Mad Catz secures Sonic license for new peripherals

Mad Catz Interactive has secured a license from Sega of America to produce branded videogame accessories based on Sonic the Hedgehog. The agreement gives Mad Catz North American rights to a range of accessories for all current videogame platforms.

“Sonic is one of the videogame industry’s most popular and enduring characters and we are thrilled to initiate this relationship with Sega to create Sonic-branded videogame accessories,” said Darren Richardson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Mad Catz. “We look forward to offering unique and exciting accessories to fans of this truly iconic videogame and popular culture character.”

Further details on the deal, like what kinds of accessories we can expect feature Sonic, are forthcoming.