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Vivendi Universal Games and Radical Entertainment Announce Exclusive Development Partnership

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Vivendi Universal Games and Radical Entertainment have joined forces to develop a series of multi-platform titles based on new and existing entertainment franchises. The partnership will yield six new titles, with Radical Entertainment exclusively handling the development. Vivendi Universal Games will also acquire a royalty-free license to Radical's proprietary game development technologies and an option to purchase the company during the contract's term.

Key Takeaways:

  • The partnership involves the development of six multi-platform titles based on new and existing entertainment franchises.
  • Radical Entertainment will exclusively develop the titles, with Vivendi Universal Games acquiring a royalty-free license to Radical's proprietary game development technologies.
  • The partnership is an extension of a previous collaboration between the two companies, which resulted in the critically acclaimed titles "The Simpsons: Hit & Run" and "The Hulk."
  • "The Simpsons: Hit & Run" has sold over 1.8 million units worldwide since its September 2003 release, while "The Hulk" has sold over 1.3 million units worldwide.
  • Radical Entertainment is a leading developer of interactive entertainment, with a team of over 200 creative and development professionals.
  • The company has a track record of creating top-selling entertainment products for major publishers, and maintains an in-house Research and Development team run by industry leaders in 3D graphics and real time technology.

Statistics:

  • 1.8 million units sold worldwide for "The Simpsons: Hit & Run" since its September 2003 release.
  • 1.3 million units sold worldwide for "The Hulk."
  • Over 200 creative and development professionals employed by Radical Entertainment.
  • 6 new multi-platform titles in development under the partnership.
  • The partnership's financial terms were not disclosed.

Sources:

  • "Vivendi Universal Games and Radical Entertainment Announce Worldwide Development Agreement." PR Newswire. February 10.
  • BVU Games and Radical Entertainment.

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