Activision and Mattel Debut the Barbie(TM) as The Island Princess Video Game at Retailers Nationwide
MINNEAPOLIS, Nov 01, 2007 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Activision, Inc. (Nasdaq:ATVI) announced today the release of the Barbie(TM) as The Island Princess video game to retail stores nationwide. Based on Mattel Entertainment's newest made-for-DVD movie, the video game allows players to relive their favorite movie moments as they take on the role of Princess Rosella(TM), the shipwrecked princess who is raised by a group of animal friends and rescued by the adventurous Prince Antonio(TM) from her tropical island.
"The Barbie as The Island Princess video game allows gamers to interact with everyone's favorite Barbie characters in an easy, pick-up and play experience," said David Oxford, General Manager, Activision, Inc. "Through a series of mini-games combined with music and locations from the movie, Barbie fans of all ages will journey from Princess Rosella's island home to the Prince's coastal castle in a fun-filled adventure everyone can enjoy."
The Barbie(TM) as The Island Princess video game delivers an immersive experience for casual and ardent Barbie(TM) fans alike, with seven playable characters and five re-created locations straight from the Barbie(TM) as The Island Princess made-for-DVD. Offering single player or multiplayer modes, the game features 28 exciting mini-games, allowing players to collect flowers, design and decorate dresses, and star-gaze with Prince Antonio(TM) on the ship deck. Additionally, the game contains unlockable content including special characters, costumes, additional movie footage and more.
The Barbie(TM) as The Island Princess video game, which is published by Activision Minneapolis, is available now on the Wii(TM) home video game system for a suggested retail price of $39.99, and the PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system, the Nintendo DS(TM), the Game Boy(R) Advance, and PC for $29.99. The game is rated "E" (Everyone) by the ESRB.
About Mattel
Mattel, Inc., (NYSE:MAT) (www.mattel.com) is the worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and marketing of toys and family products. The Mattel family is comprised of such best-selling brands as Barbie(R), the most popular fashion doll ever introduced, Hot Wheels(R), Matchbox(R), American Girl(R), Radica:(R) and Tyco(R) R/C, as well as Fisher-Price(R) brands, including Little People(R), Power Wheels(R) and a wide array of entertainment-inspired toy lines. Mattel is recognized as one of the 100 Most Trustworthy U.S. Companies by Forbes Magazine and is ranked among the 100 Best Corporate Citizens by CRO Magazine. Committed to ethical manufacturing practices, Mattel marks a 10-year milestone in 2007 for its ever-evolving Global Manufacturing Principles and focus on sustainable business practices. With global headquarters in El Segundo, Calif., Mattel employs more than 30,000 people in 43 countries and territories and sells products in more than 150 nations. Mattel's vision is to be the world's premier toy brands -- today and tomorrow.
About Activision, Inc.
Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision, Inc. is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure products. Founded in 1979, Activision posted net revenues of $1.5 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2007.
Activision maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Scandinavia, Spain, the Netherlands, Australia, Japan and South Korea. More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company's World Wide Web site, which is located at www.activision.com.
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