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Activision Launches the Tenchu: Wrath of Heaven Web Site

February 2003 - Activision is giving gamers an all access pass to go behind-the-scenes for its highly anticipated stealth-based, ninja action game at the official Tenchu: Wrath of Heaven web site. Located at www.tenchuwrath.com, the site will kick off with an exclusive cinematic trailer showcasing the game's epic storyline and heart-pounding stealth action featuring all three playable characters - Rikimaru, Ayame and Tesshu. Additionally, the site will be updated weekly and will roll out a host of other downloads and information including custom wallpaper, character and weapon features, links to the online Ninja community and news updates. Named one of GameSpy's "Most Wanted Console Games of 2003," Tenchu: Wrath of Heaven will be available at retail early next month for a suggested retail price of $49.99. Read more

Activision Set to Develop Titles for Nokia N-Gage Mobile Game Deck

February 2003 – Activision confirmed that the company plans to support Nokia's highly anticipated N-Gage platform. Activision also confirmed that it expects to work closely with Nokia on developing games that would support the platform at launch.Read more

Activision’s Medieval: Total War Introduces Viking Invasion Expansion Pack

January 2003 - Activision, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) today announced an expansion pack for Medieval: Total War, the critically acclaimed PC strategy game which was honored as the top PC game of all time by PC Gamer (UK). Developed by The Creative Assembly, Medieval: Total War - Viking Invasion turns the clock back to 790AD, when the Viking hordes descended from their Scandinavian strongholds to pillage their neighbors.Read more

Activision's Rally Fusion: Race of Champions Ships to Retail

Dec. 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The action moves into high gear with the release of Activision, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:ATVI) Rally Fusion: Race of Champions. Based on the Michelin Race of Champions, which is held annually in the Canary Islands, the game lets players take on the top racers from the world of motorsport with the ultimate goal of becoming the "Champion of Champions." Developed by Climax, Rally Fusion: Race of Champions for the PlayStation2 computer entertainment system and Xbox video game system from Microsoft has been rated "E" (Everyone) by the ESRB and has a suggested retail price of $49.99.Read more

Activision's Star Trek Starfleet Command III Ships to Retail

Nov. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- PC gamers can now command the most powerful ships in the Star Trek universe with the release of Activision, Inc. (NASDAQ:ATVI) and Taldren's highly anticipated tactical starship simulator, Star Trek Starfleet Command III. The first title in the series to take place in the Star Trek: The Next Generation timeline, Star Trek Starfleet Command III allows players to take control of their own ship and crew, and join the battle for control of the galaxy. Star Trek Starfleet Command III is available now in retail stores in North America, is rated "E" for everyone by the ESRB and carries a suggested retail price of $49.99. Read more

Activision Summons Magic and Mayhem on the GameCube With Lost Kingdoms II

Nov. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The fate of a kingdom at war against an evil conspiracy lies in the hands of a lone heroine ready to battle against an army of darkness in Activision, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:ATVI) Lost Kingdoms II, the sequel to the highly acclaimed real-time action RPG for the Nintendo GameCube. Propelled by a dramatic storyline, players take the role of a new young heroine with the ability to summon powerful creatures using magical Guardian Creature Cards. Like its predecessor, Lost Kingdoms II is being developed by FromSoftware, Inc. The game is expected to be available next spring and has not yet been rated by the ESRB.Read more

Activision Ships Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 4 to Retail Outlets

October 31, 2002 – The sequel to the #1 action sports video game of 2001, Activision, Inc. ’s (Nasdaq: ATVI) Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 4 has again delivered the ultimate skateboard challenge to retail outlets throughout the U.S. and Canada. Early reviews indicate that the game is on track to continue its winning run having received a 5 out of 5 score from GamePro Magazine and the Official PlayStation Magazine. Read more

Activision Releases X-Men: Next Dimension

Oct. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- X-Men fans can now engage in battles of epic Super Hero proportion with the release of Activision, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:ATVI) X-Men: Next Dimension for the PlayStation2 computer entertainment system and the Nintendo GameCube. Currently available at North American retail outlets, X-Men: Next Dimension leaves traditional arena-based fighting games in its wake, as more than 20 infamous mutants fight across expansive 3-D levels replete with interactive environments and combat-induced damage. X-Men: Next Dimension is rated "T" ("Teen" -- violence and suggestive themes -- content suitable for persons ages 13 and older) by the ESRB and carries a suggested retail price of $49.99. The game will be available later this month on the Xbox video game system from Microsoft. Read more

Activision Releases the Star Trek Action Pack

October 17 2002 - Activision, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) gives shoppers a jump on the holiday season by beaming down a four-pack of Phaser filled fun with the release of the Star Trek Action Pack. Currently available at retail stores nationwide, the Star Trek Action Pack contains the full retail versions of Star Trek Armada, Star Trek Armada II, Star Trek: Voyager Elite Force and the Star Trek: Voyager Elite Force Expansion Pack. The Star Trek Action Pack for the PC carries a suggested retail price of $29.99. Star Trek Armada and Star Trek Armada II are rated "E" by the ESRB, while Star Trek: Voyager Elite Force and the Star Trek: Voyager Elite Force Expansion Pack have been rated "T" for Teen.Read more

Activision Announces Explosive Soundtrack for Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 4

October 16, 2002 - Thirty-five tracks of high-octane music will fuel big air tricks in Activision, Inc.'s (Nasdaq: ATVI) Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4, the sequel to the #1 action sports video game of 2001. The game, which allows players to experience the ultimate skating challenge, features tracks from rock royalty and hot new artists. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4 will be available October 23, 2002 on the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system, the Xbox video game system from Microsoft, Nintendo GameCube, PlayStation game console and Game Boy Advance. Following is a list of artists and tracks:Read more

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