Gamebridge is a joint venture between Interchannel, a Tokyo based developer and publisher of video games alongside other media entertainment: online, mobile and TV animation, and Bergsala the official Nintendo Distributor for the Nordic region.

As a new European video games publisher, Gamebridge’s stated mission is to bring fresh, new concepts from Japan into Europe. Gamebridge is motivated by the same passion and care that makes Japanese products unique and will act as a bridge between the two cultures.

Rising Star Games confirmed its partnership with the new European games publisher, Gamebridge. With three Nintendo DS releases planned for spring/ summer 2009, Rising Star Games will handle all of the firm’s sales and marketing initiatives throughout the PAL territory.

Speaking after agreeing the deal, Shigeki Takeuchi, CEO of Gamebridge said: 'In 2009 we will commence a long planned campaign on the European market with the launch of our first titles for Nintendo DS. Partnering with Rising Star Games allows us to 'hit the ground running' very effectively, working with a company that shares our outlook and goals'.

Martin Defries, Managing Director of Rising Star Games said: "I am delighted to confirm this exciting partnership with Gamebridge. The key figures in the creation and running of this company have a proven track record of success in the video games market in Europe and Japan. For Rising Star Games it further embodies the spirit of bringing the best from Japan into our stable of releases in 2009”.

Gamebridge will announce its first titles during March 2009.