Tocali Games, a game development company with a library of over 400 game engines, and Advanced Brain Technologies, the leader in children's brain-training products, have entered into Content Distribution Agreements with kidthing®, a web 2.0 global learning platform for kids and families.
Tocali Games has developed a library of over 400 casual game engines and has created many popular branded games for companies such as AOL, Mattel, Hasbro, DIC Entertainment and NBC, among others. Tocali titles will be available for purchase in the kidthing store beginning in April 2008.
Advanced Brain Technologies is adding to the award-winning series Shelly's My First Computer Game with a 3-game series at kidthing. Shelly is a CD ROM game, which has been recognized by iParenting, The Dove Foundation, The National Parenting Center and Kids Firstâ„¢, and introduces children from 3-6 to basic computer skills, early reading and critical thinking skills. ABT is also bringing the award-winning audio series Music for Babies to kidthing. ABT created Music For Babies based on the latest scientific studies that show the positive impact that music has on brain development in young children.
The kidthing store is filled with a growing list of engaging kids' learning content from companies such as Dr. Seuss Enterprises, Penguin Young Readers Group, Charlesbridge Publishing and others. The kidthing store can be accessed through the kidthing player, which is free to download at www.kidthing.com.
"Tocali Games and Advanced Brain Technologies share a depth of experience and a wealth of knowledge creating digital learning and enrichment games and products. They join an amazing line-up of products at the kidthing store and we're excited to have them join our growing family of kidthing Content Partners, said Sharon Eisen Leviton, kidthing's Online Retail chief. "Interactive play is an engaging way for children to learn and we are pleased to offer kidthing families a rich offering of high quality games.
"We have looked at many other digital distribution solutions for our products. kidthing's digital rights management solution is the first that fully addressed our concerns about protecting our intellectual property, stated Alex Doman, Advanced Brain's CEO. "And the fact that it is truly a safe environment for kids compliments our mission of helping families.
We are always seeking the best ways to monetize and distribute our content. kidthing provides a bold new solution that goes beyond traditional advertising models. We are excited to be part of the launch of an exciting new platform, said Sam Calis, Tocali CEO.
About Advanced Brain Technologies:
Advanced Brain Technologies develops innovative brain training products that maximize human potential. ABT was founded in 1998 and is headquartered at the base of the Wasatch Mountains in Ogden, Utah. Current products includes professionally administered therapeutic products: The Listening Program®, iListen® and Spatial Surround® HD as well as interactive software and music programs: BrainBuilder®, Sound Health®, Music for Babiesâ„¢, Shelly's Interactive Computer Learning Seriesâ„¢.
Please visit www.abtmedia.com
About Tocali Games:
Tocali Games is a game software and 3D animation developer focusing on creating products for consumer brands, online and mobile games and ad agencies. Tocali's games reach millions of people across all demographics through some of the most popular online destinations world-wide. Tocali Games is a world leader and true innovator in complete 3D multiplayer online virtual communities. Tocali has offices in Los Angeles, India and the Middle East.
Please visit: www.tocali.com
About kidthing:
kidthing delivers the next-generation Internet-based learning environment through its proprietary distribution, publishing and social networking platform. kidthing provides a safe, ad-free, global learning environment that insulates children from the World Wide Web. Parents and teachers can purchase, customize and personalize content for kids and can share this in private sharing groups. Publishers and content creators around the world can make their works available in the kidthing store in an enhanced electronic format. kidthing was founded in 2005 and is privately funded. Based in Los Angeles but with a global vision, kidthing also has teams in Ohio, India and the Ukraine.
Please visit www.kidthing.com
