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Family Dollar

2019-03-06T18:20:14Z

QuickWhitt7: Fixed 2 references

{{Infobox company
| name = Family Dollar Stores Inc.
| logo = Family Dollar logo.svg
| logo_size = 250px
| logo_alt =
| logo_caption =
| logo_padding =
| image = File:Family Dollar, Inner Perimeter Road, Valdosta.JPG
| image_size = 250px
| image_alt =
| image_caption = Family Dollar store in Valdosta, Georgia
| type = [[Subsidiary]]
| industry = [[Retail]], Variety, [[Discount stores|Discount]]
| founded = {{start date and age|1959}} [[Charlotte, North Carolina]], U.S.
| founder = [[Leon Levine]]
| area_served = United States
| key_people = Gary Philbin, President & [[Chief operating officer|CEO]] [[Howard R. Levine]], [[Board of Directors|Chairman]]
| products = Clothing, cleaning supplies, home decor, and grocery.
| brands =
| services =
| revenue = {{increase}}[[US$]] 10.489 billion (2014)
| profit = {{decrease}}US$ 284.5 million (2014)
| assets = {{increase}}US$ 3.857 billion (2014)
| num_employees = 60,000 (2015)
| parent = [[Dollar Tree]] (2015–present)
| website = {{URL|https://www.familydollar.com/}}
}}

'''Family Dollar''' is an American [[variety store]] chain. With over 8,000 locations in all states except [[Alaska]], [[Hawaii]], [[Oregon]] and [[Washington (state)|Washington]], it is the second largest retailer of its type in the United States. Family Dollar was headquartered in [[Matthews, North Carolina|Matthews]], a [[suburb]] of [[Charlotte, North Carolina|Charlotte]], [[North Carolina]], until it was acquired by Dollar Tree and headquarters operations were moved to [[Chesapeake, Virginia]].
<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=https://www.marketwatch.com/story/dollar-tree-to-close-family-dollar-hq-offer-relocation-to-700-employees-2018-09-18|title=Dollar Tree to close Family Dollar HQ, offer relocation to 700 employees}}</ref>

In June 2014, [[Activist shareholder|activist investor]] and major shareholder<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/34408/000092846414000058/fdosch13d060614.htm|title=fdosch13d060614.htm|website=www.sec.gov|access-date=2018-07-18}}</ref> [[Carl Icahn]] demanded that Family Dollar be immediately put up for sale.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|url=https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/34408/000092846414000063/fdosch13damd10619ex1.htm|title=fdosch13damd10619ex1.htm|website=www.sec.gov|access-date=2018-07-18}}</ref>

On July 28, 2014, [[Dollar Tree]] announced that it would buy Family Dollar for $8.5 billion.<ref name=":3">{{Cite news|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/2014/07/28/us-family-dollar-st-offer-idUSKBN0FX0SX20140728|title=Dollar Tree to buy Family Dollar to stave off competition|last=Kumar|first=Devika Krishna|work=U.S.|access-date=2018-07-18|language=en-US}}</ref><ref name="cltob-buyout">{{cite news|url=http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2014/07/28/5071476/matthews-based-family-dollar-bought.html|title=Charlotte region loses corporate headquarters in Family Dollar buyout|work=[[The Charlotte Observer]]}}</ref> The sale delivered a windfall to the company's biggest shareholder Carl Icahn, who acquired his 9.4 percent stake in June 2014.<ref name="BidRebuffed"/> On January 22, 2015, Family Dollar shareholders approved the Dollar Tree bid.<ref name=approved>{{cite news|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/2015/01/22/us-family-dollar-st-offer-meeting-idUSKBN0KV1PR20150122|title=Family Dollar shareholders approve Dollar Tree deal|first1=Sruthi|last1=Ramakrishnan|first2=Ken|last2=Otterbourg|work=[[Reuters]]|date=January 22, 2015|accessdate=January 22, 2015}}</ref>

On March 6, 2019, the retailer announced that it will close up to 400 stores nationwide due to heavy pressure from an activist investor.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.wcpo.com/news/national/family-dollar-will-close-nearly-400-stores|title=Family Dollar will close nearly 400 stores}}</ref>

==History==
{{refimprove section|date=December 2012}}
Family Dollar was founded in 1959 by [[Leon Levine]], a 21-year-old entrepreneur.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://northcarolinahistory.org/encyclopedia/family-dollar-stores/|title=Family Dollar Stores - North Carolina History Project|last=http://mangowebdesign.com|first=Website design and web development by Mango Web Design|work=North Carolina History Project|access-date=2017-03-04|language=en-US}}</ref> In November of that year, the company's first store was opened, in [[Charlotte, North Carolina]]. In 1961, their first store in [[South Carolina]] opened, followed by stores in [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]] and [[Virginia]], which were opened in 1962 and 1965, respectively. During the 1960s, the store company was largely a southern United States operation. By 1969, there were fifty stores in Charlotte alone.

The 1970s were growing years for the store chain. In 1970, Family Dollar's stock went public for the first time, at $14.50 per share. In 1971, the chain's 100th store opened, followed by their 200th in 1974 and their 300th in 1978. Also in 1974, a distribution center was opened in [[Matthews, North Carolina]]. In 1979, Family Dollar stock began trading at the [[New York Stock Exchange]].

In 1981, the chain's 400th store was opened, followed by a 500th store in 1982 and a 700th in 1983. The 1980s saw expansion at a wider scale for the company, and by 1989, 1,500 stores were operating.

The 1990s saw the pace of expansion slow down compared to the 1980s, with 1,000 stores opened. The company opened distribution centers in [[West Memphis, Arkansas]]; [[Front Royal, Virginia]] and [[Duncan, Oklahoma]]. Since 2000, the pace of growth increased significantly, with the addition of about 3,500 new stores, and new distribution centers opening in [[Morehead, Kentucky]]; [[Maquoketa, Iowa]]; [[Odessa, Texas]]; [[Marianna, Florida]]; and [[Rome, New York]].

In 2001, Family Dollar joined the [[S&P 500]] [[stock market index]]. In 2002, the company joined the [[Fortune 500]] list of largest publicly held companies.

When Leon Levine retired in 2003, his son Howard R. Levine succeeded him as [[Chairman of the board|Chairman]] and [[CEO]], keeping this multibillion-dollar company in the family.

In March 2005, Family Dollar restated the company's fiscal 2000 to fiscal 2004 earnings per share downward by 2 cents to 3 cents a year, to correct lease-accounting issues.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P1-106637228.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131105214446/http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P1-106637228.html|dead-url=yes|archive-date=2013-11-05| title=Family Dollar's Quarterly Income Falls}}</ref>

As of August 2011, there were 7,000 stores in 44 states. According to their website, in 2005 Family Dollar opened 500 new stores, 350 more in 2006, and an additional 300 in 2007. According to the Company's 2013 Corporate Profile, in 2010 Family Dollar opened 200 new stores, 300 more in 2011, 475 in 2012, and an additional 500 in 2013. On October 3, 2012, Family Dollar said they will open 500 stores in 2013.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://drugstorenews.com/article/family-dollar-accelerate-store-growth|title=Family Dollar to accelerate store growth|publisher=Drug Store News|date=October 3, 2012|accessdate=October 4, 2012}}</ref> The next day, Family Dollar partnered with Healthways.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.dailyfinance.com/2012/10/04/family-dollar-announces-partnership-with-healthway/|title=Family Dollar Announces Partnership with Healthways to Improve Team Members' Health and Well-Being|publisher=DailyFinance|accessdate=October 4, 2012}}</ref> Family Dollar operates 11 distribution centers - the latest of which opened in [[St. George, Utah]] on October 16, 2013.

==Selling pressure==
In March 2011, Family Dollar rejected a takeover offer by [[Nelson Peltz]]'s Trian Fund Management reportedly between $55 and $60 a share.<ref name=post>{{cite news |title=Family Dollar Rejects Buyout Offer From Peltz's Trian, Adopts Poison Pill |work=Bloomberg |date=March 3, 2011 |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-03-03/family-dollar-rejects-buyout-offer-from-peltz-s-trian-adopts-poison-pill.html/ |first=Chris |last=Burritt}}</ref>

On June 6, 2014, activist investor Carl Icahn disclosed that his firm, [[Icahn Enterprises]], held a 9.4% stake in Family Dollar.<ref name=":1" /><ref name="icahn-fdo-purchase">{{cite web|url=http://investor.familydollar.com/investors-relations/news-releases/Press-Release-Details/2014/Family-Dollar-Comments-on-Icahn-Letter/default.aspx|title=Family Dollar - Family Dollar Comments on Icahn Letter|publisher=}}</ref> On June 19, 2014, Icahn demanded in an [[open letter]] that Family Dollar be put up for sale immediately.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":2" /> [[Goldman Sachs]] and other analysts had identified a number of potential buyers.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.streetinsider.com/Analyst+Comments/Family+Dollar+(FDO)+Has+Large+Number+of+Potential+Suitors%2C+Says+Goldman+Sachs/9600512.html|title=Family Dollar (FDO) Has Large Number of Potential Suitors, Says Goldman Sachs|work=StreetInsider.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://finance.yahoo.com/news/icahn-sale-urgency-isn-t-143437862.html|title=Icahn’s Sale Urgency Isn’t Family Dollar’s First Rodeo|date=20 June 2014|work=Yahoo Finance}}</ref>

[[File:Family Dollar interior in Gillette, Wyoming.jpg|thumb|upright=0.75|Interior of a Family Dollar in [[Gillette, Wyoming]]]]

As of June 19, 2014, 22% of Family Dollar's shares were controlled by activist investors.<ref name=":0" />

===Acquisition===
On July 28, 2014, [[Dollar Tree]] announced that it would acquire Family Dollar for $74.50 per share, a deal valuing Family Dollar at $8.5 billion, and that Dollar Tree would also assume $1 billion in debt currently owed by Family Dollar, for a total of $9.5 billion.<ref name=":3" /><ref name="wsj-buyout">{{cite web|url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/dollar-tree-to-buy-family-dollar-for-74-50-a-share-1406542575|title=WSJ|publisher=}}</ref> Dollar Tree CEO [[Bob Sasser]] said that Family Dollar CEO Howard R. Levine will remain with the company following the merger and will be appointed to Dollar Tree's [[board of directors]].<ref name="cltob-buyout" /> [[Dollar General]] entered the bidding, shortly thereafter, surpassing Dollar Tree's offer on August 18, 2014,<ref>{{cite web|last1=Davidson|first1=Paul|last2=Shell|first2=Adam|title=Dollar General offers $9.7B for Family Dollar|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2014/08/18/dollar-general-family-dollar/14220237/|publisher=The USA Today|accessdate=18 August 2014}}</ref> $78.50 a share compared to Dollar Tree's offer of $74.50 a share. The enterprise value of the Dollar General bid was $9.7 billion compared to that of Dollar Tree of $9.2 billion, while the quantum return to shareholders was varying as the stock and cash deal valuation was subjected to fluctuations of price of the competing bidders stock. On August 20, 2014 Family Dollar rejected the Dollar General bid, saying it was not a matter of price, but concerns over antitrust issues that had convinced the company and its advisers that the deal could not be concluded on the terms proposed.<ref name="BidRebuffed"/> Days after, Dollar General CEO Rick Dreiling sent a letter to the Family Dollar board of directors claiming that Levine rejected merger requests to protect his job.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Banjo|first1=Shelly|title=Family Dollar CEO Said to Reject Merger Requests to Protect Job|url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/family-dollar-ceo-said-to-reject-merger-requests-to-protect-job-1408600339|publisher=The Wall Street Journal|accessdate=22 August 2014}}</ref> Levine, in a statement, said the Family Dollar board had been analyzing potential antitrust issues that could arise from doing a deal with Dollar General since the start of the year, and that was the reason it was not accepting the Dollar General bid.<ref name="BidRebuffed">{{cite news|title=Family Dollar rejects $9.7 bn acquisition bid by Dollar General|url=http://www.charlottenews.net/index.php/sid/224972437|date=21 August 2014|accessdate=22 August 2014|publisher=''Charlotte News.Net''}}</ref>

On January 22, 2015, Family Dollar shareholders approved the Dollar Tree bid.<ref name=approved/>

Several stores were required to be sold as a condition of the sale. [[Sycamore Partners]] acquired the stores in 2014 under the corporate name Dollar Express. The stores continued to operate under the Family Dollar name. In 2017, [[Dollar General]] acquired Dollar Express and converted the stores.<ref>{{Cite web| title = Dollar Express Chain Sells Out To Competitor Dollar General After 1.5 Years| work = Consumerist| accessdate = 2017-12-23| date = 2017-04-04| url = https://consumerist.com/2017/04/04/dollar-express-chain-sells-out-to-competitor-dollar-general-after-1-5-years/}}</ref>

As a result of Family Dollar's sale to Dollar Tree, some Family Dollar stores have opened in the same plaza, and at times even next door, to Dollar Tree locations.<ref>https://www.reddit.com/r/mildlyinteresting/comments/4xl0o6/i_do_not_understand_why_a_dollar_tree_and_a/</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
{{Commons category}}
*{{official website|https://www.familydollar.com/}}

{{VarietyStores}}
{{Authority control}}

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[[Category:Discount stores of the United States]]
[[Category:Companies based in Charlotte, North Carolina]]
[[Category:Retail companies established in 1959]]
[[Category:Variety stores]]
[[Category:Companies based in North Carolina]]
[[Category:1959 establishments in North Carolina]]
[[Category:2015 mergers and acquisitions]]
[[Category:American companies established in 1959]]

Naver Whale

2019-02-15T18:04:29Z

QuickWhitt7: /* Features */ Added citation for Naver Whale Store

{{Infobox web browser
| name = Naver Whale 네이버 웨일
| logo = Naver Whale logo.png
| screenshot =
| caption =
| developer = [[Naver Corporation]]
| released = {{start date and age|2017|3|14}}
| version layout = stacked
| status = Active
| programming language =
| operating system = [[Windows 7]] or later [[OS X Yosemite|OS X 10.10]] or later [[Ubuntu (operating system)|Ubuntu]] [[Android (operating system)|Android]] [[iOS]]
| engines = [[Blink (web engine)|Blink]] [[WebKit]] (iOS)
| platform =
| language count =
| language footnote =
| language =
| genre = [[Web browser]], [[mobile browser]]
| license = [[Freeware]]
}}

'''Naver Whale''' ([[Hangul]]: 네이버 웨일) is a Korean [[freeware]] [[web browser]] developed by [[Naver Corporation]], which is also available in English. It became available on Android on April 13, 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/news/2018/04/13/0200000000AEN20180413005500320.html?input=msn|title=Naver launches 'Whale' browser for Android|publisher=Yonhap News|accessdate=April 16, 2018}}</ref>

==Features==
Since the browser has been based on [[Chromium_(web_browser)|Chromium]] since its inception in 2011, [[Google Chrome apps]] are compatible with the browser.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/elaineramirez/2017/06/11/naver-whale-line-south-koreas-newest-browser-is-beautifully-designed-but-will-anyone-use-it/#6f1f8b963411|title=South Korea's Newest Browser Is Beautifully Designed, But Will Anyone Use It?|publisher=Forbes|accessdate=February 28, 2018}}</ref>

Pages can be translated through its [[Naver Papago]] service and can translate from Korean, Japanese, and many other languages.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20170313000825|title=Naver to debut PC version of web browser Whale|publisher=The Korean Herald|accessdate=February 28, 2018}}</ref>

The Naver Whale browser has its own extensions that can be accessed through the Whale Store.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://store.whale.naver.com/extensions/new|title=Extensions: Wale Store|publisher=Naver Corporation|accessdate=February 15, 2019}}</ref>

==References==
{{Reflist|30em}}

==External links==
*[http://whale.naver.com/ Official website]

{{Naver}}{{Web browsers}}

{{software-type-stub}}
[[Category:Web browsers]]
[[Category:Cross-platform web browsers]]
[[Category:Windows web browsers]]
[[Category:MacOS web browsers]]
[[Category:Linux web browsers]]
[[Category:Android web browsers]]
[[Category:Naver Corporation]]

Naver Whale

2018-09-02T08:22:21Z

QuickWhitt7: Grammatical corrections

{{Infobox web browser
| name = Naver Whale 네이버 웨일
| logo = Naver Whale logo.png
| screenshot =
| caption =
| developer = [[Naver Corporation]]
| released = {{start date and age|2017|3|14}}
| version layout = stacked
| status = Active
| programming language =
| operating system = [[Microsoft Windows]] [[macOS]] [[Ubuntu (operating system)|Ubuntu]] [[Android (operating system)|Android]] [[iOS]]
| engines = [[Blink (web engine)|Blink]] [[WebKit]] (iOS)
| platform =
| language count =
| language footnote =
| language =
| genre = [[Web browser]], [[mobile browser]]
| license = [[Freeware]]
}}

'''Naver Whale''' ([[Hangul]]: 네이버 웨일) is a Korean [[freeware]] [[web browser]] developed by [[Naver Corporation]], which is also available in English. It became available on Android on April 13, 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr/news/2018/04/13/0200000000AEN20180413005500320.html?input=msn|title=Naver launches 'Whale' browser for Android|publisher=Yonhap News|accessdate=April 16, 2018}}</ref>

==Features==

===Chrome Apps Compatibility===
Since the browser has been based on [[Chromium_(web_browser)|Chromium]] since its inception in 2011, [[Google Chrome apps]] are compatible with the browser.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/elaineramirez/2017/06/11/naver-whale-line-south-koreas-newest-browser-is-beautifully-designed-but-will-anyone-use-it/#6f1f8b963411|title=South Korea's Newest Browser Is Beautifully Designed, But Will Anyone Use It?|publisher=Forbes|accessdate=February 28, 2018}}</ref>

===Translation===
Pages can be translated through its [[Naver Papago]] service and can translate from Korean, Japanese, and many other languages.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20170313000825|title=Naver to debut PC version of web browser Whale|publisher=The Korean Herald|accessdate=February 28, 2018}}</ref>

===Whale Store===
The Naver Whale browser has its own extensions that can be accessed through the Whale Store.

===Other===
The browser requires a mobile telephone number for users to register.

==References==
{{Reflist|30em}}

==External links==
*[http://whale.naver.com/ Official website]

{{Naver}}{{Web browsers}}

{{software-type-stub}}
[[Category:Web browsers]]
[[Category:Cross-platform web browsers]]
[[Category:Windows web browsers]]
[[Category:MacOS web browsers]]
[[Category:Linux web browsers]]
[[Category:Android web browsers]]
[[Category:Naver Corporation]]

MineCon

2017-11-10T00:08:43Z

QuickWhitt7: /* External links */ Fixed the link for the official website of MineCon, as previously it led to a "Page Not Found" error

{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2017}}
{{Infobox convention
| name = MINECON
| image = Minecon_logo.png
| status = Active
| genre = Gamers Convention
| venue = Varies
| location = Varies
}}

'''MINECON''' is a [[Fan convention|convention]] for the video game ''[[Minecraft]]'', hosted by [[Mojang]].<ref name="pcg-2012"/> The first gathering in 2010 was known as '''MinecraftCon'''. The MINECON 2011 convention was held in [[Las Vegas Valley|Las Vegas]] and celebrated the launch of the game with ''Minecraft''-related discussion panels and gaming areas. The most recent convention, held in [[Anaheim]], had 12,000 attendees.

==Events by year==

===2010===
MinecraftCon 2010 was a gathering of more than 30 people at [[Bellevue, Washington]] on 31 August. [[Markus Persson]] made an appearance at the meet-up when several requests were made for a community meet-up, so he called on the community to pick no specific venue.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://notch.tumblr.com/post/1008498266/how-about-a-somewhat-spontaneous-minecraftcon-2010-in|title=How about a somewhat spontaneous MinecraftCon 2010 in Bellevue in one week?|first=Markus|last=Persson|work=[[Tumblr]]|date=25 August 2010}}</ref> This was not technically a convention, but some count it as the first ''Minecraft'' convention .

===2011===
5,000 people attended the first official MINECON convention held in [[Las Vegas]] on 18 November 2011.<ref name="mcvuk-paris"/> The convention focused on celebrating the game's release and hosted ''Minecraft''-related discussion panels, and invited people to play the game with others while at the convention.<ref name="mcvuk-paris">{{cite news|url=http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/MINECON-2012-will-be-at-disneyland-paris/0100583|title=MINECON 2012 will be at Disneyland Paris|first=Lauren|last=Wainwright|date=2 August 2012|publisher=[[Market for Home Computing and Video Games]]|accessdate=28 December 2012}}</ref> There were keynote speeches from members of the community, building contests, costume contests and exhibits. One of the many events at MINECON was the "Nether Party", an event for those aged 21 and over, featuring [[deadmau5]]. This event also marked the release of Minecraft 1.0 to the public, officially taking the game out of beta.

===2012===

On 2 August 2012, [[Mojang]] announced that the 2012 MINECON convention would take place in the [[Paris]] [[Disneyland Park (Paris)|Disneyland Park]] on 24 and 25 November.<ref name="eg-paris">{{cite news|url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2012-08-02-MINECON-2012-will-be-held-at-disneyland-paris|title=MINECON 2012 will be held at Disneyland Paris|first=Robert|last=Purchese|date=2 August 2012|publisher=[[Eurogamer]]|accessdate=28 December 2012}}</ref><ref name="js-paris">{{cite news|url=http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/02/MINECON-2012-going-to-disneyland-paris-this-november/|title=MINECON 2012 going to Disneyland Paris this November|first=JC|last=Fletcher|date=2 August 2012|publisher=[[Joystiq]]|accessdate=27 December 2012}}</ref> The announcement was made over the social networking platform [[Twitter]] when the game's creator, [[Markus Persson]], posted a short trailer revealing the new convention location.<ref name="eg-paris"/> The video shows Mojang team members wearing Disney paraphernalia, and Persson comments to lead developer [[Jens Bergensten]], "I think they are trying to tell us something".<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2012-08-02-MINECON-2012-to-be-held-at-disneyland-paris|title=MINECON 2012 to be held at Disneyland Paris|first=Dan|last=Pearson|date=2 August 2012|work=''[[GamesIndustry.biz]]''|publisher=[[Eurogamer]]|accessdate=28 December 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite video|people=Persson, Markus; Bergensten, Jens|title=MINECON 2012 Announcement!|url=//www.youtube.com/watch?v=ik6VYNPiLsw|date=2 August 2012}}</ref> [[Joystiq]]'s JC Fletcher said that the site was a "step up" from the first MINECON's location in Las Vegas.<ref name="js-paris"/> The second annual convention was the first held outside of the United States, making it available to European fans who might not have been able to attend the first.<ref name="ign-venue">{{cite news|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/08/02/MINECON-2012-dates-and-venue-revealed|title=MINECON 2012 Dates and Venue Revealed|first=Luke|last=Karmali|date=2 August 2012|publisher=[[IGN]]|accessdate=28 December 2012}}</ref> It was held in the wake of ''Minecraft'''s growing popularity as the [[Xbox 360]] version of the game sold 3 million copies.<ref name="ign-venue"/> 2012 was also the start of several in-game unofficial MINECONs, notably Virtual MINECON,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.planetminecraft.com/forums/virtual-MINECON-t152014.html|title=CREEPEREVENTS 2013 Virtual MINECON - RECRUITMENT WEEK!|publisher=PlanetMinecraft|date=9 September 2012 |accessdate=14 June 2013}}</ref> which although an unofficial event, was attended by a member of the Mojang Team.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/carnalizer/status/267356693904625664|title=carnalizer: In a VIP area at Virtual MINECON|first=Henrik|last=Pettersson|work=[[Twitter]]|date=10 November 2012|accessdate=14 June 2013}}</ref> Many in-game MINECONs have announced an intent to return with the start of the next MINECON.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.creeperevents.com|title=Virtual MINECON 2013|publisher=Creeperevents.com|accessdate=14 June 2013}}</ref>

4,500 fans attended the convention in 2012.<ref name="pcg-2012">{{cite journal|title=MINECON celebrates a vast community|last=Francis|first=Tom|date=January 2013|journal=[[PC Gamer (UK)|PC Gamer]]|location=UK|page=11}}</ref> Mojang made several announcements at the 2012 convention. Details about the 1.5 "Redstone" update were revealed as well as information on the game's modding [[API]].<ref name="mcv-over">{{cite news|url=http://www.mcvnordic.com/news/read/MINECON-2012-is-over/0107067|title=MINECON 2012 is over|first=Mats|last=Nylund|date=27 November 2012|work=[[Market for Home Computing and Video Games]]|accessdate=28 December 2012}}</ref> The Redstone update was planned for release in early March 2013 and included new features added to the redstone [[ore]] in the game. ''Minecraft'' 1.5 added hoppers, droppers, and more.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mojang.com/2013/03/minecraft-1-5-is-published/|title=Minecraft 1.5 is Published!|first=Jens|last=Bergensten|publisher=Mojang|date=13 March 2013}}</ref>

===2013===
In April 2013, Lydia Winters revealed that MINECON 2013 would be held in the United States.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/LydiaWinters/status/320922859411230720|title=LydiaWinters: MINECON will be in the US this year. Sorry dear Brits. I'm not coming to scout locations!|first=Lydia|last=Winters|work=[[Twitter]]|date=7 April 2013|accessdate=20 June 2013}}</ref> [[Jens Bergensten]] later said that it would be on the [[East coast of the United States|east coast]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/jeb_/status/324813956302647296|title=jeb_: Sorry it's gonna be on the US east coast|first=Jens|last=Bergensten|work=[[Twitter]]|date=18 April 2013|accessdate=27 June 2013}}</ref> On 27 June, it was announced on Mojang's YouTube Channel that MINECON 2013 will be held in [[Orlando, Florida]].<ref>{{cite video|people=Persson, Markus; Geuder, Patrick|title=Where in the World is MINECON 2013?|url=//www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNG_Ayqb-ts|date=27 July 2013}}</ref> The website for the [[Orange County Convention Center]] had listed MINECON as an upcoming event in November, with an attendance of 7,500,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.occc.net/Global/calendar.asp#11|title=OCCC Calendar Of Events - July 2013 Through December 2013|publisher=Orange County Convention Center |accessdate=4 July 2013}}</ref> but then removed the event from the web page.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.occc.net/Global/calendar.asp#11|title=OCCC Calendar Of Events - July 2013 Through December 2013|publisher=Orange County Convention Center|accessdate=17 July 2013}}</ref> Tickets went on sale in three batches each of 2,500 tickets on 31 July 2 August, and 3 August. The first batch of 2,500 tickets were sold out in three seconds according to Mojang [[Chief operating officer|COO]] Vu Bui.<ref name=3sec>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/vubui/status/362712206640562177|title=vubui: Official numbers now in. #MINECON tickets, batch 1... 2500 tickets sold in 3 seconds.|first=Vu|last=Bui|work=[[Twitter]]|date=31 July 2013}}</ref> The event took place on 2 and 3 November. Minecraft YouTubers like [[Daniel Middleton|DanTDM]], Thinknoodles, and ThnxCya joined.

===2014 (Canceled)===
On 30 March 2014, Lydia Winters revealed in a tweet that MINECON 2014 would be held in Europe.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/LydiaWinters/status/450374452383977472|title=LydiaWinters: It's in Europe this year... but maybe next year|first=Lydia|last=Winters|work=[[Twitter]]|date=30 March 2014}}</ref> However, on 21 August 2014, Vu Bui created a blog post, stating that there would be no MINECON 2014, but instead the next MINECON would be in Spring 2015 in London. There is now a tooltip on the Minecraft: Console Edition and Pocket Edition loading screen that says "No-one knows where MINECON 2014 was held."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mojang.com/2014/08/MINECON-2015/|title=MINECON 2015|website=mojang.com|access-date=4 July 2016}}</ref>

===2015===
{{External media|video1=[//www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIdvjx6kDk4 MINECON 2015 Opening Ceremony Animation]}}

[[File:MineCon2015ExpoHall.jpg|thumb|right|The Expo Hall at MINECON 2015]]
On 2 February 2015, Vu Bui announced MINECON 2015 would be held in [[London]], at the [[ExCeL London|ExCeL London Exhibition and Conference Centre]] on 4 and 5 July 2015.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mojang.com/2015/02/MINECON-2015-announced/|title=MINECON 2015 announced!|website=mojang.com|access-date=4 July 2016}}</ref> Ticket prices were announced on 18 March 2015 and were set at £129. During the opening ceremony on 4 July 2015 it was announced by [[Guinness World Records]] that MINECON won the world record for the most attendance for a convention that is solely for one game, selling 10,000 tickets.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/387749-largest-convention-for-a-single-videogame|title=Largest convention for a single videogame|publisher=[[Guinness World Records]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2015/07/06/MINECON-2015-sets-world-record-for-being-biggest-convention-for-a-single-game|publisher=[[IGN.com]]|title=MINECON 2015 Sets World Record for Being Biggest Convention for a Single Game|date=6 July 2015|first1=Cassidee|last1=Moser}}</ref>

===2016===
On 7 March 2016, Mojang announced in a blog post that MINECON 2016 would be held in [[Anaheim, California]], at the [[Anaheim Convention Center]] on 24 and 25 September 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mojang.com/2016/03/MINECON-announcement/|title=WHERE IN THE WORLD IS MINECON?}}</ref> Tickets to the event were $160 per person, and toddlers aged 3 and under were admitted free. The Minecraft team received another award, as they sold 12,000 tickets, which sold out within seconds of going on sale. They announced new features during that time, such as the [[Minecraft]] novel, ''Minecraft: The Island'', and an update coming to the console versions of the game.

===2017===
On 8 August 2017, Mojang announced that MINECON will be taking the form of an interactive 90-minute livestream on 18 November 2017 17:00 GMT dubbed MINECON Earth. After this announcement came the introduction of 'Official Community Events', which allow events such as Minefaire, Minevention and Multiplay's BlockFest to be considered 'Official Minecraft Conventions'.

==MINECON capes==
At each MINECON, attendees received an exclusive in-game cape. In 2011, attendees received a red cape with a Creeper face in the center, chosen in a vote by the community.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mojang.com/2011/09/MINECON-speakers-the-yogscast/|title=MINECON speakers: The Yogscast|first=Lydia|last=Winters|date=27 September 2011|publisher=Mojang|accessdate=10 November 2013}}</ref> In 2012, a dark blue<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/mollstam/status/269141575110639617|title=mollstam: Capes for MINECON attendees will be given when the event starts to have as a memory. They are pretty and blue.|first=Tobias|last=Möllstam|work=[[Twitter]]|date=15 November 2012}}</ref> cape with a golden pickaxe in the center, which was spoiled in [[Curse, Inc.|Curse]]'s "Swag Bag" video.<ref>{{cite video|people=Ferguson, Lindsay|title=MINECON 2012- Swag Bag|url=//www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwCxyyITeQc&t=69s|date=23 November 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.minecraftforum.net/topic/1575374-|title=Could this be the MINECON 2012 Cape? :O|author=Flosstradamus|publisher=Minecraft Forums|date=24 November 2012|accessdate=16 May 2014}}</ref> In 2013, a jade green cape with an elevated piston in the center.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/mollstam/status/395505852188487680|title=mollstam: E-mails with MINECON 2013 capes have started to go out! Sent to the address used for purchasing tickets.|first=Tobias|last=Möllstam|work=[[Twitter]]|date=30 October 2013}}</ref> In 2015, a dark cyan cape with the face of an Iron Golem. And, in 2016, a purple grey cape with an Enderman's face on it.

== References ==
{{Reflist|30em}}

== External links ==
{{commons category|MINECON}}
* {{Official website|https://minecraft.net/minecon/}}
* [http://minecraft.gamepedia.com/MineCon MineCon] at the Minecraft Wiki

{{Mojang}}
{{Video Game Trade Shows}}

[[Category:Annual events]]
[[Category:Recurring events established in 2010]]
[[Category:Video game conventions]]
[[Category:Minecraft]]

OxygenOS

2016-06-13T22:50:34Z

QuickWhitt7: I fixed the infobox. It wasn't displaying like it was supposed to.

{{Infobox software
| title = OxygenOS
| name =
| logo = File:OxygenOSLogo.png
| logo caption =
| screenshot =
| caption =
| collapsible =
| author =
| developer = [[OnePlus]]
| released = March 2015
| discontinued =
| latest release version = 3.0.2([[OnePlus 2]])<ref>{{Cite web|title=The OnePlus 2 Finally Gets Its Over-The-Air Update to Android Marshmallow|url=http://www.androidpolice.com/2016/06/05/the-oneplus-2-finally-gets-its-public-over-the-air-update-to-android-marshmallow/|last=Crider|first=Michael|date=June 5, 2016|accessdate=June 6, 2016}}</ref> 2.2.0-x ([[OnePlus X]]) 2.1.4 ([[OnePlus One]])
| latest release date =
| latest preview version =
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| status = Active
| programming language = Java
| operating system = [[Android 6.0]].1
| platform = [[Android (operating system)|Android]]
| size =
| language = [[English language|English]] (default)
| language count =
| language footnote =
| genre = [[Graphical user interface]]
| license = Proprietary
| website = {{URL|https://oneplus.net/2/oxygenos}}
| logo_size =
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| screenshot_size =
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| frequently updated = 
}}

'''OxygenOS''' ({{zh|c=氧OS}}) is a customised version of [[Android (operating system)|Android]] operating system developed by Chinese smartphone manufacturer [[OnePlus]] for the overseas market.<ref>{{cite web|title=OxygenOS|url=https://oneplus.net/oxygenos|website=OnePlus|accessdate=28 July 2015}}</ref> There is also another version of the OS designed specifically for the Chinese home market called the '''HydrogenOS''' ({{zh|c=氢OS}}).<ref>{{cite web|title=一加手机氢OS/H2OS官方网站|url=http://www.h2os.com/|website=Official website of H2OS|accessdate=22 January 2016|language=Chinese}}</ref>

==Features==
Notable current features of version 2.0 and 2.1.1 include [[Mobile app|app]] permissions, [[Waves Audio|Waves]] MaxxAudio, [[SwiftKey]] keyboard, off-screen [[Gesture recognition|gestures]], custom icons, dark mode, manual camera mode, and RAW support for 3rd party apps, like Camera FV-5 2.75.<ref>{{cite web|title=OnePlus 2|url=https://oneplus.net/2/oxygenos}}</ref>

==Version history==
* Version 1.0 was based on [[Android 5.0|Android 5.0.1]] and was available only for the [[OnePlus One]] via a flashable ZIP provided through the OnePlus website.{{cn|date=January 2016}}
* Versions 2.0 through 2.2.1 are based on [[Android 5.1.1]] and are shipped with [[OnePlus 2]] and [[OnePlus X]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Hands-on with OxygenOS 2.0 on the OnePlus 2 [VIDEO]|url=http://phandroid.com/2015/07/27/oneplus-2-oxygenos-hands-on/|website=PHANDROID|accessdate=29 July 2015}}</ref> The [[OnePlus One]] Has received version 2.1.4 via a flashable ZIP through the Oneplus website.
* Version 3.0.2 release based on [[Android 6.0]] is available for [[OnePlus 2]].<ref>{{cite web|title=OnePlus OxygenOS 3.0 Update Detailed, Available for Early Flashing|url=http://www.droid-life.com/2016/03/30/oneplus-oxygenos-3-0-update/|website=Droid-Life|accessdate=20 April 2016}}</ref>

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* {{official website|https://oneplus.net/oxygenos}}

{{OnePlus |state=collapsed}}
{{Android}}

[[Category:Android (operating system)]]

{{android-stub}}

OxygenOS

2016-06-06T22:20:27Z

QuickWhitt7: Updated the latest version for OnePlus 2 and referenced it

{{Infobox software
| title = OxygenOS
| name =
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| logo caption =
| screenshot =
| caption =
| collapsible =
| author =
| developer = [[OnePlus]]
| released = March 2015
| discontinued =
| latest release version = 3.0.2([[OnePlus 2]])<ref>{{Cite web|title=The OnePlus 2 Finally Gets Its Over-The-Air Update to Android Marshmallow|url=http://www.androidpolice.com/2016/06/05/the-oneplus-2-finally-gets-its-public-over-the-air-update-to-android-marshmallow/|last=Crider|first=Michael|date=June 5, 2016|accessdate=June 6, 2016}}</ref> 2.2.0-x ([[OnePlus X]]) 2.1.4 ([[OnePlus One]])
| latest release date =
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| status = Active
| programming language = Java
| operating system = [[Android 5]].1.1+
| platform = [[Android (operating system)|Android]]
| size =
| language = [[English language|English]] (default)
| language count =
| language footnote =
| genre = [[Graphical user interface]]
| license = Proprietary
| website = {{URL|https://oneplus.net/2/oxygenos}}
| logo_size =
| logo_alt =
| screenshot_size =
| screenshot_alt =
| frequently updated = 
}}

'''OxygenOS''' ({{zh|c=氧OS}}) is a customised version of [[Android (operating system)|Android]] operating system developed by Chinese smartphone manufacturer [[OnePlus]] for the overseas market.<ref>{{cite web|title=OxygenOS|url=https://oneplus.net/oxygenos|website=OnePlus|accessdate=28 July 2015}}</ref> There is also another version of the OS designed specifically for the Chinese home market called the '''HydrogenOS''' ({{zh|c=氢OS}}).<ref>{{cite web|title=一加手机氢OS/H2OS官方网站|url=http://www.h2os.com/|website=Official website of H2OS|accessdate=22 January 2016|language=Chinese}}</ref>

==Features==
Notable current features of version 2.0 and 2.1.1 include [[Mobile app|app]] permissions, [[Waves Audio|Waves]] MaxxAudio, [[SwiftKey]] keyboard, off-screen [[Gesture recognition|gestures]], custom icons, dark mode, manual camera mode, and RAW support for 3rd party apps, like Camera FV-5 2.75.<ref>{{cite web|title=OnePlus 2|url=https://oneplus.net/2/oxygenos}}</ref>

==Version history==
* Version 1.0 was based on [[Android 5.0|Android 5.0.1]] and was available only for the [[OnePlus One]] via a flashable ZIP provided through the OnePlus website.{{cn|date=January 2016}}
* Versions 2.0 through 2.2.1 are based on [[Android 5.1.1]] and are shipped with [[OnePlus 2]] and [[OnePlus X]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Hands-on with OxygenOS 2.0 on the OnePlus 2 [VIDEO]|url=http://phandroid.com/2015/07/27/oneplus-2-oxygenos-hands-on/|website=PHANDROID|accessdate=29 July 2015}}</ref> The [[OnePlus One]] Has received version 2.1.4 via a flashable ZIP through the Oneplus website.
* Version 3.0 beta release based on [[Android 6.0]] is currently available for [[OnePlus 2]].<ref>{{cite web|title=OnePlus OxygenOS 3.0 Update Detailed, Available for Early Flashing|url=http://www.droid-life.com/2016/03/30/oneplus-oxygenos-3-0-update/|website=Droid-Life|accessdate=20 April 2016}}</ref>

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* {{official website|https://oneplus.net/oxygenos}}

{{OnePlus |state=collapsed}}
{{Android}}

[[Category:Android (operating system)]]

{{android-stub}}

Starset

2016-05-28T18:51:27Z

QuickWhitt7: Grammatical fixes

{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Starset
| image = Starset Band Photo.jpg
| background = group_or_band
| origin = [[Columbus, Ohio]], United States
| years_active=2013-present
| label=[[Razor & Tie]]
| genre = [[Alternative metal]],<ref name="transreva">{{cite web|author=Timothy Monger |url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/transmissions-mw0002677135 |title=Transmissions - Starset | Songs, Reviews, Credits |website=[[AllMusic]] |date=2014-07-08 |accessdate=2016-01-29}}</ref> [[electronic rock]],<ref name="transreva"/> [[hard rock]]<ref name="Richards"/>
| associated_acts = [[Downplay]]
| website = http://www.starsetonline.com
| current_members=Dustin Bates Ron DeChant Brock Richards Adam Gilbert
}}

''' Starset '''is an American [[alternative rock]] band from [[Columbus, Ohio]], United States.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/starset_sign_to_razor_tie|title=Starset sign to Razor & Tie|work=Alternative Press|accessdate=16 October 2014}}</ref> Formed by Dustin Bates in 2013,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.revolvermag.com/news/starset-premiere-video-trailer-for-new-album-transmissions.html|title=Starset Premiere Video Trailer for New Album, Transmissions|website=Revolvermag.com|accessdate=16 October 2014}}</ref> they released their debut album ''[[Transmissions (Starset album)|Transmissions]]'' the following year.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/5883713/starset/biography|title=Starset|work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |accessdate=December 12, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://thefrontrowreport.com/starset-transmissions-review/|title=Starset: Transmissions review|work=The Front Row Report|accessdate=16 October 2014}}</ref><ref name="Palmer Dead Press">{{cite web|url=http://www.deadpress.co.uk/40912/album-starset-transmissions |title=Album: Starset – Transmissions |work=Dead Press! - Alternative music news, reviews, interviews and more! |first=Josh |last=Palmer |date=July 8, 2014 |publisher=|accessdate=December 12, 2014}}</ref>

== History ==
=== Formation and ''Transmissions'' (2013-present) ===
Starset was formed by [[Downplay]] vocalist Dustin Bates in 2013 and he takes the roles of lead singer and songwriter whilst also playing the keyboard.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://propertyofzack.com/post/94389733991/poz-showcase-starset/ |title=POZ Showcase: Starset — PropertyOfZack |website=Propertyofzack.com |date=2014-08-10 |accessdate=2016-01-29}}</ref> Bates' interest in [[astronomy]] was first fueled when acquiring his [[PhD]] in electrical engineering as he studied at Ohio University. He also has completed research for the U.S. Air Force and taught at the International Space University.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.isolmusic.com/download.php?filename=starset%2FAsset+Downloads%2FBiography+band+-+Starset+-+2014.pdf|title= Starset band biography|website=Isolmusic.com|accessdate=2016-01-29}}</ref>

The band released their debut album ''[[Transmissions (Starset album)|Transmissions]]'' on July 8, 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.razorandtie.com/starset-to-release-new-album-transmissions-on-july-8th/|title=STARSET TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM TRANSMISSIONS ON JULY 8th : Razor & Tie Direct L.L.C.|accessdate= June 3, 2014}}</ref> Starset is part of the group, The Starset Society, who are meant to help develop on the scientific and political themes of ''Transmissions''. The music on ''Transmissions'' has been compared to the style of [[Linkin Park]], [[Breaking Benjamin]], [[Skillet (band)|Skillet]], [[Thirty Seconds to Mars]], [[Three Days Grace]] and [[Red (band)|Red]].<ref name="Palmer Dead Press"/><ref>{{cite magazine |title=Soundcheck |first=Thomas |last=Vogel |first2=Torsten |last2=Schäfer |first3=Thomas |last3=Abresche |first4=Jörn |last4=Karstedt |first5=Peter |last5=Heymann |first6=Kai |last6=Reinbold |first7=Thomas |last7=Pilgrim |first8=Kym |last8=Gnuch |first9=Erik |last9=Rössler |author10=Medusa |magazine=[[Sonic Seducer]] |page=75 |language=German |year=2015 |issue=1 |volume=22}}</ref>

[[Rob Graves]], who produced, "Transmissions," announced on January 26th, 2016 that the making of Starset's sophomore record, "officially commenced."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/robgrav3s/status/692093855123030016 |title=Rob Graves on Twitter: "As of 4 pm eastern today, the making of Starset 2 has officially commenced." |publisher=Twitter |date=2009-09-10 |accessdate=2016-01-29}}</ref>

==Musical style==
Starset's musical style is described by ''[[Erie Times-News]]''<nowiki/>' Dave Richards as "blend[ing] the progressive aspirations of Muse with the openhearted approach of emo and muscular power of bands like Breaking Benjamin."<ref name="Richards">{{cite web |last=Richards |first=Dave |date=September 10, 2015 |url=http://www.goerie.com/cinematic-band-starset-opens-for-breaking-benjamin |title=Cinematic band Starset opens for Breaking Benjamin |website=[[Erie Times-News]] |publisher=Ken Nelson |access-date=September 11, 2015 }}</ref> Their style is described by Bates himself as "blending symphonics with electronics with riff-driven, baritone guitar hard rock."<ref name="Richards"/> Influences of Starset include [[Hans Zimmer]], [[Nine Inch Nails]], [[Sigur Ros]], Thirty Seconds to Mars, [[Deftones]], [[Angels and Airwaves]] and Breaking Benjamin.<ref name="Richards"/>

== Discography ==

=== Studio albums ===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! rowspan="2"| Title
! rowspan="2"| Year
! rowspan="2"| Label
! colspan="5"| Chart Positions
|-
! scope="col" style="width:4em;font-size:90%;"| [[Billboard 200|US]] <ref name = allmusic1>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/starset-mn0003210853/awards|title=Starset - Awards - AllMusic|author=Mark Deming|work=[[AllMusic]]|accessdate=16 October 2014}}</ref>
! scope="col" style="width:4em;font-size:90%;"| [[Billboard charts|US Hard Rock]] <ref name = allmusic1/>
! scope="col" style="width:4em;font-size:90%;"| [[Top Rock Albums|US Rock]] <ref name = allmusic1/>
! scope="col" style="width:4em;font-size:90%;"| [[Top Modern Rock/Alternative Albums|US Alt.]] <ref name = allmusic1/>
! scope="col" style="width:4em;font-size:90%;"| [[Top Digital Albums|US Dig.]] <ref name = allmusic1/>
|-
| '' [[Transmissions (Starset album)|Transmissions]] ''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/life_and_entertainment/2014/07/26/band-name-bears-vague-scientific-message.html|title=Starset: Band name bears vague scientific message|author=Jim Ryan|work=The Columbus Dispatch|accessdate=29 October 2014}}</ref>
| 2014
|| [[Razor & Tie]]
| style="text-align:center;"| 49
| style="text-align:center;"| 5
| style="text-align:center;"| 16
| style="text-align:center;"| 12
| style="text-align:center;"| 24
|}

=== Singles ===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
|-
! scope="col" rowspan="2" | Title
! scope="col" rowspan="2" | Year
! scope="col" colspan="2" | Peak chart positions
! scope="col" rowspan="2" | Album
|-
! scope="col" style="width:4em;font-size:90%;" | [[Mainstream Rock (chart)|US Main.]] <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/5883713/starset/chart?f=376|title=Starset|publisher=Billboard.com|accessdate=22 November 2014}}</ref>
! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;" | [[Rock Songs (chart)|US Rock]] <ref name = allmusic1/>
|-
! scope="row" | "[[My Demons (song)|My Demons]]"
| 2013
| 5
| 26
| rowspan="3" | '' Transmissions''
|-
! scope="row" | "Carnivore"
| 2014
| 16
| —
|-
! scope="row" | "Halo"
| 2015
| 16
| 41
|}

==Band members==
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* Dustin Bates - [[lead vocals]], [[Keyboard instrument|keyboard]]
* Brock Richards - [[guitar]], [[backing vocals]]
* Ron DeChant - [[Bass guitar]], keyboard, backing vocals
* Adam Gilbert - [[drum kit|drums]]

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==Touring members==
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* Mariko M - [[violin]], [[cello]] (2014-15)
* Nneka Lyn - cello (2016)

==References==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category:Rock music groups from Ohio]]
[[Category:Musical groups from Ohio]]

Markiplier

2014-07-06T16:10:51Z

QuickWhitt7: Added reference to birthdate; grammatical correction

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{{BLP sources|date=June 2014}}
}}

{{Infobox person
| full name = Mark "Markiplier" Edward Fischbach
| image =
| caption = Official photograph portrait of Mark Fischbach
| birth_name = Mark Edward Fischbach
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1989|6|28}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfHuVMHEavc|title=ANXIETY: Ib Playthrough #4|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=July 6, 2014}}</ref>
| birth_place = [[Honolulu, Hawaii|Honolulu]], [[Hawaii]], U.S.
| origin = [[Cincinnati, Ohio]]
| nationality = [[United States|American]]
| alma_mater = [[University of Cincinnati]]
| occupation = [[Actor]], [[voice actor]], [[comedian]], [[internet personality]], video game commentator
| residence = [[Los Angeles, California|Los Angeles]], [[California]]
| years_active = 2012 - present
| known_for = ''Drunk Minecraft'' ''[[Surgeon Simulator 2013]]'' ''[[Slender: The Eight Pages]]'' ''[[SCP - Containment Breach]]''
| website = {{url|youtube.com/markiplierGAME|markiplier.com}}
| module =
{{Infobox person/Internet info
| web alias = Markiplier Wilfred Warfstache
| website = {{url|youtube.com/markiplierGAME}}
}}
}}
'''Mark Edward Fischbach''' (born June 28, 1989), more prominently known by his [[YouTube]] channel handle '''Markiplier''', is an American actor, voice actor, comedian, internet personality, and [[Let's Play (video gaming)|video game commentator]]. Originally from [[Honolulu, Hawaii|Honolulu]], [[Hawaii]], Fischbach began his career in [[Cincinnati]], [[Ohio]] and is currently based in [[Los Angeles]], [[California]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Sl-1X58ObY|title=Draw My Life - Markiplier|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=December 23, 2013}}</ref> As of June 6, 2014, his channel has over 2,550,000 subscribers,<ref name=channel>{{cite web|url=http://www.youtube.com/user/markiplierGAME|title=Markiplier|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=December 23, 2013}}</ref><ref name="2 million marker">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oiQUN9WKaro</ref> over 590,000,000 total views, and is the 204th most subscribed channel on YouTube.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://vidstatsx.com/youtube-top-500-most-subscribed-channels|title=Top 500 Most Subscribed Channels|publisher=VidStatsX|accessdate=December 23, 2013}}</ref> Fischbach specializes in [[Let's Play (video gaming)|Let's Play gameplay commentary]] videos, commonly of [[survival horror]] and [[action game|action]] video games. He is best known for his [[comedic]] gameplay commentary.<ref>{{cite web|last=Peters|first=Sean |url=http://soapboxmedia.com/innovationnews/030513markiplier.aspx |title=Markiplier attracts millions of YouTube gamer views |publisher=Soapboxmedia.com |date=5 March 2013 |accessdate=13 March 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Peters|first=Sean|title=Mark Fischbach of Markiplier|url=http://www.hivelocitymedia.com/founders/MarkFischbach030713.aspx|accessdate=13 March 2014}}</ref>

==Early life==
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All of the following information is derived from Fischbach's statements in his video entitled "[[Draw My Life]] - Markiplier".<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Sl-1X58ObY</ref>

Fischbach was born on an [[United States|American]] military base in [[Honolulu]], [[Hawaii]] on June 28, 1985. His father had met his mother while stationed in [[South Korea]].

Shortly after Fischbach was born, his father retired from the Army, and his parents moved to [[Cincinnati]], [[Ohio]], where his father found a job as an artist for a publishing company. Fischbach has stated that "one of the things [he misses] most" about living in Cincinnati is playing in the forest behind his home with his brother, Tom, creator of [[webcomic]] ''[[2005 Web Cartoonists' Choice Awards#Outstanding Romantic Comic|Twokinds]]''.

"When [they] weren't in the woods," Fischbach and his brother devoted much of their time to "this magical device called" a [[computer]]. Fischbach's father introduced him to computers at a young age, and Fischbach was immediately hooked, although he first expressed a serious interest in video gaming after being introduced to a [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System]] that Tom received for [[Christmas]].

After a time, Fischbach's parents began conflicting, and were eventually divorced; according to Fischbach, "my parents fought a lot; and by fought a lot, I mean my Mom fought a lot, and my Dad had to reciprocate." Fischbach has stated that he was not as saddened by the divorce as he was by his father having "caved in."

Until the divorce, Fischbach had attended a private school, but was forced to begin attending public school after his father could no longer afford the tuition. One of his biggest problems through the transition was that he did not understand the concept of a locker.

While attending public school, Fischbach fell off of a set of monkey bars and broke his arm. Fischbach attributes this incident to meeting his first friends in public school, including a boy named Drew, who introduced him to the school's band program.

Fischbach's father later met a woman named Dee, who got on his good side by giving him a [[PlayStation 2]], but who he grew fond of for making his father happy. Fischbach attributes Dee's appearance in his life to enabling him to finish High School and make a large number of friends.

However, shortly after he graduated from High School, Fischbach's father was diagnosed with advanced-stage cancer; one year later, he died at home. After his father died, Fischbach became undecided on a profession; until that point, he had intended to go into [[Biomedical Engineering]].

Fischbach temporarily entered into a dedicated relationship, which his biological mother firmly disapproved of, but which was later broken off after he was fired from a temporary position. Fischbach shortly reconciled with his mother.

Fischbach was stricken by a pain in his side shortly thereafter, which progressively grew worse until he woke one day and could no longer bear it; he was admitted to a hospital, where the pain was identified as his [[Vermiform appendix|appendix]] being "about the size of a beach ball." He was also informed of a tumorous growth "the size of a fist" in his adrenal gland, which he was told did not have to be removed at the time.

After he was released from the hospital, Fischbach used his tax return to purchase a camera, which he did not often use; he rededicated himself to improving his studies in Biomedical Engineering, and it was around this time that he started a YouTube channel under the name Markiplier.

==Career==

===Internet videos===
Fischbach first joined YouTube on May 26, 2012, creating a channel under the name of markiplier. Fischbach's first uploaded video, titled "''Amnesia'' Reaction Compilation", consists of Fischbach's reactions while commentating on the horror video game, ''[[Amnesia: The Dark Descent]]''. As of June 2014, the video has garnered over 597,850 views.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHPu7Ihz0uc|title=Amnesia Reaction Compilation|work=Markiplier|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=December 23, 2013}}</ref> Since then, Fischbach has renamed his channel to markiplierGAME, but recently decided to rename it again to simply Markiplier. Since then he has diversified the subjects of his commentaries.

====Prominent video game commentaries====

=====''Slender: The Eight Pages''=====
Some of Fischbach's most popular videos are those of his ''[[Slender: The Eight Pages]]'' gameplay commentaries.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.youtube.com/user/markiplierGAME/videos?flow=grid&sort=p&view=0|title=Markiplier - Uploads: Most Popular|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=December 23, 2013}}</ref> He has covered many various ''Slender'' variations, including ''Prison'', ''Claustrophobia'', ''Hospice'', ''7th Street'', ''Mansion'', and more. After multiple attempts, he dedicated a few of his videos to a serious playthrough of ''[[Slender: Haunt]]'', which he eventually completed. He has yet to complete the original ''Slender: The Eight Pages'', ''[[Slender: The Arrival]]''{{'}}s bonus level, ''Carnival'', or ''Christmas Special'', the last of which he once said is truly horrifying in its own way, while also "destroying his childhood".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYoJlZX5mG0|title=Slender: Christmas Special|work=Markiplier|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=December 23, 2013}}</ref>

=====''Drunk Minecraft''=====
Fischbach’s first episode of ''Drunk Minecraft'' was uploaded to his channel on the 8th of August, 2012, and rapidly became a fan favorite, as well as his most extensive series. The series is mainly centered around Fischbach, along with his two friends Bob "muyskerm" and Wade "Lordminion777", playing ''[[Minecraft]]'' while [[Alcohol intoxication|intoxicated]]. Its first season consisted of 32 episodes, and ran until early December 2012. After multiple requests, Fischbach uploaded the first episode of its second season on the 21st of March 2013. During the run of the second season, Fischbach, Bob & Wade added objectives to complete competitively, in order to become the "winner" of the episode. It has not been announced how long the second season will run for; however, Fischbach revealed during a Q&A session that ''Drunk Minecraft'' would be interrupted, as ''Drunk Minecraft'' member, Bob, moved away with the intention of finishing [[law school]]. The series returned on October 27, 2013, with an episode titled "DON'T KILL THE CHICKEN." It has since stopped being identified numerically (with older season 2 episodes losing their numbers in their titles).

=====''Amnesia'' series=====
Often citing ''[[Amnesia: The Dark Descent]]'' as a truly terrifying game, Fischbach has dedicated many of his videos to gameplay commentary of both ''Amnesia: The Dark Descent'', and customized stories made for the game.

So far, his most acclaimed custom story playthroughs are of ''The Things in the Night'' and ''The Great Work'', as well as the game's official sequel, ''[[Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs]]''.

=====''SCP - Containment Breach''=====
Fischbach's ''[[SCP - Containment Breach]]'' playthrough is easily one of his most extensive; as of December 2013, he has uploaded 47 episodes, combined with modded variations. These modded variations include a Slender mod, as well as one dedicated to [[My Little Pony]]. He has also played a fan-made mod of the game, with which all in-game textures, sound effects, and audio tracks had been replaced with references to Fischbach's channel. After the release of version 0.7.1, Fischbach resumed filming gameplay videos of ''SCP - Containment Breach''. He had previously stated that ''SCP'' had given him difficulty focusing, and scared him more than most horror video games he had played. After another halt, Fischbach resumed again, with the release of version 0.8 and 0.9.

=====Indie horror games=====
Fischbach has played various indie horror games, having dedicated an entire playlist to them. He often takes suggestions from his subscribers, as well as finding them out himself.

Though he has received requests to play games built using [[RPG Maker]], such as ''[[Ib (game)|Ib]]'' or ''[[Mad Father]]'', he has stated that he feels that such games are "silly, and aren't really his style". However, due to positive comments and reviews of the [[role-playing game]], ''[[The Witch's House]]'', Fischbach decided to begin a playthrough. Since ''The Witch's House'', Fischbach has played ''Paranoiac'', ''Mad Father'', and ''Ib''; and has asked his subscribers for more suggestions.

====Collaborations====

In addition to his own commentary videos, Fischbach has worked together with a wide range of other YouTube personalities, collaborating on commentaries. At first, he began collaborating with fellow video game commentator and Let's Player, [[Yamimash]], playing multiple ''[[Garry's Mod]]'' custom horror maps and an indie game called ''Slendytubbies''. He has also collaborated with YouTubers [[Mangaminx]] and [[CinnamonToastKen]], playing ''[[Castle Crashers]]'', a 2D [[beat 'em up]] video game.

He has also played ''[[Trouble in Terrorist Town]]'' and ''[[Prop Hunt]]'', both ''Garry's Mod'' custom gamemodes, with YouTubers Mangaminx, Cryaotic, [[Pewdiepie]], [[Adam Montoya|SeaNanners]], [[CaptainSparklez]], Yamimash, and Wade and Bob from ''Drunk Minecraft''.

Fischbach has also collaborated with YouTube [[sketch comedy]] duo Cyndago<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.youtube.ccom/user/Cyndago|title=Cyndago|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=December 23, 2013}}</ref> to produce multiple skits; most notable are "The Warfstache Affair", "The Opinion Minions", and "Danger in Fiction".

In 2014, Fischbach provided narration for an episode of the video game webseries ''[[Did You Know Gaming?]]'' covering the game ''[[Team Fortress 2]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://normalboots.com/video/team-fortress-2-know-gaming-feat-markiplier/|title=Team Fortress 2 - Did You Know Gaming? Feat. Markiplier|publisher=Normal Boots|author=''[[Did You Know Gaming?]]''|date=2014-03-05|accessdate=2014-07-05}}</ref>

==Charity work==

Fischbach has hosted numerous charity [[streaming media|livestreams]] on [[Twitch (website)|Twitch]], a livestreaming video platform. Over the course of 2012-2013, Fischbach has raised and donated $8,000 towards the [[Cancer Research Foundation]], and $4,000 towards [[Living Beyond Breast Cancer]], as well as many other non-livestream charity drives. During his most recent livestream event, held on May 18, 2013, Fischbach and his community were able to raise over $20,000 for the [[American Cancer Society]] charity in under 9 hours. In total, Fischbach, with the continuous support of his subscribers, has raised $289,150.74.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/user/markiplierGAME/about|title=markiplierGAME - About|work=Markiplier|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=April 23, 2014}}</ref>

==Other work==
Fischbach also provides voiceovers for various episodes of the YouTube channel [[Maker Studios#Polaris|LORE]], and is a member of The Game Station, now re-branded as [[Maker Studios#Polaris|Polaris]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.youtube.com/user/Polaris|title=Polaris|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=December 23, 2013}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
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*[https://www.youtube.com/user/markiplierGAME Official YouTube channel]

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