Capcom® And INgrooves Strike Music Licensing & Soundtrack Deal
Music, pictures, graphics and online soundtrack album all part of the deal for Final Fight: Streetwise™
For Immediate Release
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. February 28, 2006 Digital record company INgrooves today announced it has licensed 28 hip-hop and electronic songs from its catalogue to video game publisher Capcom® for Final Fight: StreetwiseTM and will produce and digitally publish the game soundtrack. Set within Capcom's Final Fight universe, Final Fight: Streetwise calls for players to use their street smarts and powerful fighting skills to survive the back alleys of Metro City. Available for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system and the Xbox® video game system from Microsoft , Final Fight: Streetwise will contain classic Capcom fighting action, expansive 3D environments, and diverse gameplay. The soundtrack is set to be released on February 28th and will only be available through online music stores like iTunes and Rhapsody.
This project showcases the full range of services and expertise that INgrooves can bring to a project on behalf of game publishers. With access to a large catalogue of current hits in urban, electronic, rock and world music genres, INgrooves can provide publishers with great content and access to the online and mobile markets that increases the promotion for a game release.
INgrooves roster of popular and up-and-coming urban artists perfectly complements Final Fight: Streetwise's urban setting and intense action. Furthermore, the inclusion of artist pictures, album graphics and song descriptions will make the music experience all the more interactive for players. "Our collaboration with INgrooves has been invaluable as their extensive music library truly captured the raw intensity and tone of Final Fight: Streetwise," said Tom Sekine, chief operating officer, Capcom Studio 8. "The quality and diversity of music combined with their marketing support of the game has made them an ideal licensed soundtrack partner."
Robb McDaniels, INgrooves' CEO, said, "We absolutely loved working with Capcom on Final Fight: Streetwise. Their whole team was extremely creative and sought to incorporate innovative online and mobile marketing ideas wherever possible. This project exhibited the potential synergies between video game publishers and digital record companies."
INgrooves has a great deal of experience within the interactive entertainment and video game markets and is represented in the game industry by Flashman Studios. The company has worked with some of the world's largest publishers on a number of high profile projects, including Namco (Namco Museum), Electronic Arts (Cricket 2005, Tiger Woods PGA Tour 2006) and Arush Entertainment (Playboy: The Mansion). INgrooves makes it simple for video game publishers and others to work with a major digital record company and create innovative, unique soundtracks for their titles.
About INgrooves
INgrooves is a digital media publisher and technology company that provides distribution, marketing, and licensing services through its INgroovesTM, INgrooves Mobile MusicTM, and Digital Music AccessTM brands. As the digital representative for frontline releases from artists and labels like Nappy Roots, The Crystal Method, Thievery Corporation and Chocolate Industries, INgrooves increases the exposure and earnings potential of its artists and label partners. INgrooves distributes audio and video content to over 100 internet and 75 mobile stores worldwide using its patent-pending technology platform. Artists and independent labels seeking worldwide marketing and licensing services rely on INgrooves to get their music into TV, films, video games and other branding programs. For more information, check out www.ingrooves.com
About Flashman Studios
Founded in 2005 by Brad Young, Flashman Studios is a full service agency for developers, intellectual property owners, publishers and game services companies working within the interactive entertainment industry. With offices in San Francisco and Vancouver, Flashman works closely with each client, providing the value-added services and creative approach each company requires to maximize their business opportunities and create a prosperous and viable long-term future.
About Capcom
Capcom is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment. Founded in 1983, the company has created world renowned franchises including Resident Evil, Street Fighter, Mega Man, Breath of Fire, Devil May Cry and the Onimusha 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.
Capcom, Mega Man, Resident Evil, Onimusha, Devil May Cry and Breath of Fire 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. "PlayStation" and the "PS" Family logo are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Microsoft, Xbox and the Xbox Logos are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries and are used under license from Microsoft. All rights reserved.
Contacts:
INGROOVES
Lee Everett
LaunchPad PR
lee@launchpadpr.net
O: 310.397.4321
C: 310.560.6944
Adam Hiles
INgrooves
adam@ingrooves.com
O: 415.896.2100
CAPCOM
Arne Cual-Pedroso
ArneC@capcom.com
O: 408.774.0500