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MCZ: Blasting Up On MicroSoft News! Many don't even know about this yet. people on early vacation and the news was late... You have a chance on this dip.
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Mad Catz and Microsoft Execute Publishing Agreement for Xbox Thursday December 22, 12:57 pm ET
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 22, 2005--A leading worldwide third party video game accessory manufacturer, Mad Catz Interactive, Inc., (AMEX/TSE:MCZ) today announced that it has signed an agreement to become an official software publisher for Microsoft's Xbox® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft in North America and Europe. Under the agreement, Mad Catz will publish software titles that will be officially endorsed by Microsoft and carry the Xbox license logo. ADVERTISEMENT
"This agreement is very significant for Mad Catz since it marks the first time we'll publish software for the Xbox console," said Darren Richardson President and CEO of Mad Catz. "It is an important element in our strategy to publish games to be used in conjunction with our game-specific accessories and adds new revenue streams to leverage our existing infrastructure."
Mad Catz is a worldwide leader of innovative peripherals in the interactive entertainment industry. Mad Catz designs and markets a full range of accessories for video game systems and publishes video game software, including the industry leading GameShark brand of video game enhancements. Mad Catz has distribution through most leading retailers offering interactive entertainment products. Mad Catz has its operating headquarters in San Diego, California and offices in Canada, Europe and Asia. For additional information go to www.madcatz.com.
Xbox is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
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The Real World Golf is a smashing success in UK and EU. Will be released soon in US.
and the Slugger is another ground breaking game to be released soon.
MCZ just signed publishing agreement with MSFT for Xbox, and MCZ's Xbox games are going to have MSFT Xbox logo for stronger marketing power.
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Hot on the heels of its recent success, Gametrak: Real World Golf in the UK, In2Games announces the completion of a major fundraising, global expansion plans and first details of new Gametrak titles.
Real Word Golf uses the Gametrak system to track your swing, in real-time, into the game – which has made it the only golf title in recent years to challenge EA’s Tiger Woods in terms of sales and critical acclaim.
"The moment golfers have been eagerly anticipating...makes previous hit games like Tiger Woods look about as realistic as Space Invaders" Mail on Sunday
In2Games has stepped up production of the Gametrak hardware to ensure sufficient stock availability for Christmas and beyond.
“We’ve been delighted with the success of Real World Golf to date, and would like to thank our retail partners, developers Aqua Pacific and our distribution partners Mad Catz” commented Elliott Myers, MD of In2Games “We look forward to an exciting Christmas – we expect Real World Golf to be a major hit with consumers and retail this holiday season.”
2006 will see Gametrak hit the US, with Real World Golf on PS2, Xbox and PC slated for a Q1 release.
Alongside Real World Golf’s success comes the completion of a major funding round, and the first details of forthcoming Gametrak games – bowling, basketball, first-person shooter and party game compendiums from In2Games, plus baseball from Mad Catz are all planned for 2006 release.
“Real World Golf has shown that direct motion capture gaming has captured the imagination of gamers and non-gamers alike,” added Chairman Mark Strachan. “By bringing Gametrak’s unique, immersive gameplay to a whole host of genres and platforms in 2006 and beyond, In2Games will change the way we play - forever.”
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One hot game makes the company a star, 2 hot games make the company a heavy weight player. Be ready to see MSFT, SNE, ERTS, TTWO etc. to make buyout offers once the games hit! IMO
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