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Digital Bundle of Two Classic Felix the Cat Games is Available Now!
New enhancements and features give the iconic feline anti-hero a new feel for modern audiences
Konami Digital Entertainment B.V. today announced the digital release of Felix the Cat for PlayStation and Nintendo Switch, in collaboration with Universal Products & Experiences and Limited Run Games. The classic NES and Game Boy titles from the 1990s have been transported to the area of modern gaming as part of Limited Run Game’s Carbon Engine retro lineup.
Players take on the role of Felix on a rescue quest set in bizarre cartoon worlds. Felix’s Magic Bag of Tricks will give players a variety of eccentric vehicles and power-ups to save the day! The 8-bit adventures of the sharp-witted feline features new quality-of-life enhancements, including save states and a rewind feature, for new players to enjoy.
For more information visit: https://www.konami.com/games/felixthecat/
About FELIX THE CAT
For more than 100 years, Felix the Cat has inspired generations of fans from across the globe. He is both a pop-culture phenomenon and an anti-hero icon. Felix the Cat made his big screen debut in 1919 and went on to have his own cartoon strip and cartoon series. During the 1920s and 30s, he appeared in over 100 movies before being reinvented in the 1950s with a catchy theme song alongside his notorious “magic bag of tricks.” Today, Felix the Cat continues to be celebrated through fashion and lifestyle collaborations from the runway to the street to major retail brands.
About Universal Products & Experiences
Universal Products & Experiences (UP&E) globally drives the expansion and elevation of NBCUniversal’s iconic collection of brands, intellectual properties, characters, and stories based on the company’s extensive portfolio of properties created by Universal Pictures, Illumination, DreamWorks Animation and NBCUniversal Television and Streaming. The division executes this through innovative physical and digital products, as well as engaging retail and product experiences across our expansive global theme park destinations (for both owned and third-party IP), location-based venues, e-commerce product platforms, and retailers around the world. Along with global brand strategy and creative, UP&E’s lines of business include Consumer Products and Games, along with Theme Parks Products & Retail. UP&E is a division of Universal Destinations & Experiences, part of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. More information is available at www.universalproductsexperienc... Limited Run Games
Limited Run Games is the industry leader in producing and distributing premium physical video games. Founded in 2015, they have published over 1,000 physical games and soundtracks in addition to winning several awards for their bespoke Collector’s Editions. Limited Run is the gold standard in bringing digital games to physical form for casual fans and collectors alike. Visit limitedrungames.com for the latest offerings, or follow the brand on your social media platform of choice for all LRG-related updates: @limitedrungames.
About KONAMI GROUP
KONAMI GROUP was established in 1973, starting as an amusement machine manufacturer for arcades. Over the years, the company has grown to include different business units across various markets. Currently, KONAMI GROUP CORPORATION includes the Digital Entertainment, Amusement, Gaming & Systems, and Sports Businesses. The company went public on the Osaka Securities Exchange in 1984, the Tokyo Stock Exchange in 1988, and the London Stock Exchange in 1999. For more information, visit: www.konami.com/en.
About Konami Digital Entertainment
Konami Digital Entertainment, which is the core company of KONAMI GROUP, develops entertaining content for mobile, console and card games. The company is known for global franchises such as eFootball™, Metal Gear, Silent Hill, Castlevania, and Contra, as well as the Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game series. www.konami.com/games/corporate/en/
