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Immersion Issues Joytech a Patent License for Force Feedback Video Game Console and PC Gaming Peripherals Immersion Issues Joytech a Patent License for Force Feedback Video Game Console and PC Gaming Peripherals SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb 17, 2005 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Immersion Corporation (Nasdaq:IMMR), a leading developer and licensor of touch feedback technology, today announced that gaming peripheral maker Joytech has entered into a patent license with Immersion for both force feedback and advanced vibro-tactile, spinning-mass technologies for gaming console and PC gaming peripherals. Joytech develops gamepads, steering wheels, and other peripherals for the PC and dedicated gaming consoles such as the Sony PlayStation® and PlayStation®2, Nintendo 64 and GameCube™, and Microsoft Xbox®. "The growing prevalence of gaming peripherals with Immersion's TouchSense® technology shows strong consumer market demand worldwide for a high-quality, immersive gaming experience," said Immersion Chief Technology Officer and Vice President, Gaming, Dean Chang. "With its strong roots in Europe and its worldwide presence, Joytech plays a key part in fulfilling that demand." "We are always seeking to offer the latest gaming technology in our products to amaze, enthuse, and truly enrich the experience for gamers everywhere. Immersion's TouchSense technology imparts an increased sense of realism and fun to deliver the ultimate gamer experience," said Lee Guinchard, managing director, Joytech. About Joytech (www.take2games.com) Joytech is a wholly owned subsidiary of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is an integrated global developer, marketer, distributor, and publisher of interactive entertainment software games and accessories for the PC, PlayStation® game console, PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, PSP™ handheld entertainment system, Xbox®, and Nintendo GameCube™ and Game Boy® Advance. The company publishes and develops products through its wholly owned labels Rockstar Games, 2K Games, and Global Star Software; and distributes products in North America through its Jack of All Games subsidiary. Take-Two also manufactures and markets video game accessories in Europe, North America, and the Asia Pacific region through its Joytech subsidiary. The company maintains sales and marketing offices in Cincinnati, New York, Toronto, London, Paris, Munich, Madrid, Vienna, Milan, Sydney, Breda (Netherlands), and Auckland. About Immersion (www.immersion.com) Founded in 1993, Immersion Corporation is a recognized leader in developing, licensing, and marketing digital touch technology and products. Bringing value to markets where man-machine interaction needs to be made more compelling, safer, or productive, Immersion helps its partners broaden market reach by making the use of touch feedback as critical a user experience as sight and sound. Immersion's technology is deployed across personal computing, entertainment, medical training, mobility, automotive, and 3D simulation markets. Immersion and its wholly-owned subsidiaries hold more than 270 issued patents worldwide. Immersion, the Immersion logo, and TouchSense are trademarks of Immersion Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. SOURCE: Immersion Corporation A&R Partners Elizabeth Conrady, 650-762-2815 [email protected] Copyright © 2005 Business Wire. All rights reserved. News Provided by COMTEX.
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