Paris, June 8, 2021 – Today, Microids Distribution France is pleased to announce a distribution deal regarding three of publisher Maximum Games’ upcoming titles. As a reminder, video game publisher Microids revealed last year their new distribution structure, Microids Distribution France (MDF). This entity – which includes a dedicated sales team – allows Microids to work directly with the French territory distribution players: wholesalers, retailers and gaming shops.
Maximum Games and Microids are existing partners, as Microids’ games have been distributed in the UK and North American territories by Maximum Games.
This deal expands that relationship and entails the retail distribution in France of three of Maximum Games’ upcoming 2021 releases: Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid - Super Edition (on PlayStation 4, Xbox One consoles and Nintendo Switch), The Forgotten City (on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X | S) and Xuan Yuan: Sword 7 (on PS4 & Xbox One consoles).
“We are proud to be partnering with Maximum Games for the distribution of these titles in France.” said Alexandre Breas, Country Manager (France) at MDF. “The teams at MDF are eager to support the launch of these exciting games which complement our distribution lineup perfectly!”
“Maximum Games is a key partner for Microids, so it’s a thrilling opportunity for MDF to provide them with their commercial know-how, and work on such an incredible lineup!” adds Julien Renzaho, VP Sales & Business Development at Microids.
“We’re delighted to be working with MDF for the physical distribution of these games in France and are looking forward to a successful retail launch,” said Wendy Young, VP of Strategic Partnerships at Maximum Games.
About Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid – Super Edition
Stronger together! A modern take on the 25-year-old franchise, Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid - Super Edition combines content from the original Collector’s Edition, all three Season Passes, and the all-new Street Fighter Pack. Pit current and classic Power Rangers and villains like never before in 3v3 tag team battles, featuring 23 different playable characters, including the latest Street Fighter crossover characters, Ryu and Chun-Li.
About The Forgotten City
The Forgotten City is a mystery adventure game of exploration and deduction, and a re-imagining of the critically acclaimed mod that won a national Writers’ Guild award and racked up over 3 million downloads. Trapped in a secret underground city during the Roman Empire, twenty-three lost souls cling to life. In this precarious utopia, if one person breaks the mysterious Golden Rule, everyone dies. As a time-traveler drawn two thousand years into the past, you’ll relive their final moments in an endless loop, exploring and interrogating, and changing the course of the day with each secret you uncover. Only by cleverly exploiting the time loop and making difficult moral choices can you hope to solve this epic mystery. Here, your decisions matter. The fate of the city is in your hands.
About Xuan Yuan: Sword VII
Xuan Yuan Sword 7 is an action RPG with frenetic real-time combat, visceral 3D presentation, and a rich cinematic narrative. It is a celebration of ancient China’s landscape, civilisation, and culture, infused with the mystique of its own legends in stark contrast to anachronistic technological designs. Take the role of the calm and reliable swordsman Taishi Zhao as he fights to protect his family and uncover the truth of a blight threatens all of China. With a story deeply rooted in ancient Chinese history and mythology, Xuan Yuan Sword 7 reimagines both as one fantastical and chaotic realm under the governance of a new Xin Dynasty.
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About Maximum Games
Maximum Games ranks as a top 20 global video game publisher of interactive digital entertainment spanning all genres and supporting multi-platforms. The company’s mission is to provide a proven and strong hands-on approach to publishing, marketing, and distribution. Established in 2009, the company is led by female entrepreneur Christina Seelye, a seasoned executive of digital consumer products and channel marketing. Under Seelye’s leadership, the company has been recognized with numerous awards such as “Fastest Growing Tech Company” by American Business Awards and has made the Inc. 5000 list of Fastest Growing Private Companies for five consecutive years. Maximum Games has offices in both the US and UK and continues to expand its scope of global publishing and distribution via direct reach and strategic partnerships. For more information on Maximum Games, visit the company’s website at http://www.maximumgames.com.
About Microids Distribution France
Microids Distribution France is a subsidiary of the French video game publisher Microids. This entity’s goal is to provide the right support for Microids’ products, Microids’ partners products as well as the products of Plastoy, the licensed figurines specialist.
About Microids Microids is a French video game publisher. Founded in 1985, Microids’ editorial strategy now focuses on 4 major areas: adventure games, racing games, retro gaming and games inspired by iconic titles. By collaborating with renowned studios and authors (Pendulo Studios, Eden Studios, Benoît Sokal, Paul Cuisset, Philippe Dessoly and Pierre Adane), Microids has become a major player in international video games. Taking inspiration from legendary titles, including Asterix & Obelix, and Titeuf, Garfield, Fort Boyard, XIII and Blacksad, Microids reaches a wide audience and creates original adventures which give gamers the chance to play as some of their most beloved characters.