February 9, 2007

Activision Wins at Interactive Achievement Awards

Activision’s Guitar Hero II, Call of Duty 3 and Tony Hawk’s Project 8 Honored

Activision, Inc.’s Guitar Hero II, Call of Duty 3 and Tony Hawk’s Project 8 earned top honors at the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences’ 10th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards®, held last evening at the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas.

The hugely popular music video game Guitar Hero II received two awards at the ceremony, including Family Game of the Year and Outstanding Achievement in Soundtrack, while acclaimed titles Call of Duty 3 and Tony Hawk’s Project 8 were recognized with Outstanding Achievement in Sound Design and Sports Game of the Year, respectively.

“We’re thrilled that Guitar Hero II, Call of Duty 3 and Tony Hawk’s Project 8 have been recognized by the Academy as three of the best games of 2006,” said Robin Kaminsky, Executive Vice President of Activision Publishing. “The development teams are all dedicated to delivering top quality gaming experiences and these awards are a testament to their talent and hard work.”

Hosted by famed comedian/actor Jay Mohr, the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences Awards Show was held in conjunction with the D.I.C.E. Summit, an annual conference that brings together the top video game designers and developers and business leaders to discuss the state of the industry.

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