Activision Value's ``Hundred Swords'' for the PC Marches On to Retail Shelves Nationwide.

Business Editors

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 13, 2002

Activision Value, a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI), is issuing a call to arms with the announcement that Sega(R) "Hundred Swords" for the PC has shipped to retail stores nationwide. A real-time strategy game, Sega(R) "Hundred Swords" challenges players to join forces with one of four warring factions as they battle through a fast-paced mythical 3D adventure. The game is rated "T" (Teen -- content suitable for persons ages 13 and older) by the ESRB, and carries a suggested retail price of $29.99.

"The gameplay that made Sega(R) `Hundred Swords' a hit on the Sega Dreamcast(TM) videogame console in Japan is a natural fit for the PC," said Dan Hammett, President, Activision Value Publishing. "The game applies the familiar gameplay elements of the genre with a furious pace, spectacular graphics, engaging music and a compelling storyline. Even the most serious gamer will be entertained for hours on end."

In Sega(R) "Hundred Swords," players assume the role of Larf Nalavale, a young, noble King forced to defend his realm from invading forces on the very day of his coronation. Players choose to play through one of four warring factions -- Nalavale, Gran, Mascar or Riplustorie -- each with their own storyline and battle characteristics. Players focus on strategy and cunning as they attempt to create an army of archers, mages, cavalry and infantry with the optimum skill-set to conquer the enemy.

In Sega(R) "Hundred Swords," players can choose to battle their way through 18 single player missions as either the King or the Queen, with seven complete chapters and 30 maps and mini-missions to complete. In addition, up to four players can compete in network battles that can result in massive on-screen scuffles with up to 400 units engaged at one time. Gamers can also hone their skills using a robust practice mode.

Minimum system requirements for Sega(R) "Hundred Swords" include a Pentium(R) II 233 MHZ, 32MB RAM, video card that supports High Color Graphics (16-bit) with 8MB of Video RAM, 8X CD-ROM, mouse and keyboard, LAN for multiplayer, 600MB free hard drive space, DirextX(R) compatible sound card, Windows(R) 95/98/ME/2000/XP operating system and DirectX(R) 8a or higher.

Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., Activision Value Publishing, Inc., a division of Activision, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Publishing, Inc. The company specializes in developing interactive entertainment software for PC markets worldwide. For more information about Activision Value Publishing, visit the company's Web site at www.activisionvalue.com or www.activisionvalue.com/ss.

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, 2001, which was filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. Readers of this press release are referred to such filings.