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Activision grabs The Simpsons Wrestling

Brief: Worried that The Simpsons' wrestling game would never see the light of day? Worry no more.

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Jim Cordeira

Date
3/12/2001


Activision, Inc. today announced it has signed an agreement with Fox Interactive to distribute and publish The Simpsons Wrestling in the United States and Canada. The game, which is rated "T" for Teen by the ESRB, will bring the fun and antics of the longest-running animated television series of all time to the PlayStation game console this spring.

"The Simpsons is a property that enjoys phenomenal success across several entertainment mediums, including interactive entertainment," said Kathy Vrabeck, executive vice president, worldwide publishing and global brand management, Activision, Inc. "The acquisition of this game reinforces our strategy of delivering products based on powerful, recognizable brands."

The Simpsons Wrestling is a no-holds-barred, humorous 3D wrestling/fighting game featuring the characters and locations of FOX's popular television satire "The Simpsons." Players take on the identity of their favorite Simpsons' character and battle their way to the ultimate title - Champion of Springfield. The game emphasizes wacky physical and verbal comedy within familiar, graphically detailed venues located throughout Springfield. The Simpsons Wrestling is being developed by Novato-based developer Big Ape.



  -- Jim Cordeira

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