Casual News – June 20, 2008

According to yet another survey, this time commissioned by RealGames,
casual games may help players kick bad habits like snacking and
smoking. Game destination SimsCarnival.com has launch in open beta,
Meez launches a virtual world called Meez Nation, and Majesco and Gogii
Games announce Escape  the Museum for the Wii.   These headlines and more below.

News

• Survey: Playing casual games online may help consumers kick bad habits
• The Sims label announces game destinations website SimsCarnival.com now in open beta
• Majesco Entertainment announces Escape the Museum for Wii
• Meez launches virtual world – Meez Nation
• Mochi Media raises $10 million for flash game tools
• Jagex to make a game a week for FunOrb casual portal
• ourWorld achieves rapid market traction with 100,000 players following beta launch
• Mandalay, Green Screen acquisition deal terminated
• 68 lose jobs as Zango moves into gaming
• @ BMO Media: Michael Eggers, CFO, RNWK: Preparing For Games Spin; Growing
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