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DGAP-News: Endor AG
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Fanatec (Endor AG) announces partnership with PlayStation Studios, Polyphony Digital Founded in 1997, Fanatec introduced several significant innovations to simracing over the years, including the incorporation of belt-drive technology in consumer-grade wheel bases, introducing load cell brake technology and contactless sensors to mass-market pedal sets, and launching the first ever direct-drive system for PlayStation(R)4. Its partnerships with leading automotive manufacturers and world-famous racing series have helped to increase awareness of simracing, making it an integral part of modern motorsport. When Polyphony Digital released the first title in the Gran Turismo series in 1997, it redefined what was possible in racing games, and was critically acclaimed for its detailed graphics, vast number of licensed cars, and realistic driving physics. In 2001, Gran Turismo(TM) 3 pioneered the use of force-feedback on home consoles. With the Gran Turismo franchise Polyphony Digital has engineered a world-renowned, finely tuned, and accessible game that everyone from casual to competitive drivers can enjoy. Thomas Jackermeier, CEO of Endor AG, parent company to Fanatec said: "For many years, Kazunori Yamauchi has pushed the limits on the software side and played a massive role in making simracing popular. Now we have joined forces with the shared goal to continue to merge virtual and real-world racing together. We have several exciting projects in the pipeline and I can't wait to see how they perform in Gran Turismo." Kazunori Yamauchi, CEO of Polyphony Digital and producer of the Gran Turismo series added: More details about the partnership products between Fanatec (Endor AG) and Polyphony Digital will be announced soon. Fanatec is the leading brand for dedicated simracing hardware, including force feedback steering wheels, pedals, and complete cockpits for PlayStation, Xbox, and PC-based racing simulators. Fanatec is a brand of Endor AG, based in Germany, the company has more than 20 years of experience in developing and manufacturing simracing equipment, constantly striving for innovation and quality. Fanatec is the official hardware partner for several different esports series, including F1 Esports Pro Series, the eSports WRC Championship, and SRO Esports GT Series, with the simracing hardware being an integral part of the live broadcasts all over the world. Find out more at www.fanatec.com Endor sells its products under the FANATEC brand via e-commerce primarily to end customers in Europe, USA, Canada, Australia and Japan. Endor also sells driving school simulators in cooperation with Vogel Verlag. Endor AG, headquartered in Landshut, was founded in 1997 and currently employs 165 people. Within the group, 206 people work for Endor worldwide, including freelancers. In 2020, the company generated a consolidated turnover of 90 million euros according to preliminary figures. Contact: Endor AG, Investor Relations, Phone: +49(0)871-9221 222, E-Mail: ir@endor.ag Press and investor enquiries:
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| Language: | English |
| Company: | Endor AG |
| E.ON-Allee 3 | |
| 84036 Landshut | |
| Germany | |
| Phone: | +49-(0)871-9221-122 |
| Fax: | +49-(0)871-9221-221 |
| E-mail: | ir@endor.ag |
| Internet: | www.endor.ag |
| ISIN: | DE0005491666 |
| WKN: | 549166 |
| Listed: | Regulated Unofficial Market in Berlin, Dusseldorf, Hamburg, Munich, Stuttgart |
| EQS News ID: | 1218317 |
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