Activision, Inc. (Nasdaq:ATVI) today announced that the company's
three launch games for the Wii(TM), Call of Duty(R) 3, Tony Hawk's
Downhill Jam(TM) and Marvel(TM): Ultimate Alliance, have shipped to
retail outlets throughout Europe. Call of Duty(R) 3 and Tony Hawk's
Downhill Jam(TM) will be available at retail locations across Europe
with the launch of the new hardware platform on Dec. 8 and Marvel(TM):
Ultimate Alliance will be available across the continent on Dec. 15.
Activision will also release two additional Wii games --
Rapala(R) Tournament Fishing and World Series of Poker(R): Tournament
of Champions -- in early 2007.
"The Wii is redefining the gaming experience and offers Activision
a unique opportunity to provide fun and innovative games to audiences
worldwide," said Tricia Bertero, senior vice president of European
Publishing. "Our extensive product lineup features some of the world's
most popular game franchises and delivers a broad selection of
compelling entertainment for kids, teens and families this holiday
season and beyond."
Activision's Wii Launch Lineup:
The follow-up to the #1 next-generation game, Call of Duty 3
delivers the intensity of being closer than ever to the fury of combat
during the Normandy Breakout, the historic campaign that led to the
liberation of Paris. The game is also available for the Xbox 360(TM)
video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation 2
computer entertainment system and Xbox video game and entertainment
system from Microsoft.
A new brand extension designed exclusively for the Wii, Tony
Hawk's Downhill Jam lets players experience the breakneck speed of
downhill skateboard racing as they tear up steep terrain while
performing tricks and outmaneuvering opponents. The game is also
available for the Nintendo DS(TM).
An all-new action/RPG, Marvel: Ultimate Alliance lets players
control the world's largest army of Super Heroes(TM) in an epic quest
that will determine the fate of Earth and the Marvel universe. The
game is also available for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment
system from Microsoft, PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system,
Xbox video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PC,
PlayStation Portable Entertainment Platform and Game Boy Advance(TM).
Rapala Tournament Fishing lets players embark on all new angling
adventures in 16 of the world's most desirable fishing locales
utilizing authentic gear from Rapala, the world's largest manufacturer
of fishing lures and #1 fishing brand in the world.
Building on last year's #1 poker title and the #1 brand in poker,
World Series of Poker(R): Tournament of Champions for the Wii puts
players on the Pro Circuit as a new pro and protege of Chris "Jesus"
Ferguson.
Additional comments from Activision regarding launch of the Wii
and its Wii and holiday game slate are available at
www.thenewsmarket.com/activision. Media can preview and request
broadcast-standard video digitally or by tape at no cost from this
site.
Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision, Inc. is a
leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive
entertainment and leisure products. Founded in 1979, Activision posted
net revenues of $1.47 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31,
2006.
Activision maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, the United
Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Australia, Sweden, Spain, the
Netherlands and South Korea. More information about Activision and its
products can be found on the company's World Wide Web site, which is
located at www.activision.com.
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