NZ Loses Capcom Distributor


Published By: Aaron Scott   On: Wednesday 11 Feb 2009 2:21 PM

News just in sees the Capcom distribution change from Gamewizz to Monaco Corporation. Monaco Corp who distribute THQ have secured the rights within NZ after Red Ant Australia went into receivership.

“We are excited to be working with Capcom,” said Rodney Block, General Manager – THQ Australia/NZ. “Capcom is renowned for great gaming experiences and have such incredible franchises as Street Fighter and Resident Evil. THQ are looking forward to bringing these highly-anticipated Capcom titles to gaming audiences across Australia and New Zealand.”

Monaco NZ distribute other brands such as SEGA, THQ, Ubisoft and Warner Bros Interactive Entertainment.

Confirmed Capcom titles for Q1:

• Street Fighter IV (X360, PS3): 19 February, 2009
• Dead Rising: Chop Till You Drop (Wii): 26 February, 2009.
• Resident Evil 5 (X360, PS3): 12 March, 2009

What will be interesting is to see the price point of the titles, previously Gamewizz had the titles listed for $139.99RRP and had many NZ gamers annoyed.

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Ruptunex
On Wednesday 11 Feb 2009 2:28 PM Posted by Ruptunex
THANK GOD!!!!

Gamewizz suck arse and had been making so much on SFIV, RE5 and Fallout 3 even.
 
 
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Hellrend3r
On Wednesday 11 Feb 2009 3:51 PM Posted by Hellrend3r
Oh.

I was just gonna hire SFIV and never give it back.Looks like i might not have to now.
 
 
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Sir Thrustsalot
On Wednesday 11 Feb 2009 4:12 PM Posted by Sir Thrustsalot
So are the games still going through the Oz censors??
I'm sick of playing watered down games because a bunch of buck toothed inbred Australians can't handle the content.
 
 
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Insanctity
On Wednesday 11 Feb 2009 4:36 PM Posted by Insanctity
Yeah, I'd say that we'll still be getting the oz version of games, but hopefully we should see a price drop atleast... $140 is mental
 
 
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primeelfkilla
On Wednesday 11 Feb 2009 5:36 PM Posted by primeelfkilla
i just dont want any hassle in getting the games I want
 
 
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bahamut_zero
On Wednesday 11 Feb 2009 8:22 PM Posted by bahamut_zero
As long as my copy of RE5 arrives on time I don't care who distribute it.. Of course cheaper games would be nice too :) The current price of games now (esp Wii games) is just ludicrous.
 
 
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alienhominid
On Wednesday 11 Feb 2009 9:05 PM Posted by alienhominid
yay hopefully a price drop!
 
 
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LoNe
On Thursday 12 Feb 2009 9:33 AM Posted by LoNe
we are an australian state as far as distributers are concerned.
that wont change anytime soon.
 
 
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