NEWS - Thursday, August 23, 2007
Activision Rocks German Games Convention
Activision, Inc. (Nasdaq:ATVI) kicked off German Games Convention 2007 today with the announcement of the worldwide release date for Infinity Ward’s Call of Duty(R) 4: Modern Warfare(TM), a preview of the international song list for Guitar Hero(TM) III: Legends of Rock and new details on Activision’s James Bond franchise. Listen up soldiers, on Monday, November 5, Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare will begin deployment to retailers worldwide. Armed with more than 40 awards and honors from this year’s annual E3 Business and Media Summit including "Best Action Game" from the Game Critics Awards, Infinity Ward’s epic title is set to enlist gamers into the most intense, thrilling action experience ever. Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare will be available on the Xbox 360(TM) video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION(R)3 computer entertainment system and Windows(R) PC. A Nintendo DS(TM) version will also deliver the signature Call of Duty chaos of battle to handheld gamers. Additionally, Activision revealed today an international track list for Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock. As a testament to the widespread anticipation of the hit franchise and global phenomenon, Activision’s newest music sensation will include a diverse assortment of hit songs from across the globe, that include all master tracks from the following original artists: -- Minus Celsius (by Backyard Babies) -- Hier Kommt Alex (by Die Toten Hosen) -- In the Belly of a Shark (by Gallows) -- I’m in the Band (by The Hellacopters) -- Avalancha (by Heroes Del Silencio) -- Take This Life (by In Flames) -- Ruby (by Kaiser Chiefs) -- Closer (by Lacuna Coil) -- Generation Rock (by Revolverheld) -- Mauvais Garcon (by NAAST) -- Radio Song (by Superbus) Activision also confirmed that the company’s newest blockbuster franchise, James Bond, featuring the world-renowned top secret agent 007, is in development by powerhouse studios Treyarch, Beenox and Vicarious Visions for next-generation consoles, Windows PC and hand-held platforms. For more information on Activision’s games, visit www.activision.com.Source: http://investor.activision.com/
