Topic: BAM! Joins Forces with Cavia

[Jonnyboy117]

American publisher + Japanese developer = money.

Today BAM! Entertainment announced their cooperation with Japanese developer Cavia, Inc.  The first joint venture between the two companies is a horror-themed action driving game, to be released in September 2003, although no platforms have been set.  Members of Cavia have previously worked on Sega GT, Ridge Racer, and Ace Combat.  Here's the full press release:

BAM! ENTERTAINMENT TEAMS UP WITH JAPAN'S RENOWNED VIDEO GAME DEVELOPER CAVIA

The Two Companies Initiate Long-Term Development Relationship  

Tokyo Game Show -- Tokyo, Japan -- (September 19, 2002) - BAM! Entertainment (Nasdaq: BFUN) today announced that it has teamed up with acclaimed Japanese developer, Cavia Inc., to develop and publish titles for next generation gaming systems.  Members of the development team have worked on award-winning titles, including Sega GT, Ridge Racer and Ace Combat.  The first game to come out of this partnership is scheduled to ship in September 2003.  

"We are very happy to have the opportunity to work with Mr. Stolar and his team, and we believe that this first collaboration will make for a very quality game," said Hayao Nakayama, President of Cavia Inc. "I hope this title marks the first of many successes between our two companies."

"I am extremely pleased to be working again with my former Sega colleague, Mr. Nakayama, and look forward to continuing our relationship of bringing consumers superior games," said Bernard Stolar, President and Chief Operating Officer of BAM! Entertainment.  "Even at this initial stage, the concept idea is expressing an amazing art style, a dynamic storyline, and an incredible depth of gameplay."  

The first game will be a mission-based, driving action adventure set in a distinctive world featuring a significant element of horror.  Further details will be made available in the coming months.

About Cavia, Inc.
Cavia is a joint venture of six firms, which include TOKUMA SHOTEN PUBLISHING CO., LTD. NIPPON TELEVISION NETWORK CORPORATION, TOHOKUSHINSHA FILM CORPORATION, Tokyo FM Broadcasting Co., Mitsubishi Corporation, and Amuse Capital, Ltd.  Hayao Nakayama, the former president of Sega, is Cavia's president of both Cavia and its parent company, Amuse Capital, Ltd.