Activision’s Renowned Ninja Franchise to Make Debut on Xbox

Activision’s Renowned Ninja
Franchise to Make Debut on Xbox

Tenchu Set for Release in Spring
2004

Santa Monica, CA – July 25, 2003 –
Authentic ninja action is set to strike on the Xbox video game system from
Microsoft with Activision, Inc.’s (Nasdaq: ATVI) Tenchu: Return from Darkness.
Building on the best-selling Tenchu: Wrath of Heaven for the PlayStation2
computer entertainment system, Tenchu: Return from Darkness boasts updated
design and technical enhancements, new maps and features and support for Xbox(tm)
Live. The title is being developed by K2, Ltd. in conjunction with Prosoft Corp.
and is currently rated "RP" (Rating Pending) by the ESRB.

"We’re excited to give Xbox gamers the opportunity to play the most authentic
stealth based ninja game ever," said Larry Goldberg, executive vice president,
Activision Worldwide Studios. "Tenchu: Return from Darkness takes the franchise
to new heights with never before seen levels and enemies, enhanced maneuvers,
more weapons and Xbox Live capabilities, making it the first Tenchu title to
feature online gameplay."

Set in the late 1570’s, one year after the original Tenchu, Tenchu: Return from
Darkness allows players to assume the role of the ninjas Rikimaru, Ayame or the
mysterious Tesshu as they battle the evil Tenrai and his six lords of darkness.
As silent assassins, players must use cunning, strategy, deadly stealth and an
arsenal of weapons to overcome dangerous missions and defend the Japanese
countryside from Tenrai’s armies.

Tenchu: Return from Darkness will feature three gameplay modes including
single-player, two-player (versus and co-op) and Xbox Live. The title will also
include 11 stages of gameplay in the story mode with two new single player maps,
as well as six multiplayer levels. Additionally, the game will feature all new
cut-scenes, enemy layouts and will allow players to hone their ninja skills
before embarking on deadly missions in the new training mode.

The title will support Xbox Live, allowing for two-player co-op missions through
all six multiplayer levels as well as voice chat functionality for those who
choose to break the code of silence. Players can also engage in simultaneous
stealth kills as the online ninjas make their way through each danger-filled
stage.

Tenchu: Return from Darkness is scheduled for an early Spring 2004 release.

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About Xbox Live
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connection. With a built-in hard drive and Ethernet port, the Xbox console is
the only video game system built from the ground up for online gaming, negating
the need to buy additional, costly peripherals or upgrades. Xbox Live enables
gamers to easily find their friends; talk to other players during game play
through the Xbox Communicator headset; download current statistics, new levels
and characters to their Xbox hard drive; and play online-all exclusive features
to Xbox Live.

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 $864
million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2003.

Activision maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, France,
Germany, Japan, Australia, Scandinavia 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.