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NEWS & VIEWS |
Taipei,
Monday, November 9, 2009
21:12 (GMT+8)
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Subject: Systems > Game, IA |
Taiwan-based Chinesegamer licenses game to China operator Nov 4, 16:59 Taiwan-based Chinesegamer International has announced the licensing of its Chinese Hero Online 3D game to Sohu.com ChangYou for the China market. Read more |
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China market: Clevo invests in retail outlet in Chongqing Oct 16, 16:40 China-based retail channel operator Buynow, which was set up by second-tier Taiwan notebook maker Clevo, will open its nineteenth store in China in March 2010. The store will be located in Chongqing and follows the company's recent opening of its store in Qingdao. Read more |
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Flextronics to build new facility in Wuzhong, China Oct 16, 15:45 Singapore-based EMS giant Flextronics International has announced that it will expand its presence in China through the development of a new facility in Wuzhong, Jiangsu province. Read more |
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Foxconn enters Xbox supply chain, says paper Newswatch - Oct 15, 17:12 Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry) reportedly became a supplier of Microsoft's game console Xbox 360, according to a Chinese-language Economic Daily News (EDN) report. Read more |
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Around 30 Taiwan-invested companies in China and other start-ups planning IPO in Taiwan Oct 9, 17:08 The Taiwan government has, over the past two years, encouraged foreign companies or companies invested in by Taiwan enterprises abroad to tap the island's financial market by listing stocks on the Taiwan securities markets. The efforts seem to have begun to pay off as around 30 such companies have decided to debut their IPOs in Taiwan. Read more |
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Taiwan-based IGS to export Sega arcade gaming machines to China, says paper Newswatch - Oct 6, 13:45 International Games System (IGS), a Taiwan-based developer of arcade gaming hardware and software and an operator of online games, will start shipments of Chinese-language arcade gaming machines developed in cooperation with Japan-based Sega to clients in China later in October 2009, according to a Chinese-language Economic Daily News (EDN) report. Read more |
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Three Taiwan online game operators see increased August revenues Sep 11, 15:44 Soft-World International, Gamania Digital Entertainment and Chinesegamer International- three major developers/operators of online games in Taiwan - saw unaudited revenues for August increase on month and on year, according to the companies. Read more |
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Synnex sees strong revenues in August Sep 9, 10:44 Synnex Technology International, the largest 3C (computer, communication, consumer electronics) channel distributor in Taiwan, has reported self-estimated consolidated revenues of NT$20.13 billion (US$613 million) for August, the second-highest monthly level next only to NT$20.96 billion generated in July. Read more |
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Lanner introduces automotive DVR with 3G wireless and 4-channel H.264 Sep 3, 15:10 Lanner Electronics has announced the release of the VW-1104, a compact mobile DVR platform built on the Intel Atom CPU and offering Wi-Fi, 3G mobile and GPS communications along with four-channel H.264 video capture and compression. Read more |
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DTS-equipped notebooks and netbooks will be ready for 2010, says CEO Aug 31, 12:25 DTS has recently announced that its audio solutions will be adopted by Asustek Computer on its motherboards, while company president and CEO Jon Kirchner has further noted that DTS-equipped notebooks and netbooks will appear in 2010 at earliest. Read more |
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Taiwan maker AOpen tapping China digital signage market Aug 27, 16:51 AOpen has been making efforts to promote digital signage products in the China market, according to the company. Read more |
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Gyroscopes spin up in video games and handsets, says iSuppli Aug 27, 16:43 The global market for gyroscopes used in consumer electronics and handsets will expand to US$347.2 million in 2013, up from US$152.9 million in 2008, according to iSuppli. Read more |
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Subsidiaries drive profits in 1H09 for online gaming firm Soft-World Aug 27, 12:27 Soft-World International, the largest developer/operator of online games in Taiwan, recorded net profit of NT$526 million (US$16 million) for the first half of 2009, with NT$444 million or 84.4% of the total coming from non-operating investments in three subsidiaries, Chinesegamer International, Game Flier International and Game First International, according to Soft-World. Read more |
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Taiwan-based Gamania licenses US firm for operation of MMORPG Aug 27, 11:42 Gamania Digital Entertainment, a developer/operator of online games in Taiwan, will license the US subsidiary of Japan-based Gamepot Incorporated to operate its Bright Shadow MMORPG (massively multi-player online role-playing game) in the US market, according to Gamania. Read more |
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Taiwan game firms form partnerships Aug 18, 15:03 Game firms in Taiwan saw some new partnerships formed on August 17. Online game developer/operator Gamania Digital Entertainment announced a strategic alliance with Seed Studio, whereas Soft-World International and UserJoy Technology each took a 15% stake in Fun Yours Technology. Read more |
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Chinesegamer becomes first Taiwan online game firm to enters MSCI Taiwan index Aug 14, 16:36 MSCI Barra, a global compiler of stock indexes, on August 13 added Taiwan-based online games developer Chinesegamer International to its Taiwan index, making Chinesegamer the first Taiwan-based developer on the index, according to industry sources. Read more |
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Taiwan market: Tsann Kuen ties up with CHT to promote sales Aug 14, 15:32 Retail operator Tsann Kuen Enterprise has teamed up with Chunghwa Telecom (CHT) to promote discount-price sales of handsets, notebooks, netbooks, games consoles and other consumer electronics bundled with CHT service subscriptions. Read more |
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Forum held to boost digital entertainment industry in Taiwan Aug 13, 16:47 A 2-day Digital Entertainment Summit forum opened in Taipei on August 12 aiming to boost the development of Taiwan's digital entertainment industry, according to the main organizer Game Industry Promotion Alliance under the Taipei Computer Association (TCA). Read more |
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Aaeon adopts VIA platform for gaming motherboard Jul 30, 14:52 VIA Technologies has announced that Aaeon Technology has adopted its C7 and Eden processors in its the latest ETX motherboard. Read more |
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Aptina to be sole supplier of 1.3-megapixel CIS for new Xbox 360, say sources Jul 22, 14:09 Aptina has won exclusive rights to supply 1.3-megapixel CMOS image sensors (CIS) for a new version of the Xbox 360 console under Microsoft's Project Natal technology, and shipments of the new Xbox 360 are slated for the second half of 2010, according to industry sources in Taiwan. Read more |
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Synnex Technology sees increased consolidated revenues in June Jul 8, 12:12 Synnex Technology International, a 3C (computer, communication, consumer electronics) channel distributor in Taiwan, has reported unaudited consolidated revenues of NT$16.93 billion (US$519 million) for June, increasing by 18.4% on month and by 15.5% on year. Read more |
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Soft-World obtains rights to operate Koei online game Sango Kushi Jul 3, 16:16 Taiwan-based online games developer Soft-World International has announced that it signed on July 2 with Japan-based Koei for an exclusive right to operate Sango Kushi, a Koei-developed MMORPG (massively multi-player online role-playing game), in the Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau markets. Read more |
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Foxconn comments on report speculating orders for new slim PS3 Stockwatch - Jul 1, 16:40 Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry) has issued a filing with the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TSE) declining to comment on a Chinese-language Economic Daily News (EDN) report indicating that it has landed OEM orders from Sony for a "slim" PS3, citing customer confidentiality. Read more |
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Taiwan retail chain Tsann Kuen raises HK$59 million from selling shares in China subsidiary Jul 1, 14:25 Tsann Kuen Enterprise, the operator of the Tsann Kuen retail chain in Taiwan, on June 30 announced it has disposed of a stake in Tsann Kuen (China) Enterprise, its subsidiary which makes electrical home appliances in southeastern China, for a net capital gain of HK$59.53 million (US$7.68 million). Its stake in the subsidiary has decreased from 60.13% to 55.32%. Read more |
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China-based Haier hopes to cooperate with Taiwan 3C retail chains Jun 30, 11:16 China-based vendor Haier hopes to cooperate with Tsann Kuen and E-Life Mall, two Taiwan-based 3C retail chains, to sell its electric home appliances in the Taiwan market, according to a Haier executive. Tsann Kuen said it holds an open attitude to the idea while E-Life Mall declined to comment. Read more |
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Taiwan-based IGS working with Sega for China arcade game market, says newspaper Newswatch - Jun 25, 10:00 Taiwan-based International Games System (IGS) is working with Japan-based Sega to develop an arcade gaming machine specifically for the China market, with shipments to begin in the third quarter of 2009, according to the Chinese-language newspaper Economic Daily News (EDN). Read more |
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Taiwan-based Gamania obtains right to operate MMORPG Warrior Epic Jun 24, 14:30 Gamania Digital Entertainment on June 23 announced it has obtained an exclusive right to operate US-based Possibility Space's Warrior Epic, a 3D MMORPG (massively multi-player online role-playing game), in the Taiwan, China, Hong Kong and Macau markets. Read more |
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ASRock steps into intelligent surveillance systems Jun 9, 14:13 Taiwan-based motherboard maker ASRock has stepped into the production of intelligent surveillance system products in addition to motherboards and notebooks. Read more |
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A glimpse into Taiwan IPC industry: Q&A with Lanner Electronics Jun 4, 14:06 During Computex Taipei 2009, Taiwan IPC maker Lanner Electronics (Nangang Exhibition Hall, L808) launched what it claimed was the world's first Intel Atom-based fanless embedded computer with discrete graphics for digital signage. Read more |
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PC gaming daunted but unbowed by recession, says Jon Peddie Research Jun 1, 14:59 Jon Peddie Research (JPR) recently announced its market forecast for PC gaming hardware. The firm noted that the results are encouraging overall, even with a modest drop due to economic conditions. Read more |
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Thermaltake to launch new brand for e-sports market May 25, 15:14 Taiwan-based chassis, PC accessory and cooling module maker Thermaltake Technology will launch a new brand – TTeSports – to target the professional gaming (e-sports) market, according to the company chairman Kenny Lin. Read more |
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Computex 2009: Visitor numbers expected to be down as swine flu is reported in Taiwan May 25, 11:22 Attendance at Computex 2009 is expected to be less than the show hosts, the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TETDC) and Taipei Computer Association (TCA) originally forecast after incidents of swine flu were recently reported in in Taiwan. Read more |
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China market: Online gaming services generate over 5 billion yuan in 1Q09 May 15, 14:41 Operators of online gaming services in the China market generated total revenue of 5.51 billion yuan (US$806 million) in the first quarter of 2009, rising by 8.3% on quarter, according to China-based consulting company Analysys International. Read more |
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Handheld video game player shipments to rise 4.9% in 2009, says iSuppli May 14, 16:08 The global market for handheld video game systems is set to buck weak conditions in the global consumer electronics market and rise by 4.9% in units and 8.2% in revenues during 2009, due to moves by Sony and Nintendo to freshen up their product lines, according to iSuppli. Read more |
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Taiwan game firm Soft-World enjoys large profit contribution from subsidiaries in 1Q09 Apr 30, 15:53 Soft-World International has released its financial report for the first quarter of 2009, which showed 82.6% of its pretax profit of NT$337.2 million (US$10.1 million) was derived through the return on non-operating investment in its three subsidiaries. Read more |
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Taiwan game firms Chinesegamer, UserJoy hit record net profits in 1Q09 Apr 29, 14:31 Taiwan-based games developers Chinesegamer International and UserJoy Technology, on April 28, released their financial reports for the first quarter of 2009 recording historically highest quarterly net profits. Read more |
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Lanner expands line of Atom-based Luge computers for embedded applications Apr 28, 16:43 Lanner Electronics has announced the launch of a compact Intel Atom-based industrial PC with extended temperature range and industrial-use I/O interfaces. Read more |
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Taiwan game firm Gamania sees handsome profit in 1Q09 Apr 28, 14:14 Taiwan-based online games developer Gamania Digital Entertainment, on April 27, published its financial report for the first quarter of 2009, recording a net profit of NT$170.3 million (US$5.1 million) which hiked by 51.94% on year and rose over ten-fold sequentially. Read more |
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Macao-based GGRC to offer casino game-operating training in Taiwan through partnership with Soft-World Apr 27, 15:58 Global Gaming Research Center (GGRC), a business unit of the Macao-based Ocean Tech Group, and Taiwan-based games developer Soft-World International on April 24 jointly announced that GGRC's training courses on casino game operation will be offered through Soft-World's online educational platform starting from the end of 2009. Read more |
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Taiwan market: Gamania to launch new online game Atlantica Apr 22, 15:13 Gamania Digital Entertainment on April 21 announced it has obtained licensing from South Korea-based Ndoors Corporation to operate its Atlantica for free play in the Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau markets. Read more |
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Taiwan game firms Soft-World and Softstar enter cooperation Apr 15, 14:26 Soft-World International on April 14 signed with Softstar Entertainment to operate Chinese Paladin Online, a MMORPG developed by Softstar, in the Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macao markets. Read more |
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Game firm Soft-World profits hit record in 2008 Apr 10, 17:15 Soft-World International, the largest developer/operator of online games in Taiwan, has published its 2008 financial report, posting a record consolidated net profit of NT$997.9 million (US$29.8 million). Read more |
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IGS March sales hit record due to shipments of arcade game machines Apr 6, 14:15 International Games System (IGS), a Taiwan-based developer of arcade game hardware/software and operator of online games, has reported revenues of NT$296.6 million (US$8.8 million) for March 2009, the company's highest monthly level ever. Read more |
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China market: 4Q08 online gaming service tops 5 billion yuan Mar 30, 10:25 Operators of online gaming services in the China market generated total revenues of 5.09 billion yuan (US$744 million) during the fourth quarter of 2008, rising by 9.2% on quarter, according to China-based consulting company Analysys International. Read more |
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Gamania and CyberLink announce 2008 dividends Mar 24, 14:51 Taiwan-based online games developer Gamania Digital Entertainment will distribute a cash dividend per share of NT$1 (US$0.03) for its 2008 operations, while multimedia software solution provider CyberLink will hand out a dividend per share of NT$7.6, NT$7.5 in cash and NT$0.1 in stocks, according to the two companies. Read more |
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International Games System reports strong 2008 profits Mar 23, 11:46 International Games System (IGS), a developer of arcade game hardware/software and operator of online games in Taiwan, has posted net profit of NT$798.6 million for 2008, exceeding its paid-in capital of NT$607.9 million (US$24.3 million) for the third consecutive time, according to the company's financial report published on March 20. Read more |
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Taiwan-based Game Flier obtains license for So-net developed web game Mar 20, 17:03 Game Flier International, an operator of online games in Taiwan, on March 19 announced it has signed with Japan-based Gamepot Incorporated for rights to operate Livly Island, a web game developed by Japan-based So-net Entertainment (a member of the Sony Group), in the Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macao markets. Read more |
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Taiwan market: Webs-TV to operate online games Mar 17, 16:54 Webs-TV, the operator of the web portal yam.com in Taiwan, will step into operation of online games in the Taiwan market and initially launch an online game developed by South Korea-based Mgame in the third quarter of 2009, according to the company. Read more |
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Game firm Soft-World sees February revenues down over 35% on month Mar 11, 15:28 Soft-World International, the largest developer/operator of online games in Taiwan, on March 10 reported revenues of NT$476 million (US$13.7 million) for February, decreasing 35.3% on month and breaking the company's run of record high revenues since November 2008. Read more |
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Chinesegamer licenses TS2 Online to China-based Shanda Mar 11, 15:04 Chinesegamer International, a developer/operator of online games in Taiwan, has announced the licensing of TS2 Online, its self-developed online game, to Nasdaq-listed Shanda Interactive Entertainment, the largest online game operator in China. Read more |
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