Cosmic Blobs Conquers with 'Castles & Kingdoms'; 3D Graphics Software for Kids Adds Collectible, Interactive 3D Characters, Themes, and Environments.PARIS Paris, in Greek mythology Paris or Alexander, in Greek mythology, son of Priam and Hecuba and brother of Hector. Because it was prophesied that he would cause the destruction of Troy, Paris was abandoned on Mt. -- Dassault Systemes Dassault Systemes (Dassault Systèmes S.A.) (Pronounced - Dasoh) (NASDAQ: DASTY; Euronext: 13065) is a leading company specializing in 3D and PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) software. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : DASTY; Euronext Paris Euronext Paris is France's securities market, formerly known as the Paris Bourse, which merged with the Amsterdam and Brussels exchanges in September 2000 to form Euronext NV, which is the second largest exchange in Europe behind the London Stock Exchange. : #13065, DSY DSY Drum Storage Yard .PA) today announced that its Cosmic Blobs team, makers of the most powerful 3D graphics software ever invented for kids, has delivered new offerings that enhance the out-of-box Cosmic Blobs(R) experience and help children create mysterious medieval-themed worlds. 'Castles & Kingdoms,' the first full-fledged expansion pack for Cosmic Blobs, is available today, nearly a year to the day after the launch of Cosmic Blobs software. 'Castles & Kingdoms' consists of more than 50 new medieval-themed 3D character models, decals and textures that give children everything they need to create their own medieval scenes. These new elements include: a dragon, knight, king, queen, and princess; castles, armor, weapons, shields, and catapults; and new character animations such as wing-flapping and back flips. With this new Blob content, a child can make his Jester entertain the crowd with comical dance steps, or have her knight defend the village against a flying dragon. The expansion pack is available now for $4.99 via download from the Cosmic Blobs Web site at www.cosmicblobs.com. Also available now is Cosmic Blobs Version 1.2, an update to the original software program that introduces tool tips and an interactive introductory demo, both of which give children an optional head start in learning how to create amazing a·maze v. a·mazed, a·maz·ing, a·maz·es v.tr. 1. To affect with great wonder; astonish. See Synonyms at surprise. 2. Obsolete To bewilder; perplex. v.intr. 3D graphics in Cosmic Blobs. The introductory demo is a quick-start scenario that exposes new users to Cosmic Blobs and its three principal modes. Unlike movie-style demos, Cosmic Blobs' demo engages users in their first real commands. Users can disable the demo when they don't need it and enable it when introducing friends or family to Blobs. Both the introduction and tool tips features are available now in the Version 1.2 update, free for existing customers to download from the Cosmic Blobs Web site. "These enhancements directly satisfy requests from our many devoted customers whose experiences will enormously benefit new generations of Cosmic Blobs users," said Steven DeBenedictis, product manager for Cosmic Blobs. "Castles & Kingdoms is the first of many opportunities for users to develop new civilizations from the ground up, an activity with rich creative and educational implications." About Cosmic Blobs With Cosmic Blobs digital modeling clay for children, kids aged 7-14 can quickly design and build 3D creations that are on par with today's leading computer-generated movies and cartoons. Cosmic Blobs extends children's imaginations by letting them go beyond simply consuming 3D digital images. Instead, they can create and manipulate characters and inventions inspired not only by television and video games See video game console. , but by the farthest reaches of their imaginations. Cosmic Blobs software is available on the Cosmic Blobs Web site, Amazon and by the holidays, through Apple Company retail stores. About Dassault Systemes As world leader in 3D and PLM (Product Life cycle Management) A comprehensive information system that coordinates all aspects of a product from initial concept to its eventual retirement. Sometimes called the "digital backbone" of a product, it includes the requirements phase, analysis and design (Product Lifecycle Product lifecycle or product life cycle is the course of a product's sales and profits over time. The five stages of each product lifecycle are product development, introduction, growth, maturity and decline. Management) solutions, the Dassault Systemes group brings value to more than 80,000 customers in 80 countries. A pioneer in the 3D software market since 1981, Dassault Systemes develops and markets PLM application software and services that support industrial processes and provide a 3D vision of the entire life cycle of products from conception to maintenance. Its offering includes integrated PLM solutions for product development (CATIA A family of 2D and 3D CAD programs from IBM. CATIA was one of the first CAD programs to provide 3D solid modeling. The program was developed by Dassault Systems, a French aerospace company. (R), DELMIA DELMIA Digital Enterprise Lean Manufacturing Interactive Application (R), ENOVIA(R), SMARTEAM(R)), mainstream 3D design tools (SolidWorks(R), and 3D components (Spatial/ACIS(R)). Dassault Systemes is listed on the Nasdaq (DASTY) and Euronext Paris (#13065, DSY.PA) stock exchanges. For more information, visit http://www.3ds.com. Cosmic Blobs is the result of sustained efforts to unleash the power of 3D computer graphics for everyone, including children. The Cosmic Blobs team is a dedicated group of programmers, mathematicians, artists, and visionaries - all kids at heart. For more information, visit www.cosmicblobs.com. Cosmic Blobs is a registered trademark. |
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