SportsEA to Release Version of "Madden NFL" on FacebookAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on February 8, 2010 - 1:01pm.
New York
- Video game publisher Electronic Arts (NASD: ERTS) plans to bring a version of its popular
"Madden NFL" football game franchise to Facebook, Bloomberg reports.
"We have to make 'Madden' more accessible," EA Sports president Peter
Moore told Bloomberg. "You'll see us on Facebook going forward." Moore called the Facebook
version of the game, which does not yet have a release date, a "simpler
experience" than playing on a console.
Sony PSP App to Stream Live Football to Arsenal FansAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on February 3, 2010 - 10:46am.
London
- Sony (NYSE: SNE) Computer Entertainment has released a new application that will provide
live streaming video of English Premier League football team Arsenal to PSP
handheld game devices, The Register reported. The Arsenal TV Matchday
application, set to become available for download in coming weeks, will let
fans attending games at Arsenal's Emirates Stadium watch goal replays during
matches. Video will be delivered over a secure Wi-Fi network within the
stadium.
tags: Games | Sports | Video | PSP | English Premier League | Sony Computer Entertainment | Arsenal |
Brand Affinity Technologies Acquires BeelyaAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on February 1, 2010 - 8:13am.
Irvine, Calif. - Brand Affinity Technologies (BAT), a
service that offers to help athletes and celebrities gain endorsement marketing
deals, has acquired Beelya, a creator of authentic virtual sports collectibles.
tags: Deals | Sports | Marketing | Advertising | Acquisitions | Brand Affinity Technologies | Beelya |
Report: Manchester United Bans Players from Social Media SitesAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on January 20, 2010 - 12:25pm.
London
- Professional soccer club Manchester United, a team within the English Premier
League, has imposed a ban on social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter for
its players, according to reports. The reports indicate that a Facebook account
for Man U player Wes Brown was taken down, while the "Walls" of
profiles for Ryan Giggs and Rio Ferdinand were wiped clean. Twitter accounts
purported to be operated by Man U players Wayne Rooney, Ryan Giggs and Darren
Fletcher are no longer online.
YouTube to Stream Indian Cricket Tourney LiveAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on January 20, 2010 - 10:19am.
San Bruno,
Calif. - In its first deal to
stream a sporting event live, Google's (NASD: GOOG) YouTube on Wednesday announced a deal
with the Indian Premier League (IPL), to provide live streaming of the world's
largest cricket tournament.
ESPN Acquires Virtual Ad Insertion Firm Vistas UnlimitedAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on January 20, 2010 - 7:00am.
Bristol,
Conn. - Disney's (NYSE: DIS) ESPN has
acquired Vistas Unlimited, a developer of virtual ad and graphics insertion
technology for live sports broadcasts, Broadcasting & Cable reported.
Microsoft, ESPN in Talks on Live Sports Streaming to Xbox 360Authored by Mark Hefflinger on January 19, 2010 - 10:44am.
New York
- Microsoft (NASD: MSFT) has held "in-depth" talks with Disney-owned
(NYSE: DIS)
ESPN on the
possibility of streaming live sporting events to its Xbox 360 video game
console, The New York Times reported.
Yahoo Debuts Vancouver Winter Olympics SiteAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on January 15, 2010 - 11:43am.
Sunnyvale, Calif. - Yahoo said on Friday that it has
launched a new website dedicated to the upcoming Winter Olympics in Vancouver,
available through the link below. The company also said that it will have a
custom-designed broadcast studio in Vancouver,
as well as an entertainment center, known as FanCouver, where fans attending
the games can participate in company events and promotions.
Fantasy Sports Firm RotoWire Buys MockDraftCentral.comAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on January 13, 2010 - 9:21am.
Madison, Wisc. - RotoWire.com, a provider of fantasy sports
games content, announced on Wednesday that it has acquired
MockDraftCentral.com, which provides mock drafts and real-time draft software
used in fantasy games.
Electronic Arts to Continue Tiger Woods Game FranchiseAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on January 5, 2010 - 9:49am.
San Francisco
- Despite the golfer's well-publicized recent "mistakes," video game
publisher Electronic Arts (NASD: ERTS) still considers Tiger Woods "one of the greatest
athletes in history" and will continue, at least for now, to use his name
and likeness in its line of golf video games, EA Sports president Peter Moore
told the Associated Press.
Discovery/Sony, ESPN Plan 3D Television ChannelsAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on January 5, 2010 - 8:15am.
Las Vegas - Broadcaster
Discovery Communications (NASD: DISCA) announced on Tuesday that it has partnered with Sony (NYSE: SNE)
and IMAX (NASD: IMAX) on a joint venture that will develop a dedicated 3D television network
in the U.S.,
while Disney-owned (NYSE: DIS) ESPN said it will launch a 3D TV service in conjunction with the World
Cup soccer matches this summer.
USA Today to Simulate National High School Football TournamentAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on December 18, 2009 - 11:12am.
McLean, Va. - While odds are that a national high
school football champion most likely never will be crowned, Gannett's (NYSE: GCI) USA Today
said that it is planning to use the computer technology behind college
football's Bowl Championship Series to simulate a tournament that will
determine a winner. Starting Jan. 4, the paper will partner with Gannett-owned HighSchoolSports.net,
to kick off a virtual tournament bracket. Sixty-four teams will play in
computer simulations programmed by Ken Massey, one of the mathematicians whose
computer models were used to create the CS rankings for college football in
1999. The winner of the inaugural "Massey Virtual National
Championship" will be announced Jan. 9 at the link below.
Sony, FIFA to Capture 2010 World Cup Matches in 3DAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on December 4, 2009 - 11:49am.
Cape Town, South Africa - Sony (NYSE: SNE) announced this week that it
has partnered with FIFA, the international soccer federation, to produce up to
25 3D broadcasts of matches from the 2010 FIFA World Cup. While the 3D matches
won't be available for home TV broadcasts, the company will be airing the
footage at events in Berlin, London,
Mexico City, Paris, Rio, Rome and Sydney. Beginning next
year, Sony does plan to begin incorporating 3D compatibility into consumer
products including its Bravia LCD TVs, Blu-ray Disc players, VAIO computers and
the PlayStation 3.
Xinhua Sports Acquires Two Chinese Sports Media FirmsAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on December 4, 2009 - 9:03am.
Beijing
- Xinhua Sports & Entertainment Limited (XSEL) (NASD: XSEL), a Chinese media firm,
announced on Friday that it will acquire Chinese sports portal operator NuCom
Online, as well as China Sports Media, the country's largest sports media
rights distributor.
tags: Deals | Sports | Video | China | Acquisitions | Xinhua Sports & Entertainment | NuCom Online | China Sports Media |
NBA TV Companion Application to Offer Real-Time Web ExtrasAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on November 11, 2009 - 2:37pm.
Los Angeles
- The National Basketball Association (NBA) has introduced a new two-screen interactive
TV application, designed for fans watching live NBA games on TV who are interested
in additional real-time content on their computers. The NBA TV Companion will
offer real-time stats; breaking news; play-by-play analysis; and 3D shot
charts. Other features include social networking integration; live chat with
fans, personnel and on-air talent; and special halftime and postgame reports.
The NBA said it will offer versions of the application for every team and every
national broadcaster.
Six Degrees Games Gets $7 Million for Online Sports GamesAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on November 10, 2009 - 8:00am.
Marina del
Rey, Calif.
- Six Degrees Games, a developer of online sports games, has raised $7 million
in its second round of venture capital financing, led by Time Warner (NYSE: TWX)
Investments.
tags: Games | Deals | Sports | VC | Prism VentureWorks | Clearstone Venture Partners | Time Warner Investments | Six Degrees Games |
NBA Releases Live Mobile Video Streaming ApplicationAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on October 29, 2009 - 9:34am.
Los Angeles
- The National Basketball Association (NBA) has released a new live mobile
video application, for platforms including Apple's (NASD: AAPL) iPhone and the Google (NASD: GOOG)
Android Marketplace, which will cost $40 per year.
tags: Mobile | Sports | Video | TV | Apple | NBA | BlackBerry | iPhone | Research In Motion | Google Android |
Watercooler Lands $5.5 Million for Fan Sites, Social GamesAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on October 26, 2009 - 6:06am.
Mountain View,
Calif. - Watercooler, a developer
of fan communities and social games that claims 26 million users, announced on
Monday that it has raised $5.5 million in its second round of funding, led by
U.K. online gambling firm Betfair.
tags: Games | Deals | Sports | VC | Social Networking | Fantasy Sports | TV | Betfair | Canaan Partners | Watercooler |
Mexican Soccer Match to be First RealD Live 3D BroadcastAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on October 23, 2009 - 10:41am.
Los Angeles - RealD, a
provider of digital 3D cinema projection systems, plans to produce its first
RealD LIVE event with a real-time 3D broadcast of a match between rival Mexican
soccer teams Chivas de Guadalajara and Club America on Sunday. The 3D broadcast
of "El Clasico" will be available in Cinepolis theaters in Monterey and Guadalajara, Mexico, and in the U.S. at the AMC Burbank Town Center
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Dennis Scott to Host Live NBA.com Web Show "The Jump"Authored by Mark Hefflinger on October 22, 2009 - 12:08pm.
Los Angeles
- The NBA on Thursday announced plans to produce a new live online show,
"The Jump," to be hosted by former Orlando Magic player Dennis Scott
and NBA TV host Kyle Montgomery, NewTeeVee reported. Set to air on Tuesdays,
the show will feature appearances by current and former NBA players, in
addition to fan-submitted videos and other participatory elements.
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