NewKidCo and Disney Interactive join to develop console titles
By dkilmer
Created 10/15/1999 - 00:00
Burlington, Massachusetts-based NewKidCo International Inc., a children's
game publisher, and Disney Interactive have entered into a multi-year
agreement to develop and publish console video games featuring popular
Disney properties. Through the deal, NewKidCo has obtained the rights to
publish interactive adventures for various video game platforms, including
PlayStation, Nintendo 64 and Game Boy Color. As part of the agreement, the
first title targeted for release will be DISNEY'S ANIMATED STORYBOOK:
MULAN, featuring the spirited girl and other characters from the animated
feature, MULAN. Additionally, three games based on Disney's Winnie the
Pooh, as well as titles featuring other Disney characters, are expected to
be released in 2000.
