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	Virgin Interactive - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Virgin Interactive was a successful and influential British video game publisher.
		It was formed as Virgin Games from the remnants of the large-scale 1980s label, Mastertronics, which was purchased by Virgin in 1987.
		It was part of the Virgin Group, and it was once considered the "Electronic Arts" of Europe.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Virgin_Interactive (160 words)

	Wired News: Spelling Selling Virgin Interactive
		Virgin Interactive, meanwhile, has found itself in a tangled romantic web, with Spelling owning about 90 percent of the company and cable-colossus Viacom owning the remainder.
		Kris Kraves, a spokeswoman for Virgin Interactive, wants to be more helpful, but she's prevented by mysterious forces (her bosses) from discussing details of the Spelling sell-off or how this will affect Virgin's operations.
		Although Bushkin declines to say how much Spelling's stake in Virgin is worth, or whether a prospective suitor is now waiting in the wings, she notes that the actual sell-off could take "several months." Bushkin adds that it's not known as yet what Viacom will do with its Virgin shares.
	www.wired.com /news/business/0,1367,2194,00.html (640 words)

	News
		Interactive Magic is pleased that the US Air Force, Lockheed Martin, as well as hundreds of gamers are in agreement that no company should have the exclusive information that Novalogic sought after.
		Bullfrog Entertainment announces that the long delayed Dungeon Keeper will be shipping on June 30, and should arrive in stores in Europe shortly after, and arrive in the US about a few days later.
		Virgin Interactive announced that it will be making a PC version of the popular Playstation game, Resident Evil.
	www.enter.net /~terry/news697.html (1939 words)

	Industry Overview
		The PC entertainment software business is a solid industry, but in the short term it is unlikely to replace the dedicated console systems which attach to the television set.
		In the interactive entertainment industry, 1996 and 1997 were years with plenty of news, but few truly earth shattering events.
		The demographic appeal of the interactive entertainment industry is expanding but the bread and butter of the industry in many ways remains children.
	www.dfcint.com /news/news_1old.html (4433 words)

	Virgin Interactive - Biocrawler (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		It was formed from the remnants of the large-scale '80s label, Mastertronics, which was purchased by Virgin in 1987.
		It published games for PC as well as other systems, including the Amiga, C64 and the Super Nintendo Entertainment System.
		It was acquired in 1999 by the French publisher Titus and its name was changed to Avalon Interactive on July 1, 2003.
	www.biocrawler.com /encyclopedia/Virgin_Interactive_Entertainment (199 words)

	Virgin Interactive Entertainment - Press News - Coming Soon Magazine!
		Virgin Interactive Entertainment (VIE) is launching a major military offensive with COMMAND & CONQUER: RED ALERT, the highly anticipated addition to its award-winning COMMAND & CONQUER brand.
		Westwood Studios, the Las Vegas-based VIE subsidiary, is the team behind such award-winning titles as THE LION KING for SNES and Genesis, COMMAND & CONQUER, LANDS OF LORE: THE THRONE OF CHAOS, and the upcoming LANDS OF LORE: GUARDIANS OF DESTINY.
		Virgin Interactive Entertainment, Inc., based in Irvine, California, is a worldwide publisher and developer of interactive entertainment.
	www.csoon.com /info/virgin1.htm (667 words)

	Virgin Interactive Entertainment company information
		Virgin Interactive Entertainment in November of 1998 is now Irvine Games Inc. and has ceased operations.
		However, the business of Virgin Interactive continues to be conducted through its London headquarters.
		1998 - Virgin Interactive agrees to buyout from Interplay Entertainment and acquires 43.9% of Virgin Interactive.
	www.computerhope.com /comp/virgin.htm (131 words)

	MobyGames - Avalon Interactive
		Richard Branson expanded his Virgin business into computer games in the early 80s, initially concentrating on the ZX Spectrum.
		The company bought out Mastertronic in 1989, briefly using the name for reissues and Virgin Mastertronic for full-price titles.
		In 1993 they became Virgin Interactive Entertainment, before eventually working with Electronic Arts.
	www.mobygames.com /company/avalon-interactive (184 words)

	Video game publisher - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab1.netlab.uky.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Most video game publishers also produce and publish computer games, but the term "video game publisher" is often used generically to refer to companies that publish interactive games regardless of the target platform.
		As with book publishers or publishers of DVD movies, video game publishers are responsible for their product's manufacturing and marketing, including market research and all aspects of advertising.
		In the early 1990s when the introduction of CD-ROM computer drives caused hype about a multimedia revolution that would bring interactive entertainment to the masses.
	en.wikipedia.org.cob-web.org:8888 /wiki/Video_game_publisher (1164 words)

	AtariAge - Companies - Virgin
		Virgin Interactive Entertainment has published many games for a variety of systems since 1987.
		They were originally formed through a merger of Virgin Games and Mastertronic Group, a publisher of budget titles.
		In 1994 VIE became a division of Spelling Entertainment, a subsidiary of Blockbuster Entertainment Group, which is in turn a division of Viacom, Inc. VIE has become one of the largest game publishers in the US through a series of mergers and acquisitions, and can be found at www.vie.co.uk.
	www.atariage.com /company_page.html?SystemID=JAGUAR&CompanyID=89 (91 words)

	GMAN-GAMES: Virgin Interactive Entertainment (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		It's been a while since I actively hated Virgin though I know there are plenty of people left to carry the torch.
		Probably the single biggest problem at Virgin which I think was a big factor in lots of the other problems was that the boss was not a gamer in any way shape or form.
		When it became close to the end of the project he would personally take home the game and play it and if he found something he thought was frustrating or no fun he would make the development staff change it.
	greggman.com /pages/virgin.htm (270 words)

	Virgin Interactive Entertainment - Press News - Coming Soon Magazine
		Irvine, CA, May 1997 -- Virgin Interactive announced that it has inked a deal with Illusion Machines Inc. to create DAWN OF WAR (working title), a real-time combat strategy and resource management game that will have players vying for ultimate supremacy in a mythical Stone Age world.
		Founded in 1983, Virgin Interactive is a leading worldwide publisher and developer of award-winning computer and video games.
		The company is dedicated to delivering top quality, ground-breaking interactive entertainment to gamers across all major platforms.
	www.csoon.com /issue26/p_virgi1.htm (624 words)

	Westwood Studios' "COMMAND & CONQUER" takes the world by storm with global sales topping 800,000 units Business Wire - ...
		Virgin Interactive Entertainment (VIE), publisher and distributor of COMMAND & CONQUER, has tracked sales throughout the United States, Europe and Asia.
		Westwood Studios, the Las Vegas-based Virgin Interactive Entertainment subsidiary, is the team behind such award-winning titles as THE LION KING for SNES and Genesis, DUNE II, LANDS OF LORE, and the upcoming COMMAND & CONQUER: RED ALERT and LANDS OF LORE: GUARDIANS OF DESTINY.
		Virgin Interactive Entertainment Inc, based in Irvine, Calif., is a worldwide publisher and developer of interactive entertainment.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0EIN/is_1996_May_7/ai_18258494 (464 words)

	Aftermath Media - Company Info
		Both have extensive experience in various entertainment media and are keenly interested in exploring ways to further the art of storytelling through the most advanced interactivity options available with new media technologies.
		In fact, TLC is structured to develop a psychological profile of the viewer – for entertainment purposes only – through a series of fun, provocative questions designed to gauge the viewer’s reaction to the story as it unfolds.
		Despite their past and current innovations, however, Wheeler and Landeros feel that they’ve just barely scratched the surface of what interactive entertainment can be – which means that they have big plans for the future of Aftermath.
	www.aftermathmedia.com /press/comp_info.htm (1584 words)

	"Magic & Mayhem: The Art of Magic" Battle Tactics Fansite
		The game does present a lot of action and is sure to entertain gamers for at least a week or two, but in the long term, the game will unlikely enter the classic status of vanilla ice cream.
		VIE had an 8 player LAN set up, with the beta version of the AOM being thrashed.
		Virgin today announced that highly-acclaimed developer Climax Entertainment has taken over the development reigns of The Art of Magic from Charybdis.
	artofmagic.strategyplanet.gamespy.com (2327 words)

	WORTHPLAYING - - All about games ! (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		The name Mastertronic all but disappeared from the industry in 1991 when it was merged with Richard Branson's Virgin Games initially becoming Virgin Mastertronic before being renamed Virgin Interactive Entertainment.
		Paul was MD of software legend Ocean and one time rival to both Mastertronic and Virgin before taking the helm at 3DO.
		Patterson commented "With the sad demise of the great name of Virgin Interactive Entertainment and subsequent confusion surrounding the relationship with French publisher owner Titus, we thought it was an ideal opportunity to bring back a true classic British brand and inject high standards into the value market.'
	www.worthplaying.com /article.php?sid=12100 (585 words)

	Man of War article by Al Giovetti
		Virgin Interactive (VI) Friday announced that it will distribute Strategy First Incorporated's highly-anticipated title, "Man of War," in North and South America.
		"Virgin Interactive's strength in distribution will give us the opportunity to reach a hugh audience," said Steve Wall, vice president, marketing, Strategy First.
		VI is a subsidiary of Spelling Entertainment Group Inc. (NYSE:SP), which comprises Spelling Television, Spelling Films, Worldvision Enterprises, Republic Entertainment, Big Ticket Television and Hamilton Projects.
	www.thecomputershow.com /computershow/previews/manofwar.htm (397 words)

	News: Virgin is now Avalon Interactive - Galleon still coming on PC ? - GamersHell.com
		Titus Interactive announced today that Virgin Interactive Entertainment, its distribution subsidiary, is changing its name.
		Paris, France, June 30, 2003 – Titus Interactive (ISIN FR0000050122 - Reuters TITP.LN) announced today that Virgin Interactive Entertainment, its 100% distribution subsidiary, is changing its name.
		* a agreement with Virgin interactive Entertainment Europe Ltd creditors in order to restructure the company’s debt, spread out over 5 years and six months, with 60 monthly payments.
	www.gamershell.com /news/8023.html (378 words)

	HOL - the database of amiga games (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		In July 1994, Blockbuster Entertainment in association with Viacom acquired 90% of Virgin.
		In 1998, Interplay acquired 43.9% of Virgin Interactive, which gave Interplay the distribution rights of Virgin products in North and South America and Virgin distribution rights of Interplay products in Europe.
		In July 2003, the Virgin Interactive label was officially laid to rest when it was renamed to Avalon Interactive.
	hol.abime.net /search.php?&N_ref_developer=492&B_whd=no&N_ref_publisher=622 (266 words)

	ZeniMax Media Inc.
		Distributed under license from Buka Entertainment Corp. Echelon, Buka and its logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Buka Entertainment Corp. All Rights Reserved.
		Distributed in North America under license from Midas Interactive Entertainment Ltd. Gubble is a registered trademark of Actual Entertainment Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
		Distributed under license from Disney Interactive, Inc. Pirates of the Caribbean is a trademark of Disney Interactive, Inc. Developed in association with Akella Corp. and 1C Company.
	www.zenimax.com /legal_info.htm (2001 words)

	IGN: Virgin Interactive
		Now part of the Titus empire, Virgin Interactive Entertainment became the exclusive European distributor of Titus and Interplay titles.
		Virgin Interactive Entertainment is formed of the remnants of the large-scale '80s label, Mastertronics, which was purchased by Virgin in 1987.
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	games.ign.com /objects/025/025237.html (131 words)

	InXile Entertainment - Bios (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Fargo formed an on-line entertainment company with partner Softbank in 1996 and sat on the board of Virgin Europe after it was acquired by Interplay in 1998.
		Robinson has been in the interactive entertainment industry for upwards of 6 years.
		The Bard's Tale is a trademark or registered trademark of inXile entertainment in certain countries; and is a trademark or registered trademark of Electronic Arts Inc. in certain other countries where it is used under license.
	www.thebardstale.com /company_bios.html (1536 words)

	Virgin Interactive Entertainment : The 11th Hour The Sequel to 7th Guest (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Virgin Interactive Entertainment : The 11th Hour The Sequel to 7th Guest
		In the 7th guest, the plot (although not the greatest) was creepy and entertaining, and held the game together.
		In the 11th hour, there are some elements that are so unbelievable even horror, mystery and intrigue can't account for them (example: somebody gets raped by a house: THAT'S JUST DUMB).
	software.mysic.com /B00002S7U0++The+11th+Hour+The+Sequel (1085 words)

	Titus drops Virgin Interactive name
		TITUS INTERACTIVE has announced that it's Virgin Interactive subsidiary will now be known as Avalon Interactive.
		The change, which was officially operative on the 1st July, will see Avalon Interactive distribute all of the future Titus Interactive / Interplay games throughout Europe.
		According to a press statement, the name change comes after obtaining an "agreement with Virgin interactive Entertainment Europe Ltd creditors in order to restructure the company’s debt, spread out over 5 years and six months, with 60 monthly payments." µ
	www.theinquirer.net /?article=10368 (162 words)

	Virgin Interactive - Press News - Coming Soon Magazine! (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Queensryche's Promised Land, the first ever full-length Rock and Roll CD-ROM adventure game, created by multi-platinum recording group Queensryche, will be released March 19 by EMI Records, Virgin Interactive Entertainment (VIE) and CEMA distribution.
		This two-disc adventure evolved from their 1994 platinum audio CD release and includes not only the Promised Land game disc but a second disc, Big Log, which explores the log cabin studio where Queensryche lived and worked during the eight-month long recording session for the Promised Land album.
		Queensryche's Promised Land is a hybrid disc that is compatible with Macintosh, Windows and Windows '95 at a suggested retail price of $49.95.
	www.csoon.com /info/queensry.htm (265 words)

	Electronic Arts acquires Westwood
		On Sept. 8, 1998, Electronic Arts(TM)(NASDAQ:ERTS), the world's largest interactive entertainment software company, today announced it has completed its previously announced acquisition of Westwood Studios Inc., and the Irvine, Calif.-based Virgin Studio from Virgin Interactive Entertainment Inc., a division of Spelling Entertainment Group Inc. (NYSE:SP).
		Westwood Studios was previously a division of Virgin Interactive Entertainment, which is a division of Spelling Entertainment Group Inc. Viacom Inc. (AMEX:VIA/VIAB) owns approximately 80 percent of Spelling Entertainment.
		PlayStation is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Nintendo 64 is a registered trademark of Nintendo of America Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
	www.thecomputershow.com /computershow/news/eaacquireswestwood.htm (623 words)

	Gamasutra - Galleries - Visual Artists: Eric Gooch
		Lands of Lore: Guardians of Destiny (1997) Virgin Interactive Entertainment,
		The Legend of Kyrandia: Malcolm's Revenge (1994) Virgin Interactive Entertainment,
		Lands of Lore: The Throne of Chaos (1993) Virgin Interactive Entertainment.
	www.gamasutra.com /galleries/visual_art/eric_gooch/index.htm (451 words)

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