Rockin' Android/GamersGate deal
Indie publisher secures digital download for line-up, starting with Japanese shooter Suguri.
NEW YORK - June 26, 2009
GamersGate, a leading platform for digitally distributed PC games, today announced a distribution deal with indie videogame publisher Rockin’ Android. GamersGate will offer a lineup of localized indie videogame titles officially licensed from Japan. The first title available will be the Japanese fan-favorite hybrid, shoot’em up, fighter SUGURI, scheduled for availability at the end of June. Additional titles from Rockin’ Android will soon follow.
“I’m thrilled with this partnership,” said Rockin’ Android President Enrique Galvez. “The rock solid reputation and wide-reaching, user-friendly platform of GamersGate will tremendously help to expose some of Japan’s best indie PC games to an even wider global audience.”
“We have always placed a high importance on offering high-quality indie titles,” said Theodore Bergquist, CEO of GamersGate. “Rockin’ Android has made a name for itself by finding some fantastic indie titles and bringing them to market. We’re very pleased to help deliver these titles to the GamersGate community.”
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About SUGURI
Experience the rush of battle as you wage intensive aerial duels in the fan-acclaimed SUGURI, one of the most unique hybrid shooter/fighter titles ever created by Japan indie game developer Orange Juice. Showcasing beautifully rendered designs, innovative weaponry, rapid-fire combat gameplay action and a cool techno-trance soundtrack, SUGURI is a must-have, must-play indie game.
About GamersGate
GamersGate is a leading digital distribution platform creating easily accessible gaming experiences for gamers worldwide – anytime, anywhere. Viewed as a strong contender in the digital download arena, GamersGate continues to redefine the download industry and future strategies including the launch of several accompanying services and comprehensive tools, in addition to an aggressively growing product portfolio from a wide range of internationally recognized publishers. http://www.gamersgate.com.
About Rockin’ Android
Headquartered in Los Angeles, CA, Rockin' Android is a newly formed electronic entertainment publisher specializing in doujin videogames and online downloadable games that feature a combination of highly stylized anime visuals and stunning character designs with easy-t-follow interface controls. Rockin' Android launched in 2009 with the PC game release titled SUGURI PERFECT EDITION as well as with downloadable games, including titles such as GUNDEMONIUM, FLYING RED-BARREL-A DIARY OF A LITTLE AVIATOR-, GUNDEMONIUM and CHELSEA AND THE SEVEN DEVILS. More information can be found at www.rockinandroid.com.
Joe Ziemer, TriplePoint for GamersGate
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Chase Wang, Rockin' Android
(310) 869-8030
chase@bam-mp.com