Invitation to the Extraordinary General Meeting of shareholders of Betsson AB (publ)

STOCKHOLM–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Regulatory News:

The shareholders of Betsson AB (publ) (the ”Company”)(STO:BETSB), are hereby invited to the Extraordinary General Meeting of shareholders to be held on Monday, 19 August 2013 at 10.00 a.m. at the office of the Company at Regeringsgatan 28 in Stockholm.

Notice to attend etc.

Shareholders who wish to attend the Extraordinary General Meeting (the ”EGM”) must

· be entered in the register of shareholders held by Euroclear Sweden AB by Tuesday, 13 August 2013; and

· notify the Company of their intention to participate no later than on Thursday, 15 August 2013.

Notice of participation in the meeting shall be made in writing to the Company at the address Betsson AB, Regeringsgatan 28, SE-111 53 Stockholm. Notification may also be made by telephone on + # or by e-mail: info. When giving notice of participation, the shareholder must state name, social security number or company registration number, address, telephone number and shareholding. Shareholders who are represented by proxy should include such proxy together with the notification to attend the EGM. Proxy forms for shareholders who wish to be represented by proxy will be made available on the Company’s website www.betssonab.com.

Shareholders who hold their shares through nominees (Sw. förvaltare) must request a temporary registration of the shares in their own name, with Euroclear Sweden AB. Shareholders who wishes to obtain such registration must contact the nominee regarding this well in advance of 13 August 2013.

Proposed Agenda

1. Opening of the Meeting

2. Election of a Chairman at the Meeting

3. Preparation and approval of the register of shareholders entitled to vote at the Meeting

4. Approval of the agenda

5. Election of one or two persons to check the minutes

6. Determination of whether the Meeting has been duly convened

7. Resolution on incentive programme based on tradable warrants mainly to employees in Sweden

8. Resolution on incentive programme based on stock options for employees outside of Sweden

9. Resolution on amendments to the Articles of Association

10. Resolution on authorisation for the Board of Directors to resolve on issue of Class C shares

11. Resolution on authorisation for the Board of Directors to resolve on repurchase of Class C shares

12. Resolution to authorise the Board of Directors to resolve on the repurchase of Class B shares 13. Closing of the Meeting

Proposals

Resolution on incentive programme based on tradable warrants mainly to employees in Sweden (item 7)

The Board of Directors proposes that the EGM resolves to establish an incentive programme under which the Company invites senior executives and other key employees to purchase warrants (call options) in the company. The program is mainly intended for employees in Sweden, but it is proposed that the Board of Directors shall be authorised to resolve that also employees abroad may participate in the programme.

The proposal means that the company will issue warrants, each warrant entitling the holder to purchase one Class B share in the Company in accordance with the following principal terms:

(i) The number of warrants to be issued under the programme shall not exceed 542,000. The issue of warrants to employees may only occur to the extent that the total number of options under this programme and the incentive programme for employees abroad referred to in item 8 below, does not exceed 542,000 options. If all 542,000 warrants are exercised to purchase new Class B shares, the share capital of the Company will increase by SEK 1,084,000, representing approximately 1.23 per cent of the share capital and 0.58 per cent of the votes after dilution.

(ii) Payment for acquired warrants shall be made in cash.

(iii) Each warrant entitles the holder to purchase one Class B share in the Company at an exercise price equal to 120 per cent of the average market price of the Company’s Class B share on NASDAQ OMX Stockholm during the period from 26 August 2013 until 30 August 2013. The exercise price and the number of shares each warrant entitling the holder to purchase is subject to customary recalculations according to the final terms of the warrants.

(iv) The price for the warrants shall correspond to the market value determined by an external valuation by applying a generally accepted valuation method. In order to encourage participation in the incentive programme, the Company intends to provide a subsidy to the warrant holders that at the time of the exercise of the warrants still are employed by the Group, through a bonus payment that before tax corresponds to the option premium.

(v) The warrants are exercisable during the period from the date of announcement of the Company’s interim report for January – March 2015, but no later than 1 June 2015, until 30 June 2015.

The proposal aims to create conditions to attract and retain competent managers and to increase the motivation of the employees. The Board believes that the introduction of an incentive program as described above is beneficial to the Group and its shareholders.

The Board of Directors’ proposal means that the EGM approves that the Company, with deviation from the shareholders’ preferential rights, transfers Class B shares to the participants at a fixed exercise price. Such transfers fall within the scope of Chapter 16 of the Swedish Companies Act (SFS 2005:551), which means that a resolution to approve the Plan is valid only where supported by shareholders holding not less than nine-tenth of both the shares voted and of the shares represented at the Meeting.

If required majority vote according to preceding paragraph is not obtained but at least simple majority has been obtained in respect of the proposed incentive programme according to this item 7, the Board of Directors proposes that delivery of Class B shares instead shall be secured by way of an agreement with a third party who in its own name shall acquire and thereafter transfer Class B shares to the participants pursuant to the incentive programme. In order to limit the costs for the Company in such case, the terms and conditions for the warrants shall include a limitation whereby the exercise price at the time of exercise never shall be more than SEK 136 lower that the prevailing market price for the Company’s Class B shares on NASDAQ OMX Stockholm. The value of the warrants will hereby be limited and thus also the Company’s costs for the programme.

Resolution on incentive programme based on stock options for employees outside of Sweden (item 8)

The Board of Directors proposes that the EGM resolves to establish an incentive programme (the “Plan”) for executives and other key employees who are employed in jurisdictions other than Sweden. To participate in the Plan employees are required to invest in Betsson shares. These shares can either be shares already held or shares purchased on the market in connection with notification to participate in the Plan. Thereafter the participants will receive allocation of stock options at no cost.

For each share held by an employee under the Plan, the Company will allocate certain number of stock options. The options may be exercised to purchase Class B shares in the Company during the period from the date of announcement of the Company’s interim report for January – March 2015, but no later than 1 June 2015, until 30 June 2015.

Provided that the participant (i) is still employed by the Group at the exercise of the options, and (ii) has maintained the initial investment in Betsson shares, each option will entitle the employee to purchase one Class B share in the Company at an exercise price equal to 120 per cent of the average closing price of the Company’s Class B share on NASDAQ OMX Stockholm during the period from and including 26 August 2013 up to and including 30 August 2013.

Participation under the Plan is proposed to be offered to maximum of 40 executives and other key personnel who are employed abroad. The Plan is proposed to comprise of up to 18,067 Betsson shares that employees will invest in and provide for an allocation of up to 542,000 stock options. The participants will be mainly divided into different categories when determining the allocation of options. Allocation of stock options may only occur to the extent that the total number of options under this programme and the incentive programme referred to in item 7 above, does not exceed 542,000 options.

The Board of Directors, or a remuneration committee established by the Board of Directors for these purposes, shall be responsible for preparing the detailed terms and conditions of the Plan, in accordance with the above mentioned terms and guidelines. To this end, the Board of Directors shall be entitled to make adjustments in the Plan to meet foreign regulations or market conditions. The Board of Directors may also make other adjustments if significant changes in the group, or its markets, result in a situation where the decided terms and conditions for exercising the options become inappropriate.

Furthermore, in case of special circumstances, the Board of Directors shall be authorised to resolve that options will be kept and exercised despite the fact that employment in the Group have ceased, for example due to illness.

The rationale for the proposal is to create opportunities to keep and to recruit competent personnel to the Betsson Group and to increase the motivation amongst the employees. The Board of Directors considers that the adoption of the incentive programme as described above is in the favour of the Betsson Group and the shareholders in the Company.

The Board of Directors’ proposal means that the EGM approves that the Company, with deviation from the shareholders’ preferential rights, transfers Class B shares to the participants at a fixed exercise price. Such transfers fall within the scope of Chapter 16 of the Swedish Companies Act (SFS 2005:551), which means that a resolution to approve the Plan is valid only where supported by shareholders holding not less than nine-tenth of both the shares voted and of the shares represented at the Meeting.

If required majority vote according to preceding paragraph is not obtained but at least simple majority has been obtained in respect of the proposed incentive programme according to this item 8, the Board of Directors proposes that delivery of Class B shares instead shall be secured by way of an agreement with a third party who in its own name shall acquire and thereafter transfer Class B shares to the participants pursuant to the incentive programme. In order to limit the value of the stock options and thereby also the Company’s costs, the terms and conditions of the Plan shall in such case include a provision whereby the a participant under the incentive programme may not exercise more options than the total value of such exercised options corresponds to an amount equal to the number of granted options multiplied by SEK 136.

Resolution on amendments to the Articles of Association (item 9)

The Board of Directors proposes that the EGM resolves to amend the Articles of Association to the effect that the Company may issue shares of a new class, Class C shares. The proposed amendments to the Articles of Association mean mainly the following.

The Class C shares shall carry one vote at general meetings and not entitle to dividends or participation in bonus issues. Class C shares may be issued up to a maximum of 10,000,000.

Upon liquidation of the Company, the Class C shares entitle to an equal share in the Company’s assets as the other classes of shares, but not to an amount exceeding the equivalent of the share’s quota value plus a certain interest rate. Class C shares may, at the request of the holder or at the discretion of the Board of Directors be subject to redemption. The redemption amount shall be the quota value plus certain interest. Upon decision by the Board of Directors, Class C shares held by the Company may be converted into Class B shares.

A valid resolution according to the Board of Directors’ proposal above requires approval of shareholders representing at least two-third of both the votes cast and the shares represented at the Meeting.

Resolution on authorisation for the Board of Directors to resolve on issue of Class C shares (item 10)

To ensure delivery of shares or at least to hedge the Company’s costs, including social security costs, in accordance with the proposed incentive programmes under items 7 and 8 above, the Board of Directors proposes that the EGM authorise the Board of Directors to resolve on a directed issue of Class C shares to a bank or a securities company under this item 10, and that the Board of Directors is authorised to resolve to repurchase shares of the subscriber under item 11 below. The Class C shares will during the term of the options be held by the Company. Upon exercise of warrants or stock options the required number of Class C shares will, after conversion to Class B shares, be transferred to participants in accordance with the terms of the options, alternatively held to hedge the costs of the programme, including social security costs.

The Board of Directors proposes that the EGM authorises the Board of Directors to resolve, prior to the next Annual General Meeting, to increase the share capital by no more than SEK 1,084,000 by issue of up to 542,000 Class C shares, each with a quota value of SEK 2. The new shares may, with deviation from the shareholders’ preferential rights, be subscribed for by a bank or a securities company at a subscription price equal to the quota value.

The purpose of the authorisation and the reason for the deviation from the shareholders’ preferential rights in connection with the share issue, is to ensure the delivery of shares or at least to hedge the Company’s costs, including social security costs, under the proposed incentive programmes in accordance with items 7 and 8 above.

A valid resolution according to the Board of Directors’ proposal above requires approval of shareholders representing at least two-third of both the votes cast and the shares represented at the Meeting.

Resolution on authorisation for the Board of Directors to resolve on repurchase of Class C shares (item 11)

The Board proposes that the EGM authorises the Board of Directors to resolve, prior to the next Annual General Meeting, to repurchase Class C shares. Repurchase of Class C shares may only be effected through a public offer directed to all holders of Class C shares and must include all of the outstanding Class C shares. Purchase of shares shall be at a price equal to their quota value. Payment for the Class C shares shall be made in cash.

The purpose of the repurchase of Class C shares is that the Company shall ensure delivery of shares or at least to hedge the Company’s costs, including social security costs, under the Company’s outstanding incentive programmes from time to time.

A valid resolution according to the Board of Directors’ proposal above requires approval of shareholders representing at least two-third of both the votes cast and the shares represented at the Meeting.

Resolution to authorise the Board of Directors to resolve on the repurchase of Class B shares (item 12)

The Board of Directors proposes that the EGM authorises the Board of Directors to resolve to repurchase, on one or several occasions prior to the next Annual General Meeting, as many shares as may be purchased without the Company’s holding at any time exceeding 10 per cent of the total number of shares in the Company. The shares shall be acquired on a regulated market where shares in the Company are listed and only at a price within the price range registered at any given time, i.e. the range between the highest bid price and the lowest offer price.

The purpose of the authorisation is to make it possible for the Company to ensure delivery of shares or at least to hedge the Company’s costs, including social security costs, under the proposed incentive programmes in accordance with items 7 and 8 above.

A valid resolution according to the Board of Directors’ proposal above requires approval of shareholders representing at least two-third of both the votes cast and the shares represented at the Meeting.

Other

The Board of Directors’ complete proposals for resolutions in accordance with the above, including reports and statements related thereto in accordance with the Swedish Companies Act (SFS 2005:551), will be available at the Company’s address as set out above and on the Company’s website www.betssonab.com and will also be sent to those shareholders who so request and provide their postal address.

According to Chapter 7, section 32 of the Swedish Companies Act, at a General Meeting the shareholders are entitled to require information from the Board of Directors and CEO regarding circumstances which may affect items on the agenda and circumstances which may affect the Company’s financial situation.

Number of shares and votes

As of 19 July 2013, the total number of shares in the Company was 43,433,003, representing a total of 92,213,003 votes, divided into 5,420,000 Series A shares representing 54,200,000 votes and 38,013,003 Series B shares representing 38,013,003 votes. On the same date, the Company held 638 Series B shares, which may not be represented at the EGM.

Stockholm, July 2013

The Board of Directors

Betsson AB’s Core Business consists of owning and administering shareholdings in companies which, themselves or through partners, offer gaming to the end users via the internet. Betsson AB owns Betsson Malta which operates gaming to the end users either through their own websites or through partnerships. Betsson Malta offers Poker, Casino, Sportsbook, Scratch Cards, Bingo and Games. The customers come primarily from the Scandinavian countries and other parts of Europe. Betsson AB is listed on NASDAQ OMX Nordic Mid Cap List, (BETS).

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Top 10 iPhone Communication Apps

The iPhone can be serious fun, but can also be just plain serious as well. Take a look at some of the best communication apps that the Apple App store has to offer.

A lot of sites focus primarily on the fun side of the apps that you can download onto your iPhone. Yes, its true that you can have a while heck of a lot of fun with your iPhone apps, but you can also get some serious work done too. Today we are going to take a look at some of the more serious apps you can find in the store. In this case it is communication apps, the kind that will keep you in touch with the office whether you are on a quick lurch with a client or a trip to the other side of the country.

AIM

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Take one of the most popular IM services in the world on your iPhone. The interface is simple, but then again so is the one on the desktop program.

Twitterrific

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Twitterrific is a manager for your Tweets. You can see you past tweets, take a look at what the people you are following have to say and write new tweets, all in a slick interface.

Yammer

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Its like Twitter on steroids, allowing for tagging and searching that will help you to keep in touch with updates related to specific projects or topics.

Facebook

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Keep in touch with your network and see their updates. Just don’t expect to see anything in the way of advanced features or widgets in this app.

Palringo

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Palringo allows you to echange rich text and voice messages with other users of the service.

Calliflower

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Calliflower is a platform similar to Facebook (and it used to be a Facebook application) that also allows you to manage conference calls on your iPhone.

Lets VoIP and Truphone

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These services allows you to make free calls if you are in wireless range. This is great if you are running low on airtime and want to advoid fees, or if you need to make a costly call outside your range.

Air Sharing

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This allows your iPhone to use wireless file transfer so that you can share files with both Mac and PC users without making a physica connection.

Nimbuzz

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This application allows you to work with multiple IM clients at the same time. If you have more than one IM service and you want to use them all at once this is the application for you.

Go ahead and have some fun with your new communication apps. Just be sure to take care in choosing so that you do not end up with duplicates of your other downloads.

*Ok, so you could, in theory, use them to keep in touch with your friends if you want to.

MAPi Introduces Bold Fashion Colors for iPhone 5 and Galaxy S4

ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–MAPi, a world renowned manufacturer of leather goods and innovative smartphone and tablet cases, is taking a bold step into fashion with their brand new colors: lime green, orange, raspberry and yellow. Made from the finest European leather, MAPi rolls out its new fashion colors for the Apple iPhone 5 and Samsung Galaxy S4.

“No big clunky cases here, with our fashion colors there’s no compromising!”

“It’s time our customers were able to color coordinate with their designer handbags and shoes,” said Atinc Sonmezer, COO of MAPi. “No big clunky cases here, with our fashion colors there’s no compromising!”

Expanding on MAPi’s extensive lineup of luxury cases for smartphone and tablets, the new eye-catching fashion lineup will be available for purchase for the first time today, with prices starting at $35 and be available for:

Pella – Shell Case for iPhone 5

A minimalist snap-on shell case, the Pella has a premium leather inlay on a satin touch shell. The easy snap-on- and-off model will offer color coordination whatever the event. Announcing new orange, raspberry, lime green. Price $35

Tion – ID & Card Case for iPhone 5

The Tion is an open face design with room for ID cards, credit cards or even money on the back of the case. The case’s open face design allows for easy use of your phone, and doubles as a wallet or purse while on the go. Available in lime green, raspberry. Price $50

Myra – Wallet Snap Case for Galaxy S4 and iPhone 5

The Myra is an all-in-one, wallet-style case for your phone. It includes three pockets for keeping money, credit card and ID cards secure. Available for Samsung Galaxy S4 in black, red, raspberry, lime green. Available for iPhone 5 in lime green. Price $60

Taos – Snap Wallet Case for iPhone 5

Taos is a leather wallet style with magnetic snap that will keep your phone secure. The leather cover not only keeps your screen and phone covered, but also keeps you looking good. Announcing new lime green. Price $55

Altos – Flip Wallet Case for iPhone 5

Altos is a premium leather flip style that utilizes magnetic closures to keep your phone secure while not in use. Available in raspberry. Price $55

Poros – Caller ID Pouch for iPhone 5

The Poros is a unique stylish premium leather pouch with a caller ID feature. The caller ID screen allows you to easily keep time, while making you look stylish. Available in lime green, raspberry. Price $55

The new MAPi fashion colors for iPhone 5 and Galaxy S4 are now available online from www.mapicases.com

MAPi is the quintessential manufacturer for elegant and chic case styles for Apple and Samsung devices. All of MAPi’s cases are handmade in Europe from premium top grade leather at its own factory in Istanbul, Turkey. Every case is designed for style and elegance. MAPi’s Eagle Insignia, stands as a symbol of quality and European ambiance.

IPhone app developers for hire: Enhancing business operations with a mobile application

Mobile phone is the new platform businesses could take advantage of to extend their services. They should use the bestselling mobile brand like Apple. Apple is popular among high-end customers, corporate people and executive class. Popularity of Apple iOS could be gauged from the presence of a number of iPhone app developers for hire.

An iOS app could be viewed on Apple devices hence the customer using idevices could be targeted with this application. Here you could take example of a travel agency. The travel agent could make a mobile application for its business. The app would connect travelers with the agency’s website. Travelers and vacationers would be able to book air-tickets and hotels using the application. To distinguish his application from others, the travel agent could name the application on its agency’s name.

There is hardly any business that could deny having any advantage from mobile app and since an application could be developed at cost effective price, entrepreneurs need not to worry about investment. It is a onetime investment and once the app is ready, you would pay only the service and maintenance charge. The service provider would take the responsibility of smooth functioning of your mobile app.

Mobile population is increasing at a rapid speed and each mobile user is a consumer. Technological advancements have made it possible to target mobile customers. A simple application could take your marketing message to millions of mobile user. By making a meager investment in the mobile app, you could reach out to millions of people. Choose Apple as it is the largest selling mobile device and choose the best iPhone app developers for hire.

Before joining hands with a developer, inquire about his experience, the work he has completed and also ask whether he has worked for the business like yours. Presence of a number of iPhone app developers for hire is an opportunity for you to shop around. Visit as many developers as you could and judge each developer with his work and not words.

Advantage of mobile app is that it could be customized according to needs. For instance you could add more features to enhance its functionality, if needed. Put all these conditions before the iPhone app developers for hire so that you could find right mobile app developer. You won’t need doing much research as most of the app developers are reliable. A little research on the web is enough to take you to a credible web developer.

Award-Winning XCOM®: Enemy Unknown Invades the App Store

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–2K, 2K China and Firaxis Games announced today that the Game of the Year award-winning* strategy title XCOM®: Enemy Unknownis now available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch**. The iOS version delivers the full XCOM: Enemy Unknown experience, giving gamers the ability to defend the human race against a terrifying alien invasion anywhere they can take their iOS devices. Taking full advantage of the touch controls on the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, players can command the XCOM project, create a fully operational base, research alien technologies and engage in strategic combat, all with the touch of a finger.

“We’re thrilled that gamers have yet another platform to play the game on, especially one that allows XCOM: Enemy Unknown to be played anywhere, anytime.”

“Bringing a game of XCOM: Enemy Unknown‘s size, depth and quality to a mobile platform isn’t something you see often, but we’ve accomplished just that,” said Christoph Hartmann, president of 2K. “We’ve been very pleased with the success of XCOM: Enemy Unknown and we expect that to continue as we bring the full experience to this exciting new platform.”

XCOM: Enemy Unknown for iOS takes the complete XCOM experience of the console and PC version of the game and optimizes it for the touch interface of iOS devices. XCOM: Enemy Unknown for iOS includes GameCenter support and utilizes iCloud functionality so players can save games across their iOS devices. Head-to-head multiplayer will be added at a later date as a free update.

“Turn-based strategy games are a natural fit for a touch interface, and XCOM: Enemy Unknown takes full advantage of this on iOS devices,” said Jake Solomon, lead designer of XCOM: Enemy Unknown at Firaxis Games. “We’re thrilled that gamers have yet another platform to play the game on, especially one that allows XCOM: Enemy Unknown to be played anywhere, anytime.”

Developed by the strategy experts at Firaxis Games, XCOM: Enemy Unknown has won more than 80 editorial awards worldwide to date. Released in October 2012 to wide critical acclaim, XCOM: Enemy Unknown received review scores of 9.1 out of 10 from GameTrailers.com and 9.5 out of 10 from Game Informer. In XCOM: Enemy Unknown, players oversee combat strategies and individual unit tactics, as well as base management and resource allocation while playing as the commander of a secret global military organization, XCOM. With equal emphasis on deep strategy and intense tactical combat, XCOM: Enemy Unknown allows gamers to control the fate of the human race by defending against a terrifying global alien invasion.

XCOM: Enemy Unknown for iOS is available now for $19.99 from the App Store on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch or at www.AppStore.com. For the latest news and information in the world of XCOM: Enemy Unknown, become a fan on Facebook and follow on Twitter.

*XCOM: Enemy Unknown was named Game of the Year 2012 by the following outlets: GameTrailers, GiantBomb, Kotaku, and MTV Multiplayer.

**Supported iOS devices for XCOM: Enemy Unknowninclude the iPad 2, iPad 3, iPad 4, iPad mini, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5 and iPod touch 5th Generation.

2K is a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).

About Take-Two Interactive Software

Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a leading developer, marketer and publisher of interactive entertainment for consumers around the globe. The Company develops and publishes products through its two wholly-owned labels Rockstar Games and 2K. Our products are designed for console systems, handheld gaming systems and personal computers, including smartphones and tablets, and are delivered through physical retail, digital download, online platforms and cloud streaming services. The Company’s common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol TTWO. For more corporate and product information please visit our website at take2games

About 2K

Founded in 2005, 2K develops and publishes interactive entertainment globally for console systems, handheld gaming systems and personal computers, including smartphones and tablets, which are delivered through physical retail, digital download, online platforms and cloud streaming services. 2K publishes titles in today’s most popular gaming genres, including shooters, action, role-playing, strategy, sports, casual, and family entertainment. The 2K label has some of the most talented development studios in the world today, including Firaxis Games, Visual Concepts, Irrational Games, 2K Marin, 2K Australia, 2K Czech, Cat Daddy Games and 2K China. 2K’s stable of high quality titles includes the critically acclaimed BioShock®, Borderlands™ and XCOM® franchises, the beloved Sid Meier’s Civilization series, the popular WWE 2K franchise and NBA 2K, the #1 rated and #1 selling basketball franchise***. 2K is headquartered in Novato, California and is a wholly owned label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO). For more information, please visit www.2K.com.

***According to #  Metacritic.com and The NPD Group estimates of U.S. retail video game sales through May 2013.

About Firaxis Games

Firaxis Games™ is one of the world’s premier game development studios, and home of legendary designer Sid Meier. Firaxis has developed some of the most successful and award-winning computer and video games on the market today including: the award winning Sid Meier’s Civilization® V for the PC, as well as the critically acclaimed expansion pack, Sid Meier’s Civilization® V: Gods and Kings, Sid Meier’s Civilization® Revolution™ for console, iPhone®, iPod touch®, iPad® and Nintendo DS, 2005 PC Game of the Year – Sid Meier’s Civilization IV®, the expansions Civilization IV: Warlords®, Civilization IV: Beyond The Sword™, and Civilization IV: Colonization™, the blockbuster Sid Meier’s Civilization® III series, Sid Meier’s Pirates!® (PC, Xbox® and PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system), Sid Meier’s SimGolf™ and Sid Meier’s Railroads!™. Firaxis legacy titles include the Sid Meier’s Civil War Series!™ (Gettysburg!, Antietam!, and South Mountain), and the Sid Meier’s Alpha Centauri® series. In 2005, Firaxis Games was acquired by Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc., joining its 2K publishing label. The company has just released XCOM®: Enemy Unknown for Windows PC, the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system to much critical acclaim.

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The statements contained herein which are not historical facts are considered forward-looking statements under federal securities laws and may be identified by words such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “potential,” “predicts,” “projects,” “seeks,” “will,” or words of similar meaning and include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the outlook for the Company’s future business and financial performance. Such forward-looking statements are based on the current beliefs of our management as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to them, which are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. Actual outcomes and results may vary materially from these forward-looking statements based on a variety of risks and uncertainties including: our dependence on key management and product development personnel, our dependence on our Grand Theft Auto products and our ability to develop other hit titles for current and next-generation platforms, the timely release and significant market acceptance of our games, the ability to maintain acceptable pricing levels on our games, our ability to raise capital if needed and risks associated with international operations. Other important factors and information are contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, in the section entitled “Risk Factors,” and the Company’s other periodic filings with the SEC, which can be accessed at www.take2games.com. All forward-looking statements are qualified by these cautionary statements and apply only as of the date they are made. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Awesimals Turns iPhones and iPods into a Fun Interactive Character

MINNEAPOLIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The magic happens when the Awesimal character case designed for iPhones and iPod Touch devices is paired with a downloadable Awesimals interactive app. When the big cartoon eyes and feet of the case meet the crazy digital mouth, the fun really begins.

“We launched Awesimals on the iPhone 4/4S platform because a lot of parents hand down their iPhone 4/4S devices to their kids when they upgrade to the iPhone 5”

Awesimal cases are available in eight colors: pink, light purple, dark purple, blue, lime green, yellow, orange and cherry red. The Awesimals case has been designed to stand-up on a flat surface so a child can interact with it while doing homework, reading, coloring or drawing. The Awesimals case also can be laid on its side for hands free video watching, too.

The interactive app lets kids customize their screen saver, choosing from among ten different expressions and eight background colors, such as bright big smiles, monster teeth, barfing mouths, and big puckered lips. Then, using the “repeat” feature, kids can pick their Awesimals’ voice, which will repeat whatever a child says, whistles, laughs, or burps.

Currently, Awesimals are available for the iPhone 4/4S and iPod Touch 2nd, 3rd, and 4th generations. “We launched Awesimals on the iPhone 4/4S platform because a lot of parents hand down their iPhone 4/4S devices to their kids when they upgrade to the iPhone 5,” said Jason Smith, president of Awesimals. A father of four, Smith recognized a trend that led to the development of Awesimals: the growing number of younger children who are being exposed to, and regularly use, mobile technology as their parents upgrade to a new generation of iPhones and iPods.

For parents, the best thing about Awesimals is the case, which is made of a safe food-grade plastic material designed to reduce the impact on the iPhone or iPod Touch should it be accidentally dropped or falls off a surface. The Awesimals case is phthalate and BPA free.

The Awesimals interactive character case is available through www.awesimals.com and through selected retailers with a recommended manufacturer’s retail price of $24.99. The downloadable Awesimals app is available through iTunes for 99 cents.

About Awesimals

Awesimals is a Minneapolis-based company dedicated to developing fun, innovative, interactive products designed to enhance the technology skills of kids. Retailers interested in selling Awesimals are invited to contact Jason Smith, president, at jason. To learn more about Awesimals, visit www.awesimals.com or our Facebook page.

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2.  Delivers Improved Buyer Experience to Customers through Industry-Leading Mobile Technology Solutions

WESTCHESTER, Ill., June 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc. (IAA) the leading live and live-online salvage auto auction company and wholly-owned subsidiary of KAR Auction Services, Inc. (Tom O’Brien Tom O’Brien or Thomas O’Brien may refer to:

  • Tom O’Brien (UK politician) (1900–1970), British trade unionist and Member of Parliament
  • Tom O’Brien (19th century baseball player) (1860–1921), a 19th century baseball player , chief executive officer at Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc. “Our ongoing investment in innovative industry technology allows us to deliver a best-in-class customer experience for buyers.”

    The launch of IAA’s iPhone 5 optimized app follows on the heels of a number of industry firsts IAA has announced about updates to its mobile solutions for all smartphones, The IAA Buyer App, which was the first industry app to be introduced to the marketplace in December 2011, surpasses other mobile apps on the market by offering greater functionality, efficiency and ease of use. This is part of a number of Apps from IAA which have recently been released.

    IAA is also the first company in the industry to offer payment services for salvage buyers through an app. I-Pay, available through IAA Buyer App, provides customers a comprehensive solution to help make more informed decisions, with the speed and convenience of their mobile devices. Apple and North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere.  offering towing, financing and titling services. With the most auction facilities in North America, IAA provides registered buyers from around the globe with millions of opportunities to bid on and purchase donated and salvaged vehicles. Since 1982, IAA has sold millions of vehicles through its weekly auctions for insurance companies, fleet and rental companies, financing companies, charity organizations and the general public. IAA also leverages its business model to assist hundreds of charitable organizations in the US through its One Car One Difference campaign. To date IAA has provided millions of dollars in additional funding to charities by assisting in the processing of donated vehicles. Learn how we are making a difference by visiting www.1car1difference.com. With a talented team of over 1,800 employees, IAA is committed to providing customers with the highest level of services in the salvage auto industry. Go to www.iaa-auctions.com to learn more, and follow IAA on Facebook and

Obscure Xbox, iPad and Samsung S4 Trends in May’s Gadget Recycling Round up Statistics From CompareMyMobile.com

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  •     Trade-in values of all games consoles rise by 18.79% following Xbox One announcement
  •     Samsung Galaxy S4 makes debut in top 20 most traded phones, despite April release
  •     iPad trade-ins increasing as rumours of a new full-sized iPad and iPad Mini emerge

Following the booming success of Galaxy S4 sales, Samsung continued to eat into the trade-in market share throughout May, according to leading mobile phone recycling comparison site CompareMyMobile.com. Samsung now hold 16.1% of the market, compared to BlackBerry’s 18.1% share and Apple’s lead with 40.4%. This reflects the massive success of the Galaxy S4, which recently passed the 10 million unit sales mark.

Top 5 brands being traded-in:

1.    Apple: 40.4%* of trade-in market share

2.    Blackberry: 18.1%* of trade-in market share

3.    Samsung: 16.1%* of trade-in market share

4.    HTC: 8.4%* of trade-in market share

5.    Nokia: 8.3%* of trade-in market share

*percentage of all branded devices traded in (May 2013)

Trade-ins of the Galaxy S2 and S3 have both increased again by 3.2% and 3% respectively as people upgrade to the most recent handset.

But it isn’t just the existing Galaxy range which are proving to be popular trade-ins. According to site data, the Samsung Galaxy S4 has entered the list of top 20 phones being traded in for the first time. This shows that people are selling and upgrading to different devices already – despite it only being released in April. Could the widely reported storage issues with the phone be causing people to sell?

CompareMyMobile.com reported a similar trend with the iPhone 5 last month, as it hit the top 10 most traded list, actually peaking at the #1 position for 3 days in May.

Top 6 phones being traded-in in the last 30 days:

1.    Apple iPhone 4 16GB: 9.79%*

2.    Samsung Galaxy S2 i9100: 5.18%*

3.    Blackberry Curve 8520: 5.15%*

4.    Apple iPhone 4S 16GB: 4.86%*

5.    Samsung Galaxy S3: 3.51%*

6.    Apple iPhone 5 16GB: 2.82%*

*percentage of all phones traded in (May 2013)

It seems that people who aren’t entirely happy with their phones are trading in now while the values of the devices are still high.

Top 5 most valuable phones:

1.    BlackBerry Porsche Design P9981: £360

2.    Samsung Galaxy S4: £355

3.    Apple iPhone 5 64GB: £317

4.    Apple iPhone 5 32GB: £305

5.    Apple iPhone 5 16GB: £295

Phones continue to be the most traded-in gadget on CompareMyMobile.com but there have been noticeable differences in other device categories.

Apple’s iPad has seen a rise in trade-ins shortly after rumours began to circulate about a possible redesigned full-sized iPad and iPad Mini later in the year.

Top 5 traded categories:

1.    Phones: 83.70%*

2.    iPods: 8.66%*

3.    iPads: 5.14%*

4.    Tablet/Kindle: 1.57%*

5.    Games Consoles: 0.58%*

*percentage of all gadgets traded in (May 2013)

Games consoles have also seen an unusual rise in trade-in value following the announcement of the new Xbox One last month. Values across the brands have increased by 18.79% since May, as recyclers encourage gamers to sell on their old consoles.

CompareMyMobile.com’s director Ashley Turner says: “It’s great news to see the overall value the consumer sees for a non-mobile recycling category increase. An external survey conducted in 2012 reported that Brits have over 12 million unused games consoles – improved trade in values will see more consumers exploring recycling solutions, thus preventing possible environmental implications caused by such e-waste volumes.”

Top 5 categories losing value:

1.    Phones: 8.51% decrease

2.    MacBook/Mac: 7.65% decrease

3.    Tablet/Kindle: 7.47% decrease

4.    iPads: 3.07% decrease

5.    Laptops: 0% decrease

About CompareMyMobile

Founded in 2009, CompareMyMobile.com is the UK’s #1 source for independent mobile phone, tablet, sat nav, laptop, iPad, iPod and games console recycling price comparison. It delivers customers confidence in making the difficult decision of where to recycle their old phone safely and for the most money. CompareMyMobile is 100% impartial, comparing prices from more than 40 recycling stores.

*Data compiled by CompareMyMobile.com from the period # – #

*Pricing current data as of #

*Live pricing available from CompareMyMobile.com

Media contact:

Ashley Turner

Marketing Director

CompareMyMobile.com

Email: ashley(at)comparemymobile(dot)com

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6 Free IPhone Game Apps that Will Challenge Your Brain

The internet is full of apps that are great for whittling away your commute or lunch break. But sometimes, we need some mental stimulation instead of a mindless action game. If your daily crossword is going nowhere and you’re tired of yelling at the “retry” screen on Angry Birds, try these 6 games that are hard on your mind and easy on your wallet.

Moxie

Moxie is a gorgeous word game that hides a shocking amount of complexity. The object of the game is to make as many words as possible with the 52 letters supplied. They come up one at a time; put a letter in a box, build up a word, and evolve it. “Moo” turns to “moon” and then “moony,” after which you’ll tear out your hair trying to figure out how to avoid the dreaded Twaddle (a ruined word) while racking up points. It’s a brain-bender for sure.

7 Little Words

7LW is another gorgeous app from the creators of Moxie, and yet another simple mind-breaker. Letters are displayed in nonsensical puzzle pieces, such as “DER” and “UD.” Using these 20 pieces, you must make 7 little words. It sounds easy, but piecing together words from the clues (“squirts out milk”?) is tougher than it looks.

Sudoku 2

As a Sudoku addict that has tried nearly every app version of the game, I can safely say this is the best Sudoku app out there. It comes with four different designs that suit all tastes, with a pen and a pencil mode to sketch out your plan of attack. This app stands out because it tells you if your number placement is right or wrong instantly. Scores are calculated by time, and with five modes of difficulty, this app could keep you busy for a long time.

Whirly Word

How many words can six letters make? You’d better find out. Spin the wheel of letters to mix it up and help solve the puzzle. You progress to the next whirly level by making a satisfactory amount of words with your six letters.

Zed’s Alchemy

Use air, earth, fire, and water to create all the elements of the world. What sounds like a bad chemistry lesson is an addictive challenge of thinking outside the box. With more than 200 elements to mix together and create, it will take more than basic logic to figure them all out. You’ll find yourself drifting off into space during board meetings, wondering what elements create dinosaurs or beaches.

Cut The Rope!

The aim of this adorable game is to feed little dinosaur-lizard hybrid Om Nom the candy dangling above his head. Every level can be completed easily; however, completing a level perfectly gets you three shiny stars and bragging rights. That alone will entertain even the most avid puzzler.

Rokform Rocks the CTIA 2013 Best of Show Awards

SANTA ANA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Rokform received recognition from the iPhone Life magazine CTIA 2013 Best of Show awards in two categories at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas May 21-23. The awards included Most Innovative Case award and the illustrious “They Made What Now?!” award. This is the first year iPhone Life has given these awards.

“The CTIA trade shows are very distinguished events, and we are very proud at Rokform to have been recognized among our peers.”

The “Most Innovative Case” was awarded to Rokform’s family of versatile cases and mount platforms. This array of cases has an integrated mounting system plus an optional magnetic mounting feature to provide users with a hands-free experience in the car, at home, on the trail, in the office or anywhere life leads.

The Rokform Golf Shooter received the “They Made What Now?!” title. This gadget allows users to record a precise, consistent, down the line view of their golf swing in order to improve their game.

“It is an honor to receive these awards from iPhone Life,” said Steve Petyo, Vice President of Rokform. “The CTIA trade shows are very distinguished events, and we are very proud at Rokform to have been recognized among our peers.”

While iPhone Life has attended CTIA trade shows for many years, this year it partnered with the association to sponsor the first-ever Apple focused exhibit at the event. This exhibit, called the iZone, was filled with displays of the newest Apple-specific wireless gadgets, and hosted a lineup of speakers from the CEO of Telefonica, Jose Maria Alvarez-Pallete Lopez, to Ashton Kutcher.

Along with its recent awards, Rokform has enhanced it’s website, www.rokform.com, in order to provide consumers with a more personal and user-friendly experience. By improving the navigation and enriching the product views, website visitors can surf with ease. The RokBed v3 and Fuzion Custom Shops allow users to create their own case for iPhone 4/4s from a wide variety of colors. Rokform plans to implement this same feature for the RokShield v3 for iPhone 5 soon.

About Rokform

Launched in January 2011 Rokform® has quickly established itself in the consumer electronics industry by manufacturing uniquely designed and engineered products for the iPhone, iPad and other devices. Rokform products include a complete line of Mountable Cases and Accessories, Billet Aluminum Cases, Screen Protectors and Stands. rokform