Targeted Line-up Includes Call of Duty®: Ghosts, Destiny™ and
Skylanders SWAP Force™
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Activision Publishing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision
Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATVI), is ushering in the next-generation of
gaming at the 2013 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3 Expo) taking place
at the Los Angeles Convention Center from June 11 — 13, 2013 with a
blockbuster lineup that features some of the industry's biggest
franchises. On display at Activision's booth #647 in the South Hall, the
company's slate includes Call
of Duty®: Ghosts, Destiny™
and Skylanders
SWAP Force™.
"This is obviously a big year — not just for Activision, but for the
entire industry," said Eric Hirshberg, CEO of Activision Publishing.
"There's a console transition coming and naturally, everyone wants to
see what new possibilities that will unleash in the games. We remain
laser focused on delivering the things we know our gamers care about
most: great gameplay, immersive worlds, and cool innovations. And that's
what our amazing lineup at E3 this year will deliver."
Activision's E3 Slate Includes:
Call of Duty: Ghosts — Developed by Infinity Ward, the
studio that created the original Call of Duty® and the
critically-acclaimed Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® series, Call
of Duty: Ghosts is the next generation of Call of Duty
and a stunning leap forward for the franchise. The game delivers an
all-new world, setting and cast of characters, all powered by a new,
next-generation engine. For the first time, gamers play as the underdog,
fighting as part of a single squad against an enemy that has superior
numbers and firepower. Call of Duty: Ghosts' next-gen
engine delivers gameplay innovations throughout the entire game,
including several new multiplayer features that will be unveiled in the
coming months. The game is expected to release on November 5, 2013 for
the Xbox 360® games and entertainment system from Microsoft,
PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Windows® PC. (Developed
for Xbox One®, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from
Microsoft, Xbox 360, PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system,
PlayStation®3 system and Windows PC; not yet rated by the ESRB.)
Destiny — Activision in partnership with Bungie, the
creators of Halo®, will showcase Destiny, the next
evolution in interactive entertainment that brings first-person
action gamers together in a shared, persistent online world filled with
sweeping adventures. Destiny casts players as Guardians of
the last city on Earth, who will traverse the ancient ruins of our solar
system from the red dunes of Mars to the lush jungles of Venus. Able to
wield incredible power, gamers must battle humanity's enemies and
reclaim all that was lost during the collapse of mankind's Golden Age.
In a story-driven universe, Destiny's saga unfolds through
grand tales and epic adventures by immersing players in a
bold new universe filled with cooperative, competitive, public, and
social activities, all seamlessly connected. (Developed for the
PlayStation 4 system, PlayStation 3 system, Xbox One and Xbox 360; not
yet rated by the ESRB.)
Skylanders SWAP Force — Activision's Skylanders SWAP
Force continues to build upon the success of the award-winning
franchise's signature gameplay and collectible toy experience with the
introduction of an innovative feature — dynamic swapability. Kids and
gamers will have unprecedented levels of choice in how they explore
Skylands and battle Kaos by swapping the top and bottom halves of the
toys to transform 16 SWAP ForceTM characters into more
than 250 unique combinations. Set in a richly detailed world of next
generation visual fidelity, Skylanders SWAP Force takes
kids on an all-new adventure with 32 never-before-seen heroic characters
that each offer unique powers and personalities. The game also features
new abilities — such as flying, climbing, and teleporting — which can be
used in special areas of Skylands. Additionally, fans can play with
their entire collection of 100+, forward-compatible toys from both Skylanders
Spyro's Adventure® and Skylanders Giants™.
Skylanders SWAP Force is set to release in North America
on October 13, Australia on October 16 and Europe on October 18. Fans
can pre-order Skylanders SWAP Force Starter Packs
worldwide beginning on June 7; all games pre-ordered at participating
retailers worldwide also will come with a free Skylanders toy. Suggested
retail pricing: starter pack, $74.99; individual action figures, $9.99
for core characters, $14.99 for new SWAP Force characters. (Developed by
Vicarious Visions for the PlayStation 4 system, PlayStation 3 system,
Xbox One, Xbox 360 and the Wii U™ system from Nintendo; the Wii™ from
Nintendo version is in development by Beenox; the portable Nintendo 3DS™
version is in development by n-Space; not yet rated by the ESRB.)
About Activision Press and Broadcast Media
Center
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line-up can be found at: www.activision.com/presscenter.
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About Activision Publishing, Inc.
Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision Publishing, Inc.
is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of
interactive entertainment and leisure products.
Activision maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, Brazil, Mexico, the
United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Spain, Norway,
Denmark, the Netherlands, Australia, mainland China and the region of
Taiwan. More information about Activision and its products can be found
on the company's website, www.activision.com.
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on Form 10-K and any subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. The
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from current expectations.
Halo is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United
States and/or other countries. Microsoft is not the publisher of
Destiny. Activision has no affiliation with Halo.
"PlayStation" is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment
Inc. Nintendo trademarks and copyrights are properties of Nintendo. ©
2013 Bungie, Inc. All rights reserved. Destiny, the Destiny Logo, Bungie
and the Bungie Logo are among the trademarks of Bungie, Inc. Published
and distributed by Activision. ACTIVISION, SKYLANDERS SPYRO'S ADVENTURE,
SKYLANDERS SWAP FORCE, SKYLANDERS GIANTS, SWAP FORCE, LIGHTCORE, CALL OF
DUTY, MODERN WARFARE, and CALL OF DUTY GHOSTS are trademarks of
Activision Publishing, Inc.
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