Radica® Continues SEGA® Partnership With Street Fighter® II
Special Edition Celebrates 15th Anniversary of Capcom®’s Legendary Game
19th January 2004, United Kingdom - Radica Games Limited has announced its continuing partnership with Sega Toys (a subsidiary of Sega® Corporation) and plans to manufacture and distribute Arcade LegendsTM Street Fighter® II Special Champion Edition in honour of Capcom's 15th anniversary of the release of the legendary video game, the first to introduce two-player fighting action. This multi-game unit features two authentic six-button Sega® Mega DriveTM controllers that plug into a TV and gives players all the action, characters and grandmasters of the original, plus a special bonus game, Ghouls and GhostsTM.
Available in March 2005, the Plug and Play TV game will retail for around £29.99 and is suitable for ages 8 and up.
"Street Fighter II broke ground and revolutionised fighting games," said Pat Feely, President and CEO, Radica Games Limited. "In keeping with the game's spirit and what made it so very unique, this Play TV Legends game utilises dual controllers as part of Radica's modern take on plug-in video game entertainment."
"Radica plays an important role in legendary arcade and video games," notes Mr. Hideki Okamura, Senior Executive Officer, Consumer Division at Sega® Corporation. "They are a leader in electronic entertainment and their innovative products are a great match for our target audience."
"Street Fighter is one of the most renowned fighting franchises in video game history," remarked Shuichi Tanaka, licensing manager, Capcom USA, Inc. "With its anniversary, we are excited for an opportunity to provide new venues wherein fans old and new can enjoy the phenomenon of the original game that created a generation of video game fighters."
About Sega® Corporation
Sega® Corporation is a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment both inside and outside the home, encompassing consumer business, amusement machine sales and amusement center operations. The company develops, publishes and distributes interactive entertainment software products for a variety of hardware platforms including PC, wireless devices, and those manufactured by Nintendo, Microsoft and Sony Computer Entertainment, Inc. Sega® Corporation's website is located at http://sega.jp.
About Capcom®
Capcom is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment. Founded in 1979, the company has created world renowned franchises including Resident Evil®, Street Fighter®, Mega Man®, Breath of Fire®, Devil May Cry® and the OnimushaTM 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.
About Radica Games Ltd.
Radica Games Limited (Radica) is a Bermuda company headquartered in Hong Kong (NASDAQ: RADA). Radica is a leading developer, manufacturer and distributor of a diverse line of electronic products including handheld and tabletop games, girls' lifestyle products, high-tech toys and video game accessories. Radica has subsidiaries in the U.S.A., Canada and the U.K., and a factory in Dongguan, Southern China. More information about Radica can be found on the Internet at www.radicagames.com.
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