Activision Announces Next-Generation Console Lineup; In Fiscal Year 2007 Company to Release 10 Next-Gen Titles; Company Also Announces Game Slate for 2006 Electronic Entertainment Expo

Activision, Inc. (Nasdaq:ATVI) today confirmed that thecompany is currently in development on three launch titles for boththe PlayStation(R) 3 computer entertainment system and Wii(TM)(formerly code named Revolution) platforms. The company has beenworking closely with both Sony Computer Entertainment America andNintendo on the development of "Call of Duty(R) 3" and "Marvel:Ultimate Alliance," which will be released on both next-generationsystems, as well as on the Xbox 360(TM) video game and entertainmentsystem from Microsoft. Activision also is developing two completelydifferent games based on the Tony Hawk franchise -- "Tony Hawk'sProject 8(TM)" for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, and "Tony Hawk'sDownhill Jam(TM)" for the Nintendo's new Wii system. In fiscal 2007,the company will release 10 games for the three next-generationplatforms, including the titles listed above, as well as "X-Men: TheOfficial Game" for the Xbox 360.

Additionally, at the 2006 Electronic Entertainment Expo,Activision will unveil a sneak peak from its highly anticipated"Spider-Man 3(TM)" video game that demonstrates the in-game model ofthe renowned Super Hero and the power of next-generation technology.Activision's Windows PC lineup is led by id Software's "EnemyTerritory(TM): QUAKE Wars," the highly-anticipated online team-basedfirst-person action game.

These announcements underscore Activision's commitment to being aleader on all of the next-generation gaming systems. The companyestablished an early leadership position on the Xbox 360 and,according to the NPD Group, has the #1 Xbox 360 game with "Call ofDuty(R) 2." Activision's next-generation slate is anchored bywell-established, recognizable brands that the company owns orcontrols.

Activision also announced its game lineup for the 2006 ElectronicEntertainment Expo, taking place at the Los Angeles Convention Centerfrom May 10-12, 2006. The company's slate showcases games for bothnext-and current-generation consoles and Windows PC platforms.

"Activision will showcase a diverse and well-rounded game slate atthis year's E3 convention," said Mike Griffith, President and CEO,Activision Publishing, Inc. "We expect that our well-establishedbrands and multi-platform development strategy should continue toprovide us with an advantage in the new console era. Thenext-generation console systems feature significant visual and audioenhancements that will continue making video games more accessible toaudiences worldwide."

Next-Generation Launch Titles:

Activision's PlayStation 3 system launch lineup will takeadvantage of the hardware's multi-core processing to deliver smoother,faster gaming experiences that will closely resemble feature filmquality values. The company's launch games for Nintendo's Wii systemwill fully utilize the Wii's revolutionary freehand-style controllerby offering more immersive gameplay.

"Call of Duty 3," the follow-up to the #1 next-generation game,delivers the intensity of being closer than ever to the fury of combatduring the battle for the Liberation of Paris, the most harrowingcampaign of WWII, known as The Normandy Breakout. Through a seamlessnarrative, "Call of Duty 3" delivers the rush of unrelenting battleand breathtaking action of the Allied offensive that changed the fateof the world. (PlayStation 3 system, Xbox 360(R) video game andentertainment system from Microsoft, Wii, Xbox, PlayStation(R) 2computer entertainment system; fall; not yet rated by the ESRB)

"Marvel: Ultimate Alliance" is an all-new action/RPG that featuresover 140 Marvel Super Heroes and Super Villains and the largest rosterof comic book characters ever seen in a video game. Players get tocreate their Super Hero team from over 20 playable characters,including Spider-Man, Wolverine, Blade and Captain America, andthrough their actions determine the fate of both planet Earth and theMarvel Universe, which is revealed in one of several epilogues.(PlayStation 3 system, Xbox 360, Wii, PlayStation 2, Xbox, PSP(TM)(PlayStation(R) Portable) system, Nintendo Game Boy Advance, WindowsPC; fall; not yet rated by the ESRB)

Designed and built exclusively for Nintendo's next-generation andhandheld systems, "Tony Hawk's Downhill Jam" delivers a totallyinnovative and unique skateboard experience focused on head-to-headracing. The game allows players to feel the breakneck speed ofdownhill competition as they tear up the world's steepest terrainswhile performing tricks and outmaneuvering opponents in such locationsas San Francisco, Machu Picchu and Hong Kong. Taking on the role ofTony Hawk or one of nine characters, players compete in time-basedchallenges in one of three gameplay modes, including race, trick andslalom. (Wii, Nintendo DS, Game Boy Advance; fall; not yet rated bythe ESRB)

Reengineered from the ground up for the PlayStation 3 system andMicrosoft's Xbox 360, "Tony Hawk's Project 8" immerses players in thedefinitive skateboarding experience using ultra-realistic graphics,enhanced physics and extremely responsive controls that simulate thefeeling of skating with every trick and bail. The game challengesplayers to experience the intensity and pressure of skating againstsome of the world's top pros in true to life competitions as they aimto become the #1 skater. (PlayStation 3 system, Xbox 360, PlayStation2, Xbox, PSP system; fall; not yet rated by the ESRB)

Powerhouse E3 Lineup:

Set to redefine online action gaming, id Software's "EnemyTerritory: QUAKE Wars" is the ultimate team- and objective-basedmultiplayer experience. Developed by Splash Damage and executiveproduced by id Software, the first person strategic action game is setwithin the epic "QUAKE(R)" universe in the year 2065 and pits theAllied troops of the Global Defense Force (GDF) against a new Axis ofEvil -- the barbaric and technologically advanced Strogg. Built on idSoftware's new MegaTexture(TM) rendering technology and featuringstrategic team play, persistent character promotions and theuniverse's most powerful weapons and vehicles, "Enemy Territory: QUAKEWars" transports players to the frontlines of an epic new war forEarth. (Windows PC; not yet rated by the ESRB)

Building on "The Movies(TM)'" critically acclaimed gameplay, "TheMovies: Stunts & Effects(TM) Expansion Pack" ups the ante on movieproduction with the addition of stuntmen, death-defying stunts and newstunt double characters; a new particle effects engine that letsplayers enhance their scenes with incredible visual effects, includingfireball explosions, shattering glass, smoke and steam; an all-new"Freecam Mode" that allows players to adjust the camera location,angle, field of view and path to create truly unique movies; and theaddition of new miniature sets that let players create dramaticsweeping angles. (Windows PC; summer; Rated "T" (Teen -- Blood andGore, Crude Humor, Mild Language, Sexual Themes, Use of Alcohol,Tobacco Violence) by the ESRB)

Based on DreamWorks Animation's upcoming film, "Over theHedge(TM)" takes players on an all-new adventure beyond the movie asthey assume the roles of RJ the raccoon, Verne the turtle, Hammy thesquirrel and Stella the skunk and turn a suburban neighborhood loadedwith dangerous obstacles and traps into their personal playground.(PlayStation 2, Xbox, Nintendo GameCube and the PC have been ratedE10+; Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS have been rated E by the ESRB;available on North American retail shelves May 9)

"X-Men: The Official Game" catapults players into an originalstoryline that serves as a prelude to Twentieth Century Fox and MarvelStudios' upcoming film, "X-Men: The Last Stand," and allows them tocommand the distinct powers of Wolverine, Nightcrawler and Iceman asthey face off against formidable enemies, battle through massiveenvironments and embark on an epic quest to save mutant-kind. (Rated"T" (Teen -- violence) for Xbox 360, PlayStation 2, Xbox, NintendoGameCube and PC by the ESRB; Rated "E-10+" (Everyone 10 and older --fantasy violence) for the Nintendo DS and Game Boy Advance) by theESRB; available on North American retail shelves May 16)

Building on last year's #1 poker title and the #1 brand in poker,"World Series of Poker(R): Tournament of Champions" takes astory-based approach, putting players on the Pro Circuit as a new proand protege of Chris "Jesus" Ferguson. Players test their skills atthe premier Circuit Events in hopes of qualifying for thewinner-take-all, invitation-only Tournament of Champions at the RioResort in Las Vegas. Along the way, they face-off against more toppros than ever before, including Joseph Hachem, the 2006 World Seriesof Poker Main Event Champion, and Jennifer Tilly, the AcademyAward-nominated actress and World Series of Poker bracelet holder,among others in hopes of bringing home the Tournament of Championstrophy. (Xbox 360, PlayStation 2, PC, PSP system; fall; not yet ratedby the ESRB)

New Online Content:

Further expanding the experience of the #1 title for the Xbox 360,Activision will release four all new "Call of Duty 2" Xbox 360multiplayer maps at E3 that unleash a blistering barrage of battle forgamers. The four maps will be available via Xbox Live(R) online gamenetwork. The Bonus Pack features two maps set in Germany and will bereleased for free, while the Skirmish Pack contains two additionalmaps set in Russia and France and will be sold for 400 MicrosoftPoints(TM) through Xbox Live(R) Marketplace.

Video taped comments from Activision's CEO, Robert Kotick,concerning E3, the PlayStation 3 system, Nintendo Wii and the futureof digital entertainment, are available atwww.thenewsmarket.com/activision. Media can preview and requestbroadcast-standard video digitally or by tape at no cost from thissite.

About id Software

id -- Freud's primal part of the human psyche and one of thehottest game shops on Earth -- has been rocking the gaming world fromMesquite, Texas since 1991. As a renowned leader in the industry, idSoftware forged such frenetic titles as "Wolfenstein 3D(R),""DOOM(R)," "DOOM II(R)," "QUAKE(R)," "QUAKE II(R)," "QUAKE IIIArena(R)," "QUAKE 4(R)," "Return to Castle Wolfenstein(R)," "DOOM3(R)" and "Enemy Territory: QUAKE Wars(TM)." With intense graphics andmind-blowing action, id's games have helped redefine the modern videogame, continually setting industry standards for technology andgameplay. Check out more about id Software at www.idsoftware.com.

About Marvel Entertainment, Inc.

With a library of over 5,000 characters, Marvel Entertainment,Inc. is one of the world's most prominent character-basedentertainment companies. Marvel's operations are focused on utilizingits character franchises in licensing, entertainment, publishing andtoys. Areas of emphasis include feature films, DVD/home video,consumer products, video games, action figures and role-playing toys,television and promotions. Rooted in the creative success of oversixty years of comic book publishing, Marvel's strategy is to leverageits character franchises in a growing array of opportunities aroundthe world. More information about Marvel can be found atwww.marvel.com.

About Wii

Nintendo's next system, Wii (formally code-named NintendoRevolution), will feature a controller designed to be used with eitherone hand or two -- a first in the videogame industry. When picked upand pointed at the screen, the controller gives a lightning-quickelement of interaction, sensing motion, depth, positioning andtargeting dictated by movement of the controller itself.

About Activision, Inc.

Headquartered in Santa Monica, Calif., Activision, Inc. is aleading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactiveentertainment and leisure products. Founded in 1979, Activision postednet revenues of $1.5 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006.

Activision maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, the UnitedKingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Australia, Scandinavia, Spainand the Netherlands. More information about Activision and itsproducts can be found on the company's World Wide Web site, which islocated at www.activision.com.

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