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Dave Johnson Resigns as IGT Executive Vice President and General Counsel (6:16:00pm Mon Nov. 23, 2009 CDT)

LAS VEGAS, Nov. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT) announced today that David D. Johnson has resigned as executive vice president, general counsel and secretary, effective Jan. 4, 2010. ...

PA Lottery Introduces Six New Holiday Instant Games With Statewide Caroling Tour (3:35:00pm Mon Nov. 23, 2009 CDT)

MIDDLETOWN, Pa., Nov. 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Pennsylvania Lottery carolers will perform at six mall locations around the state from Saturday, Nov. 28, through Sunday, Dec. 20 to promote the Lottery's six new holiday instant games. ...

Gameloft Supports the 2nd Generation of Android Phones (1:31:00pm Mon Nov. 23, 2009 CDT)

PARIS, November 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Gameloft(R), a world leader in the publishing and development of downloadable video games, plans to launch High Definition games on next generation Android phones like the Motorola Droid and the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10. ...

Gameloft Partners With Capcom(R) for Distribution Deal Across Europe (1:19:00pm Mon Nov. 23, 2009 CDT)

PARIS, November 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Gameloft(R), a leading publisher and developer of downloadable video games, today announced a deal with Capcom Mobile(TM) to publish six upcoming mobile titles: Resident Evil(R): Uprising, Street Fighter(R) Alpha, Super Puzzle Fighter(TM) II Turbo, Lost Planet(TM) 2, Dead Rising(TM) 2 and Where's Wally 2. The highly anticipated mobile games will become available to a wider consumer base in Europe, The Middle East, and Africa through Gameloft's extensive distribution channels. This is the first partnership between Gameloft and Capcom(R). ...

Atari Launches The New Atari.com (12:39:00pm Mon Nov. 23, 2009 CDT)

NEW YORK, Nov. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Atari, one of the world's most recognized brands, announced today the phase one re-launch of Atari.com. Gaming fans will have the opportunity to play Atari's legendary, addictive coin-op arcade and 2600 classics in the new Atari Arcade for free, get information on Atari's most recent and upcoming releases, buy games through the Atari Store via box or digital download, access exclusive merchandise, and enter contests and more through the newly designed Atari.com web site. ...

Students Get to Buy and Sell Video Games & Movies for Free on Goozex (10:44:00am Mon Nov. 23, 2009 CDT)

Goozex.com Suspends Trading Fees On All Items For University Students Through Jan 31, 2010 ...

Scientific Games Statement Regarding Italian Instant Ticket Tender (9:11:00am Mon Nov. 23, 2009 CDT)

NEW YORK, Nov. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Scientific Games Corporation (Nasdaq: SGMS) today announced that on November 20, 2009, the Regional Administrative Court of Lazio issued a ruling annulling the tender for the Italian national instant ticket lottery and, as a result, has for the time being voided the tender. We are waiting to learn of any potential actions to be taken by the Italian Monopoli di Stato as to any appeal of the ruling and further clarity on the tender process. ...

New 7" LCD iMo Pivot Touchscreen Monitor Now Available with Free Shipping and Free MIMO Care Package at mimomonitors.com (9:05:00am Mon Nov. 23, 2009 CDT)

PRINCETON, N.J., Nov. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- mimomonitors.com, the leading online retailer of the MIMO family of USB-based 7" mini-monitors, has added the revolutionary iMo Pivot Touch to its roster of cutting-edge displays. Available for an amazingly affordable price of $199.99, the iMo Pivot Touch is the first touchscreen monitor on the market to dip below $200 -- allowing consumers to experience full touchscreen capability at a very low price. ...

Majesco Entertainment Releases the Original 'A Boy and His Blob: Trouble on Blobolonia' on Virtual Console (9:00:00am Mon Nov. 23, 2009 CDT)

EDISON, N.J., Nov. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Majesco Entertainment Company (Nasdaq: COOL), an innovative provider of video games for the mass market, today announced that A Boy and His Blob: Trouble on Blobolonia is now available for download on Virtual Console(TM). The classic Nintendo Entertainment System(TM) (NES(TM)) puzzle-platformer celebrates its 20th anniversary by challenging a new generation of gamers as it arrives on Wii(TM) for the first time. The original game has been one of the most influential in history and inspired the critically acclaimed reimagining of the tale for Wii(TM) -- a boy and his blob -- developed by WayForward Technologies earlier this fall. ...

Boylepoker.com Presents European Championship of Online Poker V This Week (8:45:00am Mon Nov. 23, 2009 CDT)

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New Media Lottery Services Partners With eircom.net, Ireland's Leading Telecom Website Portal (7:46:00am Mon Nov. 23, 2009 CDT)

DUBLIN, Nov. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- New Media Lottery Services, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: NWMD) ("NMLS"), based in Dublin, Ireland and Virginia, USA, the lottery content and systems provider, announced a new two year channel partnership agreement with eircom.net, Ireland's largest telecom website portal for NMLS' client lottery site RehabBingo.com. ...

Fusion Creative Studios Explodes with Dynamite Apps and App Revenue Streams (7:03:00am Mon Nov. 23, 2009 CDT)

NEW YORK, Nov. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Fusion Creative Studios (www.fusioncreativestudios.com) announces it climbed to the top of Palm's developer list with three new gaming apps, DeadMan, Chess and TicTacToe (WebOS) featured at .99 cents each on the Palm.com website. FCS has reinvented some classic games and users are loving their apps. DeadMan, a hangman spin off with a huge twist and dynamite graphics garnered over 100,000+ downloads in its launch week. DeadMan is now one of Palm's top ten games. Foxie Hunny Arctic Adventure (http://www.foxiehunny.com) has over one million downloads and is set to launch a 3D version Xmas 2009 in the US and Asian markets. ...

NICE to Acquire Orsus, A Leading Provider of Security Management Software Solutions (12:45:00am Mon Nov. 23, 2009 CDT)

NICE Systems (NASDAQ: NICE) a leading global provider of advanced solutions that enable enterprises and security organizations to extract Insight from Interactions, transactions and surveillance to drive business performance, reduce risk and ensure safety, today announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire the security management solution assets of Orsus, a leading provider of Security Management Solutions. Under the terms of the agreement, NICE will be acquiring the security management solution assets of Orsus in an all-cash transaction for a total consideration of $22 million, subject to certain adjustments. The transaction is subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions and is anticipated to close towards the end of the fourth quarter of 2009. ...

Electronic Game Card, Inc. Files 10-Q for Period Ending September 30, 2009 (5:09:00pm Fri Nov. 20, 2009 CDT)

IRVINE, Calif. and LONDON, Nov. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Electronic Game Card, Inc. ("EGC") (OTC Bulletin Board: EGMI), filed its SEC Form 10-Q for the three-month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2009 after the close of the market today. ...

Air New Zealand Flies Facebook Users to New Heights (2:35:00pm Fri Nov. 20, 2009 CDT)

EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Nov. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Be in charge of your own flight and jet off to exotic destinations in "Jump Seat," a new Facebook game launched by Air New Zealand. The interactive game tasks Facebook players with various missions and fast-paced adventures to be completed en route. ...

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