A little more than a month ago, we brought you a news story in which Interplay had terminated its distribution agreement with Vivendi Universal Games due to their failure to comply with its terms, and also threatened to take legal action. Despite this former hostility, the two have made up, for VU Games and Interplay have announced that they have resolved all prior legal disputes and will resume the distribution contract signed in August 2002. With the agreement now reinstated, VU Games will retain exclusive distribution rights for all Interplay titles through August 2005.



"Our distribution agreement with Interplay has been a mutually beneficial and valuable partnership for both parties since 2001," said Philip W. O'Neil, Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Vivendi Universal Games. "We are pleased to have come to an understanding with Interplay and look forward to the upcoming launch of Fallout: Brotherhood of Steel."



"We look forward to extending our working relationship with Vivendi Universal Games," said Herve Caen, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Interplay. "This will be an ideal fit for Interplay's needs going forward, particularly based on VU Games' strong and respected distribution network, as well as their familiarity with Interplay titles."



Fallout: Brotherhood of Steel will be the first titles released under the reestablished distribution agreement. Be sure to check out our full preview for more on the game.