Activision to distribute Capcom titles in Australia and NZ
Activision have announced today that it has entered into an agreement to become the exclusive distributor of Capcom titles in the Australian and New Zealand markets. The commencement of the agreement coincides with the launch of the Xbox 360 title, Lost Planet: Extreme Condition which launches in early 2007. Okami and God Hand will also be distributed via this new deal.
Also now with solid distributor we may actually see Phoenix Wright Justice for All, as the original Phoenix Wright never made it here due to publishing limbo.
Full Press Release inside
Sydney, Australia November 13, 2006 Activision, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) announced today that it has entered into an agreement to become the exclusive distributor of Capcom Co. Ltd titles in the Australian and New Zealand markets. The commencement of the agreement coincides with the launch of the highly anticipated Lost Planet: Extreme Condition on the Xbox 360 platform in early 2007. A respected and world renowned innovator in the industry, Capcom has an outstanding track record of producing high quality video games.
In addition to Lost Planet: Extreme Condition, Activision will also be launching the critically acclaimed Okami, and God Hand.
We are delighted to be working with one of the most admired Japanese video game companies in the world, said John Watts, Senior Vice President, Managing Director, Asia/Pacific Region, the calibre of Capcoms products is second to none and this new relationship underscores Activisions commitment to bringing some of the worlds biggest game franchises to the Australian and New Zealand markets. We are very excited to be working with Capcom and look forward to a long and successful partnership with them in this territory
President and acting Chief Executive Officer, Capcom USA, Inc., President, CE Europe Ltd. Hiroshi Tobisawa had this comment about the collaboration, This region is extremely important to Capcom and with Activision we have found a partner with unparalleled knowledge and expertise of the Australian and New Zealand markets. This will prove invaluable for the launch of Lost Planet: Extreme Condition and the rest of Capcoms 2007 line-up.
