Activision

Sept. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Vampire hunters everywhere can now rid the world of the undead with Activision, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:ATVI) Blade II for the PlayStation2 computer entertainment system and the Xbox videogame system from Microsoft. Based on the popular Marvel Comics' sword-wielding super hero who was portrayed by Wesley Snipes in two successful feature films from New Line Cinema, Blade II features a 360 degree combat system, martial arts moves, signature weapons and attacks, players can now annihilate their enemies with all-new moves. The game is currently available in North American retail outlets for a suggested retail price of $49.99 and is rated "M" ("Mature" -- violence, blood and gore, strong language -- content suitable for persons ages 17 and older) by the ESRB.Read more

Aug. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Activision, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) announced today that the company has signed world-renowned skateboarder Bob Burnquist to an exclusive multi-year video game licensing and sponsorship agreement. Burnquist will continue to appear alongside Tony Hawk in Activision O2's flagship action sports franchise, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater, which was the single largest independent U.S. video game franchise during calendar 2001, according to NPD. Additionally, as an Activision-sponsored athlete, Burnquist's helmet and skateboard deck will feature Activision O2 logos beginning at the 2002 Summer Gravity Games on NBC. Read more

Aug. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Activision, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) is bringing the sounds of surf culture to its latest O2 action sports title, Kelly Slater's Pro Surfer(R), with a diverse soundtrack featuring some of today's hottest artists. Kelly Slater's Pro Surfer will be available for the PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system, the Xbox(TM) video game system from Microsoft, Nintendo GameCube(TM) and Game Boy(R) Advance this summer, and will feature the following artists and tracks:
Ben Harper - "Faded"
Jack Johnson - "Middle Man"
Pearl Jam - "WMA"
Perry Farrell - "Nua Nua"
Christopher Goze - "Sirocco"
Funky Lowlives - "Notabossa"
Greyboy - "Master the Art"
Jeremy Kay - "Back to You"
Mo' Horizons - "Foto Vida" (Nicola Conte Mix)
Quantum Dub Force - "Quantum Zone"
Rae and Christian - "Ready to Roll"
Satan's Pilgrims - "Step it Up"
Shur I Kan - "Advance"
Si Se - "Steppin Out"
Smith and Mighty - "No Justice"
Soul Hooligan - "Psychedelic Soul"
Space Cossacks - "Solaris Stomp"
Sunchild - "Vagabond Parade"
Third World - "1865" (96 degrees in the shade)
Thunderball - "Heat of the Hustler"
Thunderball - "Vai Vai"
Truby Trio - "Alegre" Read more

July 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Activision, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI), a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of video games and other interactive entertainment products, and JAMDAT Mobile Inc., a leading publisher of entertainment applications and provider of enabling technologies for wireless, today announced that the companies will jointly publish hand-held conversions of Activision's Activision O2 action sports titles games for wireless phones and deliver them worldwide. Read more

July 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Activision, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) ranked as the #2 console and hand-held software publisher for the April - June 2002 quarter, according to NPD Funworld. The company's dollar sales increased 95% over last year's comparable period. During the month of June, Activision was the only publisher to have a top-five title on each of the next-generation console platforms. Read more

July 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The hip hop music that echoes in playgrounds from New York City to Venice Beach will have gamers on their feet in Activision, Inc.'s Street Hoops, an all- out street level, black top basketball game. Featuring top hip hop artists Cypress Hill, Method Man and Redman and Xzibit, to name a few, the soundtrack will rock gamers on the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system and Xbox video game system from Microsoft this August.Read more

May 21, 2002 -Activision announced today that they have added two of the world's top snowboarders to the Activision O2 roster of action sports athletes -- Olympic Men's Half-Pipe gold and bronze medalists -- Ross Powers and Jarret (JJ) Thomas. Both athletes will star alongside legendary six-time Winter X-Games gold medalist Shaun Palmer in Shaun Palmer's Pro Snowboarder 2, which is currently in development by Treyarch for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system, the Xbox video game system from Microsoft and the Nintendo GameCube, and by Vicarious Visions for the Game Boy Advance.Read more

April 9, 2002 -- Activision, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) is expanding its industry leading Activision O2 brand lineup with the development of a new motocross game that will be headlined by three-time undefeated Summer X-Games freestyle gold medallist, Travis Pastrana. The sixth title to be marketed under the Activision O2 brand, Travis Pastrana’s Pro MotoX will feature other top riders including Mike Brown, Tommy Clowers, Ernesto Fonseca and Carey Hart. Read more

April 4, 2002 - Activision, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) readies a tour de force for PC gamers with the announcement of Star Trek Elite Force II. In this sequel to the critically acclaimed first person action game, players resume the role of Alexander Munro, chief of the Hazard Team, Starfleet's elite security unit. Now assigned to the U.S.S. Enterprise NCC 1701-E, players will explore strange new worlds, battle against both new and familiar civilizations and go on the most dangerous assignments in the galaxy. Star Trek Elite Force II is being developed by Ritual Entertainment and has not yet been rated by the ESRB. Read more

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