There are over 1.7 million user generated questions in the game Buzz.
Along with titles like EyeToy and SingStar, Sony's Buzz! line of quiz games for the PlayStation 2 have been part of a concerted effort on the part of the electronics giant to court a more mainstream audience with its gaming console. However, one company already well established in serving that sector's trivia needs thinks Sony's family friendly is a little too familiar. Carlsbad, California-based Buzztime Entertainment has filed suit against Sony Computer Entertainment Europe in the Southern District of California, alleging that the Buzz! line of games and the It's time to get buzzing tagline violate several of its own trademarks.
The PlayStation 2 title, Buzz! Junior Jungle Party has scooped up the award in the Videogames category at last night's BAFTA Children's Awards. Sponsored by Electronic Arts, the awards strive to celebrate the very best in children's entertainment across all forms of media. The Buzz! franchise has enjoyed immense popularity since launching on PlayStation 2 back in 2005, and features a diverse range of titles, including Buzz! The Mega Quiz, Buzz! The Music Quiz, in addition to the popular Junior series created as a joint venture by Relentless Software and Magneta Games.
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