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Vigster
Leave a CommentDec. 11, 2008 – Video gamers who want to expand their interests online will find a unique opportunity to feed their passion at www.Vigster.com. Vigster is an innovative video game social network that combines the appeal of social networking with popularity of video gaming. With a clean and attractive look, it’s like a Facebook for gamers.
The new Web site allows visitors to engage in a variety of activities. They can construct virtual game shelves to showcase their video game collection, connect with peers, make new friends, share gaming information and explore gaming issues. Users can also get answers to their questions, discover new video and computer games, create and play video game quizzes and purchase video games—all on the same Website.
“Vigster introduces gamers to its global community of video game lovers and provides them with the opportunity to share their gaming passions and experiences by providing a core social matching functionality,” said Founder/CEO Olu Bolutiwi. “We are the premier Web site for any video game-related activity.”
However, Vigster is more than a video game social network. The new Web site is a one-stop resource portal for people who are passionate about gaming. Vigster—which caters to video games enthusiasts of all categories and platforms—is an Internet Movie Database (IMDB) of video games. Screens, videos, artworks and demos are constantly being included by contributors to keep the massive database updated with new and exciting additions.
A key feature of Vigster is GameAnswers, which has three sections: Ask, Answer and Discover. GameAnswers participants can pose questions, receive answers and discover existing answers on any topic related to gaming and video games. They can also share their personal experiences, knowledge and opinions with other members of the Vigster community. Recently, the Web site launched a Vigster Rewards Program that uses a point system to reward active GameAnswers users who provide the best answers. Rewards for the exciting program include video games, consoles, accessories and Point Cards.
Another new key feature is Vigster Points, which rewards overall participation every time someone uses, adds and contributes content to the Vigster community. For example, members can receive 30 points for submitting a quiz on a video game, 10 points for writing reviews for games, 10 points for answering a question on GameAnswers and 10 points for adding a new game. Points are also awarded for creating forum topics as well as adding comments, screenshots and video links to games. Once users have accumulated 5,000 to 50,000 points, they can redeem them starting next year for prizes in the appropriate point category. “Vigster Points provides a nice and easy way for users to earn while they play and network with friends and fellow gamers on Vigster,” Bolutiwi said. “Think of it as a virtual currency.”
All Eyes in the Game Industry on TK Online as it makes its debut in the Chinese E-Sports Competition
Leave a CommentHeld for one week beginning October 26 in Hangzhou, China, “World e-SPORTS MASTERS” was a contest where top pro-gamers from every country in the world gathered to compete in Warcraft 3 and Counter-Strike.
The participating teams and players for Counter-Strike were FNATIC (Sweden), MTW (Denmark), and MOUSESPORTS (Germany), and for Warcraft 3, MANUEL SCHENKHUIZEN (Team GRUBBY: Netherlands), LI XIAOFENG (Team SKY: China), and Jang Jae-Ho (Team Moon: Korea).
The demonstration game for TK Online –which was held with the direct participation of players for two days when the semi-finals for this contest took place – drew favorable response from the audience.
In the first round, there was a 1-on-1 match between Jang Jae-Ho (Team MOON) and Park Jun (Team LYN) who represented Korea in Warcraft 3. Jang Jae-Ho won the first round after showing excellent ability in using items in combinations. The second round was a 2-on-2 team match between WANG XUWEN’s China team – who won the Warcraft 3 tournament – and Jang Jae-Ho’s team.
The atmosphere of the competition, which was broadcast live through China’s largest portal Sina.com and US E-sports media GotFrag.com, was frantic, with the audience giving admiring gasps every time a pro gamer demonstrated brilliant skill.
TK Online in Hangzhou was followed by active discussions with buyers from every country in the world at the GSTAR 2008 held in Korea. After a comparatively in-depth discussion with major Chinese publishers and Vietnamese, US, German, and Japanese game companies, an actual agreement was signed with a Japanese company.
“The additional discussions with the publishers coming from various countries and whom we’ve met during the business talks progressed rapidly. Banking on such attention, we are planning to introduce TK Online to publishers at home and abroad,” a spokesperson for Mobicle said. Thus, we can look forward to a flurry of events for TK Online at home and abroad.
MAIUS GAMES launches “Project Monarch”
First game developed by MAIUS GAMES, a company established by veteran Korean game developers
MAIUS GAMES recently launched Project Monarch, a fusion RPG combining Eastern and Western fantasy. The company is planning to show stories of distress and ideals as well as hostility that humans experience in the heavenly world where the war of the Gods unfolds.
The major feature of “Project Monarch” - which combines the MO and MMO formats - is the fast and dynamic action of characters. It uses a high-performance game engine independently developed by MAIUS GAMES, and its aim is to enable smooth play even in low-end PCs.
Contrary to the standardized growth in class of most games, the type of growth of “Project Monarch” varies according to which kind of skill-related quest you choose. Furthermore, along with realistic siege warfare using a wide range of siege weapons, you can also engage in community and economic activities through the tax income from managing the area.
Although the development of “Project Monarch” is still at the early stages, it has earned raves after being launched to the public particularly overseas buyers in GSTAR 2008. Currently, the development has progressed to a stage wherein network play is enabled. MAIUS GAMES is set to release a vivid play video soon.
Real Music, Real Play, Real Online Band Game, It’s “Funny Game”
Let’s figure out the characteristic of Funny Band which is released by G Star experience session.
First of all, Funny Band is using special sound system. You can use popular songs, pop, rock, and lots of rhythm music. All of those music are separated by position of guitar, drum, keyboard, and vocal as Funny band sound source so, user can freely adjust the volume of sound. Professional musician is playing each instrument and vocal sound therefore users can listen as real and there is benefit in reserve rights so, it will receive lots of interest from publishers who are preparing rhythm game line up. Moreover, we are expecting it will be loved for participating music game. Because after now, we can share compose and editing sound which armature musician is going to do and we are going to link with UCC.
Second Characteristic is we can watch Funny Band as the first real on-line music band game.
In the past, there were several cases some of games have received favor from some users by copying music band game. However, there was no game like performing on on-line such as funny band . Especially, vocal mode, the sound is made by 3D-OZ Corp.’s original voice streaming and technology of tone recognition so everyone can have fun with high quality at karaoke.
Third, there is keynote system which has maximized the rhythm.
Key point of rhythm game is touching sense during paying the game. Funny Band is music simulation game which provides keynote system from each instrument and music book. Specially, drum and guitar, users can have illusion for playing because instruments’ quality is so fantastic. Furthermore, there is a level easy, normal and hard. So when you play easy mode, users who play rhythm game for their first time can easily adjust. Also, the multi controller for conquer Europe and northern America is going to have a huge boom to users who know the touching sense in rhythm music.
Finally, there is community system that presents the factor of band.
There are lots of cases that causal games are putting 3D community space in game reason for reinforce the community factor but there is not sufficient connection so they’re receiving not much attention from users. However, in case of Funny band system, it can make band in 3D world space and activate more in azit by granting band space. Also it is almost same as off-line band because of community system such as competing with other band so it can grow up so it will receive lots of affection from users.
Person from 3D-OZ Corp. said “we are going to listen various voices from users through G star experience session so the game is going to be innovated more high quality music game. Also, it is going to be a real music game that users can be participated and making together.
Moreover, Funny Band is having lots of interest from middle area users and still connecting with our dominant publisher so, if it’s early then we’re expecting that we can play OBT service in beginning of next year.
Poker For Dummies fact sheet
- Play and master three popular Poker games: Texas Hold’Em, Omaha and Seven-Card Stud .
- Easy-to-follow lessons allow you to learn at your own pace.
- Practice with a Poker coach who can advise whether to fold, call, or raise.
- Use the odds calculator to tip the scales in your favour.
- Test your skills against up to five virtual opponents.
© 2008 Electronic Arts Inc. All rights reserved. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Trion World Network appoints two industry vetrans to executive positions
Redwood City, CA, December 10 – Trion World Network (Trion), the publisher and developer of connected games and entertainment, today announced the appointment of two gaming industry veterans to executive leadership positions. Malcolm Dunne will serve as the Senior Vice President of Finance and Dorothy Ferguson will serve as Vice President of Sales. Both Dunne and Ferguson bring many years of experience from their respective fields to Trion, where they will immediately contribute to the company’s growth as members of the executive team.
Malcolm Dunne joins Trion as the Senior Vice President of Finance. A chartered accountant with over ten years of industry experience, Dunne has worked in some of the industry’s biggest publishers across three continents, including Electronic Arts and Capcom. At Capcom, Dunne served as European Finance Director and also as Director of Capcom Germany. Dunne joined Eidos in 2004 as a Group Financial Controller before becoming Chief Financial Officer for Eidos’ United States publishing operations. Most recently, Dunne was named the Interim Group CFO for Eidos’ parent company, SCiEntertainment Group, where he assisted the company in raising GBP 60 million to recapitalize the business.
Dorothy Ferguson brings her expertise to Trion as the newly appointed Vice President of Sales. A seasoned executive with more than two decades of experience in interactive entertainment, both in consumer products and e-business, Ferguson has worked with a variety of gaming companies including Maxis, NCsoft, and LucasArts where she served as the Senior Director of Global Sales. Ferguson recently served as the Vice President of Sales and Marketing at NCsoft where she oversaw the company’s retail/distribution channel organization in North America, and worked to bring a number of prominent titles to market including City of Heroes, Lineage II, Guild Wars and City of Villains. In 2007 Ferguson was named one of the Top 100 Women in Gaming by Women In Games International. At Trion, Ferguson will oversee Trion’s worldwide sales strategy and work to expand new business opportunities.
“Dunne and Ferguson are both experts in their respective fields with years of outstanding experience,” said Lars Buttler, founder and CEO of Trion World Network. “These new executive hires represent Trion’s continued growth and dedication to attracting the best talent in the industry at all levels.”
Com2uS Announces Winter Line-up for iPhoneTM and iPod®
Los Angeles-Dec. 10, 2008-Com2uS, a leading developer and publisher of mobile games, today announced its December line-up of games for iPhone™ and iPod®. The diverse line-up features a wide range of genres, from casual arcade to action horror, offering something for casual to hardcore gamers and everyone in between.
“We hope our commitment to deliver quality entertainment to all customers is evident in all three of these games,” said Don Lim, head of Com2uS America. “Whether they play Com2uS games on a traditional mobile phone, iPhone or iPod, they’ll get hours of quality entertainment for a surprisingly reasonable price.”
Com2uS’ lineup features something for every gaming taste:
For casual players who enjoy easy controls and whimsical graphics, there is Crazy HotdogsTailgate Party, a business management-style strategy game capturing all the flavor of America’s favorite fall competitive sport: tailgating in the parking lot before the big game. It’s as simple as that: cooking and selling hotdogs. The national favorites-tailgating hotdogs and football-are woven throughout the engaging storyline.
For those who like a little strategic thinking with their games, Com2uS offers Trapped: Undead Infection, an action horror adventure game in which players control a scientist trapped in a disease-ridden bio-research laboratory filled with bloodthirsty zombies. Navigating through the lab to escape safely requires quick thinking and reflexes. Tools, maps and a variety of weapons aid players as they make their way through large, open-ended levels, and spooky sound effects and graphics create an eerie atmosphere.
For RPG gamers who want to play PC-style RPGs on the go, The Chronicles of Inotia: Legend of Feanor is an action RPG with PC and console game graphic quality that guides players through a rich fantasy storyline as they protect the beautiful land of Inotia. Players begin by creating a customized character with their choice of attributes, then set out on a journey to find the evil dragon Deathtaker, who disappeared after an epic battle. Villagers and vendors help along the way, and players can raise pets who enhance their attributes.
Crazy Hotdogs Tailgate Party, Trapped: Undead Infection and The Chronicles of Inotia: Legend of Feanor will all be available for iPhone and iPod this month. A full line-up of Com2uS games for Apple products is yet to come in 2009.
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Perimeter II: New Earth goes gold
MONTREAL, Québec – December 10, 2008 – Software publisher Strategy First Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Silverstar Holdings, Ltd. (NASDAQ: SSTR), and KDV games, are happy to announce that the eagerly anticipated sequel to the critically acclaimed ‘Perimeter’, Perimeter II: New Earth has officially gone gold. Perimeter 2: New Earth will be available in major retailers across North America January 20th, 2009.
“We are excited about Perimeter II and its fresh approach to RTS Gaming. The franchise has a history of innovative game play that stands out on the PC platform,” said Strategy First Business Development Manager, Emanuel Wall.
“We at KDV Games are very excited to bring Perimeter 2 to North America. This game is filled with original and experimental game play ideas and is sure to shake up the RTS genre. We hope that both strategy fans and novice players will find something they like in P2,” said Helen Khudenko, Producer at KDV Games
About Perimeter 2
Set in a future universe where Earth is dying, civilization is in a race against time to discover a new home planet and colonize it for suitable living conditions. In both single and multiplayer environments, you explore New Earth and battle against opposing forces, choosing either the Exodus or the Harkback, all in an attempt to acquire energy and claim the new home planet. Perimeter 2’s gameplay involves strategic terraforming to acquire resources, projecting an impenetrable perimeter force shield to protect from attack, and transforming combat units through manipulative nanomorph technology.
Features
- New Action Elements
- Newly introduced RPG-elements
- Fully deformable and malleable landscape (traces, craters, entrenching)
- Various natural disasters – tornadoes, falling meteors and seismic activity
- Internet and LAN multiplayer up to 8 players
- Ideas of territorial gameplay and landscape modification introduced in the original game are now realized on a new concept & technology level. The VistaGame Engine enhances the dynamics and depth of gameplay, turning the battlefield into an arena for the confrontation of two elements – ground and water.
“Perimeter 2″ is a project for fans of the RTS genre. The revolutionary concept of terra-forming, along with new elements and fresh ideas, is sure to provide a unique gaming experience.
For more information on Perimeter 2: New Earth and to preorder your copy now, please visit:http://www.strategyfirst.com/en/games/Perimeter2/
Brain Training For Dummies fact sheet
- More than 350 puzzles to play.
- 15 interactive games to strengthen your brain power.
- Test for 6 skill sets: Math, Language, Spatial, Logic, Reflexes & Memory.
- Interactive lessons for each game allow you to play while you learn.
- Play and progress at your own pace with practive and play modes.
- Progress through muliple difficulty levels.
© 2008 Electronic Arts Inc. All rights reserved. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Winter Sports 2: The Next Challenge released to retail
More information about “Winter Sports 2: The Next Challenge” is available athttp://conspiracygames.com.
Developed by 49 Games, “Winter Sports 2: The Next Challenge” is the exciting sequel to the top-selling “Winter Sports: The Ultimate Challenge” for the Nintendo Wii™. This new game features more events, more challenges, final bosses and support for the Balance Board accessory in sports like Snowboarding and Alpine Skiing. With multiplayer support via hotseat and split-screen play, “Winter Sports 2: The Next Challenge” is enjoyable to both solo players and families alike.
Mayhem Studio develops levels for Sony’s Little Big Planet
Mayhem Studio, Digital Jokers’s development study has been working with Sony Spain designing and developing several levels for Sony’s blockbuster release, the PS3 videogame Little Big Planet.
Some are more promotional in nature, others are dedicated to Spanish cities (Sevilla, Bilbao or Valencia,… ) where the game has been promoted.
Sony Spain choose Mayhem Studio’s team based on their experience and creativity that had previously shown in this and other platforms, but mainly developing videogames for mobile phones and iPhone .
Levels developed by Mayhem Studio for Little Big Planet are:
- LittleBig Valencia
- LittleBig Barcelona
- LittleBig Sevilla
- Munich Big Planet
- Don Quixote de BigPlanet
- SackPinball
- Humor Sackamarillo
On the other hand, Mayhem Studio has also made a number of joint promotions in which it has had presence in some way, Little Big Planet. They include:
- The Spanish Tv Show: “El Hormiguero”
- The Spanish version of USA tv Show: MythBusters (Discovery Channel)
- The Spanish version of USA tv Show: American Chopper (Discovery Channel)
- For the videoclip of the Spanish band: Sin Rumbo
Bruiser and Scratch available now exclusively for WiiWare
Bruiser and Scratch is the first game released from Steel Penny Games and is rated E for everybody. Bruiser and Scratch are a pair of lovable friends that are somehow always getting into the thick of it. Bruiser and Scratch somehow find themselves sucked into a world where science and magic interweave freely. Their adventure leads them through this mystery place of dark undertones and adventure they meet friends who help them along their way. This adventure packed matching puzzle game will keep you mystified through each level as you travel through the magical world that Bruiser and Scratch have fallen into.
For more information about Steel Penny Games or Bruiser and Scratch, please visitwww.steelpennygames.com.
Project Aftermath, Major Update Released.
Northampton, United Kingdom – 10th December 2008
Games Faction have today released a major new update for Project Aftermath, the company’s flag-ship title. The additions see the game benefit from twenty new challenge levels and a new Tactical Deployment system which is available throughout the campaigns and challenges. With these new updates, gamers will be able to change their equipment mid-mission and call on some considerable reinforcements to tackle the New Order menace.
Malcolm, the games level-builder notes, “The tactical deployment system brings a lot of excitement to the campaigns and the new challenges will really test people; the gauntlet is down!”
Existing customers will automatically receive the updates free of charge and new customers will benefit from a seasonal, credit-crunch busting offer, paying just $9.99. The offer is available now athttp://www.gamesfaction.com/project-aftermath and other outlets will pass it on soon. Further information about the update is available here.
About Project Aftermath
Project Aftermath is an Arcade RTS game where you command up to four squads of soldiers in exciting battles in a retro-futuristic world. Equip your squads to suit your playing style, researching new items using the spoils of war; choosing from over 100 different weapons, armour, power-up augmentations and spell-like special attacks.
Engage in hectic massed battles against hordes of enemies. Capture strategic locations, rescue hostages and slaughter indiscriminately! Explore the landscape to locate hidden treasures and uncover the secrets of both your enemy and the mysterious planet you find yourselves on. Replay missions using fewer soldiers and items to earn greater rewards.
Action, mystery, hideous manmachine hybrids; Project Aftermath has it all.
Join the fight!
• Campaign mode containing 10 missions of fast-paced action on a mysterious alien world.
• 20 Challenge missions to test your skills to the limit
• Command up to 4 Heroes and see them become more powerful as they gain experience.
• Classless Heroes mean that you can equip your squad your way, using over 100 different items in 1000s of combinations.
• In-game tactical deployment. Create turrets, deploy grunt-hunting drones, call for backup, request equipment changes mid-mission and more…
• You decide how tough a mission is. Over or under equip your Heroes to blast your way through or to challenge the online high score tables.
• Collect Honours for exceptional skill in battle.
Project Aftermath makes the RTS genre more accessible by dispensing with the usual emphasis on base-building and resource gathering, allowing the player to focus on fast-paced action from the start. Missions are played for points and a unique system allows players to set their own difficulty by either under or over-equipping for a mission. Doing well in missions earns the player Research Points which are used to unlock over 100 items for improving their heroes. Online score tables are also available to inject a healthy sense of competition into the proceedings.
About Games Faction
Games Faction, a British independent games developer based in Northampton, England, was set up in February 2006 by Lee Hickey and Malcolm Reed – two industry veterans with over 20 years professional experience and a shared passion for making great games.
The duo are committed to creating innovative and diverse games for digital distribution and are proud to be a key player in the emerging wave of indie developers.
Softkinetic Named in Top Three of Best Overall Companies at The European Venture Summit
3D Gesture Recognition Provider Honored at Prestigious Summit
Softkinetic S.A., the leading 3D gesture recognition software provider, today announced that it has been named one of the three best overall companies by Europe Unlimited’s European Venture Summit. Softkinetic was invited to participate based on its previous honor of being named best overall company at the Benelux Venture Forum this past March.
“Softkinetic was evaluated twice to be amongst the top three ICT companies in the past nine months,” said William Stevens, CEO, Europe Unlimited. “In March 2008 at the Benelux Venture Forum where 50 high-tech Benelux companies competed and now on December 1, 2008 at the European Venture Summit where it was selected in the top three amongst 50 of the best IC technology companies from across Europe. We heard great feedback from investors on the company and its technology.”
Europe Unlimited was founded in 1998 and over the past 10 years has been dedicated to giving resources to technology entrepreneurs, corporations, investors and researches so they can sustain their businesses. EVS formed from Europe Unlimited’s desire to increase the presence of European start-ups and began offering them the important introductions to international investors and corporations.
“EVS gave us the opportunity to network with venture firms, business analysts and other entrepreneurs, all critical to our growth and development as a young company,” said Michel Tombroff, CEO, Softkinetic S.A. “As a rapidly growing high-technology company, the recognition of our recent achievements from the international venture community help us reach our goal of creating new immersive and intuitive applications for the public.”
Along with their recent participation at EVS, Softkinetic will be attending the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas January 8-11, 2009. At CES they will be demonstrating their advanced gesture recognition applications based on their iisuTM technology.
Nickelodeon Ignites Environmental Change for Kids With Launch of Green-Themed Online Game ‘The Big Green Help Global Challenge’
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Comments (2) New Multiplayer Global Game is Nick’s First Step in Activating Kids to Address Environmental Issues
NEW YORK, Dec. 11 /PRNewswire/ –Nickelodeon is helping kids get their game on in the name of the environment, beginning Dec. 14 with the launch of “The Big Green Help Global Challenge” (www.nick.com/biggreenhelp) — the first multiplayer kids’ online game with a goal of igniting real-world action for environmental change. Kids will be asked to virtually pledge volunteer hours in the “Global Challenge” that they can translate into actionable steps in their homes, communities and schools. The game is this year’s cornerstone of Nickelodeon’s on-going global pro-social initiative, The Big Green Help, which aims to make energy-saving and earth-friendly activities a part of kids’ everyday lives.
“With about three quarters of the U.S. kid population actively gaming online, we think our ‘Global Challenge’ game is a great way to connect them to the pro-social issues they care about, like the environment,” said Marva Smalls, Executive Vice President of Public Affairs, Nickelodeon Kids and Family Group. “Our legacy of empowering kids has shown that they can lead the way in addressing positive change, and we hope this game can be the beginning of a kid-led environmental movement.”
In the downloadable “Global Challenge” game, kids have to “green” the last three pollution-free cities on the planet. To play, kids can choose from four Nicktoon characters — SpongeBob SquarePants; Back at the Barnyard’s Otis; The Fairly OddParent’sTimmy Turner; and Avatar’s Aang — and partner with up to three other players in a face-off against CO2-spewing monsters. As kids defeat monsters like the Carbon Creeper, Waste Whirlwind or Guzzlor and move through nine game levels, they will get tips about how to lower their carbon footprint. At the end of the game, kids will be directed to www.nick.com/biggreenhelp where an online meter will measure their individual commitments and the impact of their collective pledges.
The multiplayer online green game will be available in more than 15 Nickelodeon markets, including: UK; Brazil; Germany; Italy; Denmark; Sweden; Portugal; Spain; Australia; New Zealand; Philippines; Indonesia; Mexico; and Argentina, with additional countries to follow. Nickelodeon Kids and Family digital sites — including: AddictingGames; Neopets; Shockwave; and The-N.com — as well as several Big Green Help campaign partners, will also introduce new green-themed mini games in support of the “Global Challenge.”
Next in January 2009, Nickelodeon in the U.S. will provide kids with local resources and events to translate their virtually volunteered hours into real-world action — in partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America; Girl Scouts USA; The LeBron James Family Foundation; National Wildlife Federation; Natural Resources Defense Council; National 4-H Council; and NFL. This same kind of activism will be encouraged in local markets globally. Kids can track their pledges and fulfillment through a downloadable widget pledge tracker. Nick’s campaign partners have lent their expertise to help develop various components of the “Global Challenge” including: tips; the pledge tracker; and the equation to measure the implications of kids’ pledges.
The Big Green Help is a multiplatform campaign that provides information and tools to help explain climate change to kids, and taps into Nickelodeon’s history of addressing important issues. Its Plan It for the Planet special in 1993 discussed the environment and how kids can affect positive change; The Big Help created a generation of 40 million kid volunteers; and its Let’s Just Play encouraged millions of kids to adopt healthier lifestyles. For more information on The Big Green Help, visit www.thebiggreenhelppress.com.
Nickelodeon, now in its 29th year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, online, recreation, books, magazines and feature films. Nickelodeon’s U.S. television network is seen in more than 96 million households and has been the number-one-rated basic cable network for 14 consecutive years. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc. (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B).
