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Time Warner Cable Inc.
Time Warner Cable Inc. is the second-largest cable operator in the U.S. and an industry leader in developing and launching innovative video, data and voice services. They deliver services to customers over technologically-advanced, well-clustered cable systems that pass approximately 26 million homes.
Time Warner Cable was the first or among the first cable operators to offer high speed data service, IP-based telephony service and a range of advanced digital video services, such as VOD, high definition television and set-top boxes equipped with DVRs.
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Applied Software
Headquartered in Atlanta with a sales, service and training center in Charlotte, North Carolina, Applied Software is the largest Autodesk reseller in the region and the authorized Autodesk Education Reseller for North Carolina and Georgia. The company provides consulting, implementation, customization and training services, as well as mentoring and project management to architects, engineers and facility managers in the commercial, government and educational sectors of the A/E/C industry. A leader in the emerging field of Building Information Modeling (BIM), Applied Software is recognized as an Autodesk Premier Solutions Provider in the Building Solutions and one of only three Autodesk Premier Solutions Providers in the Education Solutions Division. Applied Software is an Authorized Autodesk Training Center employing a team of architects, engineers and designers with real-world experience to assist and educate its customers in the use of Autodesk solutions. This year, Applied Software’s trainers were awarded Top Instructor in the Americas and top Revit Instructional Team in North America. More information about Applied Software is located at www.asti.com.
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GameBizWire
GamesBizWire, a wholly owned subsidiary of ClearImage, was created to help interactive entertainment companies publicize news about their products and services to publications across North America and Europe.
Similar to Business Wire and PR Newswire, GamesBizWire is a cost-effective way for game companies to send their updates (news releases, trailers, screenshots, demos, etc.) directly to hundreds of gaming and entertainment publications and online sites. GamesBizWire guarantees exposure to industry editors, analysts, writers, editorial directors and freelancers. We help independent developers, publishers, tool providers and professional service providers in the video game industry gain additional exposure for their messages.
To learn more about GamesBizWire's cost-effective solutions for promoting your company, please visit our services page.
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Best Buy
With operations in the United States, Canada, Europe, China and Mexico, Best Buy is a multinational retailer of technology and entertainment products and services with a commitment to growth and innovation. The Best Buy family of brands and partnerships collectively generates more than $45 billion in annual revenue and includes brands such as Best Buy, Audiovisions, The Carphone Warehouse, Future Shop, Geek Squad, Jiangsu Five Star,Magnolia Audio Video, Napster, Pacific Sales, The Phone House, and Speakeasy. Approximately 155,000 employees apply their talents to help bring the benefits of these brands to life for customers through retail locations, multiple call centers and Web sites, in-home solutions, product delivery and activities in its communities. Community partnership is central to the way business is done at Best Buy. In fiscal 2009, Best Buy donated a combined $33.4 million to improve the vitality of the communities where its employees and customers live and work. For more information about Best Buy, visit www.bestbuy.com.
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Havok
Havok™, an Intel® company, was founded in Dublin, Ireland in 1998, and is the premier provider of interactive software and services for digital media creators in the games and movie industries. Havok works in partnership with the world’s best-known game developers, including Microsoft®, Nintendo® and Sony®. Havok’s cross-platform, professionally supported technology is available for the Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system, PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system, PSP®, Wii™, and PC Games for Windows®. Havok’s combination of superior technology and dedication to delivering for its customers has led to the company’s technologies being used in nearly 250 of the world’s best-known game titles, including Assassin’s Creed®, Bioshock and Halo® 3. Havok products have also been used to drive special effects in movies such as Quantum of Solace, Harry Potter and The Order of The Phoenix™, and The Matrix. Havok has offices in Dublin, San Francisco, San Antonio, Calcutta, Munich, and Tokyo. For more information on Havok, visit www.havok.com.
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Monster
At Monster we are all about the things you care about. What kid dreams about landing a 9 to 5 job? We all dreamed about being pro athletes, musicians and living the life. We know it takes encouragement and support to make that dream a reality, so we created the Monster Army to back the next generation pros, the future Ricky Carmichael, Jeremy McGrath, Dave Mirra, Danny Kass and Rob Dyrdek’s.In short, at Monster all our guys walk the walk in action sports, punk rock music, partying, hangin’ with the girls, and living life on the edge. Monster is way more than an energy drink. Led by our athletes, musicians, employees, distributors and fans, Monster is...A lifestyle in a can.For more information on Monster, visit www.Monsterenergy.com.
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PNY Technologies
Established in 1985, PNY Technologies®, Inc. celebrates 25 years of excellence as a global leader in flash memory cards, USB flash drives, solid state drives, computer memory upgrade modules, as well as consumer and professional graphics cards. Originally a company that bought and sold memory chips, PNY has since evolved and expanded into a memory and graphics technology company and a leading designer, manufacturer, and supplier of computer peripherals, with products assembled in the USA. PNY GeForce® graphics cards provide improved graphics performance and capabilities over standard PC graphics, resulting in sharper, crisper images & photos, for an ultra-realistic gaming and visualization experience with more fluid frame transitions and a premium Windows® 7 experience. PNY’s Photography-Videography, Mobility, 3D Gaming-Visualization and Business solutions are widely available from major retail, e-tail and wholesale outlets internationally. Headquartered in Parsippany, NJ, PNY maintains facilities in North America, Europe, Asia and Latin America. For more information on PNY, visit www.PNY.com.
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Gathering of Gamers
The Gathering of Gamers (GoG) was an idea that was conceived while playing video games! This unique and growing Worldwide Video Game Community is a place where people of all ages, locations, and levels of interest in video games, come to share photos, videos, stories, strategies, cheats, and anything else you want, with other friendly gamers around the world! Whether it’s connecting with current friends, making new ones, or checking out video game event highlights…GatheringofGamers.com is a place where you can build and display all the aspects of gaming that you enjoy for FREE. The possibilities and power of this unique Video Game Community are endless and we truly hope you can you can embrace and enjoy the tools (and toys) we have built for you. Sign up today and you’ll soon be enjoying a fully customizable gamer profile that allows you to upload your own photos and videos, share your video game reviews and stories, access gaming resources from around the globe, get information on local and online video game tournaments, trade video games, listen to our community driven podcast, and share your gaming world with ours!For more information on Gathering of Gamers, visit www.Gatheringofgamers.com.
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Chick-Fil-A
Back in 1946, an enterprising young Georgia restaurateur named Truett Cathy started serving food in a tiny restaurant called the Dwarf Grill in Hapeville, Georgia, south of downtown Atlanta. In 1963, he conceived what he determined was a simple idea: make and market a mouth-watering chicken sandwich. And, oh, how that little idea has taken off.
Truett opened his first Chick-fil-A Restaurant in 1967 at Greenbriar Mall in Atlanta. That’s where he served his perfected Chick-fil-A® Chicken Sandwich, intentionally creating it from the finest quality ingredients, including whole breast of chicken and lower-fat peanut oil. From its modest beginnings in the tiny south Atlanta eatery more than 60 years ago, Chick-fil-A® has grown into a beloved American icon, now serving a variety of fresh, tasty meals and menu items still made from delicious quality ingredients.
For 40 years, our company has benefited from annual revenue growth, typically in double digits. According to both Chick-fil-A® insiders and business experts who have watched Chick-fil-A grow, the company has tapped into “loyalty effect economics,” making exceptionally loyal followers of customers, corporate employees and franchised Operators in a way that other companies envy.
Chick-Fil-A has steadily grown to become the second largest quick-service chicken restaurant chain in the United States. with more than 1,430 locations in 38 states and Washington D.C. Chick-Fil-A is still privately held and family owned. For additional information, please visit www.chick-fil-a.com
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VIBRAS
Track Scan is a leading provider of audio technology for sports and electronic gaming. Track Scans new line of gaming and personal audio products-VIBRAS- includes the VIBRAS Five.One Surround Sound Headset System the only headset to earn Microsoft's authorization as "Licensed for Xbox 360". The VIBRAS Five.One headset features 10 speakers (five in each ear), enabling the player to feel inside the game. There is also a USB version available for PC gaming, movies,music and VOIP. Track Scan was founded in 1993 & is privately owned and based in Mooresville, NC with offices in Taiwan and China. For additional information, please visit www.track-scan.com/2/vibras.html
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Cases2Go
After more than a quarter-century, Cases2Go has evolved from modest beginnings to become a thriving, full-spectrum, full-service reusable container company. We now offer our customers a complete assortment of luggage, transit cases, stationary enclosures and rackmount solutions. Change is driven by our customers, and Cases2Go is driven by the challenge of identifying and implementing solutions and as Cases2Go continues to grow, one constant will always remain: our commitment to enhanced service and quality products. We are more than a company; we are people with imaginative vision and passion for our products, our industry and above all, our customers. For additional information, please visit www.cases2go.com
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Hampton Inn
Our promise to you includes a clean, comfortable hotel room. In fact, we have 111 of them! If you're traveling with your family, you may opt for a room with two beds. Or, if you're here by yourself on business, why not book a room with a plush, king-sized bed so you can stretch out and relax?
Wonderful 42" Plasma TV in Lobby, Award Winning hotel with Outstanding Customer Service, Beautiful Two-Room Whirlpool Suites, and Meeting Facilities Accommodating up to 50 Guests. For additional information, please visit www.hamptoninn.com
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Dust Off
Manufactured by Falcon Safety Products Inc., a world leader in compressed-gas technology, Dust-Off offers the most comprehensive line of dust removing and preventive maintenance products for consumer electronics and home or office equipment. Dust-Off compressed-gas dusters are one of the most versatile cleaning accessories available to consumers today and have long been a staple for the care and maintenance of computers and other electronic equipment. For additional information, please visit www.falconsafety.com/dustOff/
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ThinkGeek
ThinkGeek is the premier retailer for the global geek community. A wholly‐owned subsidiary of Geeknet, Inc., ThinkGeek was founded in 1999 to serve the distinct needs and interests of technology professionals and enthusiasts. Today, ThinkGeek has grown to become the first choice for innovative and imaginative gifts that appeal to the geek in everyone. For more information, please visit thinkgeek.com or call 1-888-GEEKSTUFF.
Geeknet, Inc. is the online network for the global geek community. Our sites include SourceForge, Slashdot, ThinkGeek, Ohloh and freshmeat. We serve an audience of more than 40 million users* each month and provide the tech obsessed with content, culture, connections, commerce, and all the things that geeks crave. For additional information, please visit www.thinkgeek.com
Game Pax
Game Pax creates backpack to protect, organize, and transport consoles like Xbox 360 or PS3 Slim, four controllers, power and cable components, several games, and personal items. The bag was designed with functionality being the utmost priority.
There was a void in the market for a bag as funstional and well designed, thus the Game Pax label was born. Game Pax offers a service called "Tag Your Bag" which puts the gamer tag on each item, making it unique to the individual. Get your very own here today!
Nyko
Founded in 1995, Nyko is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. Nyko Technologies® develops, manufactures and markets innovative peripherals to enhance the digital lifestyle. The company's mission is to deliver products that solve problems and improve user experience for work and play. Nyko specializes in interactive entertainment, computing, consumer electronics, portable audio, as well as online and wireless technologies.
The company has distribution through major U.S. and Canadian retailers, along with distributors worldwide. Head to the Offical Nyko Homepage to see their latest and greatest products!
Aksys Games
Headquartered in Torrance, California, Aksys Games was founded by Akibo Shieh and a small group of talented videogame professionals as a localization company specializing in Japanese‐to‐English translation of games and anime. Some of the company’s clientele included well‐known game publishers Namco Bandai, XSEED, and Atlus USA. On July 14, 2006, Aksys Games became a full‐fledged videogame publisher with the announcement of Eagle Eye Golf for the PlayStation®2, and is now committed to publishing unique, high‐quality interactive entertainment on all current and future platforms for Microsoft, Nintendo, and Sony.
Though Aksys Games has seen success with titles such as Hooked: Real Motion Fishing, Princess on Ice, and Family Table Tennis, the company is best known for its library of fighting games, including Guilty Gear and Battle Fantasia. The company's latest entry, BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger, is its best‐selling title to date, earning numerous awards from gaming journalists and becoming GameStop’s best‐selling title the month of its release. Keep up with the latest from Aksys Games!
Epic Games
Epic Games, Inc., based in Cary, NC and established in 1991, develops cutting-edge games and cross-platform game engine technology. The company has created multiple million-selling, award-winning titles in its “Unreal” series, including “Unreal Tournament 3” for PC, PLAYSTATION®3 and Xbox 360®. Epic’s “Gears of War” won over 30 Game of the Year awards, and the sales of "Gears of War" and “Gears of War 2” have eclipsed 11 million units.
Epic's Unreal Engine 3 is the three-time consecutive winner of Game Developer magazine’s Best Engine Front Line Award, was the 2008 Hall of Fame inductee and won Best Engine again in 2009. Unreal Engine 3 has also been recognized as the number one game engine by Develop magazine. Additional information about Epic can be obtained through the Epic Games Web site at www.epicgames.com.
Team 17
Team17 are an independent, BAFTA nominated developer-publisher and were formed in 1990. Based in Yorkshire, UK, Team17 have a highly talented studio of 80+ professional developers responsible for a wide range of successful titles over a diverse range of platforms.
Team17 are now self-publishing on all digital console & PC platforms. Key properties include WORMS™ and ALIEN BREED™ as well as exciting new intellectual properties in development. Become a Fan of Team 17 on Facebook! Visit their official page here.
Computer Power User
Computer Power User Magazine is a monthly print publication aimed at people who know that technology rocks. The kind of person who gets his kicks upgrading graphics cards and smashing benchmarks. The type of person who reinstalls Windows at 2 a.m. on a Saturday because his system keeps crashing while he's ripping MP3s. Or the person who repartitions his drive to create a dual-boot system and installs Linux so he can learn more about how the OS works.
It's for people who enjoy wireless gadgets, fast Internet connections, and the latest next-gen computer games. People who like honest reviews, useful tips, and refreshing commentary from world-class computing experts. People who would rather check out the next exhibit at E3 in person than rely on the latest drivel from some PR flack.
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GameDev.net
GameDev.net is the leading online destination for game developers of all levels. Established in 1999, with origins tracing back to 1996, GameDev.net now reaches an audience of over 350,000 game developers from all over the world. We have been recommended in books, magazines, and even television as the best place on the Internet to learn about and keep up with the world of game development.
GameDev.net features over 1500 articles, hundreds of book and product reviews, industry event coverage, active community forums, daily industry news, job listings, and much, much more. Get all the latest info on the devopler community at www.gamedev.net.
CRI Middleware, Inc.
CRI's mission is to develop, sell ,and support high-quality middleware for the entertainment industry.
CRI Middleware Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of CRI Middleware Co., Ltd. CRI Middleware Co., Ltd. is the number one Japanese game middleware company, providing industry-leading middleware tools and technologies to game developers and publishers. CRI Middleware, Inc., is located in San Francisco, California; CRI Middleware Co., Ltd., is based in Tokyo, Japan.
Valve
Valve is an entertainment software and technology company founded in 1996 and based in Bellevue, Washington. The company’s debut title, Half-Life®, has won over 50 Game of the Year Awards and was named "Best PC Game Ever" in the November 1999, October 2001, and April 2005 issues of PC Gamer, the world's best-selling PC games magazine.
Valve's portfolio of entertainment titles also includes Half-Life® 2, Counter-Strike®, Day of Defeat®, Team Fortress®, and Portal™. This portfolio of titles accounts for over 20 million retail units sold worldwide, and Valve games account for over 80% of the PC online action market.
In addition to producing best selling entertainment titles, Valve is a developer of leading-edge technologies including the Source® game engine and Steam®, a leading platform for digital content with over 10 million registered users.
Today, Valve is composed of just over 160 of the industry's best artists, programmers, and writers. In the company's 12-year history, it has risen from "unlikely new entry" to industry leader, producing a string of best selling and critically acclaimed PC products and technologies.
J!NX
J!NX is a lifestyle clothing brand that is heavily influenced by video games and geek culture.
J!NX has been doing this clothing thing since 1999. What started in a 10' x 10' bedroom has now grown to a veritable force to be reckoned with (so don't even think about reckoning). They are expecting an invite to begin attending the United Nations meetings, but so far, they haven't heard anything yet. Check out their latest designs at J!NX.
LavaMind
LavaMind is a leading developer of games & entertainment. Our strategy & business simulation games have been downloaded millions of times and are being used in schools around the world.
LavaMind's newest and most creative game yet, Gazillionaire is the award-winning simulation game. Explore new worlds, build your business, and make a fortune. Gazillionaire is full of memorable characters and exotic places to visit. You'll run your own company, manage a feisty crew, and, if you're clever enough, make billions of kubars! Find all their whole collection of games here.
GamerTees
GamerTees is an up and coming clothing brand that caters to the gaming community.
The company was founded by a true gamer who really couldn't find any relevant gaming t-shirts to wear. GamerTees, designed by avid gamers, captures the PC / console gaming lifestyle onto heavyweight, quality t-shirts. They can be worn while playing in the virtual world as well as living in the real one. Keep checking their offical website because there are many more designs ready for release!
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