MCZ - Sector: Technology---Industry: Computer Peripherals

[GatewayStocks]

MCZ: Blasting Up On MicroSoft News! Many don't even know about this yet. people on early vacation and the news was late... You have a chance on this dip.

[la-onda]

MCZ: Executes Publishing Agreement for Microsoft's Xbox
Thursday , December 22, 2005 12:59 ET

Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. (MCZ) announced that it has signed an agreement to become an official software publisher for Microsoft's (MSFT) Xbox(R) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft in North America and Europe. Under the agreement, Mad Catz will publish software titles that will be officially endorsed by Microsoft and carry the Xbox license logo.

"This agreement is very significant for Mad Catz since it marks the first time we'll publish software for the Xbox console," said Darren Richardson President and CEO of Mad Catz. "It is an important element in our strategy to publish games to be used in conjunction with our game-specific accessories and adds new revenue streams to leverage our existing infrastructure."

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[GatewayStocks]

Many don't even know about this yet. People on early vacation and the news was late today... was able to buy the dip from HOD.

Some resistence at .95, which is where the HOD hit today and diped but once through that 95 looks real weak an resistence at $1 is nothing... then $1.15 is the next level of resistence

RSI bullish in a large way... JMHO and GL

[Terliso]

Looking good... strong support @ 0.64 cents

[la-onda]

waitin for a pullback or entering from the beginning of today 

MCZ: Volume Spike; 106% > 20-adsv, Stock +25.71%
Thursday , December 22, 2005 13:20 ET

This is the 2nd VOLUME alert for MCZ in the past 7 calendar days.

Trading for Mad Catz Interactive, Incorporated (AMEX: MCZ) has been heavier than usual in today's session. By 13:20 ET, the stock had already traded 736,800 shares via 600 trades. The cumulative volume is 106.10% above its 20-day average of 357,495. Normally the stock experiences around 142 individual trades per session.

So far, today's volume surge has caused a net rise in MCZ's stock price. At the time of this alert, the stock was trading at $0.880, up $0.180 (+25.71%).

One year ago, the Company's shares closed at $0.820. The price has gained more than 7 percent since then.

Over the last 10 trading session MCZ has traded in a range between $0.660 and $0.850 and is currently trading 51.91% below its 52-week high of $1.830 set on March 14,2005 and 37.50% above its 52-week low of $0.640 from November 04,2005.

In the previous 3 sessions, MCZ trading has displayed a mixed trend. Closing results have been as follows:

December 21, 2005 --- closed at $0.700 down $0.010 (-1.41%) on 247,700 shares
December 20, 2005 --- closed at $0.710 up $0.020 (+2.90%) on 230,800 shares
December 19, 2005 --- closed at $0.690 up $0.010 (+1.47%) on 417,800 shares

The Company last released news on December 22, 2005 (today):

"Mad Catz and Microsoft Execute Publishing Agreement for Xbox"

MAD CATZ INTERACTIVE, INCORPORATED
Manufacturing, distributing and marketing innovative controllers and other peripherals for the console and PC game markets.

[GatewayStocks]

well, there was a little pullback today but looking higher now... Still high Volume for this stock and especially on a basic holiday trading day with lower volume overall... I believe we will see a great next week and on into the 1st of the year as people catch on.. This is a big deal for this comapany and can really make them... :)GLTA

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% of Shares Held by All Insider and 5% Owners:  10%
% of Shares Held by Institutional & Mutual Fund Owners:  9%
% of Float Held by Institutional & Mutual Fund Owners:  10%
Number of Institutions Holding Shares:  12

[GatewayStocks]

This deal is really great for MCZ and should make them... new highs into the first part of the year

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Short Interest Down 87.5% to 4.2K in Dec 2005

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http://www.madcatz.com/

The Real World Golf is a smashing success in UK and EU. Will be released soon in US.

and the Slugger is another ground breaking game to be released soon.

MCZ just signed publishing agreement with MSFT for Xbox, and MCZ's Xbox games are going to have MSFT Xbox logo for stronger marketing power.

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Hot on the heels of its recent success, Gametrak: Real World Golf in the UK, In2Games announces the completion of a major fundraising, global expansion plans and first details of new Gametrak titles.

Real Word Golf uses the Gametrak system to track your swing, in real-time, into the game – which has made it the only golf title in recent years to challenge EA's Tiger Woods in terms of sales and critical acclaim.

"The moment golfers have been eagerly anticipating...makes previous hit games like Tiger Woods look about as realistic as Space Invaders"
Mail on Sunday

In2Games has stepped up production of the Gametrak hardware to ensure sufficient stock availability for Christmas and beyond.

"We've been delighted with the success of Real World Golf to date, and would like to thank our retail partners, developers Aqua Pacific and our distribution partners Mad Catz" commented Elliott Myers, MD of In2Games "We look forward to an exciting Christmas – we expect Real World Golf to be a major hit with consumers and retail this holiday season."

2006 will see Gametrak hit the US, with Real World Golf on PS2, Xbox and PC slated for a Q1 release.

Alongside Real World Golf's success comes the completion of a major funding round, and the first details of forthcoming Gametrak games – bowling, basketball, first-person shooter and party game compendiums from In2Games, plus baseball from Mad Catz are all planned for 2006 release.

"Real World Golf has shown that direct motion capture gaming has captured the imagination of gamers and non-gamers alike," added Chairman Mark Strachan. "By bringing Gametrak's unique, immersive gameplay to a whole host of genres and platforms in 2006 and beyond, In2Games will change the way we play - forever."

[GatewayStocks]

One hot game makes the company a star, 2 hot games make the company a heavy weight player. Be ready to see MSFT, SNE, ERTS, TTWO etc. to make buyout offers once the games hit! IMO

[GatewayStocks]

should be a good day as people on vacation get caught up on the news from last week with microsoft.. GL

[wrangler]

Bought today @.76. now wait for earnings

[wrangler]

Press Release Source: Mad Catz Interactive, Inc.

Mad Catz Pounces on UK Company That Owns Innovative Technology
Tuesday January 10, 6:00 am ET 
Mad Catz Signs North American Distribution Agreement with In2Games for Gametrak(TM) Motion Capture system

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. (Amex: MCZ; Toronto), the world's leading third-party video game accessory maker, today announced an exclusive North American distribution agreement with In2Games. In2Games is a UK-based hardware manufacturer and entertainment software publisher. Mad Catz has acquired the rights to distribute the revolutionary Gametrak(TM) motion capture system and will launch two compatible game titles for PlayStation 2, Xbox and PC to retailers in the North American market.
Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030314/LAF049LOGO )

"Mad Catz has always been known for peripherals but we are expanding our offerings to include both cutting-edge hardware and new software titles adding new revenue streams to our already robust line-up," said Darren Richardson, President and CEO of Mad Catz. "By working with In2Games we have found a company that understands how to both excite the consumers and use innovative new ideas to drive the market forward."

This new motion capture technology will be used in a series of games to be distributed by Mad Catz in the first quarter of this year for a variety of consoles and the PC. The technology has the ability to accurately simulate many human movements down the millimeter and will be an integral part of many upcoming sports related titles. Mad Catz will be promoting this new technology and the games that use it in the 1st Quarter of next year as they launch.

"We are very excited at the prospect of working with an industry leader like Mad Catz," said Elliott Myers, CEO of In2Games. "They have both the expertise to bring a new product to market swiftly and the knowledge it takes to make that product a true hit with the public."

Please contact us for more information, or see our website at www.madcatz.com.

About Mad Catz Interactive, Inc.

[Draak]

PS3 Hits the market in November. Has ties with Microsoft for game play. Have a read yourself.

4 new consoles to be released this year. MCZ European market is growing. I think around here if you pick a buy in price you'll make good money over the 3 to 6 month if not beyond level!