August 20, 2009
Majesco Entertainment Partners
With Tetris Online Inc. To Bring Two New TETRIS Video Games to Market
The perfect puzzle
game returns with new challenges as Majesco Entertainment Company, an innovative
provider of video-games for the mass market, and Tetris Online, Inc., today
announced a strategic partnership to support the North American launch and
distribution of two exciting new TETRIS games for Wii and Nintendo DS. Both
games are expected to launch in spring 2010.
"Majesco was a natural choice to help us bring the latest evolution of the
TETRIS franchise to market," said Minoru Arakawa, president and CEO, Tetris
Online. "Their distribution strength and expertise in the mass market will help
ensure that our upcoming Wii and Nintendo DS games reach as many fans as
possible."
"We are thrilled to partner with Tetris Online to release one of the world’s
most popular video games of all time," said Jesse Sutton, Chief Executive
Officer, Majesco. "Everyone plays TETRIS, from casual players to seasoned pros,
making it a must-have game for Wii and Nintendo DS owners of all ages."
TETRIS is one of the most addictive and recognizable video games that has won
over hundreds of millions of players with its unique puzzle gameplay. After its
humble beginnings in Russia, this timeless puzzle game became a worldwide
phenomenon enjoyed by all. Because of its unique yet simple randomness, it is
always a fresh experience and never the same game twice.
The new TETRIS games for Wii and Nintendo DS are expected to release next
spring.
