Mad Catz to Produce Ubisoft Title Accessories

Mad Catz Interactive today announced that it has entered into a license agreement with Ubisoft to produce a new line of customized controllers and other related accessories to support the upcoming launches of Assassin’s Creed and Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Conviction video games.

The Assassin’s Creed franchise combines compelling gameplay, superb graphics, and an immersive and sophisticated storyline to deliver an epic experience that will launch the action genre into the next generation and beyond. The first game in the Assassin’s Creed franchise is set in 1191 AD, when the Third Crusade is tearing the Holy Land apart and the Assassins intend to stop the hostilities by suppressing both sides of the conflict. Players, assuming the role of the main character Altair, will have the power to throw their immediate environment into chaos and to shape events during this pivotal moment in history.

In Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Conviction, the latest release in Tom Clancy’s best-selling Splinter Cell series, Special Operative Agent Sam Fisher drops his classic goggles and black suit in favor of a more civilian appearance as he finds himself thrust into the role of fugitive in Washington, D.C. Ubisoft’s Tom Clancy video games are consistently among the best-selling and most critically acclaimed video game titles in the industry. Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six, Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell and Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon games have sold more than 45 million units worldwide to date.

Darren Richardson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Mad Catz, commented, “This agreement with Ubisoft is an excellent opportunity to align Mad Catz’ proven ability to produce innovative licensed products and accessories with the highly-anticipated launch of the initial title of the Assassin’s Creed franchise as well as the newest game in the best-selling Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell series. Ubisoft has a track record of developing engaging, strong-selling video game brands and we look forward to enhancing the gaming experience by producing controllers and accessories that capture the intensity and excitement of both of these titles.”

Mad Catz will develop new stylish video game controllers, faceplates and Console Skinz featuring the logos and characters of each title.

The Mad Catz products for Assassin’s Creed and Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Conviction will be available on all released platforms of the games. Products and accessories supporting both launches will be available at online video game retailers and wherever video game accessories are sold.