MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 17, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Activision
Publishing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard,
Inc. (NASDAQ: ATVI), and Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) today announced
TRANSFORMERS™: RISE OF THE DARK SPARK™, a video game
complement to Paramount Pictures' upcoming film, TRANSFORMERS:
AGE OF EXTINCTION, set to release this June. This third-person
action adventure video game goes beyond the movie by uniting the
universe of director Michael Bay's
TRANSFORMERS movies with the ever-popular Cybertron universe.
Players will choose from over 40 playable characters from the two
different universes as they battle to secure the Dark Spark.
TRANSFORMERS: RISE OF THE DARK SPARK will be
releasing on Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment
system from Microsoft, Sony's PlayStation®4 computer entertainment
system, Xbox 360 games and entertainment system from Microsoft,
PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, Nintendo's Wii U™
system and the Nintendo 3DS™ handheld system and Windows PC.
"TRANSFORMERS: RISE OF THE DARK SPARK is an arc
between the Cybertron and Earth based worlds of this popular
franchise," remarked Mark Blecher,
SVP Digital Gaming & Corporate Development at Hasbro,
Inc. "This year marks 30 incredible
years of TRANSFORMERS. This game tells another chapter in the
TRANSFORMERS story that all fans will love."
Serving as a follow-up to both the upcoming TRANSFORMERS
live-action film and Activision's TRANSFORMERS: WAR FOR
CYBERTRON and TRANSFORMERS: FALL OF CYBERTRON titles,
TRANSFORMERS: RISE OF THE DARK SPARK jumps worlds and
factions as it weaves the tale of the hunt for an ancient relic as
powerful as the Matrix of Leadership - the Dark Spark. Players
will be able to switch between the heroes of the noble AUTOBOTS and
the nefarious DECEPTICONS throughout the single-player campaign.
Similar to High Moon Studios' CYBERTRON entries in the
highly regarded series, gameplay features nimble, fast-paced
running-and-gunning combat paired with traversal and vehicle action
across open battlefields for large-scale, dynamic conflicts.
Players will also see the return of the fan-favorite multiplayer
mode, Escalation, which delivers wave-based, survival-style
gameplay for up to four players online cooperatively. It features
new, upgradeable defense systems, recognizable adversaries from the
lore, and an expanded roster of playable characters from past and
present. Additionally, an exciting new leveling system transforms
single-player and multiplayer into one unified, persistent
character development path. Experience earned in any part of the
game unlocks potent awards and tactical loadout choices – including
new characters, stronger weapons, special abilities and consumable
bonuses - for use throughout the entire game.
TRANSFORMERS: RISE OF THE DARK SPARK is currently
rated "RP" (Rating Pending) by the ESRB. Be sure to check out the
latest information on the game at www.transformersgame.com.
About Hasbro, Inc.
Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) is a branded play company dedicated
to fulfilling the fundamental need for play for children and
families through the creative expression of the Company's world
class brand portfolio, including TRANSFORMERS, MONOPOLY, PLAY-DOH,
MY LITTLE PONY, MAGIC: THE GATHERING, NERF and LITTLEST PET
SHOP.
From toys and games, to television programming, motion pictures,
digital gaming and a comprehensive licensing program, Hasbro
strives to delight its global customers with innovative play and
entertainment experiences, in a variety of forms and formats,
anytime and anywhere. The Company's Hasbro Studios develops and
produces television programming for more than 180 markets around
the world, and for the U.S. on Hub Network, part of a
multi-platform joint venture between Hasbro and Discovery
Communications.
Through the Company's deep commitment to corporate social
responsibility, including philanthropy, Hasbro is helping to build
a safe and sustainable world for future generations and to
positively impact the lives of millions of children and families
every year. It has been recognized for its efforts by being named
one of the "World's Most Ethical Companies" and is ranked as one of
Corporate Responsibility Magazine's "100 Best Corporate Citizens."
Learn more at www.hasbro.com. © 2014 Hasbro, Inc. All Rights
Reserved.
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, Norway, Denmark, the
Netherlands, Australia,
South Korea, China and the region of Taiwan. More information about Activision and
its products can be found on the company's
website, www.activision.com.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements:
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Publishing's expectations, plans, intentions or strategies
regarding the future, including statements about the expected
release date are forward-looking statements that are not facts and
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cause Activision Publishing's actual future results to differ
materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements
set forth in this release include unanticipated product delays and
other factors identified in the risk factors sections of Activision
Blizzard's most recent annual report on Form 10-K and any
subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. The forward-looking
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Activision Publishing and Activision Blizzard as of the date of
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