Capcom Secures Rights to Publish MotoGP Games

April 12, 2006

Capcom
Secures Rights to Publish MotoGP Games

Capcom today confirmed that it has secured the
PlayStation format rights to publish official videogames based on the adrenaline
fuelled motor sport, MotoGP. The first game to be published under the terms of
this agreement will be MotoGP ’07 (working title) due for release this autumn on
the PlayStation 2 entertainment system.

MotoGP is the world’s premier motorcycling
championship consisting of 18 Grands Prix from around the globe and featuring
the world’s top motorcycle manufacturers including Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, Ducati,
Kawasaki, KTM and Aprilia plus the world’s best riders such as Nicky Hayden,
Valentino Rossi, Dani Pedrosa, Makoto Tamada and Casey Stoner.

Commenting on the announcement Mark Beaumont,
executive vice president, officer and head of Capcom consumer software
publishing in the Americas and Europe said: “MotoGP is the most exciting motor
sport on the planet and we are really thrilled to be partnering with them. This
project clearly demonstrates Capcom’s intent to broaden its portfolio to include
both original and licensed IP, work with the best developer talent and brands
from across the globe to create new exciting gaming experiences. MotoGP is a
multi-million unit selling franchise on PlayStation formats and we look forward
to taking it to the next level.”

Carmelo Ezpeleta, CEO of Dorna Sports, the
exclusive holder of all commercial and TV rights to MotoGP commented: “Capcom’s
long tradition for innovation and pushing technological boundaries in pursuit of
delivering high quality entertainment perfectly matches the core values of the
MotoGP brand and we’re delighted to be partnering with them.”