Thursday, May 17, 2001 - DK Mediactive, a global publisher of entertainment software, announced today a licensing agreement with Mattel, Inc., the worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of toy products, for Robotech, one of the most recognised animated television series. Under the terms of the agreement, TDK, as sub licensee under Mattel's license with Harmony Gold, Inc., has been granted exclusive rights to develop and publish games featuring Harmony Gold's Robotech brand for personal computers, current and next-generation videogame and handheld systems.

TDK Mediactive has retained the services of game developer, Vicious Cycle Software, to develop an advanced 3D game engine tailored for the Robotech series of video games. TDK will create and publish next-generation games that will appeal to the core Robotech audience and take advantage of each platform's unique abilities.

First aired in 1985, Robotech is the popular animated television series that fuses giant transforming robots and compelling sci-fi narratives. After 16 years, Robotech retains formidable global fan support and continues to broadcast in numerous countries worldwide. TDK's first Robotech title is scheduled to ship in 2002.

Heiko tom Felde, Director of TDK Mediactive Europe, said: "This highly popular TV series will be brought to life on the PC and console by this incredible Robotech license. We aim to capture the powerful and addictive storyline, realistic combat scenes and transform them into compelling and dynamic gameplay that will amaze and enthrall Robotech, sci-fi and gaming fans alike."

Amy Boylan, Senior Vice President of New Media at Mattel, Inc. said: "We are extremely pleased to be working closely with a publisher of TDK's caliber and expertise in developing quality entertainment software featuring the Robotech brand."