Marvel Interactive to Helm OverPower
Posted on January 29, 1998
Marvel Interactive, a division of the Marvel Entertainment Group, Inc. announced an agreement to become sole producer and distributor of OverPower, the successful collectible card game (CCG) based on super heroes from Marvel's own Universe and those of other comic publishers.
Originally published by Fleer/SkyBox, OverPower has been on hold since October 1997 when Fleer/SkyBox began refocusing their efforts solely on the trading card market. Though OverPower sales were strong, Fleer/Skybox's streamlined business plan prevented OverPower from continuing as one of their products.
Marvel Interactive is charged with furthering OverPower as a CCG as well as launching the game into the digital age with OverPower CD-ROM and online versions.
"The OverPower concept is a perfect match with Marvel Interactive," said Paul Kallis, Senior Vice President, Marvel Interactive. "We've wanted this from the moment Fleer/SkyBox made their decision. We'll continue to expand it and we'll take the game to places few could imagine. OverPower has extremely loyal fans -- we're here to cater to them."
