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Capcom(R) and InterWorks(TM) Extend Official License for Gaming Peripherals
Agreement Encompasses Resident Evil® Darkside Chronicles and Resident Evil® Umbrella Chronicles and Other Legendary Brands
CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif., June 7 -- InterWorks Unlimited Inc., the fastest-growing distributor of innovative gaming peripherals, today announced they have extended their official license deal with leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games Capcom Entertainment, Inc. to develop Resident Evil® Darkside Chronicles and Resident Evil® Umbrella Chronicles and other Capcom® game-branded peripherals for use with this generation's gaming consoles.
"Resident Evil® is one of the most successful franchises in video game history," said Michael Kidakarn, Executive Creative Director of InterWorks. "Our products must achieve the design and technical sophistication that gamers expect from the Resident Evil universe. We know fans will be proud of the final product along with future inventions we have in the works for popular Capcom brands.
"InterWorks has come up with some innovative ideas that will enhance the gameplay experience for Capcom gamers," said Seon King, Senior Director or Licensing at Capcom. "We are excited about the new products and looking forward to hearing the response from gamers."
The next products to launch will be the Resident Evil Darkside Chronicles and Resident Evil Umbrella Chronicles Magnum and Knife Kit, continuing upon the success of the Resident Evil Darkside Chronicles and Resident Evil Umbrella Chronicles Shot Blaster for the Nintendo Wii(TM). Both will be featured at the InterWorks booth at the upcoming Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles, June 15-17, 2010.
About Capcom
Capcom is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment for game consoles, PCs, handheld and wireless devices. Founded in 1983, the company has created hundreds of games, including best-selling franchises "Resident Evil®," "Street Fighter®," "Mega Man®" and "Devil May Cry®." Capcom maintains operations in the U.S., U.K., Germany, France, Tokyo, Korea and Hong Kong, with corporate headquarters located in Osaka, Japan. More information about Capcom can be found on the company website, http://www.capcom.com.
About InterWorks Unlimited
Based in City of Industry, InterWorks Unlimited Inc. distributes a wide range of high-quality gaming peripherals and software under several brands and licenses, including Eagle3 and Photo World. For more information, please visit http://www.EAGLE3.com.
Nintendo Wii is a trademark of Nintendo.
Capcom, Mega Man, Resident Evil and Devil May Cry are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Capcom Co., Ltd., in the U.S. or other countries. Street Fighter is a registered trademark of Capcom U.S.A., Inc.
All other marks are the property of their respective holders.
Source: InterWorks Unlimited Inc.
CONTACT: Kate Hedstrom of InterWorks Unlimited Inc., +1-925-518-3010,
pr@interworks-usa.com
Web Site: http://www.capcom.com/
http://www.eagle3.com/
Capcom(R) and InterWorks(TM) Extend Official License for Gaming Peripherals
Agreement Encompasses Resident Evil® Darkside Chronicles and Resident Evil® Umbrella Chronicles and Other Legendary Brands
CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif., June 7 -- InterWorks Unlimited Inc., the fastest-growing distributor of innovative gaming peripherals, today announced they have extended their official license deal with leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games Capcom Entertainment, Inc. to develop Resident Evil® Darkside Chronicles and Resident Evil® Umbrella Chronicles and other Capcom® game-branded peripherals for use with this generation's gaming consoles.
"Resident Evil® is one of the most successful franchises in video game history," said Michael Kidakarn, Executive Creative Director of InterWorks. "Our products must achieve the design and technical sophistication that gamers expect from the Resident Evil universe. We know fans will be proud of the final product along with future inventions we have in the works for popular Capcom brands.
"InterWorks has come up with some innovative ideas that will enhance the gameplay experience for Capcom gamers," said Seon King, Senior Director or Licensing at Capcom. "We are excited about the new products and looking forward to hearing the response from gamers."
The next products to launch will be the Resident Evil Darkside Chronicles and Resident Evil Umbrella Chronicles Magnum and Knife Kit, continuing upon the success of the Resident Evil Darkside Chronicles and Resident Evil Umbrella Chronicles Shot Blaster for the Nintendo Wii(TM). Both will be featured at the InterWorks booth at the upcoming Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles, June 15-17, 2010.
About Capcom
Capcom is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment for game consoles, PCs, handheld and wireless devices. Founded in 1983, the company has created hundreds of games, including best-selling franchises "Resident Evil®," "Street Fighter®," "Mega Man®" and "Devil May Cry®." Capcom maintains operations in the U.S., U.K., Germany, France, Tokyo, Korea and Hong Kong, with corporate headquarters located in Osaka, Japan. More information about Capcom can be found on the company website, http://www.capcom.com.
About InterWorks Unlimited
Based in City of Industry, InterWorks Unlimited Inc. distributes a wide range of high-quality gaming peripherals and software under several brands and licenses, including Eagle3 and Photo World. For more information, please visit http://www.EAGLE3.com.
Nintendo Wii is a trademark of Nintendo.
Capcom, Mega Man, Resident Evil and Devil May Cry are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Capcom Co., Ltd., in the U.S. or other countries. Street Fighter is a registered trademark of Capcom U.S.A., Inc.
All other marks are the property of their respective holders.
Source: InterWorks Unlimited Inc.
CONTACT: Kate Hedstrom of InterWorks Unlimited Inc., +1-925-518-3010,
pr@interworks-usa.com
Web Site: http://www.capcom.com/
http://www.eagle3.com/