Eidos talks MumboJumbo
European distribution deal with Leading Casual Game Publisher MumboJumbo to bring top game franchises to PC in 2007
Eidos Interactive, one of the world's leading publishers and developers of entertainment software, today announces a distribution deal with premium casual game developer and publisher MumboJumbo, to release six top PC game franchises to European retail on 9th February 2007.
The six smash-hit titles have all been featured prominently in the global download charts, with combined sales of over two million copies to-date. The titles to be released to European retail include: Jewel Quest, Luxor: Amun Rising, Super Collapse! 3, Cubis 2, Chainz 2: Relinked and 7 Wonders of the Ancient World. All games feature addictive and easy-to-learn, yet difficult to master gameplay that sets a new standard for the casual games market.
"These titles are a perfect entry into the premium casual games market for Eidos," said Larry Sparks, Global Head of Brands Management, Eidos. "MumboJumbo has a reputation as the premier publisher of premium casual games with numerous bestselling releases. We look forward to sharing the success in providing the perfect purchase for the rapidly growing casual games market."
"MumboJumbo has had tremendous success in offering these premium casual games to consumers in North America," said Mark Cottam, MumboJumbo's CEO. "We are very excited to partner with Eidos and look forward to the opportunity to introduce our award-winning games to the European marketplace."
Eidos' MumboJumbo titles will be released on 9th February 2007.
For further information, please contact:
Chris Glover - Head of Communications - Eidos Interactive
Tel: +44 (0) 20 8636 3000; chrisg@eidos.co.uk
About Eidos Interactive Ltd
Eidos Interactive Ltd is part of SCi Entertainment Group Plc (SEG) one of the world's leading publishers and developers of entertainment software. Eidos consists of publishing operations across Europe and the US and several development studios including Crystal Dynamics, IO Interactive, Beautiful Game Studios, Eidos Studios Hungary, Eidos Sweden and Pivotal Games. The Group has a valuable combined portfolio of intellectual property including: Tomb Raider, Hitman, Deus Ex, Championship Manager, Carmageddon, the Conflict series and Just Cause.
Some of the titles currently in development include: Kane & Lynch: Dead Men, Crossfire, Battlestations: Midway, Chili Con Carnage and Highlander.
About MumboJumbo
MumboJumbo is a leading developer of games for online distribution and the preferred publisher of premium casual games for the retail channel. The company maintains strong relationships with leading retailers including Best Buy, CompUSA, GameStop, OfficeMax, Sam's Club, Target, and Wal-Mart as well as publishing relationships with Big Fish Games, Fresh Games, Funkitron, GameHouse, Hot Lava, iWin, Jamdat, Oberon Games, PopCap, RealNetworks, Reflective Entertainment, and many others. A wholly owned subsidiary of United Developers, LLC, MumboJumbo is based in Dallas, TX. For a complete list of the company's game offerings geared to all ages, go to www.mumbojumbo.com.