SANTA MONICA, Calif.,
June 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/
-- Cutting-edge innovation and experiential digital
entertainment will be on display from Activision Publishing, Inc.,
a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard,
Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI), at the 2012 Electronic Entertainment Expo
(E3 Expo) taking place at the Los
Angeles Convention Center on June
5 – 7, 2012. Highly anticipated and fan-favorite
titles Call of Duty®: Black Ops II, Skylanders
Giants™ and TRANSFORMERS™: FALL OF CYBERTRON
lead Activision's line-up of blockbuster titles being showcased in
the South Hall, booth #647.
"The level of creativity driving video games has never been
greater. Our industry has the greatest talent in the world
and E3 gives us all a chance to showcase the innovative titles that
will continue to make games the leading form of entertainment
today," said Eric Hirschberg,
CEO of Activision Publishing. "This year's line-up is one of
our strongest, and we can't wait for our fans to see for
themselves."
Activision's full E3 Slate Includes:
Call of Duty: Black Ops II – The most
groundbreaking and ambitious Call of Duty to date, Call of
Duty: Black Ops II pushes the boundaries of the
record-setting franchise and will turn the future black for
everyone worldwide on November 13th.
Set in the year 2025, Call of Duty: Black Ops
II propels players into a near-future, introducing them to
a fiction that is taking root in today's headlines. Advanced
weaponry, robotics and drone warfare define the battle space and
challenges players to ask, "What happens when someone steals the
keys" and turns our greatest strengths into our greatest
weaknesses? Strike Force Levels bring a fresh take on
single-player missions, introducing players to sandbox-style
gameplay and branching storylines for the first time in franchise
history. With equally ambitious Zombies and multiplayer modes yet
to be unveiled, Call of Duty: Black Ops II delivers
the complete package, offering fans the most expansive Call
of Duty experience ever. (Developed by Treyarch for
Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system from Microsoft,
PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Windows PC.; not
yet rated by the ESRB.)
Skylanders Giants – Skylanders
Giants builds upon the breakthrough fundamentals of
the Skylanders Spyro's Adventure™—merging the
physical and virtual realms with an innovative line of
cross-platform toys with "brains," which players everywhere can
magically bring to life in the world of Skylands. Using the
mystical Portal of Power®, players once again lead a
team of heroic Skylanders in a new adventure to save their world.
Portal Masters will journey through new areas of Skylands,
encountering new enemies, solving fun puzzles, overcoming different
hazards and obstacles, and finding a variety of collectable rewards
and treasure. Skylanders Giants introduces
sixteen new characters to build on the magic of Skylanders
Spyro's Adventures, including super-sized giants with
powers to match, as well as the new LightCore™ Skylanders that
light-up in the game and in the real-world as players transport
them to Skylands using the Portal of Power. Additionally,
the game features new Hero Challenges, more Battle Mode gameplay,
and advanced integration across console, handheld, mobile and
Skylanders Universe(SM). (Developed by Toys for
Bob for Wii™, Nintendo 3DS™, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 system,
Windows PC and mobile devices; not yet rated by the ESRB.)
TRANSFORMERS: FALL OF CYBERTRON –
TRANSFORMERS: FALL OF CYBERTRON allows players to
experience the darkest hours of the war between the AUTOBOTS and
DECEPTICONS as they vie for control of their dying home
world. Fans will fight through both sides of the
TRANSFORMERS' most epic battles that culminate in their legendary
exodus from CYBERTRON. With the stakes higher than ever,
players will embark on an action-packed journey through massive,
war-torn environments designed around each character's unique
abilities and alternate forms, including GRIMLOCK's nearly
indestructible T-Rex form and the legendary COMBATICONS combining
into the colossal BRUTICUS. Taking the franchise's
competitive multiplayer to all-new heights, TRANSFORMERS:
FALL OF CYBERTRON lets fans go head-to-head in blistering
AUTOBOT vs. DECEPTICON matches after creating their own unique
characters with the most in-depth, advanced customization ever
before seen in a TRANSFORMERS game. Additionally, High Moon
Studios is announcing at E3 that they have listened to the
passionate PC fans and have been working closely with fellow
developer Mercenary Games to create a PC sku that will launch day
and date with the console versions on August
28. (Developed by High Moon Studios for Xbox 360 and
PlayStation 3 system and by Mercenary Games for Windows PC; rated
"T" for Teen on all platforms by the ESRB.)
The Amazing Spider-Man™ – Go beyond
Sony Picture Entertainment's Columbia Pictures feature film and
find out what happens next in The Amazing Spider-Man
video game, which brings Spider-Man's free-roaming, web-slinging
action back to New York City. Players take on the role of a
young Peter Parker discovering his
new Spider-Man powers and added Super Hero responsibilities, using
the game's innovative Web Rush mechanic to swing freely around
Manhattan, combat a variety of
criminal activities and take on classic Marvel Super Villains, such
as Rhino, Iguana, Felicia Hardy and
more. Set against an original story crafted by Hollywood writer Seamus Kevin Fahey (Spartacus: Vengeance,
Spartacus: Gods of the Arena, Battlestar Galactica) that takes
place entirely after the events of the upcoming feature film,
The Amazing Spider-Man video game delivers an
immersive and cinematic adventure allowing players to truly harness
the power of your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man.
(Developed by Beenox for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 system, Wii, and
Nintendo 3DS, with a Windows PC version slated for release later in
the year; developed by Other Ocean for Nintendo DS™; rated "T" for
Teen on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 system and Wii and "E10+" on
Nintendo DS by the ESRB.)
007™ Legends – Celebrating the Bond franchise's
50th anniversary, the latest instalment in the video game series –
007 Legends – launches gamers back through time to
relive a selection of James Bond's
iconic and intense undercover missions from the popular films.
A first-of-its-kind Bond video game, 007
Legends features an original, overarching storyline tying
together five classic Bond movie-inspired missions plus a sixth
mission based on this year's highly-anticipated movie – SKYFALL –
which will be available post launch as free downloadable content,
to offer the most diverse Bond gaming experience yet!
Delivering the action that gamers expect from a Bond game,
007 Legends equips players with state-of-the-art spy
gadgets, an arsenal of weapons, and sleek vehicles as they jet off
to exotic locations and utilize Bond's unmatched combat abilities,
quick wits, class and style to take down notorious villains and
their brutal henchmen and perform impressive stunts.
(Developed by Eurocom for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 system and
Windows PC; not yet rated by the ESRB.)
Family Guy: Back to the Multiverse – Family
Guy: Back to the Multiverse features an all-new original
narrative which is an expansion on the popular episode, "Road to
the Multiverse", turning the outrageous world of Family Guy
into an action-packed video game filled with nods to the
long-running comedy. Playing as either Stewie or Brian, each
with unique abilities and weapons, players will battle their
favorite Family Guy characters as they advance through
'Multiverse' themed levels in their pursuit to battle Stewie's evil
twin, Bertram, who has returned and is hell-bent on destroying
Quahog. Fans will also be able to team up in co-op
multiplayer mode or compete against each other in competitive
multiplayer levels – all with a Family Guy twist. (Developed
by Heavy Iron for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 system; not yet rated
by the ESRB.)
For assets and more information on Activision's E3 video game
line-up, please visit www.activision.com/presscenter.
About Marvel Entertainment
Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Walt
Disney Company, is one of the world's most prominent
character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library
of over 8,000 characters featured in a variety of media over
seventy years. Marvel utilizes its character franchises in
entertainment, licensing and publishing. For more information
visit www.marvel.com.
About Hasbro
Hasbro, Inc (NASDAQ: HAS) is a branded play company providing
children and families around the world with a wide-range of
immersive entertainment offerings based on the Company's world
class brand portfolio. From toys and games, to television
programming, motion pictures, digital gaming and a comprehensive
licensing program, Hasbro strives to delight its global customers
with well-known and beloved brands such as TRANSFORMERS, LITTLEST
PET SHOP, NERF, PLAYSKOOL, MY LITTLE PONY, G.I. JOE, MAGIC: THE
GATHERING and MONOPOLY. The Company's Hasbro Studios develops and
produces television programming for markets around the world. The
Hub TV Network is part of a multi-platform joint venture between
Hasbro and Discovery Communications (NASDAQ: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK),
in the U.S. Through the company's deep commitment to corporate
social responsibility, including philanthropy, Hasbro is helping to
build a safe and sustainable world for future generations and to
positively impact the lives of millions of children and families
every year. It has been recognized for its efforts by being named
one of the "World's Most Ethical Companies" and is ranked as one of
Corporate Responsibility Magazine's "100 Best Corporate
Citizens."Learn more at www.hasbro.com
About FAMILY GUY
FAMILY GUY follows the adventures of endearingly ignorant dad
Peter Griffin and his hilariously
odd family of middle-class New Englanders – wife Lois, daughter
Meg, son Chris, baby Stewie and dog Brian – in Quahog, Rhode Island. The animated series, which
features the voice talents of Seth
MacFarlane, Alex Borstein,
Seth Green and Mila Kunis, is a 20th Century Fox Television
production. Seth MacFarlane is
creator/executive producer. Mark
Hentemann and Steve Callaghan
serve as executive producers/showrunners, while Chris Sheridan, Danny
Smith, Alec Sulkin and
Wellesley Wild are executive
producers. Become a fan of FAMILY GUY on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/familyguy and follow the series on Twitter at
www.twitter.com/familyguyonfox (@familyguyonfox).
About Twentieth Century Fox Consumer Products
A recognized industry leader, Twentieth Century Fox Consumer
Products licenses and markets properties worldwide on behalf of
Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, Twentieth Television and
Fox Broadcasting Company, as well as third-party lines. The
division is aligned with Twentieth Century Fox Television, one of
the top suppliers of primetime entertainment programming to the
broadcast networks.
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, the United
Kingdom, France,
Germany, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Spain, Norway, Denmark, the
Netherlands, Australia,
China and the region of
Taiwan. More information about
Activision and its products can be found on the company's website,
www.activision.com.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements:
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regarding the future, including statements about the expected
release dates of CALL OF DUTY: BLACK OPS II, THE AMAZING
SPIDER-MAN, TRANSFORMERS: FALL OF CYBERTRON, 007 LEGENDS,
SKYLANDERS GIANTS, and FAMILY GUY: BACK TO THE MULTIVERSE, are
forward-looking statements that are not facts and involve a number
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