Buena Vista Games Enters Agreement To Publish Four New Games From Q Entertaiment
Lumines II, Lumines Plus, Meteos: Disney Edition and Every Extend Extra to Hit Retail Shelves This Fall
FOR RELEASE 4/26 at 5:00 AM PT
BURBANK, Calif. - (April 26, 2006) - Buena
Vista Games, Inc. (BVG), the interactive entertainment arm of
The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS), today announced it has
entered into an agreement with Tokyo-based Q ENTERTAINMENT,
Inc., to publish four new titles in all international regions
except Asia.
BVG will publish the upcoming titles: Lumines II, a
mesmerizing sequel to the highly popular action and music
puzzle game, for the PSP system
(PlayStation®Portable); Lumines Plus*, a pulsing new version
of the original title for the PlayStation®2 computer
entertainment system; Every Extend Extra, an electrifying
action puzzle shooter game for the PSP system; and Meteos:
Disney Edition, a new version of the popular galactic action
puzzle title Meteos featuring beloved Disney characters, for
the Nintendo DS.
"We are looking forward to enhancing our relationship with
the talented team at Q ENTERTAINMENT to bring gamers unique
and innovative gaming experiences," said Graham Hopper,
senior vice president and general manager, Buena Vista Games.
"With BVG's expertise in publishing a broad portfolio of
video games for the entire family, these new titles are a
perfect fit because they appeal to a wide variety of
gamers."
"Q ENTERTAINMENT established itself last year as the premier
creator of action puzzle games with the best-selling and
highly addictive Lumines for the PSP system and Meteos for
the Nintendo DS. This year, our goal is to build upon that
success and reach new heights around the world with our new
publishing agreement with BVG. We are also very excited to
introduce another music-based game, Every Extend Extra," said
Q ENTERTAINMENT CEO Shuji Utsumi.
Lumines earned widespread acclaim and has sold more than
700,000 units worldwide to date. According to video game
review score compilation site Gamerankings.com, Lumines is
one of the highest rated PSP system titles to date with an
average review score of 90%.
Meteos is one of the top-rated Nintendo DS titles to date
with an 88% review score average, according to
Gamerankings.com.
Lumines II, Lumines Plus, Every Extend Extra and Meteos:
Disney Edition are slated to hit retail stores in Fall
2006.
About Buena Vista Games
Buena Vista Games, Inc. (BVG) is the interactive
entertainment arm of The Walt Disney Company. BVG publishes,
markets and distributes a broad portfolio of multi-platform
video games and interactive entertainment worldwide. The
company also licenses properties and works directly with
third-party interactive game publishers to bring products for
all ages to market. For more information, please log on to
www.bvg.com.
About Q ENTERTAINMENT
Q ENTERTAINMENT, Inc. specializes in multiplatform
development and global marketing. Q ENTERTAINMENT creates,
produces, and consults in digital entertainment software such
as game console, PC broadband and mobile units.
Principal game creator & Chief Creative Officer Tetsuya
Mizuguchi came from SEGA as the president of United Game
Artists, where he designed critically acclaimed titles such
as the Sega Rally franchise, Space Channel 5, and Rez. Q
ENTERTAINMENT CEO, Shuji Utsumi had experience of executive
position from Disney, SEGA & SCEA. He produced several
famous titles such as Crash Bandicoot (SCEA), Sakura Wars
(SEGA), and Kingdom Hearts (Buena Vista Games).
Q ENTERTAINMENT is comprised of veteran designers,
programmers, and producers. Q ENTERTAINMENT collaborates with
other creators, artists and development studios in Japan and
overseas. With a large network and enthusiasm, Q
ENTERTAINMENT always anticipates the trends and changes in
times to come and develop new value in the videogame
industry's business.
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*This title is not yet concept approved by Sony Computer
Entertainment America.
"PSP" is a trademark and "PlayStation" and the "PS" Family
logo are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment
Inc.
,® and Nintendo DS are trademarks of Nintendo. ® 2004
Nintendo.
CONTACTS:
Buena Vista Games
Neena Williams
+44 (0)208 222 1552