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Just a look into some events in the gaming industry known or researched by student.

Created by mjrod on 01/08/2010

Last updated: 01/08/10 at 18:12

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    01/08/2010 14:09

  • Dragon Quest 9 Tag Event
    31/07/2010 0:00

    Question 1: What were the details of the event? The DQ 9 event was a promotional event for the newly released game in which players were invited to receive a special map Question 2: Why was the event important to the industry? I believe it’s important because it was something that Square Enix has never really done before and it was a way to market the multi-player aspect of a game that’s normally completely single player Quintana, R (2009, July 29). Dragon quest ix tag event starts this weekend. Retrieved from http://spawnkill.com/2010/07/29/dragon-quest-ix-tag-event-starts-this-weekend/
    http://spawnkill.com/2010/07/29/dragon-quest-ix-tag-event-starts-this-weekend/

  • Zenimax and id
    01/07/2009 0:00

    Question 1: What were the details of the event? Zenimax picked up the Quake and Doom developer in order to increase sales which also provided id with internal publishing capability Question 2: Why was the event important to the industry? It was a shift in who published what game which always controls who is getting the money. So when id releases their new games, it doesn’t go to third party publishing Anderson, R. (2010, January 28). id software ceo happy with zenimax merger. Retrieved from http://www.thatvideogameblog.com/2010/01/28/id-software-ceo-happy-with-zenimax-merger/
    http://www.thatvideogameblog.com/2010/01/28/id-software-ceo-happy-with-zenimax-merger/

  • Young boy commits suicide over video games
    22/05/2009 12:00

    Question 1: What were the details of the event? The kids parents banned him from playing video games because they felt he was playing too much. One day at school he jumped off the 6th floor of his school to his death. Question 2: Why was the event important to the industry? This just goes to show that video games can really affect some people’s lives, especially when they can’t handle themselves, but it showed that it’s not only MMORPGs Sung, L. (2009, May 22). Young boy commits suicide over video games. Retrieved from http://www.neoseeker.com/news/10794-young-boy-commits-suicide-over-video-games/
    http://www.neoseeker.com/news/10794-young-boy-commits-suicide-over-video-games/

  • Tecmo and Koei Merger
    26/01/2009 12:00

    Question 1: What were the details of the event? Rejecting Square Enix’s offer of a friendly takeover, Tecmo joined with Koei Question 2: Why was the event important to the industry? The merger shifted a lot of stocks and money around and it also solidified their position in the gaming world increasing their competitive edge Tecmo koei merger creates koei tecmo holdings. (2009, January 26). Retrieved from http://kotaku.com/5139085/tecmo-koei-merger-creates-koei-tecmo-holdings
    http://kotaku.com/5139085/tecmo-koei-merger-creates-koei-tecmo-holdings

  • Boy Saves Sister from Moose Attack using skills learned in Warcraft
    07/12/2007 12:00

    Question 1: What were the details of the event? Hans Jørgen Olsen was in the woods with his sister when she was attacked by a moose. He “taunted” the moose to get its attention and then “feign death” in order to make the moose lose interest. Question 2: Why was the event important to the industry? This event is important to the industry because it shows that kids can often learn things from video games that can sometimes save their lives. O'Brien, T. (2007, December 7). Boy saves sister from moose attack with skills learned in warcraft video game. Retrieved from http://www.switched.com/2007/12/10/boy-saves-sister-from-moose-attack-with-skills-learned-in-warcra/
    http://www.switched.com/2007/12/10/boy-saves-sister-from-moose-attack-with-skills-learned-in-warcra/

  • Activision/Blizzard Merger
    03/12/2007 12:00

    Question 1: What were the details of the event? Though it’s called the Activision/Blizzard Merger, it was actually Activision merging with Vivendi games which in a sense controls Blizzard as an independent entity Question 2: Why was the event important to the industry? Activision took the lead on this merger mostly because of all the money from World of Warcraft, bringing together pure-play online and console gaming companies Carless, S. (2007, December 3). The Activision/blizzard merger: five key points. Retrieved from http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=16458
    http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=16458

  • Chinese Warcraft Game distributor sued over teen suicide
    27/12/2004 12:00

    Question 1: What were the details of the event? 13 y/o leaves a suicide note stating he wanted to “join the heroes he worshipped” after playing 36 hours straight and jumps to his death Question 2: Why was the event important to the industry? It’s important because the distributor was sued and it makes more people lobby against great games because some people don’t know their limits Chinese 'warcraft' game distributor sued over teen's suicide. (2006, May 12). Retrieved from http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,195236,00.html
    http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,195236,00.html

  • Big Deal: EA and NFL ink exclusive licensing agreement
    13/12/2004 12:00

    Question 1: What were the details of the event? Electronics Arts gained a license for exclusive rights to use the NFL in their games Question 2: Why was the event important to the industry? The exclusive license completely shattered the competition for sports video games Surette, T, & Feldman, C. (2004, December 13). Big deal: ea and nfl ink exclusive licensing agreement. Retrieved from http://www.gamespot.com/news/2004/12/13/news_6114977.html
    http://www.gamespot.com/news/2004/12/13/news_6114977.html

  • Square and Enix Merge
    01/04/2003 12:00

    Question 1: What were the details of the event? Square and Enix merged in order to create a massive force for creating video games and survive against growing threats of other companies Question 2: Why was the event important to the industry? This merger was important in that it brought the makers of Dragon Quest and Final Fantasy together, the largest RPG franchises of all time. It brought together new styles of design for current games made by the company. IGN Staff, . (2002, November 25). Square and enix merge. Retrieved from http://ps2.ign.com/articles/378/378635p1.html
    http://ps2.ign.com/articles/378/378635p1.html

  • Addicted: Suicide Over Everquest?
    15/11/2001 0:00

    Question 1: What were the details of the event? Shawn Woolley, an avid Everquest player, allegedly committed suicide over the game. Question 2: Why was the event important to the industry? Shawn’s mother wanted to sue Sony, blaming the game. It went to show that some people depend on games much like drugs and alcohol. Kohn, D. (2002, October 18). Addicted: suicide over everquest?. Retrieved from http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2002/10/17/48hours/main525965.shtml
    http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2002/10/17/48hours/main525965.shtml