ACTIVISION SPOTLIGHTS NEW MARVEL
VIDEOGAMES AT COMIC-CON 2006
Santa
Monica, CA – July 19, 2006 – Comic fans
can see their favorite Marvel characters
in action when Activision, Inc.
showcases the highly anticipated
Marvel™: Ultimate Alliance, Spider-Man
3™: The Game and Spider-Man™: Battle for
New York games in the Activision/Marvel
booth #4315 at the International
Comic-Con Convention in San Diego from
July 19 through July 23.
Show-goers will be among the first to
see live demos of Marvel: Ultimate
Alliance as Activision reveals three new
playable characters. Additionally,
Comic-Con marks the last opportunity for
aspiring Super Heroes™ to audition for
the chance to be the in-game voices of
Jean Grey and Namor – The King of
Atlantis, in Marvel: Ultimate Alliance.
Fans can also attend Activision’s
Marvel: Ultimate Alliance panel where
legendary comics creator Stan Lee,
Marvel writer C.B. Cebulski, actors
Gabrielle Carteris (voice of Elektra)
and Phil Lamarr (voice of Uatu), and
others will discuss bringing the
characters from all over the Marvel
universe together for the first time in
a video game. The panel will take place
on Saturday, July 23 from 10:30am –
11:30am in room 6B.
Marvel: Ultimate Alliance is Raven
Software’s all-new award-winning
action/RPG that allows players to create
their Marvel dream team from the largest
roster of Super Heroes ever in an epic
quest that will determine the fate of
Earth and the Marvel universe. With a
total of over 140 popular Marvel
characters and a playable cast of more
than 20 Super Heroes, including
Spider-Man, Wolverine, Blade and Captain
America, gamers will embark on a
dangerous journey across exotic terrain
and well-known comic book locations like
Atlantis, the Shield Heli-Carrier and
the Skrull home world in an attempt to
defy Dr. Doom and the world’s most
notorious Super Villains.
Spider-Man: Battle for New York allows
gamers to take on the role of their
favorite Super Hero, Spider-Man, and one
of his famed nemeses, Green Goblin, in
an original storyline which builds upon
their legendary comic book rivalry. For
the first time in a handheld Spider-Man
game, players can personalize their
gaming experiences by choosing what
abilities and powers to upgrade and
when, as they progress through the game.
Playing as both good and evil, gamers
will experience levels packed with
frenzied action, in-depth combat and a
host of unique super moves as they
embark on the ultimate quest to save New
York City from almost certain disaster.
About Marvel Entertainment, Inc.
With a library of over 5,000 characters,
Marvel Entertainment, Inc. is one of the
world's most prominent character-based
entertainment companies. Marvel's
operations are focused on utilizing its
character franchises in licensing,
entertainment, publishing and toys.
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 over sixty
years of comic book publishing, Marvel's
strategy is to leverage its character
franchises in a growing array of
opportunities around the world. More
information about Marvel can be found at
www.marvel.com.
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 $1.47 billion for the fiscal
year ended March 31, 2006.
Activision maintains operations in the
U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom,
France, Germany, Italy, Japan,
Australia, Scandinavia, Spain and the
Netherlands. 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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