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Mad Catz Announces Arcade GameStick

Mad Catz Interactive, Inc., a leading third party video game accessory provider, announced today that its Arcade GameStick for Xbox Live Arcade, Xbox 360 and PC will ship to major US retailers for availability this holiday season. Through collaboration with Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. and PopCap Games, Mad Catz has introduced a joystick controller bundled with three full Xbox Live Arcade games: Frogger, Time Pilot and Astropop. "Our launch of the Arcade GameStick is consistent with our strategy of developing new revenue streams from video game software bundled with a unique controller," said Darren Richardson, President and CEO of Mad Catz. "Retro-arcade games are a hot market segment, especially on Xbox 360 Live Arcade, and this officially licensed Xbox 360 Arcade GameStick is the answer for anyone that values the control and finesse that only a real joystick can provide." "Frogger and Time Pilot are classic games that hearken back to the heyday of the original video game arcade," said Yoshinori Aoyagi, Manager, CEO Office at Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc.

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Dogz, Catz, Horsez and Hamsterz Up for Adoption

Ubisoft announces that the newest additions to the "Petz" series have shipped to retail stores throughout North America: "Dogz" for PC and Nintendo DS; "Catz" for PC and Nintendo DS; "Horsez" for PC, PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system, and Nintendo DS; "Hamsterz Life" for Nintendo DS.

"Dogz"
Adopt, love, care for and interact with an adorable puppy. Train your pooch and earn money for food, toys and outfits by completing tricks and competing in talent shows.

"Catz"
Bring home your newly adopted kitten and keep it well fed and happy with plenty of food and attention. Earn Kitty Coinz by helping neighbors, and use them to buy fun kitty clothes and accessories. Share pictures of your fabulous feline with friends via wireless DS play.

"Horsez"
Adopt, care for and train your very own pony, then join the academy, where your trained horse can become a champion.

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Mad Catz Adds GameStick To 360 Accessory Lineup

I'm going to assume that the Arcade GameStick for Xbox 360 from Mad Catz doesn't shake uncontrollably as pictured above. At least, the company doesn't mention it as a feature. What it does do is add traditional joystick flava to your Xbox 360 gaming experience.

The GameStick features a "360°spinner control" that "allows for all new types of gaming experiences." (So, maybe it does shake/vibrate uncontrollably?) The officially licensed controller is designed to enhance your Xbox Live Arcade gaming experience and To prove it, Mad Catz buddied up withKonami Digital Entertainment, Inc. and PopCap Games to bundle three full Xbox Live Arcade games with the Stick: Frogger, Time Pilot and Astropop.

It also comes with a free Xbox Live Gold trial membership and is USB PC compatible. We reported on the pre-order-ness of the GameStick a bit ago, but the company's site now has an onsale date of December 19 at a price of $49.99.

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Mad Catz Acquires INAIR Personal Sound Audio Technology ...

SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. (AMEX/TSE: MCZ), a leading third party video game accessory provider, today announced the acquisition of the INAIR Personal Sound Technology – a revolutionary breakthrough in the headphone listening experience. As part of the acquisition of the INAIR IP, Mad Catz also brings INAIR's inventor, Ken Wright, to Mad Catz' management team.

"We are very excited about our acquisition of the INAIR Personal Sound Technology IP," said Darren Richardson, President and CEO of Mad Catz. "This new technology allows users to have a high-quality digital listening experience while still interacting comfortably with their environment. The designer earpiece can be adapted to be either unobtrusive or more conspicuously branded as a stylish status symbol.

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Mad Catz Doles Out 360 Stick Lovin'

Mad Catz officially announced today that its Xbox 360 Arcade GameStick will be arriving at retailers nationwide just in time for Christmas. When I first heard about it I was thinking it would be your standard ball on a metal pole joystick, but as you can see it looks like a 360 controller and a 2600 controller had sloppy peripheral sex, resulting in this baby here. A 2960, or would you multiply in this case? 936,000? Either way, I must have it.

The controller comes packed with full Xbox Live versions of Frogger, Timepilot, and Astropop, as well as a free trial membership of Xbox Live Gold. Thanks to MS not letting anyone else do 360 wireless, it's also a Windows compatible USB device. Hooray! Should be available everywhere by December 19th. Michael Fahey

Xbox 360 ARCADE GameSTICK Product Page Mad Catz Press Release

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Mad Catz Unleash Arcade GameStick

Mad Catz Interactive announced today the Arcade GameStick. The controller will work with the Xbox 360 and PC and will retail for $59.99. It also comes bundled with Frogger, Time Pilot and Astropop for Xbox Live Arcade along with a free Xbox Gold trial membership.

"Our launch of the Arcade GameStick is consistent with our strategy of developing new revenue streams from video game software bundled with a unique controller," said Darren Richardson, President and CEO of Mad Catz. "Retro-arcade games are a hot market segment, especially on Xbox 360 Live Arcade, and this officially licensed Xbox 360 Arcade GameStick is the answer for anyone that values the control and finesse that only a real joystick can provide."

by David Radd Comments or questions? Send them to editor@gamedaily.com .