Entertainment Software Association

E3 Expo

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“The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) owns and operates the E3 Expo. The ESA is the U.S. association exclusively dedicated to serving the business and public affairs needs of companies that publish computer and video games for video game consoles, personal computers, and the Internet. The ESA offers a range of services to interactive entertainment software publishers including a global anti-piracy program, business and consumer research, government relations and intellectual property protection efforts.”

City: 
Los Angeles
State: 
California
Date: 
June 5-7, 2012
Game genre:
Entertainment

Conference type:
Expo

Social Tags:
Business
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Game platform:
Computer
Game Console
Internet

Technology:
ESA

Target Population:
General Audience

Calais Document Category:
Technology

Location:
United States


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Konami Kids Playground: Toy Pals Fun With Numbers

This is one game in a series of games that encourages Pre-K children to engage their bodies in learning.

Game genre:
Action/Adventure
Educational

Health topic:
Exercise and Fitness

How to Obtain (Games, Resources):
Purchase

Social Tags:
Asia
Business
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Companies listed on the Singapore Exchange
Entertainment Software Association
Konami
Technology

Game platform:
Game Console

URL:
http://www.amazon.com/Konami-Kids-Playground-Numbers-Playstation-2/dp/B000P297HA
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Target Population:
Young Children


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EA Sports Active More Workouts

"Keep going on your journey towards better health with EA SPORTS Active More Workouts, the next iteration from the EA SPORTS Active franchise, the proven fitness alternative for the Nintendo Wii. Stay motivated, with over 35 all new exercises and fitness activities that will challenge you and help you obtain results. With all-new cool down/warm up stations, abdominal exercises and a 6 Week Challenge EA SPORTS Active More Workouts is a full body, complete workout experience and a great addition to the EA SPORTS Active family."

Game genre:
Sports

Health topic:
Exercise and Fitness

How to Obtain (Games, Resources):
Purchase

Person:
Active More Workouts

Social Tags:
EA Sports
EA Sports Active
Electronic Arts
Entertainment
Entertainment Software Association
Software development
Technology
Video game developers
Video game industry

Game platform:
Game Console

Target Population:
General Audience


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Disney Interactive Studios

"Disney Interactive Studios, the interactive entertainment affiliate of the Walt Disney Company is a global business unit that self-publishes and licenses a broad portfolio of video games for multi

Game genre:
Multi-Genre

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Avalanche Software
Business
Disney Interactive Media Group
Disney Interactive Studios
Disney.com
Entertainment
Entertainment Software Association
Mass media
Technology
The Walt Disney Company
Video game developers
Walt Disney

Game platform:
Computer
Game Console
Handheld Device
Internet

Services:
Game Design and Development
Publishing

Target Population:
General Audience

Organization expertise:
Interactive Entertainment

Calais Document Category:
Technology

Company:
The Walt Disney Company

Location:
United States

Organization type:
Video Game Company


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EA Sports Active: Personal Trainer

EA Sports Active is an exergame that engages players in an interactive fitness program. The game is made up of a variety of activities which include cardio workouts, strength training exercises, and muscle endurance tests. With the help of a virtual trainer, players can create their own custom regiments as well as set their own goals.

Game genre:
Sports

Health topic:
Exercise and Fitness

How to Obtain (Games, Resources):
Purchase

Social Tags:
EA Sports
EA Sports Active
Electronic Arts
Entertainment
Entertainment Software Association
Software development
Technology
Video game developers
Video game industry
Video games

Game platform:
Game Console

Target Population:
General Audience

URL:
http://www.easportsactiveonline.com


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Handigo The Game

Handigo contains a set of three mini-games designed to educate players about what it’s like to live with some type of impairment. Each mini-game addresses a different kind of handicap, and it is the goal of the player to overcome obstacles so they can make it to their destination before time runs out.

Game genre:
Educational

Health topic:
Cognition
Disorders and Disabilities
Health Care and Medicine

How to Obtain (Games, Resources):
Not Currently Available

Social Tags:
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Entertainment
Entertainment Software Association
Software development
Technology
Ubisoft
Video game developers
Video game industry

Target Population:
General Audience

URL:
http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/handigo-the-game-ubisoft-and-handicap-inte

Game platform:
Internet


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My Fitness Coach

My Fitness Coach is an exergame for the Nintendo Wii that engages players in workouts designed to help them lose weight and get in shape. It offers hundreds of exercises including yoga, kickboxing, and strength training. Players can use tutorials during their workouts to help ensure they are exercising correctly.

Game genre:
Sports

Health topic:
Exercise and Fitness

How to Obtain (Games, Resources):
Purchase

Social Tags:
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Entertainment
Entertainment Software Association
Software development
Sports
Technology
Ubisoft
Video game industry

Game platform:
Game Console

Target Population:
General Audience


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My Fitness Coach: Get in Shape

In this game for the Nintendo Wii, players can create and keep track of their own fitness plans to ensure that workouts are suited to their needs. The game includes a virtual personal trainer who offers tips and advice while encouraging players to reach their fitness goals.

Game genre:
Sports

Health topic:
Exercise and Fitness

How to Obtain (Games, Resources):
Purchase

Social Tags:
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Computing
Entertainment
Entertainment Software Association
Nintendo
Technology
Ubisoft
Wii

Game platform:
Game Console

Target Population:
General Audience


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Atari

"Atari group is a global creator, producer and publisher of interactive entertainment for interactive game platforms that include PC, online, consoles from Microsoft, Nintendo and Sony and advanced smart phones (i.e. iPhone). Divisions of Atari, SA include Cryptic Studios, Atari London Studio, Eden Studios, Atari Interactive, Inc. and Atari, Inc."

Game genre:
Multi-Genre

Social Tags:
Atari
Atari Corporation
Classes of computers
Entertainment Software Association
Software development
Technology
Video game developers
Video game industry
Video game publishers

Company:
Atari SA

Events Facts:
Company Location

Services:
Game Design and Development
Publishing

Target Population:
General Audience

Organization expertise:
Interactive Entertainment

Game platform:
Multi-Platform

Calais Document Category:
Technology

Location:
United States

Organization type:
Video Game Company


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Blue Planet Software, Inc.

"Blue Planet Software was chosen to manage the exclusive business licensing rights to Tetris, the world’s most popular computer game with over 70 million copies of Tetris sold. While maintaining the integrity of its playability, we have redesigned this famous game. Our hardware customers include Sony, Nintendo, Matsushita, NEC, Fujitsu, Kyocera, Phillips, Motorola, Ericsson, and Radica. Our software customers include Sega, Hasbro, THQ, Capcom, Sony, Success, G-Mode, Com2Us, Blue Lava Wireless, NetMarble, NHN and Handmark."

Game genre:
Action/Adventure
Puzzle
Strategy

Social Tags:
Arcade games
Blue Planet Software
Business
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Entertainment
Entertainment Software Association
Games
Radica Games
Sony
Technology
Tetris
THQ
Video game developers

Calais Document Category:
Business
Technology

Events Facts:
Company Customer

Game platform:
Computer
Game Console
Handheld Device

Services:
Game Design and Development

Target Population:
General Audience

Organization expertise:
Interactive Entertainment

Location:
United States

Organization type:
Video Game Company


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