TDK Mediactive Lineup Packs a Punch at 2003 Electronic Entertainment Expo; Video Game Publisher to Showcase Some of the Best Products in its History.Entertainment Editors/Business Editors/High-Tech Writers E3Expo 2003 WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 6, 2003 TDK Mediactive TDK Mediactive is a California-based video game publisher that published video games based on licensed properties such as:
See OTC Bulletin Board (OTCBB). :TDKM TDKM Technical Data Knowledge Management ), a global publisher of interactive entertainment software, is set to officially debut its 2003 product lineup, its most extensive and most powerful to date, at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. May 14-16, 2003. The company will showcase many highly anticipated games across multiple platforms Refers to two or more operating environments, which typically include the CPU family and operating system. For example, if versions of a program run on Windows and the Macintosh, the software is said to support multiple platforms. and genres. From the timeless excitement of Disney's Haunted Mansion to the furiousness of the newly acquired Ultimate Fighting Championship This article covers the organization itself. For the inaugural event which went by the same name, see UFC 1. Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is a U.S.-based mixed martial arts (MMA) organization, currently recognized as the largest MMA promotion in the world. (UFC UFC Ultimate Fighting Championship UFC Universidade Federal do Ceará (Brazilian University) UFC Unified Facilities Criteria UFC Uniform Fire Code UFC Uniform Freight Classification UFC United Facilities Criteria UFC USACE Finance Center ) to the hilarious antics of The Muppets, TDK Mediactive offers something for every kind of gamer. With more than twice the square footage as last year, TDK TDK Türk Dil Kurumu (Turkish Language Council) TDK The Dark Knights (gaming clan) TDK Tokyo Denkikagaku Kogyo KK (TDK Electronics Co. Ltd. Mediactive's booth (South Hall #1400), will feature titles for all gaming platforms, including PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system, Xbox(TM) video game system from Microsoft, Nintendo GameCube The Nintendo GameCube (GCN) is Nintendo's fourth home video game console, belonging to the sixth generation era. The system itself is the most compact and least expensive, next to the Dreamcast, of the sixth generation era consoles. (TM) and Game Boy(R) Advance handheld system. "When it comes to popular licensed games," said Vincent Bitetti, Chief Executive Officer, TDK Mediactive, "TDK Mediactive is among the elite. With properties like Shrek, The Haunted Mansion, Star Trek, Corvette corvette, small warship, classed between a frigate and a sloop-of-war. Corvettes usually were flush-decked and carried fewer than 28 guns. They were widely employed in escorting convoys and attacking merchant ships during the great naval wars of the late 18th and and Masters of the Universe Interactive, this year's 2003 E3 presence will undoubtedly be our strongest yet." In addition to the elaborate display of gaming titles, three of the UFC's top Ultimate Fighters(TM) will also be signing autographs, meeting with the press and squaring off in matches of UFC: Tapout(TM) 2 all three days at the TDK Mediactive booth. Fighters scheduled to appear include Matt Hughes, Chuck Liddell and Tim Sylvia. TDK Mediactive's 2003 E3 Lineup: UFC: Sudden Impact(TM) Authentic fighting action is coming back to PlayStation 2 with UFC: Sudden Impact. This mixed martial arts For the fighting styles that combine different arts, see . Mixed martial arts (MMA) is a combat sport in which a wide variety of fighting techniques are used, including striking and grappling. fighter brings with it more realistic damage models than ever before, with lifelike bruises and cuts. Fighters can be created from scratch in the greatly enhanced Story Mode, while the Tournament Mode allows for up to eight human and/or computer controlled fighters to compete in elimination matches. Developed by Opus, UFC: Sudden Impact is scheduled to ship Q3, 2003. The Haunted Mansion The theme park attraction that hosts millions of foolish mortals each year becomes both a major motion picture and video game. Solve unique puzzles, uncover hidden clues and put unwelcome evil spirits to rest, as you navigate through Disney's world famous Haunted Mansion. With amazing game environments inspired by the film and the ride, you'll be dying to give this game a try! Developed by High Voltage (PlayStation 2, Xbox, and GameCube) and Pocket Studios (Game Boy Advance), The Haunted Mansion is scheduled to ship on all platforms in Q4, 2003. The Pirates of the Caribbean This article is about the franchise. For other, more specific uses, see Pirates of the Caribbean (disambiguation). For real pirates, see Piracy in the Caribbean. Pirates of the Caribbean : The Curse of the Black Pearl It's mutiny on the high seas high seas In maritime law, the waters lying outside the territorial waters of any and all states. In the Middle Ages, a number of maritime states asserted sovereignty over large portions of the high seas. as you steal and pillage PILLAGE. The taking by violence of private property by a victorious army from the citizens or subjects of the enemy. This, in modern times, is seldom allowed, and then, only when authorized by the commander or chief officer, at the place where the pillage is committed. your way to riches in the video game that accompanies Disney's major live action film for Summer 2003. Search for treasure as you sharpen your pirating skills with cannons, artillery and swords, all the while trying to unravel the mystery of the treacherous skeleton crew. Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl is being developed by Pocket Studios and is scheduled to ship Q2, 2003 for the Game Boy Advance. Corvette(R) (working title) Live the dream. Drive the cars. Play the game! Celebrate the Corvette(R) 50th anniversary in style with over 80 fantastic Corvette models (14 on Game Boy Advance) to choose from. It all takes place on an obstacle filled race down Route 66 from Chicago to Los Angeles. The Xbox version will also support Xbox Live. Developed by Steel Monkeys (PlayStation 2 and Xbox) and Visual Impact Productions (Game Boy Advance), Corvette is scheduled to ship in Q3, 2003. Muppets Party Cruise Muppets: Party Cruise is a video game of the party genre released in 2003 by Mass Media. Players have the choice between a "short cruise" and a "long cruise". In the "short cruise" players simply select a mini-game to play. (TM) The Muppets are starring in their first party game ever! Imagine you and three friends plowing through thirty mini-games with Kermit the Frog Kermit the Frog is a Muppet who was first introduced in 1955 and is one of puppeteer Jim Henson's most famous and beloved creations. Kermit was performed by Henson until his death in 1990. Since then, he has been performed by Steve Whitmire. (TM), Miss Piggy(TM) and all your favorite Muppet characters. It's madcap, side-splitting fun, with awesome in-game music to keep you rockin'! Developed by Mass Media, Muppets Party Cruise is scheduled to ship in Q4, 2003 for PlayStation 2 and GameCube. Star Trek(R) Shattered Universe The universe is not as you know it... Think fast, shoot faster! Experience high-intensity space combat in a sinister alternative to the classic era setting of Star Trek: The Original Series(R). Jump into the cockpit and pilot ten unique, never-before-seen fighters into battle where you'll engage enemies across 19 levels of incredible action. Complete with spectacular special effects and incredibly detailed environments, Star Trek Shattered Universe is developed by StarSphere in association with Activision, and is scheduled to ship in Q3, 2003 for PlayStation 2 and Xbox. Dinotopia(R): The Sunstone sun·stone n. See aventurine. Noun 1. sunstone - a translucent quartz spangled with bits of mica or other minerals aventurine Odyssey(TM) Thwarting evil with an arsenal of high-flying attacks against a multitude of creatures and mechanical monsters, players control Drake Gemini in his quest to reunite his family and become a Guardian of Dinotopia, an island where humans and dinosaurs coexist. While Defending the island of Dinotopia from a rogue group of thugs, players navigate through 24 levels including swamps, villages, and ancient jungle ruins. When travel is prohibitive on foot, players can take to the air through desert canyons on a flying dinosaur called a Skybax, or along tropical trails atop a robotic beast known as a Strutter. Developed by Vicious Cycle, Dinotopia: The Sunstone Odyssey is scheduled to ship Q2, 2003 for Xbox and GameCube. Masters of the Universe(TM) He-Man: Defender of Grayskull(TM) By the power of Grayskull... I have the power! Direct from the popular animated television series “Animated series” redirects here. For full information about animated series, see Animated cartoon. Animated Series are a television series produced by means of animation. , He-Man, the ultimate hero, battles his greatest enemies on foot or astride a·stride adv. 1. With a leg on each side: riding astride. 2. With the legs wide apart. prep. 1. On or over and with a leg on each side of. 2. his trusty Battle Cat(TM) through 34 levels within three huge environments. Spectacular special effects, sword fights and hand-to-hand combat await at every turn in this epic world of magic and mystery. Developed by Savage Entertainment, Masters of the Universe(TM) He-Man Defender of Grayskull(TM) is scheduled to ship Q4, 2003 for PlayStation 2, Xbox and GameCube. Shrek(R)2: The Game (working title) Embark upon an exciting adventure that goes beyond the movie with Shrek 2: The Game(TM). Inspired by the upcoming film and expanding its storyline, the game features Shrek(R)'s signature humor and comedic interactions. Players experience key moments from the film and encounter a variety of new personalities, environments and sub-plots as they switch between Shrek(R), Donkey or one of their many fairy tale friends. The game is being co-developed and co-published worldwide by TDK Mediactive and Activision, and is currently in development by Luxoflux (PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system, the Xbox(TM) video game system from Microsoft and Nintendo GameCube(TM)). The game will also be developed for the Game Boy(R) Advance and PC platforms, however, developers have not yet been named. Shrek 2(TM): The Game has not yet been rated by the ESRB ESRB Entertainment Software Rating Board ESRB Estrogen Receptor Beta ESRB Explosive Safety Review Board and is scheduled to release in Q2, 2004. Shrek(R): Reekin' Havoc(TM) Shrek(R) it out! With already over a million units sold in this video game franchise, Shrek(R) returns to Game Boy Advance. Play as Princess Fiona(TM) or Shrek(R) and save your fairy tale friends! Rescue them from The Ghost of Lord Farquaad(TM) using Princess Fiona's powerful martial arts moves, complete with tons of pick-ups and large levels with countless passages to explore. Developed by TOSE, Shrek(R): Reekin' Havoc is scheduled to ship Q3, 2003 for Game Boy Advance. Spy vs. Spy Spy vs. Spy is a wordless black and white comic strip that has been published in Mad magazine since 1961. It was created by Cuban Antonio Prohías, who fled to the United States in 1960 (just days before Fidel Castro took over the Cuban free press). (TM) The rivalry that has played out for over 40 years in the pages of MAD Magazine makes its PlayStation 2 and Xbox debuts. Spy vs. Spy is fast paced sabotage-action at its best. Players will employ hilarious spy gadgets and weapons while catching their opponents in clever booby traps. With 12 captivating cap·ti·vate tr.v. cap·ti·vat·ed, cap·ti·vat·ing, cap·ti·vates 1. To attract and hold by charm, beauty, or excellence. See Synonyms at charm. 2. Archaic To capture. levels spanning six unique areas, Spy vs. Spy promises nonstop fun and multiplayer antics! Developed by WayForward, Spy vs. Spy is scheduled to ship Q1, 2004. TONKA Rescue Patrol Take control of a variety of different vehicles in this Tonka-themed game. (TM) Now kids can save the day the TONKA way in the all new TONKA Rescue Patrol for GameCube! For the first time on GameCube, TONKA fans can put out fires, catch speeding trouble-makers and explore four large friendly environments in tough TONKA fire engines, construction trucks and choppers! Earn awards for a job well-done and explore exciting TONKA worlds that unlock as you complete missions. Developed by Lucky Chicken, TONKA Rescue Patrol is scheduled to ship Q3, 2003. Conan: The Dark Axe (working title) Conan, the famed literary and feature film franchise makes its video game debut. The multiyear worldwide license is held by TDK Mediactive's sister company, TDK Recording Media Europe S.A., and includes all interactive rights for PlayStation 2, GameCube, Xbox and PC. Become the heroic Conan in this adventure / action packed journey featuring a host of tasks and puzzles to complete as you follow your quest. This 3rd person adventure was written by the official interpreter of the original Conan novels ensuring authentic interpretation of the story to the game. Conan: The Dark Axe is being developed by Cauldron and is scheduled for a European release in Q4, 2003. North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. publishing plans have not yet been announced. Knights of the Temple You are Paul de Raque, Knight of the Temple, as you set out on a holy crusade across a forbidding, mediaeval me·di·ae·val adj. Variant of medieval. mediaeval Adjective same as medieval Adj. 1. Europe to join your order in the Holy Land. Armed with your sword, axe, bow and shield, you must fight with all your strength to complete your journey, for saving the future of the world is your ultimate goal! The core of the game is medieval style fighting with the classical weapons of European knights, coupled with stunning graphics of the historical milieus of the 12th century crusades. Knights of the Temple is being developed under contract with TDK Mediactive's sister company, TDK Recording Media Europe S.A., by O3 Games / Starbreeze, Sweden and is scheduled for a European release in Q1, 2004 for PlayStation 2, GameCube, Xbox and PC. North American publishing plans have not yet been announced. About TDK Mediactive, Inc. Southern California based TDK Mediactive, Inc. is a global publisher of high quality interactive entertainment software for the PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system, PS one(TM) game console, Xbox(TM) , and the Nintendo GameCube(TM), Game Boy(R) Advance and Game Boy(R) Color systems. The company also publishes titles for personal computers via a co-publishing agreement with Activision Value, a subsidiary of Activision, Inc. The company's games are based on licensed and original content derived from major motion pictures, video franchises, popular literature and popular culture. TDK Mediactive has exclusive technology and content licenses with Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc., Microsoft Corporation, Nintendo of America Inc., DreamWorks SKG SKG Stichting Kwaliteit Gevelbouw (Dutch) SKG Spielberg, Katzenberg,and Geffen (DreamWorks Studios) SKG Thessaloniki, Greece - Thessaloniki (Airport Code) SKG Smith and Kraus Global , Disney Interactive, Vivendi Universal Studios, Mattel, Inc., Classic Media, BKN BKN Broken (aviation - very cloudy) International, DC Comics, Hallmark Entertainment Distribution LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control , BDSP BDSP Banque de Données Santé Publique (database / base de données) BDSP Bus Driver Scheduling Problem BDSP BRAC Disposal Support Plan BDSP Blair Drummond Safari Park (UK) Inc., The Jim Henson Company, General Motors Corporation, Infogrames Interactive, Inc., Activision, Zuffa LLC, and others. TDK Mediactive is 73% owned by TDK USA Corp., a wholly-owned subsidiary of TDK Corporation (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :TDK). More information about TDK Mediactive and its products is available at www.tdk-mediactive.com. This release contains forward-looking statements. These statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements. Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which reflect management's view only as of the date hereof. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly revise these forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstance. Readers should carefully review the risk factors described in the documents the Company files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Xbox is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE and associated trademarks and trade dress are owned by, and used under license from, Mattel, Inc. (C) 2003 Mattel, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The Chevrolet Corvette 50th Anniversary Trademarks including the distinctive limited edition 2003 vehicle body design are General Motors Trademarks used under license to TDK Mediactive. Corvette, Sting Ray, emblems, and vehicle model body designs are General Motors Trademarks used under license to TDK Mediactive. Spy vs. Spy (TM) & (C) 2003 E.C. Publications Inc. Star Trek(TM), (R) and (C) 2003 Paramount Pictures Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Star Trek and related marks are trademarks of Paramount Pictures. (C) Disney. Dinotopia is a trademark of BDSP, Inc. Licensed by The Beanstalk Group, Inc. (TM) & (C) 2003 The Jim Henson Company. JIM HENSON mark & logo, MUPPET, MUPPETS, characters, names and elements are trademarks of The Jim Henson Company. All Rights Reserved. Shrek(R), Princess Fiona, and Lord Farquaad (TM) & (C) 2003 DreamWorks L.L.C. Shrek is a registered trademark of DreamWorks L.L.C. Shrek 2 (TM) and (C) 2003 DreamWorks L.L.C. (C) 2003 Infogrames Interactive, Inc. Infogrames and the Infogrames logo are trademarks of Infogrames Entertainment S.A. All Rights Reserved. TONKA is a trademark of Hasbro and is used with permission. (C) 2003 Hasbro. All Rights Reserved. Ultimate Fighting Championship, UFC, and the UFC Logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Zuffa, LLC in the US and other countries, and are used under license. Conan (R) and/or Conan the Barbarian This article is about the fictional character. For other uses, see Conan the Barbarian (disambiguation). Conan the Barbarian (also known as Conan the Cimmerian (R) and related logos, characters, names and distinctive likenesses thereof are trademarks of Conan Properties International LLC unless otherwise noted. All Rights Reserved. |
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