Game Newswire

Congress Is Considering Limiting The Distribution Of Violent Games
The matter of violence in video games has become a topic of national debate in the wake of high school shootings around the country. President Clinton has launched an initiative to investigate First Person Shooter (FPS) game marketing tactics. Congress is considering limiting the distribution of violent games. [MORE]

THQ Racks Up The Release Of 'Ultimate 8 Ball'
CALABASAS, CA -- Game Publisher THQ Inc announced the release of "Ultimate 8 Ball" for the PlayStation game console. Delivering unparalleled realism and unmatched gameplay for everyone from the novice to the experienced pool hustler, "Ultimate 8 Ball" features 14 different types of games as well as 15 unique tables.

Electronic Arts Announces The Highly Anticipated Release Of Need For Speed: High Stakes For The PC
REDWOOD CITY, CA -- Electronic Arts announced that it has begun shipping Need For Speed: High Stakes, the fourth PC iteration in the award-winning Need For Speed (NFS) racing series. This highly anticipated PC game follows the release of its PlayStation counterpart of the same name, which shipped earlier this year.

Movie Newswire

The Los Angeles Film School Names Carolyn Pfeiffer As President
HOLLYWOOD, CA -- Carolyn Pfeiffer has been named President of the Los Angeles Film School. Co-founders Bud MaLette, Thom Mount and Paul Kessler made the announcement of Pfeiffer's appointment to the post. "Carolyn's lifelong commitment to high-quality independent filmmaking and vast industry experience make her a perfect fit and a tremendous asset as we proceed to build something special at the Los Angeles Film School."

The Power Of Myth, European Tour
Kellogg's and Lucasfilm have joined forces to present "The Power of Myth," a European roadshow experience that will take visitors into the realm of mythology that thrives in epic tales passed on from generation to generation. Multiple displays will invite attendees to rediscover the legends behind timeless heroes such as England's King Arthur, Denmark's Thor, Germany's Siegfried, Italy's Aeneas, Switzerland's Wilhelm Tell, and many others.

Music Newswire

Digital River Partners With Wave Arts, Inc. To Offer MP3 Surround Sound Plugin Through The Web
MINNEAPOLIS, MN -- Digital River announced an online delivery agreement with Wave Arts, Inc. The partnership with Digital River provides Wave Arts with an online delivery channel for WaveSurround, its virtual surround sound plugin for the Winamp MP3 player. Under the agreement, Digital River is also making WaveSurround available for download through the Web. [MORE]

New Album From Buena Vista Social Club's Ibrahim Ferrer
"Buena Vista Social Club Presents:Ibrahim Ferrer," a brand new collection of eleven songs by the seventy-two year old, golden voice of Cuban music, Ibrahim Ferrer, features the rhythm section of the Buena Vista Social Club and the acclaimed pianist Rubn Gonzlez.

Television Newswire

dick clark productions To Produce New "Bloopers" Special For ABC
BURBANK, CA -- dick clark productions, inc. (Nasdaq: DCPI) has received a commitment to produce a new one-hour, prime time "Bloopers" special for ABC. The show is tentatively scheduled for broadcast in November 1999.

General Announcements

USA Video Interactive To Use Seachange Streaming Video Servers For Internet Video
MYSTIC, CT -- USA Video Interactive and SeaChange International, Inc. have completed an OEM agreement that will enable USA Video to provide one of the most reliable solutions for broadcast-quality video delivery on the Internet. USA Video Interactive's Wavelet-based Video-on-Demand� systems, used for Internet advertising, education and entertainment, will now incorporate SeaChange's VIP Streamer video server platform for fault-resilient digital video streaming to large numbers of Internet users.

Digital Video Express, LP To Discontinue Operations
HERNDON, VA -- Digital Video Express, LP announced that it will cease marketing of the Divx home video system and discontinue operations, but existing, registered customers will be able to view discs during a two-year phase-out period. [MORE]