Activision's PLAYSTATION(R) 3 and Wii(TM) Games Ship to Retail Locations in North America.Company's Holiday Slate Includes Next- and Current-Generation Games SANTA MONICA Santa Monica (săn`tə mŏn`ĭkə), city (1990 pop. 86,905), Los Angeles co., S Calif., on Santa Monica Bay; inc. 1886. Tourism and retailing are important, and the city has motion-picture, biotechnology, and software industries. , Calif. -- Activision, Inc. (Nasdaq:ATVI ATVI Albuquerque Technical Vocational Institute ) today announced that the company's key launch games for the PLAYSTATION[R] 3 and Wii[TM] have shipped and are now available at retail locations in North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. . The robust launch lineup features some of the world's most popular game franchises, including Tony Hawk's Project 8[TM], Call of Duty[R] 3 and Marvel[TM]: Ultimate Alliance for the PLAYSTATION 3 and Tony Hawk's Downhill Jam Tony Hawk’s Downhill Jam is a video game based on the Tony Hawk series. The game was a launch title for Nintendo's Wii, and is also available for the Nintendo DS, Game Boy Advance, and PlayStation 2. [TM], Call of Duty 3 and Marvel: Ultimate Alliance for the Wii. Additionally, Rapala[R] Tournament Fishing and World Series of Poker The World Series of Poker is the largest set of poker tournaments in the world. It is held annually in Las Vegas, lasting just over a month. A bracelet is awarded to the winner of each of the fifty-plus events which include all the major varieties of poker. [R]: Tournament of Champions for the Wii will ship on November 22, 2006. These titles anchor Activision's holiday offerings, which includes games for both the next- and current-generation consoles and handheld platforms. "This holiday season ushers in an exciting time in the video game industry," said Robin Kaminsky, executive vice president of Activision Publishing. "Each of the console platforms offers a unique opportunity to provide fun and innovating gaming experiences to audiences worldwide. Our diverse holiday slate offers something for everyone, from super heroes to skateboarding skateboarding Form of recreation, popular among youths, in which a person rides standing balanced on a small board mounted on wheels. The skateboard first appeared in the early 1960s on paved areas along California beaches as a makeshift diversion for surfers when the ocean to epic World War II battles." Activision's Game Lineup: The follow-up to the #1 next-generation game, Call of Duty 3 delivers the intensity of being closer than ever to the fury of combat during the Normandy Breakout, the historic campaign that led to the liberation of Paris The Liberation of Paris (also known as Battle for Paris) took place during World War II from 19 August1944 until the surrender of the occupying German garrison on the 25th. . The game offers action-packed online multiplayer gameplay for up to 24 players. The game will be released on PLAYSTATION 3, Wii and the Xbox 360[TM] video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, as well as the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system and Xbox video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. An all-new action/RPG, Marvel: Ultimate Alliance lets players control the world's largest army of Super Heroes[TM] in an epic quest that will determine the fate of Earth and the Marvel universe. The game will be released on the PLAYSTATION 3, Wii and Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, as well as PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system, Xbox video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PC, PlayStation Portable Entertainment Platform and Game Boy[R] Advance[TM]. Built from the ground up for the next-gen consoles, Tony Hawk's Project 8 delivers the most authentic skateboarding experience ever and will be available for the PLAYSTATION 3 and the Xbox 360[TM] video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, as well as PlayStation[R] 2 computer entertainment system, Xbox[R] video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and the PlayStation Portable Entertainment Platform. A new brand extension designed exclusively for the Wii and Nintendo DS “NDS” redirects here. For other uses, see NDS (disambiguation). The Nintendo DS (sometimes abbreviated NDS or DS) is a handheld game console developed and manufactured by Nintendo, which was released in 2004 in Canada, U.S., and Japan. [TM], Tony Hawk's Downhill Jam lets players experience the breakneck break·neck adj. 1. Dangerously fast: a breakneck pace. 2. Likely to cause an accident: a breakneck curve. speed of downhill skateboard racing as they tear up steep terrain while performing tricks and outmaneuvering opponents. Coming out on the Wii platform, Rapala Tournament Fishing Rapala Tournament Fishing is a video game of the fishing sports genre developed by FUNlabs and Magic Wand Productions. It was released by Activision on the Xbox 360 in November 2006 and the Wii in March 2007. Critical reaction Gamespot awarded the game only 4. lets players embark on all new angling adventures in 16 of the world's most desirable fishing locales utilizing authentic gear from Rapala, the world's largest manufacturer of fishing lures and #1 fishing brand in the world. Building on last year's #1 poker title and the #1 brand in poker, World Series of Poker[R]: Tournament of Champions for the Wii puts players on the Pro Circuit as a new pro and protege pro·té·gé n. One whose welfare, training, or career is promoted by an influential person. [French, from past participle of protéger, to protect, from Old French, from Latin of Chris "Jesus" Ferguson. Additional comments from Robert Kotick, Chairman and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Activision, and Robin Kaminsky regarding the launch of the new console systems and Activision's holiday game slate are available at www.thenewsmarket.com/activision. Media can preview and request broadcast-standard video digitally or by tape at no cost from this site. Headquartered in Santa Monica, Calif., 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, Sweden, Spain, the Netherlands 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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