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Tracks From Alabama Shakes, Breaking Benjamin, Death From Above 1979, and the Pretty Reckless Come to Rock Band(TM) 4

Pro-Cymbals(TM) Expansion Kit Pre-Orders Now Available, Shipping This Holiday

BOSTON, Oct. 12, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Harmonix Music Systems, Inc. today announced that new tracks from Alabama Shakes, Breaking Benjamin, Death From Above 1979 and The Pretty Reckless are headed to the Rock Band4 Music Store of downloadable content for Xbox One and PlayStation®4!

Alabama Shakes makes its Rock Band debut with "Don't Wanna Fight" from the band's 2015 record, Sound & Color. Breaking Benjamin returns to Rock Band with its 2015 single, "Failure," which reached number one on Billboard's US Mainstream Rock charts earlier this year. Death From Above 1979 made waves on the Billboard charts last year when it released "Trainwreck 1979" as a single off of its most recent release, the critically-acclaimed The Physical World. "Follow Me Down" is the first track off of The Pretty Reckless' second LP, 2014's Going to Hell. All tracks will be available for download on October 13 for $1.99 per track.

Check out the high-energy Rock Band 4 "Electric" trailer!

Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. ("Mad Catz") (NYSE:MCZ) (TSX:MCZ) also announced today the start of pre-orders for the all-new Rock Band 4 Pro-Cymbals™ Expansion Kit, expected to ship in time for Holiday 2015.

The cross-platform compatible Pro-Cymbals Expansion Kit consists of realistic Crash, Ride and Hi-Hat cymbals. Once connected to the Rock Band 4 Wireless Drum Kit, the cymbals enable players to unlock Pro Mode in the game, enhancing the game's realism and showcasing their unique flair. With a quick and easy set-up, the Pro-Cymbals Expansion Kit connects in minutes and features an innovative velocity-sensitive and sound-absorbing design for endless play sessions of distraction free drumming.

For more information or to pre-order, please visit: http://store.madcatz.com/categories/Rock-Band-4/

For more information on Rock Band 4 and to stay up to date with the latest news and announcements, head over to http://www.rockband.com and follow @RockBand and @MadCatz on Twitter for updates.

About Mad Catz

Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. ("Mad Catz") (NYSE:MCZ) (TSX: MCZ) is a global provider of innovative interactive entertainment products marketed under its Mad Catz® (gaming), Tritton® (audio), and Saitek® (simulation) brands. Mad Catz products cater to passionate gamers across multiple platforms including in-home gaming consoles, handheld gaming consoles, Windows PC and Mac® computers, smart phones, tablets and other mobile devices. Mad Catz distributes its products through its online store as well as distribution via many leading retailers around the globe. Headquartered in San Diego, California, Mad Catz maintains offices in Europe and Asia. For additional information about Mad Catz and its products, please visit the Company's website at www.madcatz.com.

About Harmonix Music Systems, Inc.

Harmonix Music Systems, Inc., based in Boston, MA, and established in 1995, is the leading developer of groundbreaking music-oriented video games. Harmonix was founded to invent new ways for non-musicians to experience the unique joy that comes from making music and has pioneered music and rhythm gaming in the US. For more information please visit www.harmonixmusic.com.

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Information in this press release that involves the Company's expectations, business prospects, plans, intentions or strategies regarding its future are forward-looking statements that are not facts and that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. You can identify these statements by the use of words such as "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "project," "intend," "should," "plan," "goal," "believe," and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with any discussion of future operating or financial performance. Among the factors that could cause the Company's actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements set forth in this release include the following: the ability to maintain or renew the Company's licenses; competitive developments affecting the Company's current products; first-party price reductions; availability of capital under our credit facility; commercial acceptance of new in-home gaming consoles; the ability to successfully market both new and existing products domestically and internationally; difficulties or delays in manufacturing; unanticipated product delays; or a downturn in the market or industry. A further list and description of these and other factors, risks, uncertainties and other matters can be found in the Company's most recent annual report, and any subsequent quarterly reports, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the Canadian Securities Administrators. The forward-looking statements in this release are based upon information available to the Company as of the date of this release, and the Company assumes no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements as a result of new information or future events or developments. Forward-looking statements believed to be true when made may ultimately prove to be incorrect. These statements are not guarantees of the future performance of the Company and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond its control and may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations.

Mad Catz and the Mad Catz logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Mad Catz Interactive, Inc., its affiliates and/or subsidiary companies. All other marks are the property of their owners.

© 2015 Harmonix Music Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Harmonix, Rock Band and all related titles and logos are trademarks of Harmonix Music Systems, Inc. Rock Band 4 developed by Harmonix Music Systems, Inc. All other marks are the property of their respective owners.

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CONTACT: Mad Catz Communications:
                             Alex Verrey
                             Global PR and Communications Director
                             averrey@madcatz.com or +44 (0) 1633 883 133
                             Karen McGinnis
                             Chief Financial Officer
                             kmcginnis@madcatz.com or +1 (858) 790-5008
                             
                             Investor Relations:
                             Joseph Jaffoni, Norberto Aja, Jim Leahy
                             J C I R
                             mcz@jcir.com or +1 (212) 835-8500
                             
                             Harmonix Communications:
                             Nick Chester
                             PR and Communications Lead
                             nick.chester@harmonixmusic.com

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