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Koch Media says its new game Prison Break: The Conspiracy will be a success when it arrives in March – even though the TV show it is based on finished last year. In fact the publisher says the 360, PS3 and PC title can revitalise the popular licence when it …
Read More »Koch targets US success
Koch Media wants to be a global games force, with US success the vital next step for the firm. Deep Silver – Koch’s publishing label – has teamed up with SouthPeak Games to help boost its presence in North America. The US firm will work with Koch on marketing, retail …
Read More »Koch closes Deep Silver Vienna studio
Team which formed following shut down of Rockstar Vienna is no more
Read More »Deep Silver gets US publishing partner
Games from Koch Media’s Deep Silver label will be released in the US via South Peak. Under the agreement, South Peak will be exclusive partner for Deep Silver in the US, and Koch will receive a minority stake in South Peak as well. We are pleased to partner with such …
Read More »Koch to distribute S.T.A.L.K.E.R
Koch Media has announced it has picked up the distribution rights for S.T.A.L.K.E.R: Call of Pripyat. Under its new partnership with the game’s publisher bitComposer Games, Koch will handle the game in the UK, Nordic and Italian markets. After the distribution success we saw with S.T.A.L.K.E.R: Clear Sky, we are …
Read More »No Fear branded accessories arrive
Blue Ocean has released the first Wii and DS peripherals under the No Fear brand. The accessories division of Koch has signed a new deal that allows it to use imagery and logos from extreme sports label No Fear on its products, with the first items hitting shelves this month. …
Read More »Big names sign up for U-Sing
Mindscape is banking on major pop star power for its new Wii singing game U-Sing. While Rock Band might not have been able to ride Beatlemania to the top of the charts, Universal Music-backed U-Sing features the likes of The Saturdays, Just Jack, Mika and Duffy in its bid to …
Read More »Koch has big plans for Risen
Koch Media believes its upcoming RPG Risen can become an on-going series. The original IP is due for release under the distributor’s Deep Silver publishing label for PC and 360 on October 2nd. It has been developed by German developer Piranha Bytes, which is best known for its Gothic RPG …
Read More »Koch Media expands East
Koch Media is expanding into the Benelux region with a dedicated office in the territory. The HQ will be headed up by industry veteran Hans Lange, who has previously worked for the likes of Davilex, Samas and Rebo Publishers. Directly supported by Koch Media’s UK office, the Benelux sales and …
Read More »Foley returns to games industry
Koch Media has appointed Juliana Foley as trade marketing and purchasing manager. Foley returns to the games industry following successful stints at EUK, Eidos, The Learning Company and THE Games/Nintendo. She is part of a trio of new staff who have been recruited to help the company expand its presence …
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