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November 2, 2011 • 11:42 am 0

DC Universe Online now free-to-play

By Mai Tao

Sony Online Entertainment (SOE) has announced that players can now download and play its popular massively multiplayer online (MMO) action game DC Universe Online (DCUO) for free. Starting today, all PC and PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system players can create their own legendary superhero – or villain – and join forces with their favorite DC Comics characters, including Superman, Batman and the Joker to either save – or destroy – the planet.

“We are confident that going free-to-play will expand the action combat experience of DC Universe Online by making the game more accessible to every type of player so they can choose to play the game their way,” said John Smedley, President, Sony Online Entertainment. “With a portfolio that includes three successful free-to-play games – EverQuest II: Extended, Free Realms and Star Wars: Clone Wars Adventures – we have extensive knowledge and experience to apply to DCUO and are thrilled to be taking the game free-to-play today.”

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October 27, 2011 • 8:46 am 0

Sony to acquire all of Sony Ericsson

by Mai Tao

Technology Market

Sony and Ericsson have announced that Sony will acquire Ericsson’s 50 percent stake in Sony Ericsson, making the mobile handset business a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony.

The transaction gives Sony an opportunity to rapidly integrate smartphones into its broad array of network-connected consumer electronics devices – including tablets, televisions and personal computers – for the benefit of consumers and the growth of its business.

The transaction also provides Sony with a broad intellectual property (IP) cross-licensing agreement covering all products and services of Sony as well as ownership of five essential patent families relating to wireless handset technology.

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October 3, 2011 • 8:08 am 2

Gears of War 3 sells more than 3 million in one week, taking franchise past $1 billion

by Mai Tao

Technology Market

The most anticipated video game of the year arrived last week with the worldwide launch of Gears of War 3. Following more than 22,000 midnight madness launch events, Microsoft and Epic Games today announced that the Xbox 360 exclusive sold more than 3 million copies worldwide in its first week since release, cementing Gears 3 as the biggest game of 2011 and catapulting the franchise beyond one billion dollars in lifetime sales.

In just one week, Gears 3 has already grossed more than any 2011 video game to date. In addition to topping this year’s sales charts, the Gears of War franchise joins the elite ranks of only a select few game franchises to surpass $1 billion in sales.

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June 2, 2011 • 10:04 am 1

Perfect World acquires Cryptic Studios from Atari

by Mai Tao

Technology Market

Perfect World, a leading online game developer and operator based in China, and Atari, announced that they have entered into an agreement whereby Perfect World would acquire 100% equity interest in Cryptic Studios, a California-based online game developer from Atari, the sole shareholder of Cryptic Studios. Under the stock purchase agreement, Perfect World will pay an aggregate purchase price of approximately €35.0 million (approx. 51 million USD) in cash, subject to working capital and other adjustments as provided in the agreement. The completion of the transactions contemplated in the agreement is subject to satisfaction of closing conditions.

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May 25, 2011 • 1:36 pm 4

Snuko: Smartphone anti-theft and mobile tracking for Android and Blackberry

by Mai Tao

Technology Market

Snuko Anti-Theft for mobile offers the most comprehensive solution for loss or theft of your smartphone. When we switch on the news or pick up a paper all we seem to read about is the latest smartphone or whether or not Apple is tracking your every move on the iPhone. These devices are becoming a part of our everyday lives and we rely more and more on the features they offer and the apps we have installed.

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Technology-Headlines

DC Universe Online now free-to-play

Sony to acquire all of Sony Ericsson

Gears of War 3 sells more than 3 million in one week, taking franchise past $1 billion

Perfect World acquires Cryptic Studios from Atari

Snuko: Smartphone anti-theft and mobile tracking for Android and Blackberry

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