To: Les H who wrote (152581 ) 2/21/2002 8:48:17 AM From: Gut Trader Respond to of 436258 Yakuza sympathy play ATVI SANTA MONICA, Calif., Feb 21, 2002 /PRNewswireFirstCall via COMTEX/ Activision, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) today announced that its missionbased driving game WRECKLESS: The Yakuza Missions(TM) was the #1 bestselling title nationwide in dollars and units for the Xbox(TM) videogame system from Microsoft during the week of February 3 9, 2002. According to NPD's TRSTS Data, this outstanding mark was made with only four days in distribution. "With innovative gameplay and stunning graphics, WRECKLESS: The Yakuza Missions truly showcases the power of Xbox and delivers a solid missionbased driving game," said Ron Doornink, President and COO, Activision, Inc. "We anticipate that the game will remain a strong seller for months to come as Xbox begins its European rollout." WRECKLESS: The Yakuza Missions for Xbox was awarded Editor's Choice by Official Xbox Magazine. In describing the game the magazine said, "There's simply never been anything like this" and hailed the variety of play as "staggering." Additionally, IGNXbox.com, said "WRECKLESS is one of those games that will make you glad you have the system." WRECKLESS: The Yakuza Missions immerses players in the unpredictable underworld of Hong Kong by allowing players to choose from two distinct storylines either as part of an elite task force assigned to take down the Hong Kong mafia or as a highlevel government agent trying to uncover links between the mafia and the police. The title is rated "T" ("Teen" Violence content suitable for persons ages 13 and older) and carries a $49.99 suggested retail price. About Xbox Xbox ( www.xbox.com ) is Microsoft's futuregeneration video game system that delivers the most powerful games experiences ever. Xbox empowers game artists by giving them the technology to fulfill their creative visions as never before, creating games that blur the lines between fantasy and reality. Xbox is now available in North America at the suggested retail price of $299.99. *Reseller prices may vary Xbox is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. 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 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 www.activision.com . The statements contained in this release that are not historical facts are "forwardlooking 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 10K 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. MAKE YOUR OPINION COUNT Click Here tbutton.prnewswire.com SOURCE Activision, Inc. CONTACT: Maryanne Lataif, Vice President, Corporate Communications of Activision, Inc., +13102552704, mlataif@activision.com /Company News OnCall: prnewswire.com URL: xbox.com activision.com prnewswire.com Copyright (C) 2002 PR Newswire. All rights reserved.