SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
Current Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 10, 2000
eGames, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Pennsylvania 0-27102 23-2694937
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
of incorporation) Identification No.)
2000 Cabot Blvd. West, Suite 110, Langhorne, PA 19047-1833
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (215) 750-6606
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 5. Other Events.
On February 10, 2000, eGames, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press
release announcing that Hasbro Interactive, Inc. had filed suit against eGames
and several other defendants in federal district court in Boston, Massachusetts
alleging that eGames, among other parties, infringed Hasbro's copyrights and
trademarks in the production of certain games, as described in the press release
attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
Item 7. Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
a. None.
b. None.
c. Exhibits.
99.1 Press release dated February 10, 2000.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
eGames, Inc.
By: /s/ Gerald W. Klein
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Gerald W. Klein, President and
Chief Executive Officer
Dated: February 10, 2000
EXHIBIT 99.1
At eGames, Inc. At The Financial Relations Board:
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Jerry Klein, Glenn Sapadin (212) 661-8030 (General Inquiries)
President & CEO Jean Young (212) 661-8030 (Investor Inquiries)
(215) 750-6606 (Ext. 118) Deanne Eagle (212) 661-8030 (Media Inquiries)
Tom Murphy,
Vice President & CFO
(215) 750-6606 (Ext. 113)
For Immediate Release
EGAMES REFUTES ALLEGATIONS BY HASBRO
OF COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT
Langhorne, PA - February 10, 2000 - eGames, Inc. (Nasdaq: EGAM), a leading
publisher and developer of Family Friendly(TM), value-priced computer software
games for players of all ages, today announced that Hasbro Interactive, Inc. has
filed suit against eGames and several other defendants in the U.S. District
Court in Boston, Massachusetts alleging that eGames, among other parties,
infringed Hasbro's copyrights and trademarks in the production of certain games.
eGames believes that the allegations are without merit and intends to defend the
action vigorously.
Jerry Klein, CEO of eGames, commented, "Although Hasbro Interactive filed its
suit in federal district court in Boston on Monday, February 7th, we were not
served with a copy of the complaint until yesterday. While we have not yet had
the opportunity to fully examine the allegations, it appears as if Hasbro is
unfortunately trying to control the ideas behind certain video games when such
ideas are free for others to use and improve upon. We have brought quality
products to market at popular mass consumer price points and we will defend our
right to continue to offer consumers extraordinary value."
eGames, Inc., headquartered in Langhorne, PA, develops, publishes and markets a
diversified line of personal computer software primarily for consumer
entertainment and personal productivity. The Company promotes the eGames(TM),
Game Master Series(TM), Multi-Pack and Galaxy of Home Office Help(TM) brand
names in order to generate customer loyalty, encourage repeat purchases and
differentiate the eGames Software products to retailers and consumers.
Additional information regarding eGames, Inc. can be found on the Company's web
site at www.egames.com.
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