Computer games become big business: The low rating of UK computer game developers is putting the companies in play
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The UK games market is believed to have double to more than 1.2 billion in 1998. Eidos, the largest player in the UK market, was ahead of market expectations during the important Christmas period. Microsoft is considering distributing a new football game from Rage, and Gremlin is in negotiations that may lead to a bid. However Gremlin's shares were almost halved in a profit warning just before Christmas, and they remain 37% below the highs of 1998. The UK market does not rate games software companies as bullishly as its counterparts overseas.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 1999
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A pocketful of prices
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There are a number of services in the UK which allow investors to obtain equity price data through a mobile phone or pager. Sprintel's Real Time Alert service, which will be relaunched around the end of the first quarter of 1998, permits subscribers to specify a list of shares for which real time prices and news headlines will be made available. Wireless Information Network's service allows users to receive up to 175 messages free after paying a monthly fee of 35 pounds sterling.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 1998
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Windows boxed in
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There are suggestions that the US Justice Department is widening its investigation into the launch of Microsoft's Windows 95 personal computer operating system. The system allows users to navigate the internet network of global computers, and Microsoft plans to include Microsoft Online, an information service, which rivals claim will create a monopoly.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 1995
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