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[IR-News] JoWooD and Piranha Bytes accommodate all differences |
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Liezen, Austria / Essen, Germany, March 12th 2008; Austrian publisher JoWooD Productions Software AG (ATXPrime: JWD) and German development studio Piranha Bytes (Pluto 13 Ltd.)
are pleased to announce the settlement of all differences and disagreements of the past months. Both companies continue to work on their respective projects without excluding further cooperation in potential future projects.
Currently, JoWooD Productions and Spellbound Entertainment are working on the fourth part of the Gothic series; Piranha Bytes puts its efforts into a new role playing game having the working title “RPB”. The JoWooD-branded Gothic products available in stores will remain within the worldwide distribution network of JoWooD Productions Software AG.
“We are happy that we put aside our differences with the company Pluto 13. After a long and successful period of cooperation, it was of great concern to find the best possible solution for both parties! We are proud to continue with the marketing of products of the Gothic-series and will fulfil the high-quality expectations of its loyal fans”, explains Dr. Albert Seidl, CEO JoWooD Productions.
“Our differences in the past are history. By putting them aside, Piranha Bytes as well as JoWooD are now able to continue constructive-minded work full of vim and vigor. For Piranha Bytes that means the development of entertaining and high-class role playing games”, as Mr. Michael Rüve, managing director Pluto 13, points out.
About JoWooD Productions Software AG
JoWooD Productions Software AG (ATXPrime: JWD) is listed in the Prime Market segment of the Vienna stock exchange. JoWooD is a leading publisher of computer and videogames, releasing international acclaimed, high-quality titles for all existing and future gaming systems. JoWooD games are distributed worldwide by an efficient net of distribution partners. Visit http://corporate.jowood.com for more information.
About Piranha Bytes (Pluto 13 GmbH)
Pluto 13 GmbH is a privately held company based in Essen, Germany. It is well-known for its label “Piranha Bytes”. Founded in 1997, the development studio has gained international reputation with its acclaimed RPG successes “Gothic”, “Gothic II”, “Gothic II – Night of the Raven” and “Gothic 3”.
Visit http://www.piranha-bytes.com for more information.
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