Mad Catz Signs European Distribution Agreement with In2Games for Revolutionary Gametrak Real World Golf for the PC and PlayStation 2.SAN DIEGO -- Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. (AMEX/TSX: MCZ MCZ Museum of Comparative Zoology (Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts) MCZ Mystic Cave Zone (Sonic 2 level) ), the world's leading third party video game accessory A video game accessory is a separate piece of hardware that is required to use a video game console, or one that enriches the video game's play experience. Essentially, video game accessories are everything except the console itself, such as controllers, memory, power adapters (AC), and provider, today announced an exclusive international distribution agreement with In2Games, a software developer in the UK. Under the terms of the agreement, Mad Catz has been granted rights to distribute Gametrak(TM) Real World Golf to retailers in the UK, Ireland, France, Scandinavia, New Zealand New Zealand (zē`lənd), island country (2005 est. pop. 4,035,000), 104,454 sq mi (270,534 sq km), in the S Pacific Ocean, over 1,000 mi (1,600 km) SE of Australia. The capital is Wellington; the largest city and leading port is Auckland. , Australia and the PC market in Italy. The patented Gametrak technology, first introduced in the UK last fall in the European fighting game, Dark Wind, was developed by In2Games. According to the makers of Gametrak, the Gametrakmotion tracking technology used in Real World Golf tracks the subtleties in players' movements as they swing the included golf club accessory, inserting the players' actual moves into the on-screen on·screen or on-screen adj. & adv. 1. As shown on a movie, television, or display screen. 2. Within public view; in public. play in real-time, to within one millimeter of accuracy. Gametrak senses the height, speed and direction of a player's hands through form-fitting, fingerless gloves that attach to a Gametrak controller base via retractable re·tract v. re·tract·ed, re·tract·ing, re·tracts v.tr. 1. To take back; disavow: refused to retract the statement. 2. tension cables. The game features six 18-hole courses and driving ranges that can be played in quick play, match play, championship and party game modes. Nine in-depth video tutorials help players improve their grip, swing and stance. Up to four players can play together in multiplayer mode. "Real World Golf represents a revolution in game interactivity," said Darren Richardson President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Mad Catz. "This is another opportunity to leverage our access to the distribution channel and drive additional revenue streams." "Without doubt Mad Catz is a leader in bringing mass-market, innovative products to market," commented In2Games MD Elliott Myers. "We are delighted to be working with them to make Gametrak a success." Mad Catz plans to distribute the software and club accessory bundled with the Gametrak system. Real World Golf is expected to be available at leading retailers in August for a suggested retail price of GBP GBP In currencies, this is the abbreviation for the British Pound. Notes: The currency market, also known as the Foreign Exchange market, is the largest financial market in the world, with a daily average volume of over US $1 trillion. 24.99. The Gametrak hardware is also available for a suggested retail price of GBP 24.99. Real World Golf will be rated "E" for everyone by the ESRB ESRB Entertainment Software Rating Board ESRB Estrogen Receptor Beta ESRB Explosive Safety Review Board , and is recommended for ages 8 and up. About Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. 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 “San Diego” redirects here. For other uses, see San Diego (disambiguation). San Diego is a coastal Southern California city located in the southwestern corner of the continental United States. As of 2006, the city has a population of 1,256,951. and offices in Canada, Europe and Asia. For additional information go to www.madcatz.com. About In2Games In2Games is dedicated to creating new and exciting gaming experiences through the creative combination of hardware and software. In2Games expertise in hardware design and manufacture with leading-edge software development, resulting in a new range of console and PC products offering gamers brand-new experiences. www.in2games.uk.com Safe Harbor Safe Harbor 1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated. 2. A form of shark repellent implemented by a target company acquiring a business that is so poorly regulated that the target itself is less attractive. for Forward Looking Statements: This press release contains forward-looking statements about the Company's business prospects that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. The Company assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements contained in this press release as a result of new information or future events or developments. You can identify these statements by the fact that they use words such as "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "project," "intend," "should," "plan," "goal," "believe," and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with any discussion of future operating or financial performance. Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially are the following: the ability to maintain or renew the Company's licenses; competitive developments affecting the Company's current products; first party price reductions; the ability to successfully market both new and existing products domestically and internationally; difficulties or delays in manufacturing; or a downturn in the market or industry. A further list and description of these risks, uncertainties and other matters can be found in the Company's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Canadian Securities Administrators Canadian Securities Administrators(CSA) is a forum for the 13 securities regulators of Canada's provinces and territories to coordinate and harmonize regulation of the Canadian capital markets. . Editor's Note: At the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), Mad Catz is located in the West Hall, Room 513 of the Los Angeles Convention Center The Los Angeles Convention Center (abbreviated LACC) is a convention center in downtown Los Angeles. The LACC hosts annual events such as the Greater Los Angeles Auto Show, and was best known to video games fans as host to E3 until its cessation in 2006. . If you don't already have an appointment to meet with Mad Catz, editors may stop by to view the Real World Golf software and club accessory in action. |
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