Targeted Line-up Includes Call of Duty\u00ae: Ghosts, Destiny\u2122 and\u00a0Skylanders SWAP Force\u2122<\/i><\/b>\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n
Australia \u2013 10 June, 2013 \u2013<\/b> Activision Publishing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATVI), is ushering in the next-generation of gaming at the 2013 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3 Expo) taking place at the Los Angeles Convention Center from June 11 \u2013 13, 2013 with a blockbuster lineup that features some of the industry\u2019s biggest franchises.\u00a0 On display at Activision\u2019s booth #647 in the South Hall, the company\u2019s slate includes Call of Duty\u00ae: Ghosts<\/i><\/a>, <\/b><\/i>Destiny<\/i><\/a>\u2122<\/i><\/b> <\/i>and <\/i><\/b>Skylanders SWAP Force<\/i><\/a>\u2122<\/i><\/b>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/i><\/b>\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n \u201cThis is obviously a big year \u2013 not just for Activision, but for the entire industry,\u201d said Eric Hirshberg, CEO of Activision Publishing.\u00a0 \u201cThere’s a console transition coming and naturally, everyone wants to see what new possibilities that will unleash in the games.\u00a0 We remain laser focused on delivering the things we know our gamers care about most: great gameplay, immersive worlds, and cool innovations.\u00a0 And that’s what our amazing lineup at E3 this year will deliver.\u201d<\/p>\n Activision\u2019s E3 Slate Includes: <\/span><\/b><\/p>\n Call of Duty: Ghosts \u2013 <\/i><\/b>Developed by Infinity Ward, the studio that created the original Call of Duty\u00ae<\/i> and the critically-acclaimed Call of Duty\u00ae: Modern Warfare\u00ae <\/i>series, Call of Duty: Ghosts<\/i><\/b> is the next generation of Call of Duty<\/i> and a stunning leap forward for the franchise.\u00a0 The game delivers an all-new world, setting and cast of characters, all powered by a new, next-generation engine. For the first time, gamers play as the underdog, fighting as part of a single squad against an enemy that has superior numbers and firepower. \u00a0Call of Duty: Ghosts<\/i><\/b>\u2019 next-gen engine delivers gameplay innovations throughout the entire game, including several new multiplayer features that will be unveiled in the coming months. The game is expected to release on 5 November, 2013 for the Xbox 360\u00ae games and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation\u00ae3 computer entertainment system and Windows\u00ae PC.\u00a0 (Developed for Xbox One\u00ae, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, Xbox 360, PlayStation\u00ae4 computer entertainment system, PlayStation\u00ae3 system and Windows PC; not yet rated by the ACB.)<\/p>\n Destiny \u2013 <\/i><\/b>Activision in partnership with Bungie, the creators of Halo\u00ae, <\/i>will showcase Destiny, <\/i><\/b>the next evolution in interactive entertainment <\/b>that brings first-person action gamers together in a shared, persistent online world filled with sweeping adventures.\u00a0 Destiny <\/i><\/b>casts players as Guardians of the last city on Earth, who will traverse the ancient ruins of our solar system from the red dunes of Mars to the lush jungles of Venus.\u00a0 Able to wield incredible power, gamers must battle humanity\u2019s enemies and reclaim all that was lost during the collapse of mankind\u2019s Golden Age.\u00a0 In a story-driven universe, Destiny\u2019s <\/i><\/b>saga unfolds through grand tales <\/i><\/b>and epic adventures by immersing players in a bold new universe filled with cooperative, competitive, public, and social activities, all seamlessly connected.\u00a0 (Developed for the PlayStation 4 system, PlayStation 3 system, Xbox One and Xbox 360; not yet rated by the ACB.)<\/p>\n Skylanders SWAP Force<\/i><\/b> \u2013 Activision\u2019s Skylanders SWAP Force<\/i><\/b> continues to build upon the success of the award-winning franchise\u2019s signature gameplay and collectible toy experience with the introduction of an innovative feature \u2013 dynamic swapability.\u00a0 Kids and gamers will have unprecedented levels of choice in how they explore Skylands and battle Kaos by swapping the top and bottom halves of the toys to transform 16 SWAP Force<\/i>TM<\/sup> characters into more than 250 unique combinations. Set in a richly detailed world of next generation visual fidelity, Skylanders SWAP Force <\/i><\/b>takes kids on an all-new adventure with 32 never-before-seen heroic characters that each offer unique powers and personalities.\u00a0 The game also features new abilities \u2013 such as flying, climbing, and teleporting \u2013 which can be used in special areas of Skylands.\u00a0 Additionally, fans can play with their entire collection of 100+, forward-compatible toys from both Skylanders Spyro\u2019s Adventure\u00ae<\/sup><\/i> and Skylanders Giants<\/i>\u2122<\/i><\/b>.\u00a0 Skylanders SWAP Force <\/i><\/b>is set to release in North America on October 13, Australia on October 16 and Europe on October 18. \u00a0Fans can pre-order Skylanders SWAP Force<\/i><\/b> Starter Packs worldwide beginning on 7 June; all games pre-ordered at participating retailers worldwide also will come with a free Skylanders toy. Developed by Vicarious Visions for the PlayStation 4 system, PlayStation 3 system, Xbox One, Xbox 360 and the Wii U\u2122 system from Nintendo; the Wii\u2122 from Nintendo version is in development by Beenox; the portable Nintendo 3DS\u2122 version is in development by n-Space; not yet rated by the ACB.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Targeted Line-up Includes Call of Duty\u00ae: Ghosts, Destiny\u2122 and\u00a0Skylanders SWAP Force\u2122\u00a0 Australia \u2013 10 June, 2013 \u2013 Activision Publishing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATVI), is ushering in the next-generation of gaming at the 2013 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3 Expo) taking place at the Los Angeles Convention Center from June<\/p>\n