LAS VEGAS, NV–(Marketwire – Oct 2, 2012) – AGS®, a leading designer, manufacturer and operator of gaming machines with more than 7,500 installed gaming machines, announced today that they have entered an exclusive licensing agreement with FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME), the commercial and brand extension arm of FremantleMedia, for the development of gaming devices based on the iconic hit television show, Family Feud.
“Survey says Family Feud is one of the longest running and most beloved of television game shows. People love guessing, and second-guessing the answers to survey questions dealing with everyday matters. We’re excited to develop a series of slot games built around theFamily Feud brand. We’re privileged to be able to use actual survey questions and responses from the show. Players will love being able to play Family Feud for real money!” said Olaf Vancura, Vice President of Product Development for AGS.
Paul Lofgren, Vice President of Business Development & Sales for AGS said, “We are thrilled to bring this iconic brand to our customers gaming floors. The increased player engagement inherent in games offering trivia and knowledge based elements will make this game an overwhelming success. We see AGS as the leader in the area of ‘Engaged Entertainment,’ and our sales team is ecstatic about theFamily Feud brand.”
“We are excited to partner with AGS and their proprietary technology to bring a new, exciting, and much anticipated new slot machine to our loyal viewers,” stated David Luner, Executive Vice President of Consumer Products & Interactive for FremantleMedia Enterprises, North America.
Family Feud first aired in 1976 and has been one of the most popular game shows of all time. The show just launched its 14th season in September of this year.
About “FAMILY FEUD”
Since its premiere in 1976, Family Feud has remained one of television’s most popular and enduring game shows, and continues to evolve in new and exciting ways. With host Steve Harvey at the helm, the show has seen an unprecedented ratings increase, and continues to grow its audience, most recently having achieved its highest ratings in twenty seasons. Family Feud is produced by FremantleMedia North America and distributed by Debmar-Mercury. Gaby Johnston is executive producer; Jim Roush is executive in charge of production. Ken Fuchs is director.
About FremantleMedia and FremantleMedia Enterprises
FremantleMedia is one of the leading creators and producers of television entertainment brands in the world. FremantleMedia is part of RTL Group, the leading European entertainment network, which is in turn 92 percent owned by the international media company Bertelsmann. FremantleMedia’s worldwide production arm is responsible for many of the world’s highest rated prime time entertainment, drama, serial drama and factual entertainment programmes. FremantleMedia Enterprises is the brand extension arm of FremantleMedia, offering a one-stop-shop for all Licensing, Distribution and Home Entertainment around the world. The FremantleMedia Group (which includes FremantleMedia North America, UFA, FremantleMedia UK, FremantleMedia Australia, Ludia, @radical.media and Original Productions, amongst others) has operations in 22 countries, one of the most comprehensive global networks, creating over 9,200 hours of programming a year, rolling out more than 60 formats and managing over 300 individual titles. FremantleMedia has some of the world’s most sought after and long running formats in its catalogue, and globally produces such programmes as: Idols (co-produced with 19 Productions in the US), Hole In The Wall, Got Talent (co-produced with Syco in the UK and the US), The X Factor (co-produced with Syco in the UK and the US), Take Me Out, Family Feud, The Price is Right, Farmer Wants A Wife, Gute Zeiten Schlechte Zeiten, and Neighbours.
www.fremantlemedia.com
About AGS
With roots in the gaming industry dating back to 1996, AGS’ current portfolio of products includes Class III and Class II machines. Privately held, AGS is a leading designer and manufacturer of gaming machines for the Native American gaming market with an emerging presence in a broad range of commercial markets in the United States. AGS has sales, service, development or management locations in Nevada, Illinois, Oklahoma and Canada.
To learn more about AGS, please visit us atwww.americangamingsystems.com.
Cautionary Language
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