Sega Signs with Xplosiv for a Further Two Years

Sega signs with Xplosiv for a
further two years

Empire Interactive Europe has
renewed its republishing agreement with Sega Europe Ltd for a further two years,
giving Empire the rights to continue to sell much-loved classic games such as
Sonic 3D, Crazy Taxi and Sonic Racer through its value Xplosiv range.

As well as existing titles, Empire
has also announced that the PC version of the fast-paced platform game Sonic and
Knuckles will become part of Xplosiv’s roster of Sega games in this deal. The
news is testament to the strength of the long-term partnerships that Empire has
built up with leading players in the industry – the agreement with Sega goes
back to 1998.

“We have enjoyed great success with
our classic titles through Empire Interactive and its Xplosiv label,” says Alan
Pritchard, UK sales director at Sega Europe. “We know that Xplosiv will do a
great job promoting our titles through retail and online channels.”

“We’re delighted to be continuing
our relationship with Sega and with great new titles as well,” comments Ian
Higgins, CEO of Empire Interactive. “Sega is one of the best known and most
respected names in the business and their classic titles are still massively
popular with today’s games players.”

On PC CD-ROM, Sonic 3D and Sonic
Racer are currently sold on Empire’s Xplosiv label at 4.99 each, with Crazy
Taxi at 9.99. Sonic and Knuckles will be available on November 5 at 4.99.
Empire launched Xplosiv as a budget brand selling low-price PC software in mid
2000 and PS2 in 2002, proving a great success in the UK and overseas due to the
group’s licence wins with Take2, Sega, Ubisoft, Taito, Activision, Microsoft,
Vivendi, CDV and Europress. Further information on Xplosiv products can be found
at www.xplosiv.net 

About Empire Interactive</b> Empire
Interactive is a leading publisher of interactive entertainment software that
has been established for 14 years. The company floated on the Alternative
Investment Market (AIM) of the London Stock Exchange in July 2000. Headquartered
in the UK, Empire Interactive also has offices in the US, Germany, Italy and
Spain. The company develops and publishes a varied range of titles across all
platforms in the US, Europe and Asia. Further information about Empire
Interactive and its products can be found at:
www.empireinteractive.com