2013-01-11 17:44:27 -
January 11(th), 2013
Press Release - For immediate release
BIGBEN INTERACTIVE ANNOUNCES TOMB RAIDER(TM)
LICENSED DEVICE SKINS
Lesquin , January 11(th), 2013 - Bigben Interactive is pleased to announce a
licensing agreement with Square Enix, Ltd., for the highly anticipated Tomb
Raider(TM), scheduled for release March 5(th), 2013 by famous developer
Crystal Dynamics.
Bigben Interactive will market a Tomb Raider(TM) themed Wireless Controller
for PlayStation®3. Embossed with the Tomb Raider(TM) logo and set in stylish
white backlighting, the controller is a dedicated model using the 6-axis and
tilt-sensor technologies, 2 vibration motors and a non-slip ergonomic trigger
for precise gaming.
Bigben Interactive has also created three Tomb Raider(TM) designs of mobile
phone cases for the iPhone®4/4S, iPhone®5 and for the Samsung®Galaxy SIII.
"We're thrilled to partner with this incredible licence and its emblematic
heroin" says Alain Falc, Chairman & CEO of Bigben Interactive. "We can't
wait
to bring these state-of-the-art Tomb Raider(TM) embossed skins to the market
on launch day."
The agreement covers Europe, Australia & New Zealand. All Bigben Interactive
licensed Tomb Raider(TM) accessories will be available on the Tomb Raider(TM)
launch-day, March 5(th), 2013, in those territories.
About Bigben Interactive
Market leader for both video gaming accessories and mobile phone accessories,
the BIGBEN INTERACTIVE Group now implements a strategy of complementary know-
how and product offers in order to meet the evolution of the multimedia world.
Its ambition is to become a leader in converging multimedia accessories and a
key player on the European multimedia market, relying on its size, its
development capabilities and its commercial network.
About Tomb Raider
The Tomb Raider franchise has sold over 35 million copies worldwide and
inspired one of the most successful video game film adaptations in history,
grossing over $300 million at the global box office with protagonist Lara
Croft® becoming a contemporary global icon. TOMB RAIDER® is in development for
a multi-platform release, and is slated to launch March 5, 2013.
About Square Enix Ltd.
Square Enix Ltd., a part of the Square Enix Europe business unit, develops,
publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX®, EIDOS® and TAITO® branded
entertainment content in Europe and other PAL territories as part of the
Square Enix Group. Square Enix Ltd. also has a global network of leading
development studios such as IO Interactive(TM), Crystal Dynamics® and Eidos
Montréal(TM). The Square Enix Group boasts a valuable portfolio of
intellectual property including: FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 100
million units worldwide, DRAGON QUEST® which has sold over 59 million units
worldwide and TOMB RAIDER® which has sold over 35 million units worldwide; and
the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix Ltd. is a London-based, wholly-
owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.
More information on Square Enix Ltd. can be found at
www.square-
enix.com/eu/en/.
TOMB RAIDER, LARA CROFT, CRYSTAL DYNAMICS, DRAGON QUEST, EIDOS, FINAL FANTASY,
IO INTERACTIVE, SPACE INVADERS, SQUARE ENIX, the SQUARE ENIX logo and TAITO
are registered trademarks or trademarks of the Square Enix Group. All other
trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Square Enix Limited is a company registered in England & Wales under the
number 01804186 whose registered office is situated at Wimbledon Bridge House,
1 Hartfield Road, London, SW19 3RU, United Kingdom.
For any Press Enquiries, please contact Sébastien Waxin at
sebastien.waxin@bigben.fr - ( + 33 320 905721
Images & Information on www.bigben.eu
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