ACTIVISION’S MEDIEVAL TOTAL
WAR(tm) TOPS PC SELL THROUGH CHARTS IN U.K. AND U.S.
Santa Monica, CA – September 13,
2002 — Activision, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) today announced that its epic real-time
strategy game Medieval: Total
War(tm) is topping U.K. and U.S. sell-through
charts. The title was the #1 best-selling PC game in the U.K. in each of the
two weeks following its release, as reported by Elspa/Chart-Track. Additionally,
in its first week of full retail availability in the U.S., the game reached the
#4 position on the PC chart, according to NPD Intelect. Developed by The
Creative Assembly, Medieval: Total War
has received critical acclaim from the press securing an
Editors’ Choice Award from IGN,
Gamespot‘s PC Game of
the Month for August and
Developer of the Year honors from
PC Gamer U.K.
"Medieval:
Total War showcases the triple
AAA product focus of our PC portfolio and exemplifies our commitment to
partnering with top development talent worldwide," states Ron Doornink,
President of Activision, Inc. "We are extremely pleased with the strong
response from consumers, critics and retailers around the world. The success of
the game is true testament to the talent and vision of The Creative Assembly."
The sequel to the award-winning
Shogun: Total War, Medieval: Total War
allows players to take control of one of 12 European powers as they attempt to
rewrite history through a mixture of epic battles, trade, diplomacy and resource
management. Recreating the massive scope of dark ages warfare, the game
supports real-time 3D battles of more than 10,000 troops and
more than 100
unique unit types, including knights, infantry and siege engines, in terrain as
varied as deserts, forest, plains and mountains. Players will utilize authentic
battle strategies and tactics as they unleash their forces against medieval
castles and mighty fortresses with an arsenal of battle-field weapons including
long-bows, muskets, cannons and catapults which can pound castle walls and
buildings to rubble.
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 revenues of $786 million for the fiscal year ended March 31,
2002.
Activision maintains operations in
the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Japan, Australia, 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.
The statements contained in this
release that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements." The
Company cautions readers of this press release that a number of important
factors could cause Activision’s actual future results to differ materially from
those expressed in any such forward-looking statements. These important
factors, and other factors that could affect Activision, are described in
Activision’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31,
2002, which was filed with the United States Securities and Exchange
Commission. Readers of this press release are referred to such filings.
