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(PRWEB) October 27, 2011

The Hyundai i40 has received the prestigious Golden Award at this years EuroCarBody Conference, held in Germany, beating nine of Europes and Japans largest automakers to the prize.

Considered the highest accolade in the industry, Hyundai collected the top prize having never previously entered the contest.

Hosted by Automotive Circle International, an organization consisting of top automotive suppliers and manufacturers, the EuroCarBody awards were judged by over 500 delegates from across the world. .

The judges praised the advanced engineering and effective use of materials, as well as the production efficiency of the i40, which scored 37.98 out of a maximum 50 points. The closest competitor and second-placed car, the Audi A6, scored 35.86, with the Mercedes B-Class in third place achieving 34.66.

The all-new i40 was designed and engineered in Europe, specifically for the European market. Hyundais use of high-strength steel and improved joins in the structure means the i40s lightweight body has high energy absorption efficiency which provides increased safety to occupants in the event of an accident; characteristics recognised by the judging panel.

i40 Tourer recently achieved a maximum 5* ANCAP safety rating and was rated in the lowest insurance grouping for a mid-segment car in the UK, thanks to its innovative body structure.

Hyundais European design team is proud of i40 Tourers beautiful design and ultimate practicality, said Oliver Mann, Hyundai Motor Company Australias Director of Marketing. This latest accolade further demonstrates Hyundais commitment to design, innovation and quality.

Hyundais comprehensive Five Year / Unlimited Kilometre Warranty provides Australian i40 Tourer buyers with ultimate peace of mind.

For more information visit:

http://www.automotive-circle.com/eurocarbody11/carbo11_welcome.cfm?lg=e

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San Luis Obispo, CA (PRWEB) October 28, 2011

In the past, Rx eyewear users have had the challenge of finding a comfortable way to watch 3D movies with the full-framed 3D glasses handed out at movie theaters. The introduction of 3VIEW Fit Over 3D Eyewear solves that challenge.

3VIEW Slip On 3D eyewear fits over Rx eyewear frames with ease. Designed to fit over plastic, metal, and rimless optical eyewear, the lightweight design is an alternative to wearing two pairs of glasses to view 3D films and content.

3VIEW Clip & Flip 3D eyewear is another alternative for Rx Eyewear users, where the 3D lenses can flip up when not in use.

The lenses used in the 3VIEW Fit Over products are Passive 3D lenses (circular polarized) which are compatible with most (RealD

Glendale Heights, IL (PRWEB) October 31, 2011

Surviving let alone thriving — in todays economy is a challenge for most businesses. Yet appliance parts remanufacturer CoreCentric Solutions (http://www.CoreCentricSolutions.com) has done just that, adding revenues and U.S.-based jobs while leading its industry.

Since January 2010, at a time when most appliance manufacturers have moved operations overseas, weve added more than 100 jobs to our Chicago-area operations. Our total employment has increased by over 150% as a result of the new hires, which are mainly in production, warehousing, customer service, engineering, sales and marketing, said Badal R. Wadia, CoreCentric Solutions President and CEO. Revenues of the privately held company, which sells products and services to homeowners, repair professionals and manufacturers worldwide, also increased 30% over the same period, he added.

Were seeing budget-strapped homeowners choosing to repair their major appliances, saving up to 80% over replacement costs, said Wadia. People arent moving as frequently as they once did, and are spending more time at home. Many have high-quality older appliances that they have invested in and want to continue to use. Plus, theres the growing desire to live greener, and reduce the number of discarded appliances.

As manufacturers introduce appliances with upgraded features and discontinue repair parts for older models, CoreCentric Solutions fills the void. It currently rebuilds more than 20,000 components each month for leading brands including Kenmore, Whirlpool, Jenn-Air, Kitchenaid, Maytag, Bosch, Thermador, Dacor, Electrolux, Frigidaire, GE, LG, NordicTrack, and Proform. It also offers a quick-turnaround (as little as 48 hours) return-for-repair service.

Since its 1995 founding, CoreCentric Solutions has implemented a long list of quality and technology initiatives that are unprecedented in its industry. Examples include automatic technical upgrades, a six-month guarantee on all parts, and telephone customer support. It has achieved an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau, and holds an ISO 9001:2008 certification.

Looking forward, Wadia anticipates increased demand for the companys services, and plans to add up to 30 more jobs by the end of 2012. Were proud to be contributing to the local and U.S. economy, and look forward to continuing to bring the highest quality to the remanufactured parts industry.

About CoreCentric Solutions

Founded in 1995, CoreCentric Solutions, formerly CG Industries, Ltd., has become a leader in reverse logistics supply chain service solutions. From its headquarters just outside Chicago, CoreCentric Solutions provides customized product and part lifecycle management and remanufacturing solutions to some of the largest U.S. retailers and the worlds major appliance manufacturers. The company is dedicated to collaborating with its customers to provide the highest quality remanufactured parts and innovative value added sustainable service and logistics solutions available. For more information, visit http://www.CoreCentricSolutions.com.

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San Jose, CA (PRWEB) October 31, 2011

Splashtop Inc., the worldwide leader in cross-device computing, today announced the release of Splashtop Pro designed for corporate IT, service providers and system integrators to enable a mobile workforce with tablets. Today, Splashtop mobile apps are enjoyed by more than 5 million tablet and smartphone users to remotely access PC and Mac applications and files with full audio and high-definition video.

With Splashtop Pro, IT can securely manage and monitor the devices through an easy-to-use cloud-based web console. Now IT can deploy and set policy that enables mobile workforces to leverage personal, private, and/or public clouds, whether they are running on a physical or virtual machine.

Splashtop Pro is the fastest way to enable mobile workforce. In 30 minutes, a companys workforce is up and running with mobile tablets with full access to their apps and files on their computers, said Mark Lee, CEO and co-founder of Splashtop. We are excited to bring the ease of consumer apps to the corporate IT world, while supporting IT to centrally control and manage secure connectivity among devices.

Using Splashtop Pro, an IT administrator can:

Delray Beach, Florida (PRWEB) November 01, 2011

Freedom Steel Building Corp. has arranged a special Rebate Program with the Steel Mill for the month of November, 2011. Any building sold during the month of November will be issued a Rebate Check ranging from $ 500 to $ 5,000 dependent on the weight of the steel allocated for that building.

Freedom Steel Building Corp, one of the nations leaders in pre-manufactured metal buildings, has been given the exclusive rights to this promotion as a result of their high volume of steel tonnage ordered over the past six months. We are very excited to be the first company to offer this rewarding incentive to our loyal customers says Jeff Garfield, Freedom Steels General Manager

To take advantage of Freedom Steel Building Corp.s Steel Mill Rebate Program visit their website, http://FreedomSteel.com or contact a project coordinator toll free by calling 1-.

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London, UK (PRWEB) November 01, 2011

The global shipments of lithium batteries made up about 3.902 billion units in 2010, which is 27.4% more compared to 2010. The figure is estimated to reach approximately 4.448 billion units in 2011, which stands for a 14% rise. After years of rapid growth, Chinas lithium battery enterprises are showing signs of sluggishness. The leading enterprise BYD slid both in its revenue and sales volume. Lithium battery enterprises fail to attract more capital as well as talents due to low ROI. Moreover, the implementation of tight monetary policy for a long period undermines the competitiveness of enterprises.

New market research study Global and China Lithium Battery Industry Report, 2010-2011 worked out by ResearchInChina has been recently published by Market Publishers Ltd.

Report Details:

Title: Global and China Lithium Battery Industry Report, 2010-2011

Published: September, 2011

Pages: 192

Price: US$ 2,800

http://marketpublishers.com/report/industry/other_industries/global_n_china_lithium_battery_industry_report_2010_2011.html

The study draws up a comprehensive and detailed picture of the lithium battery industry on the global level and on the level of China regional market. In-depth data analysis, overall competitive review with discussion of key activities and performance is provided in the report. It also highlights a deep insight into the future development of the industry and forecast data.

Report Contents:

1 OVERVIEW OF LITHIUM BATTERY INDUSTRY

1.1 Global Market Size

1.2 Geographical Pattern

1.3 Chinas Export of Li-ion Battery

1.4 Global Ranking

1.5 Industry Chain

1.5.1 Cost Structure

1.5.2 Industry Chain

1.5.3 Lithium Carbonate

2 LITHIUM BATTERY MARKET

2.1 Mobile Phone

2.2 Smart Phone

2.3 Market Share of Mobile Phone Battery

2.4 Laptop

2.5 Automobile Application

2.5.1 Positive Electrode Material of Lithium Battery for Automobile

2.5.2 EV and HEV

2.5.3 Power Lithium Battery for Automobile

2.5.4 Supply Relationship between Lithium Battery Manufacturers and Automakers

2.5.5 Chinese Policies Concerning New Energy Automobile

3 POSITIVE ELECTRODE OF LITHIUM BATTERY

3.1 Introduction

3.2 LiFePO4 Is Not the Mainstream Positive Material of Lithium Battery for Automobile

3.3 Market Trends

3.4 Global Industry Structure

3.5 Industry Structure in China

3.6 Manufacturers

3.6.1 Umicore

3.6.2 SHANSHAN

3.6.3 Easpring

3.6.4 Hunan Reshine New Material

3.6.5 Ningbo Jinhe New Material

3.6.6 Citic Guoan Mengguli (CITIC GUOAN MGL) New Energy Technology

3.6.7 Tianjin B&M Science and Technology

3.6.8 Pulead Technology Industry

3.6.9 ShenZhen TianJiao Technology Development

3.6.10 Nichia

3.6.11 L&F

3.6.12 TODA KOGYO

3.6.12 Tanaka-chem

3.6.13 Tianjin STL Energy Technology

3.6.14 Yunnan Huilong

3.6.15 Phostech Lithium

4 NEGATIVE ELECTRODE OF LITHIUM BATTERY

4.1 Introduction

4.2 Global Industry Structure

4.3 Industry Structure in China

4.4 Manufacturers

4.4.1 Shenzhen BTR Electronic Material

4.4.2 Morgan Hairong New Material

4.4.3 Hitachi Chemical

5 LITHIUM BATTERY SEPARATOR

5.1 Introduction

5.2 Separator Material Market

5.3 Global Industry Structure

5.4 Manufacturers

5.4.1 Asahi Kasei

5.4.2 TONEN

5.4.3 Celgard

5.4.4 Shenzhen Senior Technology Material

5.4.5 Foshan Jinhui Hi-Tech

5.4.6 Xinxiang Green New Energy

5.4.7 ENTEK

5.4.8 SK Energy

6 LITHIUM BATTERY ELECTROLYTE

6.1 Introduction

6.2 LiPF6

6.3 Industry Structure

6.4 Industry Structure in China

6.5 Manufacturers

6.5.1 CAPCHEM

6.5.2 Zhangjiagang Guotaihuarong Chemical

6.5.3 Cheil Industries

6.5.4 UBE

6.5.5 Mitsubishi Chemical

7 POWER LITHIUM BATTERY MANUFACTURERS

7.1 Ener1

7.2 SB LiMotive

7.3 PEV

7.4 Lithium Energy Japan

7.5 Blue Energy

7.6 CPI

7.7 Saft

7.8 Hitachi Vehicle Energy

7.9 A123

7.10 ASEC

8 TRADITIONAL LITHIUM BATTERY MANUFACTURERS

8.1 BAK

8.2 BYD

8.3 SUCD

8.4 Tianjin Lishen

8.5 Sanyo

8.6 Panasonic

8.7 ATL

8.8 Sony

8.9 Samsung SDI

8.9.1 Tianjin Samsung SDI

8.10 LG Chemical

8.11 Simplo

8.12 Dynapack

SELECTED CHARTS

Global Shipment of Lithium Battery, 2005-2011

Global Lithium Battery Market Size, 2005-2011

Global Lithium Battery Industry by Region (by Value), 2005-2011

Shipment of Major Lithium Battery Manufacturers Worldwide, 2005-2011

Lithium Battery Industry Chain

Supply of Lithium Ore by Region, Worldwide

Global Presence of Lithium Ore Manufacturers

Global Shipment of Mobile Phones, 2007-2014

Quarterly Global Shipment of Mobile Phones and Annual Growth Margin, Q1 2008-Q1 2011

Quarterly Shipment of CDMA and WCDMA Mobile Phones, 2007-2011

Market Shares of Main Smart Phone Manufacturers Worldwide, Q1 2011

Market Shares of Smart Phone OS, 2009-2012

Smart Phone Shipment of Worlds Major Mobile Phone Manufacturers

Market Shares of Major Mobile Phone Battery Manufacturers, 2010

Market Shares of Major Mobile Phone Battery Manufacturers, 2011

Sales Volume of Desktop PCs and Servers Worldwide, Q1 2010-Q4 2011

Sales Volume of Laptops and Tablet Computers Worldwide, Q1 2010-Q4 2011

Global Output of Electric Vehicles and Hybrid Electric Vehicles, 2010-2020

Global Output of Lithium Battery for EV and HEV, 2010-2020

Global Demand of Lithium Battery (by Type) for EV and HEV

EV and HEV Output in China, 2009-2020

Global Shipment of Positive Electrode Materials for Lithium Battery, 2005-2010

Global Shipment of Positive Electrode Materials for Lithium Battery (by Technology), 2009-2014

Global Shipment of Positive Electrode Materials for Non-Power Lithium Battery (by Technology), 2009-2014

Global Shipment of Positive Electrode Materials for Power Lithium Battery (by Technology), 2009-2014

Market Shares of Major Manufacturers of Positive Electrode Material for Lithium Battery, 2010

Market Shares of Major Manufacturers of Positive Electrode Material for Lithium Battery, 2011

Global Shipment of Positive Electrode Materials for Lithium Battery (by Type), 2011

Supply Relationship between LiCoO2 Manufacturers and Battery Manufacturers

Organization Structure of Umicore

Umicores Revenue and EBIT Ratio

Umicores Energy Material Revenue and EBIT

Umicores Battery Material Bases

Organization Structure of Umicore in Greater China

Presence of Umicore in China

Revenue by Product of Umicore in Greater China

Revenue and Gross Margin of Shanshan, 2007-2012

Revenue by Product of Shanshan, 2007-2012

Sales Volum

Winnipeg, Canada (PRWEB) November 02, 2011

Ameba, an IPTV company based in Winnipeg (http://amebatv.com), has announced their official launch on the LG Smart TV platform in the USA and Canada. Families with a LG Smart TV device now have on demand access to thousands of hours of award winning kids TV.

We are excited by the growth of Ameba over the past year and energized by the growing list of smart TV providers that support our content library, says Ameba CEO Tony Havelka. We have become a multi-platform service giving children access to great kids TV content no matter where they are.

LGs Smart TV platform helps viewers integrate all of their digital media content seamlessly through one devicesomething viewers are already trying to do. Whether it is a LG Smart TV, 3D Blu-ray player or the LG Smart TV Upgrader, families can enjoy Ameba kids TV on demand and other digital entertainment services right from the convenience and comfort of their living rooms. LG Smart TV owners can get unlimited instant access to Ameba for a flat $ 3.99 monthly fee.

The Ameba content library, which contains more than 2,000 hours of educational, preschool, music and multi language programming aimed at kids and tweens ages 2-12, includes content from Decode Entertainment, NCircle Entertainment, Breakthrough New Media, Casablanca Kids, Sockeye, Marble Media, Portfolio, TVO, Agogo Entertainment, Genuine Pictures, and many other independent producers. Commercial-free programming includes classic titles like Skinnamarink TV and Dudley the Dragon, new series such as Cat in the Hat and Busytown Mysteries, and award winning series such as Raggs and Ruby Skye PI.

Recently-acquired kids TV partners and programming include: NCircle Entertainment (Cat in the Hat – English & Spanish versions, Sid the Science Kid, Busytown Mysteries, Animal Atlas – English & Spanish versions) Jill Golick (Ruby Sky P.I.), Engineer Guy (Engineer Guy); HGagnon (Alien Zoo, Monkey Monkey Music, Traveling Stone); Turmeric Media (Talkie Time); Addictive2 Music (Tree Top Sisters – English & Spanish versions); Chiron Films (French Kitchen); OhmTV (Bernard, Toonimals); and Genuine Pictures: (A World of Wonders, All About Art, Music Makers and Twinkle Toes English and French versions). New episodes and animated shorts are added every day.

For more information about Ameba TV, see http://www.amebatv.com

For more information about LG, visit http://www.LG.com.

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London, UK (PRWEB) November 02, 2011

Online market research specialist DigitalMR releases latest findings on what customers are saying about tablet PCs on the internet.

The overwhelming majority of customers are highly positive in their views on tablet PCs as expressed on the internet. DigitalMR measured thousands of comments for slate devices across July-August 2011. Three quarters of all views measured were positive with only 25% negative. Apple recorded a 38% share of all positive comments and 33% of the smaller pool of negative ones. Next placed is HTC with 17% of positive mentions and 22% of negative.

Results are based on comments posted by consumers on the major tablet brands made by: Apple, Motorola, Samsung, Blackberry, HTC, LG, HP, ASUS, Archos and Fusion Garage, across July-August 2011.

DigitalMRs analysis (powered by SocialNuggets) is based on comments posted via a range of relevant websites and open access social media platforms. It measures, not only the number of comments posted by consumers on the internet, but also their sentiment whether posts are positive or negative in nature.

Managing Director of DigitalMR, Michalis Michael commented: Apple is still the main player in the tablet PC online space. It will be interesting to see if some of the new entrants can emulate the smatphone market and implement successful strategies to increase their online share of voice.

All the brands measured, achieve a positive Net Sentiment Score (NSS) for Jul-Aug. NSS provides an overall percentage score of net positive posts. A positive score means a tablet attracts a higher proportion of positive than negative posts. The average NSS taken across all brands measured is 50% which is very high compared with other industry sectors.

This is good news for the tablet industry as it shows that generally customers and very satisfied with their products and are happy to spread the word online. Apple has an NSS of 55%, slightly above average, but given its dominant position in the market customer expectations are likely to be higher. Newer entrants to the market that achieve the highest NSS are Archos 75% and Asus with 71%. Brands that are performing significantly below the average NSS of 50% are HTC with 39% and Motorola with 37%.

DigitalMR measures thousands of customer posts across Jul-Aug regarding the features that tablets offer. The most talked about features (both positively and negatively) are operating system (18% share of positive comments vs 21% negative) and application (18% positive vs 20% negative).

Click here for more data

In their words customer comments sample

Archos

I bought this thinking to replace my book readers and for an easy way to not lug a lap top around, while I travel. It works great for both purposes, unbelievably light, very responsive and less expensive than the Ipad, etc. The 7 inch size is perfect for me. I had some trouble getting used to the operating system and file transfers etc but Archosfan.com had answers for everything I questioned. This unit also replaces an Archos 705 that I’ve had for the last couple of years and while I was impressed with it, this just blows me away. Source: amazon.com

Asus

You don’t need to prove anything to me. The Asus Transformer and the future Transformer 2 are the best Android (and IOS) tablets out there. I am patiently awaiting the number 2 but winning the first generation will quench my thirst to possibly hold out for 3!

Source: http://androidcommunity.com/tabletpalooza-2011-giveaway-week-2-asus-eee-pad-transformer-20110713/

Click here for further customers comments and more about the web listening report

About DigitalMR

DigitalMR is a specialist agency which provides a holistic approach to web based market research. It specialises in utilising social media research, especially web-listening, and sophisticated technology platforms to enhance its business consulting approach.

DigitalMRs solutions also include community panels, access panels, web usability and a distinct focus on qualitative research online. The agency has pioneered new methods in online focus groups alongside tools such as video diaries, bulletin boards and online ethnography.

The agency operates in affiliation with international market research company MASMI http://www.masmi.com. DigitalMR is headed by founder and MD, Michalis Michael and has offices in London, UK; Nicosia, Cyprus, and Columbus, Ohio, in the US.

Click here for more about SocialNuggets

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Morgan Hill, CA (PRWEB) November 03, 2011

Digital View has announced the release of a new all-in-one HDSDI & 3G support LCD interface controller. The ALR-1920-SDI combines HDMI, VGA, DisplayPort and SDI inputs for TFT panels upto WUXGA resolution (1920×1200).

Designed for monitor builders and display integrators working in the exacting environments of the professional video market, the ALR-1920-SDI takes the original Digital View ALR-1920 platform and integrates 1.5Gbits and 3Gbit bit rate SDI input signal support to create a compact, low cost and easy-to-integrate single board HDSDI package.

The ALR-1920-SDI offers full industry compliance to SMPTE standards 292M, 259M-C, 424M & 425M. It offers HDMI 1.3, single-link DisplayPort 1.1a and VGA input for resolutions ranging from VGA to WUXGA (PC) or 480i to 1080P (Video). It also has a re-clocked SDI loop-through and further outputs for stereo audio from SDI, HDMI and DisplayPort signals with embedded audio.

The ALR-1920-SDI is an extremely flexible controller with installed support for over 700 LCD panels from leading manufacturers such as Samsung, Sharp, LG, NEC, Optrex, Chi Mei and AUO. Even with the compact board design (184.99mm x 93.5mm x 13.53mm), the ALR-1920-SDI offers an onboard power supply with both 12 and 24 volt DC input, and provides panel power for 3.3V, 5V, 12V or 18V LCD displays. The On Screen Display provides an enhanced user interface for audio and video adjustments, and can be controlled via digital button boards, surface mount membrane switches, RS-232 commands or infra-red remote control.

The ALR-1920-SDI has an MTBF rating in excess of 200,000 hours and is covered by a 3-year manufacturer’s warranty. Digital View also offers a wide range of LVDS panel cables, backlight cables, remote display monitoring solutions and related accessories.

“HD-SDI and 3G signals are fast extending beyond the traditional broadcast industry and we are seeing more and more applications emerging across the pro-A/V world, comments Neil Wood, Director of Digital View’s Display Electronics division, “the platform has been designed to provide display integrators a compact entry level alternative to Digital View’s professional broadcast class products”.

About Digital View Group:

Established in 1995, Digital View Group (http://www.digitalview.com) made its name supplying professional class LCD interface cards to the Broadcast, Military, Marine, Avionics, Medical, Industrial & Digital Signage display equipment markets. It is best known in the A/V world for its ViewStream solid state digital media players products that are used widely in the digital signage, point-of-purchase, product demonstration, digital merchandising, kiosk, digital docent. Museum and digital out-of-home advertising markets.

The company operates from offices in California, London & Hong Kong.

USA: Dusty Perryman (408) 782 7773; dusty(dot).

(PRWEB) November 03, 2011

SkillPod Media, although a relatively new player in the world of mobile apps and, more specifically, mobile game apps, is making headway in this congested market. The first of their apps were launched at the end of June 2011 and are currently published across Apple iTunes, Android Market, Amazon App Store, SlideMe.org, LG World and a host of other app stores across the globe. To date, 11 mobile games have been developed for Android and Apple iOS, all of which have been approved and are for sale across the various app stores.

The first batch of these mobile app store game titles were deployed with 3 different focuses, these being; A – Free games with ad support, B – Trial versions that include ads and have only a few active levels, C – pay for download, with no ads included. With this data in hand the SkillPod team have launched their next batch of game titles onto the Apple iOS and Android platforms. Special emphasis has been placed on developing unique new titles, with additional emphasis on the design elements, storylines and the inclusion of interactive elements that include sharing to Twitter and Facebook and the posting of users scores to the SkillPod global leaderboard framework. Thus users are now able to see how they rank against the rest of the users playing that specific title. The first of these new titles include; Bouncing Pigs, Moo Poppers and Alley Kid, all of which are available in 8 languages. These titles have been live across the network of app stores for the past few days and this new approach is already paying off as the number of downloads are breaking all previous revenue records achieved by SkillPods 1st generation mobile games.

Fast Facts and Statistics, relating to the SkillPod app store experience:

1. Research shows that the average app never achieves above 1,500 downloads, all the SkillPod apps have achieved 600% and above this average.

2. The SkillPod games apps have already been downloaded in 89 countries. 13 new titles in 3 months.

3. Top 4 countries for Game App Purchases = Australia, USA, UK & Italy.

4. Game Apps sold in 13 app stores across the globe.

5. App store revenues increase on average of 12% month on month.

6. App store downloads increase at a rate of 52% month on month (850% increase in past 3 months).

7. Mobile ad revenues increasing at a rate of 18% month on month.

8. Most popular game genres are 3 in a Row / Bubble Shooting titles, such as Bouncing Pigs, Zen Blaster and Moo Poppers.

9. Theres already significant interest from Brazil, India, China and Europe, with agreements already concluded for services such as re-skinning and localising the game apps and with these games apps then being published globally.

There are 3 new titles in the next batch of new premium titles, the first of which will be launched within the next week. Bird Bombers will be the 1st of the next generation titles, with the SkillPod creative team having placed a lot of emphasis on the artwork for the game screens and game characters and objects. The game features 8 stages, each with 5 levels featuring new challenges per level, making for an engaging and challenging game. This keeps the user engaged in the game play and they are forced to work-out various scenarios and strategies to complete this action packed title, while still ensuring that the experience remains fun and engaging. Future versions of Bird Bombers will allow users to purchases additional stages and levels, keeping players interests up and ensuring they stay at the top of the global leaderboards.

Following on from Bird Bombers will see the release of Frankie Pain. The game is a 3rd person shooter puzzle platform game and sees a design style focused on 3D characters and scenes. Again, a lot of emphasis has been devoted to the creative elements of this new game title. The first release of the game will have over 20 levels, with a detailed storyline that Frankie needs to follow to save Earth being overrun by an aggressive alien race. The player will be given a large arsenal of weaponry, equipping two at a time, and may also summon a creature of their choice which will grant them various abilities. Enemies will run, shoot, fly and even pop out of the ground anything to stop Frankie from completing his goals. Future updates will include more weapons, monsters and even a local and online multiplayer experience.

The benefit to publishers and advertisers is that all of the mobile game titles developed by SkillPod can be fully translated, branded and can even be fully re-skinned. To date theres been a lot of interest from the global market with ad networks, agencies and regional app stores in regions such as India, China, Europe and Brazil contracting SkillPod to create unique versions for them. SkillPod have seen an incredible jump in enquiries from organisations wishing to have custom games and applications developed for the Apple iOS and Android platforms.

The SkillPod creative team and engineers are currently reviewing various Location Based Services (LBS) and augmented reality SDKs for inclusion in their next generation mobile game titles. SkillPod aims to release 1 premium game title every month, these will all feature the interactive elements, ability to do in-game purchases for additional levels and will all be translated into at least 8 languages, including Chinese, Russian, French, German, Portuguese and some of the other more popular languages.

About SkillPod Media:

SkillPod Media is a South African based game solutions provider. The business has a global reach with clients in South Africa, Netherlands, India, United Kingdom, United States of America, Luxembourg, Belgium, Croatia, Portugal, United Arab Emirates and a number of other regions. The primary focus of the business is the development of various online, mobile and social games platform solutions and the development and customisation of games titles for online, Facebook, mobile, including for: Android, Apple iOS and Symbian.

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