Activision Signs Publishing Deal With Sony Online Entertainment For PSP™ Rights To Untold Legends™: Brotherhood Of The Blade™
London, UK -11th April, 2005 - Activision, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) today announced that the company has signed an agreement with Sony Online Entertainment to publish Untold LegendsTM: Brotherhood of the BladeTM for PSPTM, the personal portable entertainment system, in all territories excluding U.S., Canada and Japan, as well as those areas serviced by Sony Computer Entertainment America. Developed by Sony Online Entertainment, Untold LegendsTM: Brotherhood of the BladeTM, is the only multiplayer action role-playing game currently available for the handheld system.
Untold LegendsTM: Brotherhood of the BladeTM is published and distributed by Sony Online Entertainment in North America and Japan.
About Untold Legends: Brotherhood of the Blade
Journey to a world beyond the realms of imagination and engage in battles to save Aven, a timeless city of safe haven and the last remaining stronghold of Good in a world of Evil. As a dark threat looms and a gathering of unknown forces grows stronger, heroes have been called and the Brotherhood of the Blade has been formed. It is up to you and your chosen brothers to unravel the mysteries of this looming peril. Untold Legends: Brotherhood of the Blade offers on-the-go action-RPG combat, intense multiplayer battles and a completely original adventure for you to uncover.
- Action RPG: Wield your blade and cast powerful spells in this action-packed, hack 'n slash RPG exclusively for the PSP handheld system.
- Epic Adventure: Create a unique hero and set out into the wilds of Unataca to battle powerful creatures, save your city of Aven from imminent extinction and unravel the mysteries of a looming peril.
- Wireless Multiplayer Gameplay: A wireless multiplayer mode features gameplay through the PSP handheld system's wireless feature. Connect directly with multiple PSP handheld systems for the ultimate in hack 'n slash action with no wires!
- Four Playable Character Classes: Select from four unique character classes including an ancient order of valiant Knights, a foundation of brilliant Alchemists, an order of noble Druids, and a race of feral hunters known as the Berserkers. Each character class has unique fighting abilities or magical spells.
- Beautiful 3D Environments: Battle through more than 100 diverse levels that come alive with brilliant 3D graphics, stunning lighting, dynamic visual effects and highly-detailed player characters and monsters.
- Organic Game Experience: Play in randomly generated environments and fight against unique monsters for a different experience every time you play.
- Items and Artifacts: Collect hundreds of items, usable gear and rare magical artifacts to aid in your battles.
- Character Customization: Modify your hero for a completely customized look and ability set.
Hordes of Monsters: Battle over 150 types of monsters with 50 unique models and textures.
- Challenging Boss Monster Battles: Engage in strategic combat with humongous bosses, each with their own distinctive combat techniques.
For more information on Untold Legends: Brotherhood of the Blade, please visit: http://www.UntoldLegends.com.
For information contact:
Suzanne Panter
Public Relations Manager,
Activision European Publishing
+44 1753 756 100
About Sony Online Entertainment
Sony Online Entertainment Inc. (SOE), a subsidiary of Sony Pictures Digital Inc., is a recognized worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online games, with a subscriber base of over 800,000 active accounts around the globe. SOE creates, develops and provides compelling entertainment for the personal computer, online, game console and wireless markets. Known for its blockbuster franchises, EverQuest®, EverQuest® II and PlanetSide®, as well as for developing Star Wars GalaxiesTM: An Empire DividedTM, SOE continues to redefine the business of online gaming and the creation of active player communities while introducing new genres on various entertainment platforms. Headquartered in San Diego, CA, with additional development studios in Austin, TX, and Seattle, WA, SOE has an array of cutting-edge online games in development.
Untold Legends and Brotherhood of the Blade are trademarks of Sony Online Entertainment Inc. EverQuest is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. PSP is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. SOE, the SOE logo and PlanetSide are registered trademarks of Sony Online Entertainment Inc. All other trademarks and trade names are properties of their respective owners. All rights reserved.
About Activision
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 net revenues of $948 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2004.
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