ACTIVISION
ACQUIRES NORTH AMERICAN PUBLISHING AND
DISTRIBUTION RIGHTS FOR BLOODY
ROAR 3
Fighting Game
To Be Released This June On PlayStation 2 Computer
Entertainment System
Activision, Inc.
(Nasdaq: ATVI) today announced that it has signed
an agreement with Hudson Soft Co., Ltd to acquire
the North American rights to Bloody Roar 3 for
the PlayStation 2 computer
entertainment system. Under the terms of
the agreement, Activision will publish and
distribute the game in the United States and
Canada. The sequel to the critically
acclaimed fighting series, Bloody Roar 3 offers
fans the fast and fluid fighting action of its
predecessors. The game, which is not yet
rated, is expected to ship this June.
"This
agreement underscores our commitment to
strategically seek out high quality
next-generation console games and bring them to
the North American marketplace," said Larry
Goldberg, executive vice president, Activision
Worldwide Studios. "The Bloody Roar
franchise is known for its excellent design and
intense gameplay. This version for the
PlayStation 2 combines the best elements of the
previous titles and takes the game into a whole
new realm, capitalizing on the system's visual
appeal and gameplay speed."
Bloody Roar 3
immerses players in a 3D, adrenaline pumping
gameplay experience with 14 playable
characters. Each character has the ability
to transform from human to an alternate beast
life form with special attack beast moves.
Featuring single and two player head-to-head
action, players must use their unique fighting
skills to battle their way through nine different
immersive environments that feature destructible
walls and floors.
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