Topic: Koch Media and ZeniMax Sign Distribution Agreement in Europe

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The games affected are Star Trek: Conquest and AMF Bowling: Pinbusters.
 http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/newsArt.cfm?artid=15400

 Koch Media and ZeniMax Europe Ltd Announce Distribution Deal    

25th - February 2008 - Basingstoke – United Kingdom - Koch Media today announced a deal with ZeniMax Europe Ltd. to distribute Bethesda Softworks®’ STAR TREK®: Conquest for the Nintendo Wii™ and PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system and Mud Duck® Productions’ AMF® Bowling: Pinbusters!™ for the Nintendo Wii™ in the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Ireland, and the Netherlands.    

STAR TREK®: Conquest for PlayStation®2 and Wii™ features a blend of strategy and intense action set in ”The Next Generation” era. Take control of Federation, Klingon, Romulan, Cardassian, Dominion, and Breen forces and lead them in a campaign to control the Galaxy, one planet at a time.    

Experience the excitement of the lanes with AMF® Bowling Pinbusters!™ for Wii™, based on the popular American sport. Pinbusters! caters to any gamer looking for pick up and play action in a party atmosphere along with easy-to-learn controls, unique mini-games, and a wide-array of colourful characters.    

The agreement continues to focus Koch Media’s plans to utilise their local sales and marketing expertise to grow their distribution partnerships.    

“We are absolutely delighted that a company with the standing of Bethesda Softworks have chosen to work with us,” enthused Craig McNicol, Managing Director of Koch Media UK. “We will work with diligence and passion to ensure that these games get the attention they deserve. Our Nindie team are already getting excited enquiries about Conquest on Wii in particular.”    

“Koch Media’s distribution and staff are the perfect fit for these titles. We are delighted to be working with such an experienced distributor and look forward to working with them in 2008,” said Greg Baverstock, Sales & Business Development Director for Bethesda Softworks Europe®.