Empire signs FlatOut 2 distribution deal with Vivendi

News by Ellie Gibson Contributor

Published on July 12, 2005

Vivendi Universal Games has signed a deal with UK developer and publisher Empire Interactive to market and distribute multi-platform racing game FlatOut 2 in North America.

Developed by Finnish studio Bugbear Entertainment, FlatOut 2 is billed as "an over-the-top racing game where players race around fully destructible environments in one of 16 fully customisable and upgradeable cars."

The original FlatOut is also being published by Vivendi in North America later this month on PC, PS2 and Xbox.

"We are very thrilled about FlatOut 2 with its revolutionary physics and great

gameplay,' said Empire CEO Ian Higgins.

"Teaming up with VU Games was a natural decision and we anticipate the title to be a hit on both sides of the Atlantic."

VUG president Phil O'Neil commented: "We are excited to continue our successful relationship with Empire Interactive with the newly signed distribution agreement."

FlatOut 2 is slated for a 2006 release.

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