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Ludlam reacquires Bourne game rights
Ben Parfitt Jul 31 2008, 10:16am
Shortly after the release of its game, Vivendi sees rights head back to Ludlam Entertainment
Following the news that Activision Blizzard is to reassess its IP catalogue and existing studio structure, it has been confirmed that Ludlam Entertainment has reacquired the gaming rights to its Bourne brand, GameDaily reports.
The move follows Activision Blizzard’s release of its first Ludlam-branded title, The Bourne Conspiracy, in June – though that was under Vivendi’s Sierra label.
Speaking of the deal, Ludlam Entertainment’s chairman and CEO Jeffrey Weiner stated: “The reacquisition comes at an ideal time for the company – the international success of Robert Ludlum's The Bourne Conspiracy coupled with continued, dramatic changes in the gaming industry enable Ludlum Entertainment to develop new partnerships capable of fully exploiting the multi-platform potential of the Ludlum content and storylines.
"Our colleagues at Vivendi Games did a tremendous job of capturing the spirit and allure of Robert Ludlum's writing with The Bourne Conspiracy and the gaming community's strong response is clear indication that future Ludlum games will deliver both popularity and profitability for years to come.
"Robert Ludlum's works are an ideal vehicle for realizing the promise of multi-platform gaming and capitalizing on the accelerated migration from personal computers and game consoles to a wide variety of mobile devices, online multiplayer games and social media applications.
"We look forward to working with innovative partners in the gaming community and new investors to further extend the reach and appeal of Robert Ludlum's stories and to help write the next chapter for this powerful and timeless entertainment franchise."
