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28 Jun
Industry
Radica Games Limited acquires Leda Media Products

LMP is the largest third-party supplier of video game controllers in the U.K. according to Chart Track for 1998 and is a leading supplier in both France and Germany.

22 Jun
Industry
S3 to acquire Diamond Multimedia Systems

S3 Incorporated announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Diamond Multimedia Systems.

21 Jun
Industry
America Online and Hughes Electronics form Alliance

The Companies said that this alliance will accelerate subscriber growth and revenue-per-subscriber for Hughes' DIRECTV television entertainment service and DirecPC satellite-based broadband Internet delivery system, as well as help develop and extend the reach of America Online's AOL TV interactive television and AOL-Plus high-speed Internet services.

18 Jun
Industry
Dice Computer Games to distribute Timelapse in Europe

Barracuda announced that it has signed an exclusive three-year agreement with Dice Computer Games to distribute the adventure game Timelapse in Europe in multiple localized languages including English, French, and German.

18 Jun
Industry
Barracuda acquires Titanic: Adventure Out of Time

Barracuda announced that it has acquired the worldwide rights to CyberFlix's top-selling adventure game Titanic: Adventure Out of Time.

16 Jun
Industry
3dfx announces Stock Repurchase Program

The repurchases will reduce the long-term potential dilution that might result from issuances under the Company's stock benefit plans. 3dfx Interactive develops high-performance, cost-effective 3D media processors, software and related technology that are designed to enable a highly immersive, interactive and realistic 3D experience across interactive electronic entertainment platforms.

11 Jun
Industry
3dfx files suit against Creative Labs

3dfx Interactive announced it has filed suit against Creative Labs and Creative Technology in the Federal Court for the Northern District of California.

11 Jun
Industry
EA SPORTS signs Supercross Sponsor Agreement

Electronic Arts confirmed today that EA SPORTS has signed a long-term sponsorship and licensing agreement with PACE Motor Sports.

10 Jun
Industry
Real 3D files suit against ATI

Real 3D announced they have filed a patent infringement and misappropriation of trade secrets suit against ATI Technologies Inc., a company located in Ontario, Canada.