With the RamaCity Open Beta set to launch today, Bigpoint is building up its portfolio of fun and exciting games. Starting immediately, players will be able to build their own online city and tend to the needs of their adorable, fun-loving citizens in the browser game RamaCity.
Bigpoint's RamaCity promises to attract the attention of a wide array of target groups: due to its intuitive controls and easy-to-navigate game start, typical of casual games, players will immediately feel right at home in RamaCity. Various game options, such as the ability to expand their city and customize it to their needs, invites fans and players of classic city-building simulation games to switch over to RamaCity. Visually stunning graphic design captures the essence of real city life.
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The Irish will welcome over 50 majestic Tall Ships from 12 countries, some 1,400 sail trainees and an anticipated 500,000 maritime, music and festival fans to the quays of Waterford City this weekend for the biggest party of 2011.
The Tall Ships Races, which first visited the Viking city in 2005, return this year from 30 June to 3 July with a world-class festival programme capturing the very best of Irish and international acts, street theatre, fireworks, music and food.
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This summer PepsiCo’s (NYSE: PEP) Mountain Dew® (DEW) is celebrating the permanent return of Mountain Dew Throwback® – retro DEW made with real sugar – with an online “Throwback Shack” designed to immerse consumers in the vintage brand. The Shack was created to provide an interactive experience representative of the home of Willy, the 1960s animated Mountain Dew pitchman. As part of this digital experience, Willy will share his favorite DEW® collectibles from over the years with all the brand’s fans.
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Constantine Maroulis, star of Rock of Ages and former finalist on American Idol, joined Fisher-Price®, a subsidiary of Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ:MAT), and Disney Consumer Products to bring down the house at D23 Expo in Anaheim, Calif. today with a rockin’ concert to introduce the new Rock Star Mickey interactive feature plush. The rocker jammed on stage with Mickey Mouse to show kids and Disney fans classic rock star moves featured in the interactive plush including Rock Star Mickey’s signature move, the Mickety-Split. The two have also teamed up for the Rock Star Mickey TV commercial, which is set to air Sept. 6. With strong pre-sales currently underway, Rock Star Mickey (#RockStarMickey) is expected to be a fan favorite this holiday season.
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Each week high school football teams across the country are making bold plays – their own Friday night feats. Today, State Farm® Insurance Companies kicks off Friday Night Feats, a national high school football video contest that aims to get schools and communities to a better state. Beginning August 25, the biggest moments of the season as captured by players, parents and fans can win up to $17,500 for their high school.
Eligible fans, coaches, players and community members can submit videos to the State Farm Friday Night Feats contest page, www.FridayNightFeats.com, from Aug. 25 until Nov. 28 to be considered as the best Friday night feat of the 2011 high school football season. Through Friday Night Feats, State Farm recognizes the hard work and effort of high school students to get their community and their school to a better state.
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Today, Krispy Kreme proudly announces the launch of its new Krispy Kreme Signature Coffee Blends at participating U.S. and Canada locations. Three specially crafted coffee blends “WORTHY” of its one-of-a-kind doughnuts. Krispy Kreme will also celebrate the worthiness of its coffee with a “WORTHY” tour in support of local charities, and online opportunities for fans to win tasty prizes.
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Love sharing your knowledge of Mickey’s California crib? Raced around every attraction at Walt Disney World Resort? If so, your dreams have come true! Disney Parks today announced the fifth annual Walt Disney World Moms Panel search. For the first time in the panel’s history, the call for new park-savvy panelists to lead the online trip-planning forum has expanded to include Disneyland and runDisney specialists. Disney fans from all over the world are encouraged to apply at www.disneyworldmoms.com/search2012 today through September 16.
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Megastar MENTOR-MENTEE duo Usher and Justin Bieber perform back to back Sunday night, October 9, on EPIX.
JUSTIN BIEBER NEVER SAY NEVER Director’s Fan Cut
The inspiring true story of the meteoric rise of an average teen to Internet phenomenon and global superstar – the youngest performer to sell out the most famous stage in New York City.
EPIX World Movie Premiere of the version Justin made for his fans. Includes new songs, more performances, hometown friends and fan reactions.
8:00 pm ET
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For 41 years, the Bob Evans Farm Festival has evolved to accommodate its growing popularity. What began as a small, local gathering has become a mecca for Bob Evans fans, attracting more than 30,000 visitors from 19 states for a weekend of arts & crafts, entertainment and – of course – delicious food, all for a great value. This year, the festival will feature one of the most exciting developments to date: the unveiling of the Farm’s recent renovations.
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On Oct. 14th at 5 O’clock in the evening Margaritaville broke the World Record for the largest margarita ever made as verified by Guinness World Records. The event was part of the Grand Opening festivities for the new Margaritaville Casino at Flamingo in Las Vegas.
Halfway through the ceremony celebrating the new World Record, Jimmy Buffett surprised fans by coming out and raising a glass of Lucky Rita with the Wounded Warrior Amputee Softball Team along with Flamingo’s Rick Mazer and Margaritaville’s Tamara Baldanza in front of more than 1,000 Parrotheads and onlookers.
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Atlantic Recording Artist and Pop Idol Cody Simpson today teamed up with The Wish Factory, Inc. to launch an assortment of Cody Simpson dolls, which are available exclusively at Toys“R”Us stores nationwide and online. To celebrate the arrival of this exciting new product, Cody Simpson unveiled two dolls and also had the chance to meet some of his biggest fans during a special event at Toys“R”Us Times Square. Two-hundred lucky fans that purchased the doll were given the opportunity to meet Cody and have their doll signed by the teen sensation himself while thousands of fans attended for the chance to see Cody Simpson in person.
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The HGTV Dream Home Giveaway 2012 will offer fans the chance to win a spectacular custom-built home in Midway, Utah, a 2012 GMC® Terrain® and $500,000 cash. HGTV will unveil the fully-furnished modern western ranch house, designed to appeal to outdoor enthusiasts, during the HGTV Dream Home 2012 special on January 2, at 1 p.m. ET/PT.
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