AUSTRALIA – November 28th, 2008 – Today Ubisoft announced the launch of its new Petz® line-up for the Nintendo DS™. Petz: My Puppy Family has just hit stores, while Petz: My Kitten Family and Petz: My Monkey Family will be released in early 2009. The Petz range is one of the most successful Ubisoft brands, with more than 15 million games sold worldwide.

The best pet-simulation experience ever

With improved graphics and enhanced realism, Petz: My Puppy Family, Petz: My Kitten Family and Petz: My Monkey Family allow players to cuddle and care for up to 3 baby pets on screen at the same time.

For the first time, the new Petz titles include an exclusive breeding system: players can cross different breeds to create unique animals with original looks and characteristics. Moreover, the new Petz DS titles offer the possibility to follow the growth of the pets: from babies, through childhood and then to young adults, players will experience different interactions with their animal, depending on its development stage.

The new Petz DS games also bring new sharing functionalities. Thanks to the Nintendo DS Wireless Connection, you can organise play dates with your friends’ pets and even mix them together to create new animals!

A whole family of Petz in your Nintendo DS

The 3 new Petz DS games have been developed by the same studio that has already seen such success with the Petz line, bringing players a consistent gaming experience. Each Petz DS title includes no less than 18 of the most popular breeds. Players will find his/her favourite breed, from the American Shorthair to the Siamese in Petz: My Kitten Family, Golden Retriever to the Chihuahua in Petz: My Puppy Family and Orang-Utan to the Gorilla in Petz: My Monkey Family.

The new DS titles are ultimately all about cuteness and caring. By taking care of your baby pets and teaching them new tricks, players will  develop a very special and unique relationship with them. Feed them, wash them, play with them, mix them, share them… The new Petz DS games bring pet fun to the next level!

This year’s Petz range also includes two titles for the Nintendo Wii:

Petz Sports: Dog Playground, developed for Wii and PC – in store now.
Petz: Monkey Madness, developed for Wii, will be released in early 2009.
For more information on the new Petz titles and access to all the available screenshots, please visit the dedicated press website at www.petz-press.com

 – 28 November 2008 – It’s time to reshape cold war history as Atari announce the forthcoming launch of Codename Panzers: Cold War, the latest PC real-time strategy title in the acclaimed Codename Panzers series from developers Stormregion and InnoGlow.  The tense period in history when a word out of place could lead to all-out war provides a chilling backdrop for the real-time strategic action of Codename Panzers: Cold War, scheduled for release worldwide in February 2009 for Windows PC.
During the Cold War conflict the status quo between the occupying Allied and Soviet forces rests on a knife edge, when an aircraft accident over Tempelhof Airport during the Berlin Blockade threatens to tip the scales towards full-blown conflict.  The tragic collision of an American cargo plane with a Russian fighter costs not only the lives of both crews, but proves to be all the encouragement Stalin and his Red Army needs to wage all out bloody war against the NATO forces.

“The intensely realistic scenarios of the cold war era make it one of the richest and dynamic periods in history to set a game,” said Phil Harrison, President, Infogrames Entertainment, the parent company of Atari.  “With the added benefit of Stormregion’s online gameplay innovations, Codename Panzers: Cold War will continue the success of its predecessors.”

Codename Panzers: Cold War represents the pinnacle of Cold War era conventional warfare including real world post-war heavy armor battles between heavy tanks like the American M103 and the Russian Troyanov.  To take the gameplay beyond build-and-rush tactics the game uses a Point of Interest system, with distinctive structures on the map that teams must occupy to gain additional Prestige Points.  Depending on the location and type of structures you occupy, Prestige Points can then be used to call in special attacks like napalm or helicopter support, or to produce additional units.  Infantry can employ special urban warfare tactics like building and taking cover, constructing fortifications or tunneling, while the dynamic weather conditions affect unit behaviour and limit sight range creating even more tactical gameplay depth. 

Taking the Cold War online, Codename Panzers: Cold War features extensive multiplayer gameplay options including coop, deathmatch and domination modes.  A high level of customization means that entire armies can bear their own unique livery and that every single unit including tanks can be customized with equipment including flamethrowers, amphibian devices, camouflage nets and more.  The title is undergoing extensive fine tuning and balancing of the gameplay prior to launch to ensure the most satisfying RTS experience possible.

With highly detailed visuals generated by Stormregion’s next-generation engine and online multiplayer for up to 8 players, Codename Panzers: Cold War brings the full cold-blooded chill of war to RTS fans, scheduled for release in February 2009.

For more information about Atari’s entire product line up, visit www.atari.com.au and log onto the Atari Trade Site for all box shots, demos, trailers, and online screenshots.

Two adorable orphans, one giant pup and their amazing adventure in the Big Apple – it’s all part of the fun that occurs when two little dog lovers follow their hearts, and do what they must, to prove they love their dog in – Chestnut: Hero of Central Park, released to DVD 4 February 2009!

When young dreamers, Sally Ann (MACKENZIE VEGA) and Ray (ABIGAIL BRESLIN, Little Miss Sunshine) rescue a Great Dane from an oncoming truck, outside the front of their orphanage, all their doggy dreams are realised. After years of wishing for a puppy pal, the two decide it must be heaven sent – and decide to hang on to him, naming the charismatic canine, Chestnut. While they believe he was a gift from the gods, they soon suspect the nuns who run their convent may not feel the same way, and the girls must set about keeping their super-sized secret under wraps.

A tame task, perhaps – but that is only the start of things to come when the two girls find themselves lucky enough to be adopted by loving couple Matt and Laura Tomley (JUSTIN LOUIS and CHRISTINE TUCCI). Facing the move to a New York apartment with their new ‘parents’, the girls let Chestnut loose in Central Park.

What ensues is a tale of hilarity and misadventure, as Sally Ann and Ray try and keep tabs on their ever-growing furry friend, discovering along the way that poor Matt has an allergy to animal hair, and Chestnut has a nose for sniffing out small time thieves!

Directed by Robert Vince (Air Buddies) and filled with charming performances by Academy Award ® Nominees, this inventive tale of love, courage and learning to trust those around you is sure to have audiences begging for more! Including a behind the scenes bonus features, this is a family comedy to watch together time and time again.

Chestnut – Hero of Central Park is available to own on DVD from 4 February 2009!

Follow the journey of a world renowned shark enthusiast as he comes into close contact with the deadly sea predators, and the deadly shark poachers that want him eliminated.

The winner of 31 international awards, Sharkwater the documentary, delves deep into the myth of sharks as bloodthirsty killers, revealing the fine balance they bring to the ocean, and the environmental importance of their continued existence.

Having faced 450 million years of threats to their species, filmmaker Rob Stewart is horrified that the future of sharks may come undone once and for all, thanks to the overriding influence of human greed.

Pirate boat rammings, gunboat chases, mafia espionage, corrupt court systems and attempted murder charges lead Stewart and renegade conservationist Paul Watson to flee for their life in an unexpected turn of events as they battle with shark poachers in Guatemala.

From the waters of the Cocos Islands, Costa Rica, and the Galapagos Islands, Stewart’s remarkable journey of courage and determination changes from a mission to save the world’s sharks, into a fight for his life, and that of humankind.

Filmed in visually stunning, high definition video, Sharkwater on DVD also includes breathtaking bonus features including ‘Beneath the surface’ and, ‘The making of Sharkwater.’

You’ll never look at sharks the same way again. Don’t miss out on this amazing journey when it comes to DVD 4 February 2009.

-November 28, 2008- Atari Australia and Eidos are aware of a bug which is present in the Nintendo Wii version of Tomb Raider: Underworld. Though the title is not due to be released until December 4th in Australia we would like to stress that this is an extremely infrequent bug, however on the rare occasion that it occurs; it affects the presence of a lever in the Thailand level of the game and prevents progress beyond this level. Eidos sincerely apologises to anyone who has experienced this frustrating problem. The quality of our games is paramount to us and the Nintendo Wii version of Tomb Raider: Underworld went through three separate QA testing departments prior to release. Regrettably anomalies such as this do occur occasionally in videogames despite the best efforts by publishers to avoid them.

The good news is that it is not an unsolvable bug, so if you encounter it and it persists please visit www.eidosinteractive.co.uk/support/worldmap.html or call the Atari Australia games hotline on 1902 262 626.

The bug is extremely infrequent and it is affecting a very small number of players. Nevertheless, it’s an issue we recognise, are taking very seriously and will resolve as quickly as possible.

2K & GAME Stores have partnered together with Variety – the children’s charity – to help make Christmas even more special for some of Sydney’s most deserving children.

Over the next two weeks, 2K & GAME will deliver special Christmas games packs to five Sydney locations supported by Variety:

• Stewart House, Manly
• Mt. Druitt Pediatric Hospital
• Odyssey House, Campbeltown
• Nikolai Cottage, Wentworthville
• The Joseph Varga School For Disadvantaged Children, Randwick

The packs include brand new XBOX 360 or Nintendo Wii consoles donated by GAME and the latest 2K videogames for children and teens including Dora The Explorer: Dora Saves The Mermaids, Go Diego Go! Safari Rescue, Top Spin 3, Sid Meier’s Civilization Revolution, NBA 2K9, Carnival Games and Carnival Games: Mini Golf.

Each location will receive the console and the game packs before Christmas, ensuring that kids under the care of each of the facilities have fun over the festive season.

One of Hollywood’s greatest screen legends returns in an intensely riveting thriller, packed with twists and turns, when 88 MINUTES launches on DVD from 4 February 2009!

Famed forensic psychiatrist Dr. Jack Gramm (AL PACINO – The Godfather trilogy, Heat, Scarface, Scent of a Woman) has built a reputation for successfully profiling serial killers, including Jon Forster (NEAL MCDONOUGH), who was sentenced to death primarily on the strength of Gramm’s expert testimony. One night before Forster is scheduled to be executed, the city of Seattle is rocked by a killing that matches his crimes exactly — and the victim is one of Gramm’s students.

With the murder raising doubts about Forster’s guilt and casting suspicion on Gramm himself, the stakes are dramatically raised further when Gramm receives a cryptic phone call saying he has just 88 minutes to live.  This ignites a race against the clock; Gramm needs to identify the copycat killer from among a mass of possible suspects including the serial killer, a disgruntled student and a jilted former lover – all before his time runs out!

A paranoia-fuelled thrill ride that takes place virtually in real time, 88 MINUTES goes inside the brilliant mind of a man whose business it is to suspect the worst in people. This tense psychological thriller follows an FBI profiler down a rabbit hole of violence, deception and intrigue.  As the clock ticks away, tensions mount, suspicions rise and blood flows.

88 MINUTES marks the first collaboration between AL PACINO and director / producer JON AVNET, whose numerous credits include the Oscar® nominated Fried Green Tomatoes and the enduring comedy Risky Business.  Its powerful supporting cast includes ALICIA WITT (Vanilla Sky, The Upside of Anger), LEELEE SOBEIESKI (In The Name of the King, Deep Impact) and AMY BRENNEMAN (The Jane Austen Book Club, TV’s Judging Amy).

A strikingly original movie with a classic performance by one of Hollywood’s most accomplished actors, 88 MINUTES comes to DVD packed with bonus features including an Alternate Ending and multiple Behind the Scenes featurettes.  This is edge-of-your-seat filmmaking with an intriguing premise and packed with action at every turn!

Sydney, Australia – November 26, 2008 – Black Box, an Electronic Arts Inc. studio (NASDAQ: ERTS) announced today that Skate 2, the sequel to the genre-defining original game will hit retailers in Australia on January 22nd, 2009 – making it one of the first must-have games of 2009. Players that can’t wait until January can indulge their irrepressible Skate craving even sooner, with the Graphics Creator, a web-based customization tool launching next month on www.skate.ea.com. 

The Graphics Creator is a web-based application that ups the ante in self-expression. With this tool, gamers have the freedom to create custom graphics for their in-game hats, decks and shirts, infusing their skateboarding experience with an unrivalled level of individuality. The Throwback Pack features a variety of retro stylings including, tie-dye t-shirts, Skate or Die apparel, Robot and ‘Window Shade’ sunglasses, gestures circa the hippie-age and much more! 

Skate 2 brings gamers to New San Vanelona, a city that’s been rebuilt after an unspeakable disaster five years ago. Equipped with double the bag of tricks, players are tasked to rebuild their career and revive the skate scene. Now with the ability to get off-board and move objects around, gamers can create their own epic spots and challenges which can then be uploaded, shared and experienced by others around the world. 

Skate 2 ups the ante in delivering all the grit, creativity and culture of skateboarding with all-new tricks that allow players to truly skate it their way – on and off the board. Skate 2 is developed by Black Box, a studio of Electronic Arts in Vancouver, British Columbia and will be available on the Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system and the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system. The game is rated M by the OFLC. 

Those that want to skate indoors over the holidays can enjoy Skate It with family and friends on the Wii™ and the Nintendo DS™ available in stores now.

AUSTRALIA, Sydney (November 26, 2008) – Symantec Corp. (Nasdaq: SYMC), makers of Norton security software, today announced the availability of Norton AntiVirus 2009 Gaming Edition, a new offering designed specifically with the gaming community in mind. From protecting assets earned on massive multi-player games to keeping malware at bay, Norton AntiVirus 2009 Gaming Edition is fast and light on system resources, and never compromises the gaming experience.  

Key features of Norton AntiVirus 2009 Gaming Edition

New Gamer Mode keeps you protected but won’t bother you while you’re in the middle of a game. Suspends updates, alerts, and other background activities and is automatically enabled when system is in full screen mode, or easily manually enabled;
Smart scheduling holds resource intensive actions such as system scans for when the computer is idle;
Industry-leading[1] protection from viruses, spyware, worms, Trojans, keyloggers, bots and infected web sites;
Customizable security settings allow gamers to reach the performance and protection balance they require; and
Performance driven release installs in under a minute, uses less than 6MB memory, adds less than 1 second to boot time and averages scans in less than 35 seconds.[2] 

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“Gamers are an extremely demanding audience that simply won’t tolerate anything on their system that detracts from gameplay,” said Rowan Trollope, senior vice president, Consumer Products, Symantec. “Norton AntiVirus Gaming Edition keeps gamers protected online and runs perfectly undetected in the background, meaning no interruptions, no pop-ups, and with the same award winning zero-impact performance of our 2009 products.”

The current German and European Champion in Warcraft III™, Daniel ‘XlorD’ Spenst, commented: “The user interface of Norton AntiVirus 2009 Gaming Edition is really optimized for us Gamers. Fully automatic switching into Gamer Mode provides us with a perfect balance between performance and security.” Spenst won the German Championships (ESL Pro Series Season XII) and the European Championships (ESL ENC; European Nations Championship) in Warcraft III™ in 2008 and is a member of Team ALTERNATE. Team ALTERNATE is the official professional gaming team of ALTERNATE Computerversand GmbH and is one of the most successful eSport teams in Europe. More information is available at www.team-alternate.de.
 
Resources

·         Please visit the Norton Protection Blog www.nortonprotectionblog.com for additional information on the launch of Norton AntiVirus 2009 Gaming Edition

·         Norton AntiVirus 2009 Gaming Edition gaming and security (available on request)
Norton AntiVirus Gaming Edition video – www.norton.com/flagvideo
Pricing and Availability

Norton AntiVirus 2009 Gaming Edition will be available in Australia in January 2009.  The recommended retail price for Norton AntiVirus 2009 is AUD$49.99 and includes a one-year service subscription to use the product and receive Symantec’s protection updates.

About Norton from Symantec

Symantec’s Norton products protect consumers from traditional threats with antivirus, anti-spam and spyware protection, as well as bots, drive-by downloads and identity theft– while also being light on system resources.  The company also provides services such as online backup and PC tuneup, and is a trusted source for family online safety.

About Symantec

Symantec is a global leader in providing security, storage and systems management solutions to help consumers and organizations secure and manage their information-driven world.  Our software and services protect against more risks at more points, more completely and efficiently, enabling confidence wherever information is used or stored. More information is available at www.symantec.com.

Keyword Tags:

Gamer, Gaming, Gamer Mode, MMO, Symantec, Norton, security software, Norton AntiVirus

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[1] AV-Test Labs (www.av-test.org):  The independent testing organization AV-Test.org, conducted a major comparative test of 34 security suites.  AV-Test.org rated competitors in six categories: Overall Malware Detection, Adware/Spyware Detection, False Positives, Scan Speed, Proactive Detection, and Response Times to new threats.  For further information on the review, please visit www.virusbtn.com/news/2008/09_02 .

www.av-comparatives.org/seiten/ergebnisse/report19.pdf: In the Anti-Virus Comparatives Test No. 19, Symantec was the only vendor to be awarded the top “green” rating in the three tested categories, representing the best combination of detection, false positives and performance.

[1] Independent 3rd party test lab, PassMark Software was commissioned to benchmark Symantec and top security software competitors’ performance impact on key metrics. Full report can be found online:

 http://www.passmark.com/ftp/antivirus_09-performance-testing-ed2.pdf

Sydney, Australia – November 26, 2008 – Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) is rocking the Christmas season with a robust slate of games for the entire family.  Headlining is Guitar Hero® World Tour, the latest instalment in the best-selling music-based video game franchise, featuring everything from full band to guitar solo challenges.  Also touring are Call of Duty®:  World at War, the most intense World War II experience ever; Quantum of Solace™, which captures the edge and intrigue of the new Daniel Craig Bond series; Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa™, featuring the high-jinx and hilarity of the acclaimed feature film from DreamWorks Animation; and Spider-Man™: Web of Shadows, an original game featuring the most recognisable Super Hero of all time, Spider-Man. 

Following is a more detailed listing of Activision’s Christmas game line-up, which is currently available at retailers in Australia:

Call of Duty®: World at War – Call of Duty: World at War takes players to a grittier WWII than ever before – from facing down Imperial Japanese Banzai charges and guerrilla tactics in the Pacific, to exacting ruthless revenge as you beat back the enemy all the way to the steps of Berlin.  The title re-defines WWII games by offering an uncensored experience with unique enemies, jaw-dropping firepower like the flamethrower, and combat variety, including Kamikaze fighters and cunning ambush tactics.  For the first time in the franchise, Call of Duty: World at War also introduces co-operative gameplay, where up to four-players online, or two-players on a local split-screen, can experience harrowing single-player missions together for greater camaraderie and tactical execution.  The title also incorporates traditional multiplayer components such as challenges, rankings and online stats into the co-op campaign for deeper re-playability and advanced gameplay. The game is rated MA 15+ (Strong violence and coarse language) by the Classification Board and is available on the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system, Nintendo Wii™ and Games for Windows®.  A “PG” (Mild Violence) rated version is also available on Nintendo DS™, while Call of Duty®: World at War – Final Fronts, rated “M” (Violence), is available on PlayStationÒ2 computer entertainment system.

Guitar Hero® World Tour – Guitar Hero World Tour transforms music gaming by expanding Guitar Hero’s signature guitar gameplay into a cooperative band experience that combines the most advanced wireless instruments with new revolutionary online* and offline gameplay modes including Band Career and 8-player “Battle of the Bands,” which allows two full bands to compete head-to-head online for the first time ever. The game features a slick newly redesigned guitar controller, a drum kit controller and a microphone, as well as an innovative Music Studio music creator that lets players compose, record, edit and share their own rock ‘n’ roll anthems. Music creators will also be able to share their recordings with friends online through GHTunesSM where other gamers can download and play an endless supply of unique creations. The game is rated PG – Mild themes and Violence, Sexual references and mild coarse language and is available on the Xbox 360, PLAYSTATION 3, PlayStation2 and Wii.

Quantum of Solace™ – James Bond is back to settle the score in Quantum of Solace.  Introducing a more lethal and cunningly efficient Bond, the game blends intense first-person action with a unique third-person cover combat system that allows players to truly feel what it is like to be the ultimate secret agent as they use stealth, precision shooting and lethal hand-to-hand combat skills to progress through missions.  Seamlessly blending the heart-pounding action and excitement of the new “Quantum of Solace” and prior “Casino Royale” Bond films, the title propels players into the cinematic experience of international espionage.  The game is rated “M” (Violence) and is currently available on the Xbox 360, PLAYSTATION 3, PlayStation2, Wii and Games for Windows. The game is also available on Nintendo DS and is rated PG (Mild coarse language and violence)

Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa™ – In Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa, the four famous zoo animals – Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe and Gloria the Hippo – and their entire madcap Madagascar crew take players on a whole new action-packed journey to help save the African savannah.  Assuming the roles of all their favourite characters, including those crafty penguins, players must work through 12 distinct levels featuring a variety of wild adventures and fun mini-games.  In addition to the diverse single-player gameplay, the Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa video game delivers an enhanced multiplayer tournament mode allowing gamers to participate in outlandish competitions alongside or against friends and family.  The game is rated “PG” (Mild violence) and is available on the Xbox 360, PLAYSTATION 3, PlayStation2, Wii and Nintendo DS and Games for Windows. 

Spider-Man™: Web of Shadows – With a story penned by acclaimed Marvel comic book writer Brian Reed, Spider-Man: Web of Shadows features a New York City devastated by a deadly symbiote invasion, in which players are faced with the choice to play as the heroic web-slinger in his classic, agile red suit or the dark, formidable black suit. Battling with or against a huge cast of fan-favourite Marvel Super Heroes and Super Villains, gamers can switch allegiances instantly as they decide which missions will ultimately save mankind. An all-new combat system, combining web-slinging and customisable superpowers provides gamers the unrivalled opportunity to fight and explore in an open free-roaming and destructible environment.  In battle, Spider-Man’s speed and agility are tested within the diverse cityscape, challenging players to master fast-moving acrobatic combat, powerful new web-slinging moves and destructive combo attacks, as combat seamlessly migrates  from the streets, up the sides of buildings and onto rooftops. The game is rated “PG” (Mild violence, coarse language and themes) and is available on the Xbox 360, PLAYSTATION 3, Wii DS, PlayStation2 and Games for Windows. 

About Marvel Entertainment, Inc.

Marvel Entertainment, Inc. is one of the world’s most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library of over 5,000 characters featured in a variety of media over seventy years.  Marvel utilises its character franchises in licensing, entertainment (via Marvel Studios and Marvel Animation) and publishing (via Marvel Comics).  Marvel’s strategy is to leverage its franchises in a growing array of opportunities around the world, including feature films, consumer products, toys, video games, animated television, direct-to-DVD and online.  For more information visit www.marvel.com.

About Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc.:

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc., through its operating subsidiaries, is actively engaged in the worldwide production and distribution of motion pictures, television programming, home video, interactive media, music and licensed merchandise.  The company owns the world’s largest library of modern films, comprising around 4,100 titles.  Operating units include Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc., Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures Inc., United Artists Films Inc., Ventanazul, MGM Television Entertainment Inc., MGM Networks Inc., MGM Domestic Networks LLC, MGM Distribution Co, MGM International Television Distribution In, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Home Entertainment LLC, MGM ON STAGE, MGM Music, MGM Worldwide Digital Media, MGM Consumer Products and MGM Interactive.  In addition, MGM has ownership interests in international TV channels reaching nearly 120 countries.  MGM ownership is as follows:  Providence Equity Partners (29%), TPG (21%), Sony Corporation of America (20%), Comcast (20%), DLJ Merchant Banking Partners (7%) and Quadrangle Group (3%).  For more information, visit www.mgm.com.

About EON Productions/Danjaq, LLC

EON Productions/Danjaq, LLC is owned by the Broccoli family and has produced twenty-two James Bond films since 1962. The Bond films make up the most successful franchise in film history and include the recent blockbuster films, GOLDENEYE, TOMORROW NEVER DIES, THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH, and DIE ANOTHER DAY produced by Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli. EON Productions and Danjaq, LLC are affiliate companies and control all worldwide merchandising of the James Bond franchise.

About Activision Publishing, Inc.

Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision Publishing, Inc. is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure products. 

Activision maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Spain, the Netherlands, Australia, Japan and South Korea.  More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company’s website, www.activision.com.

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