In terms of multi platform, the companies see ten titles being released in 2000. The deal is the largest in interactive sports gaming history, with key athletes teamed up with the extended ESPN family, including ESPN television, radio, store fronts, web site, and publications.

The deal is meant to combine the power and sports leadership of ESPN with Konami's expertise in technology and game development. We have no word on how Disney will feature into the deal, although we doubt that you'll be seeing a Mickey Mouse Pro Action Football Starring Simon Belmont in the near future.

Kazumi Kitaue, managing director of Konami Co. Ltd, had strong words for the deal. "Konami is delighted to be a partner with ESPN in this venture," said Kitaue. "It gives us the opportunity to build a strong and respected sports gaming brand while allowing ESPN to reach a new audience of sports enthusiasts through Konami's vast retail distribution."

-- Anoop Gantayat, IGNDC

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