by Thomas on Jan. 9, 2003 @ 10:40 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Activision Inc. and Marvel Enterprises Inc. agreed to extend their superhero video game licensing agreements. Financial details weren't disclosed, but the companies said the new agreement represents the largest deal between the parties and includes improved financial terms. In a press release Wednesday, Activision said it will develop and publish video game products based on Marvel's comic book franchises Spider-Man, X-Men, Fantastic Four and Iron Man through 2009. Under the new agreement, Activision also has the option to acquire the interactive entertainment rights to develop products in conjunction with motion pictures and television series involving those characters.
by Thomas on Nov. 20, 2002 @ 9:11 p.m. PST | Filed under
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Capcom today announced the release of its number one arcade hit, Marvel vs. Capcom 2 for the PlayStation 2. Delivering absolute arcade perfection in classic Capcom style, Marvel vs. Capcom 2 pits Capcom’s legendary characters and Marvel’s world famous super heroes against each other for dream matches of epic proportions. They also announced the release of Steel Battalion, the exciting new battle-mech simulator exclusively for the Xbox. Using an exclusive 40-button controller, players “take a seat” inside the cockpit of 19 different mechanized VT’s (Vertical Tanks) duringa rebellious attempt to over-throw the government.
by Thomas on Sept. 23, 2002 @ 11:05 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Vivendi Universal Publishing and Marvel Enterprises, Inc. announced today a 10-year worldwide licensing agreement which grants VU Publishing's Games division (VU Games) the rights to develop and publish online massively multi-player (OLMMP) games based on Marvel's universe of more than 4,700 superheroes. The first OLMMP title under the new agreement is targeted for release in 2005. The announcement was made jointly by VU Games Chairman and CEO Ken Cron and Marvel COO Bill Jemas. Agreement Grants Access To More Than 4,700 Characters Including Spider-Man, The Incredible Hulk and The X-Men
by Rainier on May 21, 2002 @ 12:42 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Capcom today announced Steel Battalion, an exciting battle-mech simulator for the Xbox. Using the most elaborate controller interface ever created, players take a seat inside the cockpit of a mechanized VT (Vertical Tank) and enter into futuristic military warfare. Capcom also announced plans to bring its number one arcade hit, Marvel vs. Capcom 2 to the PS2 and the this fall. Delivering absolute arcade perfection in classic Capcom style, Marvel vs. Capcom 2 pits Capcom’s legendary characters and Marvel’s world famous super heroes against each other for dream matches of epic proportions.
by Rainier on April 8, 2002 @ 4:55 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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THQ Inc. and Marvel Enterprises, Inc. today announced a worldwide agreement naming THQ exclusive interactive game licensee of some of Marvel's hottest comic and entertainment properties including ``Captain America,'' ``The Punisher,'' and ``Nick Fury.''
by Rainier on Aug. 31, 2001 @ 6:08 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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ACTIVISION EXPANDS ITS SUPER HERO™ BRANDS WITH EXCLUSIVE WORLDWIDE RIGHTS TO MARVEL ENTERPRISES’ FANTASTIC FOURĀ® AND IRON MANĀ®. Superhuman Characters Enhance Activision’s Slate of Comic Heroes That Includes Spider-Man, X-Men and Blade