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Ashley Dyer
Morgen-Walke Associates
(415) 439-4505
adyer@mwa-sf.com
Kristen Mulvhill Southey
Sr. Director, Investor Relations
Activision, Inc.
(310) 255-2635
ksouthey@activision.com
ACTIVISION SHIPS MORE THAN ONE MILLION UNITS OF RETURN TO CASTLE WOLFENSTEIN WORLDWIDE
id Software's Return to Castle Wolfenstein Tops PC Sales Charts In The U.S., U.K. and Germany
SANTA MONICA, Calif. - Jan. 9, 2002 - Activision, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) announced today that the company has shipped more than
one million units of Return to Castle WolfensteinTM worldwide, exceeding company
expectations and making it one of the best-selling PC software titles of the holiday season. The popular action game has
remained the #1 selling premium priced PC title in the U.S. since its launch on November 20, 2001, according to NPD
Intelect. In addition to strong U.S. retail sales, Return to Castle Wolfenstein topped sell-through charts in two of
the largest European territories, the United Kingdom and Germany.
According to Chart-Track, Return to Castle Wolfenstein was the #3 best-selling PC title by units in the United Kingdom
for the month of December and in Germany, the title was ranked as the #3 best-selling PC game for week 52, according to
Media Control Charts.
"Gray Matter Interactive Studios, Nerve Software, and id Software produced a high quality gaming experience that
is being well received by consumers and retailers alike," said Robert Kotick, co-chairman and CEO, Activision, Inc.
"We are pleased with the worldwide success of Return to Castle Wolfenstein, as well as the overall performance of
the industry this holiday season. We expect this strong market momentum to continue for several years to come."
Return to Castle Wolfenstein was developed by Gray Matter Interactive Studios and Nerve Software and executive
produced by id SoftwareTM. Gray Matter Interactive Studios is an
L.A.-based game developer founded by the top designers formerly from Xatrix Entertainment, the developer of
such popular games as Redneck Rampage and Kingpin. Co-founded by ex-id Software designer Brandon James, and
veteran designer Chris Cummings, Texas based Nerve Software has stormed into the gaming spotlight with their
development of the critically acclaimed multiplayer component of Return to Castle Wolfenstein.
About id Software
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®, DOOM®,
DOOM IITM, QUAKE® and QUAKE IITM.
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 ArenaTM and QUAKE III: Team ArenaTM.
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 www.idsoftware.com.
About Activision
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 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 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.
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© 2001 Id Software, Inc. All rights reserved. Published and distributed by Activision Publishing, Inc.
under license. Wolfenstein 3D, Return to Castle Wolfenstein, DOOM, QUAKE, QUAKE II, QUAKE III Arena,
QUAKE III: Team Arena, and the id Software 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.
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