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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
For More Information, Contact: Michael J. Larson Sr. Publicist, Corp. Communications Activision, Inc. 310-255-2592
ID SOFTWARE AND ACTIVISION LAUNCH OFFICIAL RETURN TO CASTLE WOLFENSTEIN WEB SITE
Santa Monica, CA - May 17, 2001 - Gamers can now unearth the horrific secrets of Castle Wolfenstein at id Software and Activision's official Return To Castle Wolfenstein Web site (www.activision.com/games/wolfenstein). The site will go live today to coincide with the first day of the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3).
Featuring declassified information from the Office of Secret Actions (OSA), the Return to Castle Wolfenstein Web site includes background on the game, insight into the inner workings of Himmler's occult obsession, an in-depth mission briefing and comprehensive reports on the unholy inhabitants of the Nazi citadel.
The Web site features: o The latest information about the development of Return to Castle Wolfenstein from the game wizards at id Software, Gray Matter and Activision o The twisted lore of the Saxon prince Heinrich that fueled Himmler's lunatic pursuit of the supernatural o A mission briefing stripped from the archives of the OSA o Exclusive screen shots from Return to Castle Wolfenstein and behind-the-scenes photographs and movies from E3
E3 attendees can experience id Software's Return to Castle Wolfenstein for themselves at the Activision booth, in the South Hall of the Los Angeles Convention Center, Booth #946.
The Return to Castle Wolfenstein Web site was created by leading-edge interactive services company R/GA.
Developed by Gray Matter Interactive Studios in conjunction with id Software, Return to Castle Wolfenstein is the heart-stopping follow-up to one of the most revered PC games of all time. As B.J. Blaskowitz, an Army Ranger recruited into the Office of Secret Actions (OSA), players infiltrate the twisted bowels of the Third Reich to battle horrific super-soldiers, zombies and mutants forged in the unearthly experiments of Heinrich Himmler. Built on the powerful QUAKE III Arena(tm) engine, Return to Castle Wolfenstein delivers fast-paced action and white-knuckle suspense. A frightening, action-packed adventure teeming with shocking paranormal experiments, nightmarish SS weaponry and bone chilling encounters with the Fuhrer's unrelenting warriors. id -- Freud's primal part of the human psyche and one of the hottest game shops on Earth - has been rocking the gaming world from Mesquite, Texas since 1991. As a renowned leader in the industry, id Software forged such frenetic titles as Wolfenstein 3D®, DOOM®, DOOM II(tm), QUAKE® and QUAKE II(tm). With intense graphics and mind-blowing action, id's games have helped redefine the modern video game, continually setting industry standards for technology and gameplay. And, in keeping with tradition, id Software has amplified the world of adrenaline pumping 3-D gaming with the release of their latest action titles, QUAKE III Arena(tm) and QUAKE III: Team Arena(tm). id's advanced QUAKE III Arena engine is leading the next revolution in 3-D interactive games with both single and multiplayer technology. Check out more about id Software at www.idsoftware.com.
Founded in 1977, R/GA's (www.rga.com) creative expertise has traveled successfully across the borders of film and broadcast television commercials into the interactive arena. Honored by Adweek Magazines as the "Best Creative Interactive Agency" of 2000, the agency has worked on more than 400 feature films and 4,000 television commercials and has created more than 500 interactive applications. R/GA delivers e-business solutions across all interactive platforms, from the Web to broadband/enhanced television and wireless devices. Recent work includes front-end and back-end development of Bed Bath & Beyond's e-commerce Web site; the architecture and design of SonyStyle.com, and Web sites for several key Ralston Purina brands.
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 revenues of $620 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2001.
Activision maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Japan, Australia, 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 http://www.activision.com. The statements contained in this release that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements." The Company cautions readers of this press release that a number of important factors could cause Activision's actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in any such forward-looking statements. These important factors, and other factors that could affect Activision, are described in Activision's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2001, which was filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. Readers of this press release are referred to such filings.
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©2001 Id Software, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Return to Castle Wolfenstein, Wolfenstein 3D, QUAKE, QUAKE III Arena, the id Software name, and the Id logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Id Software, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Activision is a registered trademark of Activision, Inc. All other trademarks and trade names are properties of their respective owners.
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