Sail away on an Ocean wave

Team 17 have announced a two-year sales and distribution deal with Manchester giants Ocean Software. The surprise marriage was announced on March 26 at the Spring European Computer Trade Show (ECTS) held at London's Olympia. The Amiga titles currently in development - Alien Breed 3D, Speris Legacy and Final Over - will not be affected by the deal.

Ocean and Team 17 are set to market and distribute some nine, cross-platform titles over the next few months and the deal should ensure that all the games will be given a high marketing profile .

Team 17's media manager Alan Bunker reckons thus. "This is a fantastic opportunity for two ambitious companies to work hand-in-hand, creating games for everyone, everywhere. "Now Team 17 and Ocean can further enhance their reputations by working closely together - this is a great step forward for both companies and the beginning of a very special relationship."

Alan Bunker was not present at the recent film Oscars in the United States.

In similar fashion, Millenium Interactive have secured a publishing deal with minnows Sony Psygnosis. All future Millenium titles will be marketed by Psygnosis and Michael Hayward, MD of Millenium reckons it's a heaven-made match. "Our relationship marks the start of a new phase in Millenium's development, allowing us to concentrate on furthering our goals in producing first rate entertainment software, sure in the knowledge that our titles are being brought to the market by one of the strongest and most professional distributors in Europe."


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