Activision Set to Distribute Highly Anticipated Game Worldwide
SANTA MONICA, Calif., May 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- id Software(TM) and
Activision, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) announced today that Activision will be the
worldwide licensed distributor for DOOM III(TM), the latest installment in one
of the most successful franchises in PC gaming history. Built on id's
revolutionary new 3D graphics engine, DOOM III draws players into the most
frightening and gripping 3D gaming experience ever created. DOOM III is
currently in development for the PC by id Software and will debut at this
year's Electronic Entertainment Expo in Activision's booth #1224 in the South
Hall.
"DOOM III will change what people expect to see and experience in a PC
game," said Todd Hollenshead, CEO, id Software. "We couldn't be more psyched
about DOOM III, and are thrilled to debut the title at E3 with Activision.
Get ready to be terrified."
"We are excited to continue our successful and long-standing relationship
with id," said Larry Goldberg, executive vice president, Activision Worldwide
Studios. "I'm sure that id fans and action gamers alike share our
anticipation for the latest incarnation of DOOM, which is one of the most
important franchises in PC gaming history. There is no doubt that DOOM III
will be at the top of every gamer's most wanted list."
First released in 1993, DOOM became a phenomenon in PC gaming history and
is widely recognized as the catalyst for the first-person action genre. Since
its inception, the franchise has been one of the industry's best-selling PC
series, with DOOM III already the most hotly anticipated first person action
title currently in development.
id -- Freud's primal part of the human psyche and one of the hottest game
shops on Earth -- has been rocking the gaming world from Mesquite, Texas since
1991. As a renowned leader in the industry, id Software forged such frenetic
titles as Wolfenstein 3D(R), DOOM(R), DOOM II(TM), QUAKE(R) and QUAKE II(TM).
With intense graphics and mind-blowing action, id's games have helped redefine
the modern video game, continually setting industry standards for technology
and gameplay. And, in keeping with tradition, id Software has amplified the
world of adrenaline pumping 3-D gaming with the release of their latest action
titles, QUAKE III Arena,(TM) QUAKE III: Team Arena(TM), and Return to Castle
Wolfenstein(TM). id's advanced QUAKE III Arena engine is leading the next
revolution in 3-D interactive games with both single and multiplayer
technology. Check out more about id Software at http://www.idsoftware.com .
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
$620 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2001.
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 http://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, 2001, which was filed with the United
States Securities and Exchange Commission. Readers of this press release are
referred to such filings.
(C) 2002 Id Software, Inc. All rights reserved. Distributed by
Activision Publishing, Inc. under license. DOOM III(TM), Wolfenstein 3D(R),
Return to Castle Wolfenstein(TM), DOOM(R), QUAKE(R), QUAKE II(TM), QUAKE III
Arena(TM), QUAKE III: Team Arena(TM), and the id Software(TM) name are either
registered trademarks or trademarks of Id Software, Inc. in the United States
and/or other countries. Activision is a registered trademark of Activision,
Inc. and its affiliates. All other trademarks and trade names are the
property of their respective owners.
SOURCE Activision, Inc.; id Software
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CONTACT:
Michelle Nino, Director, Corporate
Communications, Activision, Inc., +1-310-255-2508,
mnino@activision.com; or Mike Mantarro, +1-310-785-0515 ext. 237,
mike@bohle.com, or Wendy Zaas, +1-310-785-0515 ext. 205,
wendy@bohle.com, both of The Bohle Company for id Software
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