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Nintendo Co., Ltd. is a Japanese multinational consumer electronics company located in Kyoto, Japan. Nintendo is the world's largest gaming company by revenue. Founded on September 23, 1889 by Fusajiro Yamauchi, it originally produced handmade hanafuda cards. By 1963, the company had tried several small niche businesses, such as a cab company and a love hotel.

Abandoning previous ventures, Nintendo developed into a video game company, becoming one of the most influential in the industry and Japan's third most valuable listed company with a market value of over US$85 billion. Nintendo of America is also the majority owner of the Seattle Mariners Major League Baseball team.

The name Nintendo can be roughly translated from Japanese to English as "leave luck to heaven". As of October 18, 2010, Nintendo has sold over 565 million hardware units and 3.4 billion software units.

Nintendo Entertainment System:

Introduced in 1985, the NES was an instant hit. Over the course of the next two years, it almost single-handedly revitalized the video game industry. Selling over 60 million units, people brought games like Mario and Zelda into their homes for the first time on the NES.

Game Boy:

The screen was four-colors-of-gray but the device defined portable gaming and was enormous fun. Game Boy, which came out in 1989, was closely associated with the classic game Tetris when it debuted. Game Boy is the most successful video game system ever released. Since its introduction in 1989, Game Boy has sold well over 150 million systems worldwide. Originally bundled with the game, Tetris, this little handheld became an instant phenomenon.

Super Nintendo Entertainment System:

The SNES was released in 1991 and featured 16-bit technology. More processing power meant more entertaining games which helped the SNES sell more than 49 million systems worldwide.

Nintendo 64:

The N64 set new standards in realistic 3D gaming when it came out in 1996. Super Mario 64 was the system�s showcase game and thrilled millions with its amazing graphics and gameplay.

Game Boy Pocket:

The same year the N64 came out, the Game Boy Pocket found its way into gamers� school backpacks all over the world. It was smaller than the original Game Boy and came in a variety of colors.

Game Boy Advance:

Featuring a larger screen and better graphics than previous versions of the Game Boy, the GBA would go on to sell tens of millions of units worldwide after its North American debut in 2001.

Nintendo GameCube:

2001 also saw the release of the Nintendo GameCube which one-upped the graphics and gameplay of the N64. It was the first Nintendo system to use optical discs instead of cartridges for its games.

Game Boy Advance SP:

Released in 2003, the Game Boy Advance SP had the same size screen as the Game Boy Advance, but the GBA SP was dramatically smaller, lighter, and folded in a clamshell design to become truly pocket portable. It also featured a rechargeable battery and backlit screen.

Nintendo DS:

Featuring two screens, including a touch screen, a microphone, built-in Wi-Fi capability, and backward compatibility, the DS is an incredibly successful portable gaming device beating its rivals in the marketplace by a wide margin.

Nintendo DS Lite:

The Nintendo DS is smaller, lighter, and has brighter screens than the previous model and has been embraced by fans. Tens of millions of DS Lites have sold worldwide since its release in early 2006.

Wii:

In 2006, Nintendo introduced the Wii and with it several advanced, revolutionary features. Wireless motion-sensitive remote controllers, built-in Wi-Fi capability, and a host of other features have made the Wii the best-selling latest generation console system in the world.

Nintendo DSi:

In April, Nintendo DSi introduced a revised portable system with two cameras and wireless access to downloadable games via the Nintendo DSi Shop. Wii Sports Resort built on the Wii Sports phenomenon and included the new Wii MotionPlus accessory, which made motion controls even more precise. Wii Fit Plus brought new options and activities to the fitness software and New Super Mario Bros. Wii brought the hand-held game to the home console. The Nintendo DS family of systems set a new all-time calendar-year U.S. sales record for any console or hand-held system.

Nintendo DSi XL:

Nintendo DSi XL debuted with screens that were 93 percent larger than those on Nintendo DS Lite. Nintendo and Netflix announced a partnership that would allow most Netflix subscribers to stream movies and TV shows directly through their Wii consoles. The American Heart Association and Nintendo of America formed a multifaceted strategic relationship aimed at helping people create healthy lifestyles through physically active play. The iconic American Heart Association brand appeared on boxes for the Wii Fit Plus and Wii Sports Resort software and for the Wii system itself. Super Mario Galaxy 2 was just as well-received and well-reviewed as the original, Metroid: Other M took the franchise in a new direction and Donkey Kong Country Returns revisited a classic franchise. The Wii Games: Summer 2010 competition brought thousands of people of all ages together in fun competitions.

Nintendo 3DS:

On March 27, 2011 in the United States, Nintendo launches the Nintendo 3DS system, which allows users to view 3D content without the use of special glasses.

About Nintendo:

• Founded     

September 23, 1889

• Headquarters           

Kyoto, Japan

• Area served              

Worldwide

• Key people

Satoru Iwata (President)

Tatsumi Kimishima (Chairman)

Reggie Fils-Aime (President NoA)

Conrad Abbott (President Canada)

Satoru Shibata (President Europe)

• Products     

Game Boy line, Color TV Game, NES, SNES, Virtual Boy, Nintendo 64, Nintendo GameCube, Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS, Wii, Nintendo DSi, Nintendo DSi XL, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo 3DS XL, Wii U and various video games such as The Legend of Zelda, Mario and Kirby

• Revenue     

 ¥647.6 billion (FY 2011)

Source:  Wikipedia, Nintendo

Activision Blizzard, Inc., formerly Activision, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATVI) is the American holding company for Activision and Blizzard Entertainment. It is said that it is the only publisher that has "leading market positions across all categories" of the video game industry. Activision Blizzard is the world's second-largest gaming company by revenue after Nintendo.

In December 2007, Activision announced that the company and its assets would merge with fellow games developer and publisher, Vivendi Games. René Penisson, formerly a member of the Management Board of Vivendi and Chairman of Vivendi Games, would serve as Chairman of Activision Blizzard. Bobby Kotick, once head of Activision, was announced to become President and CEO of Activision Blizzard.

In April 2008, the European Commission permitted the merger to take place. The commission essentially needed to approve that there weren't any antitrust issues in the merger deal. On July 8, 2008, Activision announced that stockholders had agreed to merge. The deal closed on July 9, 2008, and the total transaction was an estimated $18.9 billion. Vivendi was the majority shareholder, with a 52% stake in the company. The rest of the shares were held by institutional and private investors and continue to be traded on the NASDAQ stock market, for the first 10 trading days post closing as ATVID, and subsequently as ATVI. Jean-Bernard Levy will replace René Penisson as chairman of Activision Blizzard.

Activision and Blizzard Entertainment still exist as separate entities. The holding company does not publish games under its central name and instead uses its subsidiaries to publish games, similar to how Vivendi Games operated before the merger. The merger makes Activision parent company of Vivendi Games' former divisions.

While Blizzard retained its autonomy and corporate leadership, other Vivendi Games divisions did not. For example, long-time label Sierra ceased operation. With the merger, there was a rumor that if a Sierra product did not meet Activision's requirements, they "won't likely be retained." Some of Sierra's games such as Crash Bandicoot, Spyro the Dragon and Prototype have been retained and are now published by Activision. Also, due to the closure of Sierra, the Sierra Community Forums servers have been shut down as of November 1, 2008.

About Activation Blizzard:

• Founded             

2008

• Headquarters   

Santa Monica, California, USA[1]

• Area served      

Worldwide

• Key people        

Jean-Bernard Lévy (Chairman)

Michael J. Griffith(Vice Chairman)

Robert Kotick(President and CEO)

• Products             

-          Crash Bandicoot series

-          Guitar Hero series

-          Call of Duty series

-          Prototype series

-          Tony Hawk franchise

-          Spider-Man series

-          Spyro the Dragon series

-          Warcraft series

-          StarCraft series

-          Diablo series

Source:  Activation Blizzard, Wikipedia

NCsoft:

NCsoft is a leading developer and publisher of online games. A gaming powerhouse with a global reach, the company was founded In 1997 in Seoul, South Korea. Today NCsoft Is homo to numerous industry-leading franchises, including Aion, City of Heroes Guild Wars, and Lineage. NCsoft also publishes casual games in some regional markets. With offices in China, Taiwan, Japan, Thailand, the United Kingdom, and the United States, Ncsoft games entertain and delight players around the world.

CEO Taek Jin Kim :

It all started in 1998 with Lineage. We delighted Lineage players with a harmony of great story, breathtaking visuals, and fantastic sound design. Back then, we set out to create a ground-breaking and totally engaging customer experience. That is still our objective. Today we continue that commitment to quality and innovation. Just over a decade after our founding, we are a global presence in games. We constantly push the boundaries of game design, technology, and services. So not that long ago we were a new upstart competitor. But today with great games like Aion, City of Heroes, and Guild Wars under our belt, we now set the standard for the industry. Moving forward, we envision new ways to use Internet technologies to entertain, delight, and bring people together. This means new products, reaching more customers, around the world. The future is bright, indeed. We hope you have enjoyed playing our games. We thank you for your support as we innovate and grow.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Chi@f Executive Officer

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About Ncsoft :

• Founded:           

March 11, 1997

• Headquarters:

-          Seoul, South Korea

-          Subsidiary Companies

-          Seattle, Washington, USA

-          Osaka, Japan

-          New Taipei, Taiwan

-          Shanghai, China

-          Brighton, England

-          Austin, Texas, USA

-          Mountain View, California, USA

-          Orange County, California, USA

-          Bangkok, Thailand

• Key people:      

T.J. Kim, CEO

• Products:            

-          Aion

-          Blade & Soul

-          City of Heroes

-          Exteel

-          Guild Wars

-          Guild Wars 2

-          Lineage

-          Lineage II

• Employees:       

3,000

Source:  NCsoft, Wikipedia

Take-Two Interactive Software:

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO) (or Take-Two, also known as Take2) is a major American publisher, developer, and distributor of video games and video game peripherals. Take-Two wholly owns 2K Games and Rockstar Games. The company's headquarters are in New York City, with international headquarters in Windsor, United Kingdom. Development studio locations include San Diego, Vancouver, Toronto and Novato, California. Take-Two has developed and published many notable games, including its most famous series Grand Theft Auto series, the Midnight Club racing series, the Manhunt series and more recently BioShock. As owner of 2K Games, Take-Two publishes its popular 2K Sports titles. It also acted as the publisher of Bethesda Softworks's 2006 game, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion.

About Take Two Interactive Software’s:

• Founded:   

1993

• Founder:    

Ryan Brant

• Headquarters:         

New York City, United States

• Key people :

Strauss Zelnick (Chairman and CEO)

• Products:    

-          BioShock series

-          Borderlands series

-          Bully

-          Civilization series

-          Codename Eagle series

-          Duke Nukem series

-          Grand Theft Auto series

-          L.A. Noire

-          Mafia series

-          Manhunt series

-          Max Payne series

-          Midnight Club series

-          MLB 2K series

-          NBA 2K series

-          NHL 2K series

-          Railroad Tycoon series

-          Red Dead series

-          Serious Sam series

-          Stronghold series

-          Tropico series

• Revenue:   

US$1.136 billion (2011)[2]

Source : Wikipedia