Radica Games Limited Continues Sega(R) Partnership With Street Fighter(R) II
Radica Games Limited Continues Sega(R) Partnership With Street Fighter(R) II
HONG KONG, Jan. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Radica Games Limited (NASDAQ:RADA) announced today its continuing partnership with Sega Toys (a subsidiary of Sega(R) Corporation) and plans to manufacture and distribute Play TV(R) Legends Street Fighter(R) II Special Champion Edition in honor of Capcom's 15th anniversary of the release of the legendary video game, the first to introduce two-player fighting action. This multi-game unit features two authentic six-button Sega(R) Genesis(TM) controllers that plug into a TV and gives players all the action, characters and grandmasters of the original, plus a special bonus game, Ghouls and Ghosts(TM).
Available in January 2005, the game will retail for $34.99 and is suitable for ages 8 and up.
"Street Fighter II broke ground and revolutionized fighting games," said Pat Feely, President and CEO, Radica Games Limited. "In keeping with the game's spirit and what made it so very unique, this Play TV Legends game utilizes dual controllers as part of Radica's modern take on plug-in video game entertainment."
"Radica plays an important role in legendary arcade and video games," notes Mr. Hideki Okamura, Senior Executive Officer, Consumer Division at Sega(R) Corporation. "They are a leader in electronic entertainment and their innovative products are a great match for our target audience."
"Street Fighter is one of the most renowned fighting franchises in video game history," remarked Shuichi Tanaka, licensing manager, Capcom USA, Inc. "With its anniversary, we are excited for an opportunity to provide new venues wherein fans old and new can enjoy the phenomenon of the original game that created a generation of video game fighters."
The foregoing discussion contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from projected results. Forward-looking statements include statements about efforts to attract or prospects for additional or increased business, new product introductions and other statements of a non-historical nature. Actual results may differ from projected results due to various Risk Factors, including Risks of Manufacturing in China, Dependence on Product Appeal and New Product Introductions, and Dependence on Major Customers, as set forth in the Company's Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2003, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. See "Item 3. Key Information - Risk Factors" in such report on Form 20-F.
About Sega(R) Corporation
Sega(R) Corporation is a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment both inside and outside the home, encompassing consumer business, amusement machine sales and amusement center operations. The company develops, publishes and distributes interactive entertainment software products for a variety of hardware platforms including PC, wireless devices, and those manufactured by Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony Computer Entertainment, Inc. Sega(R) Corporation's website is located at http://sega.jp/.
About Capcom(R)
Capcom is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment. Founded in 1979, the company has created world renowned franchises including Resident Evil(R), Street Fighter(R), Mega Man(R), Breath of Fire(R), Devil May Cry(R) and the Onimusha(TM) series. Headquartered in Osaka, Japan, the company maintains operations in the U.S., United Kingdom, Germany, Tokyo and Hong Kong. More information about Capcom and its products can be found on the company's web site at www.capcom.com.
About Radica Games Limited
Radica Games Limited (Radica) is a Bermuda company headquartered in Hong Kong (NASDAQ:RADA). Radica is a leading developer, manufacturer and distributor of a diverse line of electronic entertainment products including electronic games, youth electronics, video game accessories and high-tech toys. Radica has subsidiaries in the U.S.A., Canada and the U.K., and a factory in Dongguan, Southern China. More information about Radica can be found on the Internet at www.radicagames.com.
Source: Radica Games Limited
CONTACT: Patrick S. Feely, President & CEO (Los Angeles, California),
+1-626-744-1150, or David C.W. Howell, President Asia Operations & CFO
(Hong Kong), +1-852-2688-4201, both of Radica Games Limited
Web site: http://sega.jp/
Web site: http://www.capcom.com/
Web site: http://www.radicagames.com/
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