GIC-Software International Age-Friendly™ Games

Background GIC-Software, is a division of General Investments Corporation (GIC), located in Los Gatos, California, approximately forty five miles south of San Francisco, in the area popularly referred to as 'Silicon Valley'. GIC has administrative and engineering offices in Los Gatos, California, as well as engineering development offices in Moscow and Saint Petersburg, Russia. It was apparent to GIC that a void existed in the types of computer games being offered to the public. Computer software stores have continued to stock multiple types of computer games devoted to war, killing, Kung Fu, weapons, space aliens, violence, and sex. Very few entertaining games have been available for families, young adults, and especially women. It was obvious that most computer games were designed to appeal primarily to the reflex abilities of teenage males entertained by game violence. In light of this, GIC made its decision to develop entertaining interactive multi player computer games for the family, and women in particular. GIC established the GIC-Software division to accomplish that goal. It was resolved that GIC would not produce games that pander to the prurient interests of any particular group. The commitment was made to develop wholesome, interactive, multi-player computer games that would be age-friendly™ and entertaining for both genders, all family members, playable in multiple languages and be appealing to as many cultures as possible. And , play between multiple computing platforms.. GIC-Software has succeeded in reaching that goal. It has designed and developed age-friendly™ interactive computer family games, and approximately 53% of the players are women. The games are wholesome, fun to play, and enjoyed by both genders from ages 8 to 108. The games are new, unique,and different word games like no others. These are not puzzles. Puzzles have predetermined solutions, games do not . The GIC-Software games are different each time they are played, and the winner is not determined untill the game is finished. The games can be played on - and between - computing devices. They play in all major languages and have been played interactively on-line by people from over 80 countries.

WHY WORD GAMES? GIC's market research determined that there exists a well established appreciation for word games world wide. Words have a facinstion for all ages, both genders and all cultures. There will continue to be a market for new and modern word games so long as languages are written. GIC's interactive, international and multi player word games address that market. The question most often asked is "How do word games differ from puzzles?" Puzzles have a predetermined solution. Games do not. Games are played against an opponent and are generally multi player, and social in nature. Games also offer a competitive challenge for the players, since the final outcome is generally not known until the last play has been made. With the explosive growth in the ownership of many types of computing devices by people of all ages, and in all countries, GIC realized that it would be possible to provide totally new and excitingly different types of entertaining word games that are only possible with the computer. In light of this, the games developed by GIC are interactive multi player games that can be played either by a single player against the computer, or over the Internet in real time between players located anywhere in the world - with no delay in play! The games are played interactively between players located in different cities, states, countries, and different day zones as though they were physically seated around the same table together. The GIC games can be played in most major languages, including English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese Kanji , Italian and Simplified Chinese. Word games exist in all cultures with written languages. They do not go out of style. And they will continue to be popular in all countries as long as written languages are used. Americans, in particular, have an affinity for word games. Daily crossword puzzles and books are found in almost every newspaper and book store in the country, and word games are enjoyed by an estimated 80 million people each day. This is not including those who play word related board games and/or watch word related games like Jeopardy™ and Wheel Of Fortune™ on television.

In GIC-Software's WORDLand™  Internet game site, up to four players can interactively play the games together and socialize from anywhere in the world. The games are age-friendly™ and most have selectable skill levels. There are currently fifteen proprietary games on-line, and available for multiple types of devices. The game types range from international trivia (GUESSWords™) with 70 topics and over 200 subjects in those topics. There are also strategy games, skill games, true three dimensional (3D) games controlled by the players, and games played against the clock. There is something wholesome for the entire family !

THE GAME PLATFORMS The MegaEyes™ games now play interactively between Smart Phones, Laptop and Desktop computers, PDA's, Hand Held computers and Internet enabled Television sets in the home.. Yes, instant chat and interactive multi player games between devices! All users of the MegaEyes™ system can interactively chat together, play games together, as well as find particular players, or leave messages for other players using any other type of device. The games play over the Internet without delay through direct wired, and wireless networks. They are compatible with Bluetooth and all 802.11 X specifications. They play on GSM, GPRS and other systems in over 180 countries. The WORDLand™ and MegaEyes™ Games Play On TV Too! The MegaEyes™ System permits television set users in the home to use a wireless keyboard, and a Set Top Box with the MegaEyes™ Systems client installed,. They can instantly chat and play interactive multi player social games with people using Smart Phones, Laptop and Desktop computers, Hand Held computers and PDA's with the MegaEyes™ client, whever they are in the world. Even in wireless enabled mobile vehicles like trains, busses, planes, and even cars. People can chat and play games with the neighbors, or with people in other lands at any time. Enjoy playing in WORDLand™ League games, or just be a spectator and watch the games as they are being played using GIC''s exclusive "Look-In™" feature.

The MegaEyes™ System GIC-Software has now activated its new Internet game site, MegaEyes™ - Systems, and features the WORDLand games converted to play on - and between - Smart Phones, Hand Held computers, PDA's, Laptop and Desktop computers, and even with Internet enabled Television sets in the home. The system makes it possible for multiple players to have scrolling text conversations and to interactively play games together between users having different devices - with different operating systems - different Internet Service Providers (ISP's) - and different Telcos - over the Internet from anywhere in the world. Because the programs address so many people, on so many devices simultaneously, we named it MegaEyes™. Let the games begin!

Interactive Advertising For All Devices The MegaEyes™ programs simultaneously address users of so many multiple devices they provide the largest total audience in the world. In game Advertising, with both passive and interactive Ads, that can be selectively presented to segments of an international audience as desired. The advertising can be selectively presented in the language of the target audience, in either the passive or active format. The Ads can be quickly modified to meet the market and sponsor's needs, and can be shown in the games for whatever length of time the sponsor desires.

The WORDLand™ Internet Game Site In our WORDLand™  Internet game site, multiple players can interactively play together and socialize from anywhere in the world. There are currently fifteen proprietary games on the site, and include the worlds only true three dimensional game which is played on a floating cube controlled by the players. Most of the games have selectable skill levels from Beginner, to Experienced, to Professional and even Super Professionals. The popularity of the games has resulted in international League games being played during the year, and culminates in an international Tournament in the beginning of the following year. Players from over 80 countries and all of the U.S. states have played in WORDLand™ Tournaments and League games. See www.wordland.com

The Student's WORDLand™ GIC-Software has also created a fully interactive multi player Student's WORDLand™ Web Site for the exclusive use of teachers and students. Access to the site is protected from the general public since access to it is controlled by the teachers. The area features twelve proprietary multi lingual and multi cultural word games that make learning while playing with others an enjoyable experience. The games can be played solo or between teams, in single classes, or between classes, and can even be used for competitive contests between schools located anywhere in the U.S., or the world.

Let The Games Begin!

GIC-Software, P.O. 1353, Los Gatos, CA 95031
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