Acclaim Entertainment, Inc.'s Online Games to Be `Powered by GameSpy'; Companies Sign Multi-Title Agreement to Embed Enabling Technology in Future Video Games.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 23, 2004 GameSpy, a leading online entertainment and technology company serving the game industry, and Acclaim Entertainment, Inc. (Nasdaq:AKLM AKLM Acclaim Entertainment, Inc. (stock symbol) ), a global video entertainment software developer and publisher, have signed a technology and services licensing agreement to facilitate online game play for multiple forthcoming titles developed by Acclaim's internal and third-party teams, including "ASB ASB Asbestos ASB Arbeiter Samariter Bund (German medical help organisation) ASB Anti-Social Behaviour ASB Accounting Standards Board (UK FRC) ASB Aarhus School of Business `05," "Worms 3D Worms 3D is a turn-based strategy game developed by Team17. The game was the first in the series to be in 3D and also featured several new weapons. Additionally, some of the weapons operations are substantially different from previous Worms titles. " and "Juiced See Joost. See also juice. ." Under the one-year contract, GameSpy will provide Acclaim with software development kits (SDKs) to enable online matchmaking Matchmaking Matricide (See MURDER.) Kecal marriage broker whose plans are foiled by a pair of lovers. [Czech Opera: Smetana The Bartered Bride in Osborne Opera, 32] Levi, Dolly , community, administrative and networking functions. In addition, Acclaim will utilize GameSpy's consulting, file hosting and beta testing (programming) beta testing - Testing a pre-release (potentially unreliable) version of a piece of software by making it available to selected users. This term derives from early 1960s terminology for product cycle checkpoints, first used at IBM but later standard throughout the services. "Partnering with GameSpy enables Acclaim to utilize the most effective online gaming See gaming. technology within its product portfolio," said Robert Nashak, Vice President of Product Development for Acclaim. "We're very pleased to be working with GameSpy and are confident that they will play an important role in Acclaim delivering compelling online gaming experiences for its consumers." "We are excited to collaborate with Acclaim's development teams and provide the logistics of building, running and maintaining the online components of their games," said Mark Surfas Mark Surfas founded GameSpy Industries, a network of computer and video game Web sites and online video game-related services. He was the majority owner, CEO and Chairman of the board until its acquisition by Great Hill Partners and IGN Entertainment in March of 2004. , GameSpy founder, chairman and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. . More than 80 publishers and developers use GameSpy technology under the "Powered by GameSpy" brand, making it the de facto standard Hardware or software that is widely used, but not endorsed by a standards organization. Contrast with de jure standard. de facto standard - A widespread consensus on a particular product or protocol which has not been ratified by any official standards body, such as ISO, for embedded online technology and services in PC and PS2 games. GameSpy technology products and services include SDKs, online game play tools, high-performance back-end infrastructure support, training for online game play development, as well as integrating and running the world's largest online service for publishers, developers and fans. For additional information about GameSpy technology, software development kits, services and discount programs for multi-title commitments visit http://www.gamespy.net or send e-mail to devrelations@gamespy.com. About GameSpy GameSpy is the Web's leading destination for online information, entertainment and communities serving the enthusiast gamer worldwide. The GameSpy network includes GameSpy.com, FilePlanet.com and GameSpyArcade.com, more than 60 Planet community sites and thousands of hosted sites. GameSpy is also the leading provider of technology for online game play in video games and has the largest gaming information subscriber base on the Web. Founded in 1995, GameSpy is headquartered in Irvine, Calif. www.gamespy.com. About Acclaim Entertainment Based in Glen Cove, N.Y., Acclaim Entertainment Inc., is a worldwide developer, publisher and mass marketer of software for use with interactive entertainment game consoles including those manufactured by Nintendo, Sony Computer Entertainment and Microsoft Corporation as well as personal computer hardware systems. Acclaim owns and operates five studios located in the United States and the United Kingdom, and publishes and distributes its software through its subsidiaries in North America, the United Kingdom, Australia, Germany, France and Spain. The Company uses regional distributors worldwide. Acclaim also distributes entertainment software for other publishers worldwide, publishes software gaming strategy guides and issues "special edition" comic magazines periodically. Acclaim's corporate headquarters are in Glen Cove, N.Y. and Acclaim's common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ.SC under the symbol AKLM. For more information please visit http://www.acclaim.com. GameSpy, Powered by GameSpy and the GameSpy logo are registered trademarks of GameSpy Industries, Inc. |
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