Headbone partners with premier German toy manufacturer, Ravensburger A.G.SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 8, 1995--Headbone Interactive, a multimedia publisher from Seattle, announced today they are teaming up with one of Europe's oldest and most prestigious toy makers -- Ravensburger A.G. -- in an agreement to republish and distribute Headbone's library of CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). titles in the German-speaking markets. Under the terms of the deal, Ravensburger will have exclusive distribution and localization Customizing software and documentation for a particular country. It includes the translation of menus and messages into the native spoken language as well as changes in the user interface to accommodate different alphabets and culture. See internationalization and l10n. rights to Headbone's products. Beginning this month, the first four Headbone titles will be translated into German, and released in Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Luxembourg. The titles will be demonstrated at the Frankfurt Book Fair in October. "Parents are well acquainted with the quality and beauty of Ravensburger puzzles, board games This is a list of board games. This page classifies board games according to the concerns which might be uppermost for someone organizing a gaming event or party. See the article on game classification for other alternatives, or see for a list of board game articles. and books," said Headbone President Susan Lammers, "and it was that commitment to quality that actually brought our two companies together. We are tremendously pleased to be associated with this fine company, and look forward to a long and fruitful relationship." "Likewise, the addition of Headbone into our product line shows Europe and Germany that we are serious about becoming the leading supplier of the best in multimedia," said Ravensburger's president of the Interactive Media Division, Thomas Kirchenkamp. "We believe Headbone and its line of ground-breaking, high-quality and non-violent CD-ROMs will help us in our quest for Verb 1. quest for - go in search of or hunt for; "pursue a hobby" quest after, go after, pursue look for, search, seek - try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of; "The police are searching for clues"; "They are searching for the leadership in the German markets. Headbone CD-ROMs will fit well under our trademark." Founded in 1883, Ravensburger has been a premier supplier of children's games around the world. Recently they have launched major efforts to enter into television broadcasting and interactive media. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. industry projections, Germany currently leads the European markets in MPC (1) (Mobile PC) A handheld or laptop computer. See handheld computer, laptop computer and Ultra-Mobile PC. (2) (MultiPath Channel) See multipath. installations with a projected 2.5 million computers in the home by the end of 1995. The United Kingdom has the second largest installed base - a market Headbone is pursuing as well. In addition to the interactive media arrangement, the two companies are also talking separately about TV programming, toy manufacturing and character merchandising. These activities will leverage Headbone's strong line of characters with Ravensburger's existing businesses. Headbone's first product, AlphaBonk Farm, featuring the GiggleBone Gang, was released in late-1994 to the acclaim of both kids and parents. It was accorded the approval of the Parent's Choice Foundation for its high entertainment, educational and production values Production values is a media term for "production cost." It refers to the professional look, or "polish," of a production. Factors that affect perceived production value may include video and audio quality, lighting, number of errors, and amount and quality of special effects. . Family PC magazine agreed: "Headbone sets itself apart...with its sense of humor Noun 1. sense of humor - the trait of appreciating (and being able to express) the humorous; "she didn't appreciate my humor"; "you can't survive in the army without a sense of humor" sense of humour, humor, humour , a bright mixture of photographs, animation, music and illustrations, and a new level of interactivity." (The GiggleBone Gang will be back this August with Pantsylvania.) Next for Headbone came Elroy Goes Bugzerk, a CD-ROM that feels like the modern version of a classic cartoon: punchy punch·y adj. punch·i·er, punch·i·est 1. Characterized by vigor or drive: "He speaks in short, punchy sentences, using plain, populist words that excite" animation, irreverent characters, and a twisting plot players can control. The title marked the introduction of precocious adventurer, Elroy, and his faithful bloodhound bloodhound, breed of large hound whose ancestors were known in the Mediterranean region before the Christian era. It stands about 25 in. (63.5 cm) high at the shoulder and weighs between 80 and 110 lb (36.3–49.9 kg). , Blue, the cornerstone characters of Headbone's What the Heck will Elroy Do Next? series. The second title in this series, Elroy Hits the Pavement, is due early next year. Headbone Interactive -- headquartered in the midst Adv. 1. in the midst - the middle or central part or point; "in the midst of the forest"; "could he walk out in the midst of his piece?" midmost of Seattle's alternative arts community, enabling them to take advantage of local talent -- was formed in 1993 with a goal of becoming the premier producer of original, energetic, off-beat programs for home consumers. The company intends to gain a share of the growing multimedia market through its compelling products and innovative sales and marketing efforts. Ravensburger A.G., based in Ravensburg, Germany, is the leading maker of board games in Germany and of puzzles in Europe. Its books for children and young adults enjoy enormous name recognition. The company is rapidly changing into a diversified media enterprise and is increasingly active in new markets such as film and television, multimedia, and game-oriented entertainment services. CONTACT: Bryant PR Laury Bryant, 206/633-2025 or Ravensburger A.G. Heinrich Huntelmann, 01 03 751 86942 |
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