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Pre-Order Promotion Gives Gamers the Chance to be an In-Game Citizen in PROTOTYPE 2's New York Zero

Aug. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Gamers now have a chance to win their ultimate fantasy with Activision Publishing, Inc.'s and GameStop's "Get in the Game," pre-order promotion for Radical Entertainment's highly anticipated PROTOTYPE 2.

U.S. and Canadian players, 18 and older, who pre-order PROTOTYPE 2 at GameStop between now and Sept. 1, 2011 will have the opportunity to go online and enter a random drawing to win a trip for two to Radical Entertainment in Vancouver, Canada and become a character in the upcoming open-world action thriller. To enter the drawing, and for full rules and regulations, go to www.gamestop.com/collection/prototype-2. For Canadian entries, go to www.gamestop.ca/prototype-2.

"Thanks to this great partnership with Activision and GameStop, we have an incredible opportunity to offer gamers something truly unique," said Ken Rosman, Studio Head, Radical Entertainment. "In addition to just seeing themselves in the game, the winners will actually be able to locate their virtual selves and shape-shift Sgt. James Heller into their likeness. Radical wouldn't be where it is today without our fans, and this is just another way for us to thank them for all their support."Read more

Activision's New Service Will Offer 30 Million Call of Duty Players Innovative Ways to Connect, Compete and Improve

Will Launch With This Year's Most Anticipated Release Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 on November 8, 2011

May 31, 2011 -- The world's most passionate online gaming community can now connect, compete and improve their Call of Duty multiplayer experience through Activision's innovative new online service, Call of Duty Elite.

Developed from the ground up by Activision's new Beachhead studio, Call of Duty Elite offers cutting-edge features that significantly enhance the franchises' multiplayer experience and deliver a new level of social engagement that will unite more than 30 million players worldwide. Additionally, the service will offer exclusive, high-production value, original entertainment programming designed exclusively for the Call of Duty community.Read more

"Mix 2gether" With 83 Exclusive Mixes Delivering the Best Soundtrack in Entertainment Featuring the Biggest Hits from the Hottest Artists Mixed and Mashed by World Renowned DJ's in an All-New Way

Limited-Time Gift with Purchase Offers at Various Retailers Include a Turntable Controller Carrying Case/Stand, Free CD and Standalone Copy of DJ Hero

October 19, 2010 – Now available online and at retail stores nationwide, budding beat chemists, singing sensations and all of their friends will "Mix 2gether" to experience the best soundtrack in entertainment with DJ Hero 2, Activision Publishing Inc. today announced. Delivering an all-new, unparalleled music experience with 83 original, exclusive mixes featuring the hottest artists bringing their biggest chart-topping hits – including Eminem's "Not Afraid," Lady Gaga's "Just Dance," Rihanna's "Rude Boy," David Guetta feat. Kid Cudi with "Memories" and B.o.B feat. Bruno Mars with "Nothin' On You" – DJ Hero 2 will transform ordinary living rooms into the hottest nightclubs.

The follow-up to the award-winning, #1 new videogame IP of 2009, DJ Hero 2 provides the ultimate way for gamers to come together with a host of new multiplayer modes that pit DJ against DJ in unique Battle Mixes, invite vocalists into the spotlight with scoring based on pitch and range detection and bring the party to life with jump-in/jump-out Party Play gameplay. Read more

Set List Features Top 40 and Most Popular Music from Favorite Bands Including Taylor Swift, Fall Out Boy, Lily Allen, The All-American Rejects, Jackson 5 and More

Band Hero for Nintendo DS Lite Introduces Innovative Drum and Vocal Gameplay Allowing Players to Take their Band's Performance On the Road

November 3, 2009 – Hitting store shelves throughout North America today, Activision Publishing, Inc.'s Band Hero for Wii, Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 2 computer entertainment systems and Nintendo DS Lite explodes onto the scene with the most exciting and accessible set lists everyone can enjoy at home or on the road, featuring chart-topping tracks from the most popular bands of yesterday and today. With the console versions, up-and-coming pop superstars can create the band of their dreams with any combination of multiple guitarists, bassists, drummers and vocalists or hit all the high notes together in the new karaoke-style Sing-Along mode. Fans can also step into the spotlight as their favorite popular music stars with Taylor Swift and Maroon 5's Adam Levine making appearances as playable characters. Read more

Fans of All Ages Will Sing and Play Their Way to Superstardom with the Chart-Topping Singer, Songwriter and Guitarist This November

Fan Sweepstakes Will Award Tickets and Opportunity to Meet Taylor Swift in Person

August 4, 2009 – Taylor Swift, global music sensation and best selling artist of 2008, will ascend an all-new virtual stage this November in Band Hero, the ultimate party game featuring a wide assortment of today's popular hits and most recognizable pop anthems, created by Guitar Hero and Activision Publishing, Inc. Budding music stars, their families and friends, will all live their musical fantasy on the Band Hero stage, playing as Taylor Swift or alongside the singer/songwriter and guitarist, as she performs her smash-hits "Love Story" and "You Belong With Me" from her latest album Fearless as well as "Picture to Burn" from her self-titled debut record. Read more