion was founded in 1953 as the Capitol Wrestling Corporation. It is the largest wrestling promotion in the world with its main roster divided up into two primary touring groups, along with a developmental roster based in Orlando, Florida (referred to by WWE as "brands"). Overall, WWE is available in more than 1 billion homes worldwide in 30 languages. The company's global headquarters is located in Stamford, Connecticut, with offices in New York, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Mumbai, Shanghai, Singapore, Dubai and Munich. As in other professional wrestling promotions, WW ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Video Game Companies Disestablished In 2010
Video is an electronic medium for the recording, copying, playback, broadcasting, and display of moving visual media. Video was first developed for mechanical television systems, which were quickly replaced by cathode-ray tube (CRT) systems which, in turn, were replaced by flat panel displays of several types. Video systems vary in display resolution, aspect ratio, refresh rate, color capabilities and other qualities. Analog and digital variants exist and can be carried on a variety of media, including radio broadcast, magnetic tape, optical discs, computer files, and network streaming. History Analog video Video technology was first developed for mechanical television systems, which were quickly replaced by cathode-ray tube (CRT) television systems, but several new technologies for video display devices have since been invented. Video was originally exclusively a live technology. Charles Ginsburg led an Ampex research team developing one of the first practical video ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Video Game Companies Established In 2002
Video is an electronic medium for the recording, copying, playback, broadcasting, and display of moving visual media. Video was first developed for mechanical television systems, which were quickly replaced by cathode-ray tube (CRT) systems which, in turn, were replaced by flat panel displays of several types. Video systems vary in display resolution, aspect ratio, refresh rate, color capabilities and other qualities. Analog and digital variants exist and can be carried on a variety of media, including radio broadcast, magnetic tape, optical discs, computer files, and network streaming. History Analog video Video technology was first developed for mechanical television systems, which were quickly replaced by cathode-ray tube (CRT) television systems, but several new technologies for video display devices have since been invented. Video was originally exclusively a live technology. Charles Ginsburg led an Ampex research team developing one of the first practical video ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Video Game Development Companies
Video is an electronic medium for the recording, copying, playback, broadcasting, and display of moving visual media. Video was first developed for mechanical television systems, which were quickly replaced by cathode-ray tube (CRT) systems which, in turn, were replaced by flat panel displays of several types. Video systems vary in display resolution, aspect ratio, refresh rate, color capabilities and other qualities. Analog and digital variants exist and can be carried on a variety of media, including radio broadcast, magnetic tape, optical discs, computer files, and network streaming. History Analog video Video technology was first developed for mechanical television systems, which were quickly replaced by cathode-ray tube (CRT) television systems, but several new technologies for video display devices have since been invented. Video was originally exclusively a live technology. Charles Ginsburg led an Ampex research team developing one of the first practical ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bionicle Heroes
''Bionicle Heroes'' is a 2006 Cross-platform software, multi-platform video game published by Eidos Interactive and TT Games Publishing and based on Lego's Bionicle line of constructible action figures. The game was released in November 2006 on PlayStation 2, Xbox 360, Nintendo GameCube, Microsoft Windows, Game Boy Advance, and Nintendo DS; a Nintendo Wii version was later released in April 2007. The home console and PC versions were developed by Traveller's Tales, while Amaze Entertainment developed the handheld versions. A version of the game for mobile phones, developed by Universomo, was also released. The home console and PC versions of the game are third-person shooters, while the Game Boy Advance version is a Shoot 'em up#Types, run 'n' gun shoot 'em up and the Nintendo DS version is a first-person shooter. The story of ''Bionicle Heroes'', where the player seeks to liberate the island of Voya Nui and its inhabitants from the villainous Piraka, is Canon (fiction), not canon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Destroy All Humans! 2
''Destroy All Humans! 2'' is an action-adventure video game developed by Pandemic Studios and published by THQ for PlayStation 2 and Xbox. It is the sequel to '' Destroy All Humans!'' and the second installment in the '' Destroy All Humans!'' franchise. It also marks the final game in the series to be developed by Pandemic Studios, as the company was later acquired by Electronic Arts in 2007. A remake of the game, titled '' Destroy All Humans! 2: Reprobed'', was announced by THQ Nordic in 2021 and launched on August 30, 2022 for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. Plot This game is set during the year 1969 (10 years after the original game) and begins with a Soviet KGB slide show meeting showing that the main character from '' Destroy All Humans!'', ''Cryptosporidium-137'', is suddenly deceased for unknown reasons. His clone, ''Cryptosporidium-138'' (Crypto for short), made of more pure Furon DNA, is now taking his place and continuing to pose as the Pres ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Emergency Mayhem
''Emergency Mayhem'' is a racing action video game developed by Supersonic Software and published by Codemasters for the Wii. Gameplay The game is based around the three main emergency services (fire, police and emergency medical services). The player must drive to the destination as quickly as possible. There's a minigame at the end of each level, which is based around defusing the situation. These minigames use the Wii Remote's motion sensing. These minigames include administering CPR, disarming bombs, wrangling escaped zoo animals, among others. Development ''Emergency Mayhem'' was announced for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox at the 2004 Electronic Entertainment Expo, published by Acclaim Entertainment and developed by Acclaim Studios Cheltenham. However, the game was canceled when Acclaim Entertainment closed down Acclaim Studios Cheltenham and eventually filed for bankruptcy in September of the same year. In May 2007, it was announced that Codemasters had acquired the rights to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stuntman Ignition
''Stuntman: Ignition'' is the sequel to the video game ''Stuntman'' for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2, and Mobile phone. The Xbox 360 demo was released on the Xbox Live Marketplace on July 12, 2007. Gameplay Single-player The game features six fictional films: * ''Aftershock'' is a disaster film in the vein of ''Dante's Peak'' and ''Volcano''. This film is set in present-day British Columbia. Directed by Richard Langston. The plot: A volcanic eruption has hit the town. Nobody can stay. The penalty for staying? A flaming car and a flood of lava. * ''A Whoopin' and a Hollerin' II'' is a comedy/adventure film parodying ''The Dukes of Hazzard''. It is the sequel to the eponymous film from the previous game. This film is set in present-day Tennessee, USA. Directed by Andy Baxter. The plot: The Creek Boys must defend their land from the evil county sheriff. Hanus from Stuntman also makes an appearance. * ''Strike Force Omega'' is a military action thriller film in the ve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Juiced 2
''Juiced 2: Hot Import Nights'' is a racing video game. The PlayStation 2, Xbox 360 and Nintendo DS versions were released in September, the PlayStation Portable and PlayStation 3 versions in October, and the Microsoft Windows version in November 2007. A Wii version was planned but was cancelled. It is a sequel to the 2005 game ''Juiced''. It was developed by Juice Games and published by THQ. The game utilizes more advanced car modification methods in comparison to its predecessor. Ursula Mayes is on the cover of the game on all platforms. Gameplay The game starts off in a night club where the player selects their character and car. Juice Games has decided to remove the racing calendar, the respect system and the drag races. After choosing a character and car, the player gets a list of available races, three of which must be won in order to move up to the next level. ''Juiced 2'' only includes two types of racing: circuit and drift. Reception The game received "mixed or ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Untamed
Untamed may refer to: Books *''Untamed'', a 1993 novel by Elizabeth Lowell * ''Untamed'' (Cast novel), by P. C. Cast and Kristin Cast * ''Untamed'' (Humphreys novel), 2012 book by Sara Humphreys * ''Untamed'' (memoir), a 2020 memoir by Glennon Doyle Film and TV * ''Untamed'' (1929 film), featuring Joan Crawford and Robert Montgomery * ''Untamed'' (1940 film), with Ray Milland * ''Untamed'' (1955 film), starring Tyrone Power and Susan Hayward * ''Untamed'' (1957 film), Japanese film directed by Mikio Naruse *''The Untamed'', British title of the film ''The Man from Snowy River II'' * ''The Untamed'' (1920 film), silent American film * ''The Untamed'' (2016 film), a Mexican film * ''The Untamed'' (TV series), a 2019 Chinese TV series Music * ''Untamed'' (Cam album), 2015 * ''Untamed'' (Heather Myles album), 1995 * ''Untamed'' (Yankee Grey album), 1999 *''Untamed'', a 2021 album by Dusty Locane Other uses * ''Untamed'' (roller coaster), a steel roller coaster in Canobie Lake Park i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Destroy All Humans! Crypto Does Vegas
Destroy may refer to: * ''Destroy'' (album), a 2004 album by Ektomorf * Destroy!, a Minneapolis Crust punk band * '' Destroy!!'', a comic book by Scott McCloud See also * Destroyer (other) * Destruction (other) Destruction may refer to: Concepts * Destruktion, a term from the philosophy of Martin Heidegger * Destructive narcissism, a pathological form of narcissism * Self-destructive behaviour, a widely used phrase that ''conceptualises'' certain kind ... * Destroy 2, a short-lived Japanese noise punk band {{disambig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
