Santa Monica, CA – October
19, 2005 – The epic battle to save humankind
rages on the PSP™ (PlayStation® Portable) system with the release of
X-Menâ„¢ Legends II: Rise of Apocalypse, inspired by
Marvel’s legendary Super Heroes.
Building on the deep customization and rich storyline of the console
games, X-Men Legend II: Rise of Apocalypse for the PSP features
four additional playable characters, new environments, 9 exclusive missions and
groundbreaking multiplayer modes that allow up to four
players to compete both online and offline utilizing the system’s wireless
technology. The game is currently
available at retail stores nationwide for a suggested retail price of $49.99 and
has been rated “T†(Teen with mild language and violence) by the ESRB.
In X-Men Legends II:
Rise of Apocalypse, players create, customize and control teams of four
mutants from 20 all-time favorite X-Men and classic Brotherhood villains from
the Marvel Universe. With the X-Men and
Brotherhood fighting side-by-side for the first time, players switch instantly
between teammates wielding amazing super powers and skills as they overcome
obstacles, solve puzzles and defeat more than 100 types of enemies including
Lady Deathstrike and the notorious Four Horsemen of Apocalypse. In addition to a deep single player
experience, the game also features six multiplayer skirmish modes that offer
head-to-head action as well as online and offline wireless cooperative modes
that offer fierce battles against enemies.
X-Men Legends II:
Rise of Apocalypse
is also available for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, Xbox®
video game system from Microsoft and Nintendo GameCubeâ„¢ for a suggested retail
price of $49.99 and for Windows® PC for a suggested retail price of $39.99.
All versions carry a “T†(Teen with mild language and violence) rating
from the ESRB. The game was developed by Raven Software for
the console versions, Vicarious Visions for the PSP system and Beenox Studios
for the PC.
About
Marvel Entertainment, Inc.
With
a library of over 5,000 characters, Marvel Entertainment, Inc. - formerly known
as Marvel Enterprises, Inc. - is one of the world's most prominent character-based entertainment
companies. Marvel's operations are
focused on utilizing its character franchises in licensing, entertainment,
publishing and toys. Areas of emphasis
include feature films, DVD/home video, consumer products, video games, action
figures and role-playing toys, television and promotions. Rooted in the creative success of over sixty
years of comic book publishing, Marvel's strategy is to leverage its character
franchises in a growing array of opportunities around the
world.
About Activision,
Inc.
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 net
revenues of $1.4 billion for the fiscal year ended
Activision
maintains operations in the
