Japanese distribution deal signed for Ship Simulator 2008

Date posted: 02-09-2009

Overland Co. Ltd gets digital distribution rights for Ship Simulator 2008 in Japan.

Coinciding with the visit of Prince Akishino and Princess Kiko of Japan to the Netherlands, VSTEP signed a contract with Overland Co. Ltd for the digital distribution of Ship Simulator 2008 in Japan. Overland is a major publisher and developer of entertainment computer software in Japan and was also responsible for the successful distribution of Ship Simulator 2006 in Japan. The Japanese people are keen Ship Simulator users and we expect Ship Simulator 2008 to be equally successful in Japan. During a workshop for the Japanese press, VSTEP presented its product range and demonstrated its newest training and entertainment games.

Japanese Press visiting the VSTEP office

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