Activision Value Takes PC Gamers to the Underground World of Bounty Hunting in 'U.S. Most Wanted'.

Business Editors

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 6, 2002

The hunt is on with the release of "U.S. Most Wanted" for the PC, an action-combat game from Activision Value, a division of Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI). In the game, players pack some heat and hit the underground in search of the most elusive criminals on the planet. U.S. Most Wanted is rated "M" for mature by the ESRB and is currently available in North American retail stores for a suggested retail price of $19.99.

"'U.S. Most Wanted' combines action and adventure to deliver an intense and gritty gaming experience," said Patrick Kelly, Vice President of studios Activision Value Publishing. "Using brains and brawn, players get the chance to be a modern day hero by tracking down the most elusive criminals in the world and bringing them to justice."

As a bounty hunter for hire, players embark on an adventure to the far reaches of the globe from Mexico City to Eastern Europe to track down and capture the most elusive fictitious criminals in the world -- dead, not alive. Players face off with members of a lost terrorist network, the Kingpin of a Mexican kidnapping ring, war criminals and more. Utilizing an arsenal of weapons and an ironclad determination, players must piece together a puzzle that will lead them to the enemy.

The fast-paced action can be played from the first- and third-person perspectives and features realistic damage modeling that impacts gameplay. For example, if a character is hit in the leg, the injury will slow the player down, making him an easier target for the enemy. In "U.S. Most Wanted," players must go beyond run and gun combat, and use a level of strategy to complete their missions. When closing in on the enemy, gamers might decide to use a silencer on their firearm. While the sound will be stifled, it will also be less accurate. In addition, players can run, jump, dive and use stealth to capture their prey.

Minimum system requirements for "U.S. Most Wanted" include a Pentium II 500Mhz or equivalent, 128 MB RAM, 16MB AGP 3D hardware accelerator (Direct 3D support), a DirectX(R) 8.1 compatible sound card (included), 4X speed CD ROM drive, 700 MB uncompressed HD space, Mouse and Keyboard and Windows 98/ME/200/XP.

Headquartered in Minneapolis, MN, 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 the PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system, PS one(TM) game console, Nintendo Game Boy(R) Advance and PC systems worldwide. For more information about Activision Value Publishing, visit the company's web site at www.activisionvalue.com or 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.