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Mad Catz\u00AE Enters into Multi-Year Agreement with Electronic Arts for Worldwide Rights to PC and Video Game Accessories Based On The Sims\u2122 Franchise
San Diego, March 1. 2011
Mad Catz\u00AE Interactive, Inc. (\u201CMad Catz\u201D or \u201Cthe Company\u201D) (AMEX/TSX: MCZ), a leading third-party interactive entertainment accessory provider, and Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS), a leading global interactive entertainment software company, announced today an agreement to produce branded PC and console videogame accessories based on \u2018The Sims\u2122\u2019 franchise. The agreement grants Mad Catz non-exclusive rights to produce and market a wide range of videogame accessories for PC, Microsoft\u00AE Xbox 360\u00AE video game and entertainment system, Sony\u00AE PlayStation\u00AE 3 computer entertainment system, Wii\u2122, Nintendo DS\u2122 and Nintendo 3DS\u2122 systems.
Commenting on the agreement, Darren Richardson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Mad Catz, \u201CWe are excited to work with EA and one of the most popular gaming franchises of all time. The Sims is a new and exciting opportunity for Mad Catz to reach a wider audience that includes both casual and enthusiast gamers. Our agreement with EA is part of our long-term strategy of working with the premium gaming brands and deliver innovative consumer focused accessories.\u201D
\u201CWe are delighted to be working with Mad Catz to further broaden the appeal of The Sims franchise through the introduction of specialty PC and console accessories,\u201D said Patrick O\u2019Brien, Vice Presidentof Electronic Arts. \u201CMad Catz has a long history of working with game publishers to deliver unique products, and we believe that together we can introduce a range of accessories that appeal to players of The Sims series.\u201D
About Mad Catz Interactive, Inc.
Mad Catz is a leading global provider of innovative products for the interactive entertainment industry. Mad Catz develops and markets accessories for videogame systems and PCs under its Mad Catz (casual gaming), Saitek (simulation), Cyborg (pro gaming), Eclipse (home and office) and Tritton (gaming audio) brands. Mad Catz also operates e-commerce and content websites for videogame and PC products under its GameShark brand, develops, manufactures and markets proprietary earphones under its AirDrives brand, and publishes and distributes video/PC games. Mad Catz distributes its products through most of the leading retailers offering interactive entertainment products and has offices in North America, Europe and Asia. For additional information please go to www.madcatz.com, as well as www.store.gameshark.com, www.saitek.com, www.cyborggaming.com, www.eclipsetouch.com, www.trittontechnologies.com, www.gameshark.com and www.airdrives.com.
