D3PUBLISHER OF AMERICA AND WARNER BROS. INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT INK LICENSING AGREEMENT FOR 100 BULLETS
LOS ANGELES, CA - May 3, 2006 - D3Publisher
of America, Inc. (D3PA), and Warner Bros. Interactive
Entertainment today announced a licensing agreement for DC
Comics/Vertigo's 100 BULLETS, allowing D3PA to develop and
publish console, handheld, and PC games based on the renowned
comic book series. The first game is scheduled for release in
Q3 2007.
"100 BULLETS has all the elements necessary to translate
exceptionally well into video games," said Careen Yapp, vice
president of licensing and business development of D3PA. "We
look forward to bringing the unique characters and storyline
of 100 BULLETS to life with the latest interactive technology
and graphics and will work closely with Warner Bros.
Interactive Entertainment and DC Comics/Vertigo to maintain
the authenticity consumers demand."
"Taking the thrilling story elements and incredible action
from the 100 BULLETS comic series and incorporating explosive
gameplay will make an exciting game for fans and gamers,"
said Scott Johnson, vice president of business development
for Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. "Working with
D3PA and DC Comics/Vertigo, we will utilize the source
material to give players the authentic feel they are looking
for."
"100 BULLETS is an innovative crime-noir series that combines
powerful story telling with non-stop action, and will be a
great addition to the gaming world," said John Nee, vice
president of business development for DC Comics. "We look
forward to working with both D3PA and Warner Interactive
Entertainment on this exciting new project."
Written by contemporary comic book writer Brian Azzarello and
illustrated by award-winning artist Eduardo Risso, 100
BULLETS is part crime story and part espionage thriller. It
tells the interrelated stories of people who are given the
chance to take deadly revenge against those who have done
them wrong with no strings attached.
About D3Publisher of America, Inc.
D3Publisher of America, Inc. is a subsidiary of D3, Inc. with
headquarters in Tokyo. D3Publisher of America's strategic
focus is on licensed and original titles from leading
third-party developers that appeal to mass-market consumers
or gaming enthusiasts. Based in Los Angeles, D3Publisher of
America distributes and publishes software for personal
computers and the major console platforms including Game Boy®
Advance, Nintendo GameCube, Nintendo DS"§,
PlayStation® game console, PlayStation®2 computer
entertainment system, PSP portable entertainment
system and the Xbox® video game system from Microsoft. For
additional information on D3Publisher of America and its
products, visit the website at http://www.d3publisher.us.
About Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment Inc., a Warner Bros.
Entertainment Company, is a premier licensor and a developer
of entertainment content for the interactive space across all
current and future platforms, including consoles, PC-based
gaming and wireless applications.
About DC Comics
DC Comics, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, is the
largest English-language publisher of comics in the world and
home to such iconic characters as Superman, Batman, Wonder
Woman and the Sandman. These DC super heroes and others have
starred in comic books, movies, television series (both
animated and live-action) and cyberspace, thrilling audiences
of all ages for generations. DC Comics' Web site is located
at www.dccomics.com.
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For Information, Contact:
Tamara M. Sanderson
D3Publisher of America, Inc.
(310) 268-0820 ext. 129
t.sanderson@d3p.us
Remi Sklar
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
818-977-3023
remi.sklar@warnerbros.com
100 BULLETS and all related characters and elements are
trademarks of and ® DC Comics.
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