Still
More Legends To Tell...
From
Activision:
Based
on strong consumer response to its action role playing game
X-Men: Legends, Activision, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) announced
today that the company is developing a sequel based on the
ever-popular Marvel (NYSE: MVL) franchise with Raven Software.
The
original game challenges players to master the attributes
of their favorite X-Men by creating, customizing and controlling
teams of four mutants as they embark on a quest to stop
the extinction of mankind. The title is currently available
worldwide for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment
system, Xbox® video game system from Microsoft and Nintendo
GameCube™.
“For 40 years Marvel’s X-Men
have captivated consumers worldwide and today the brand
is stronger than ever,” said Ron Doornink, CEO of
Activision Publishing. “X-Men Legends is already on
track to be the best selling game in the franchise’s
history.”
“We are thrilled with the critical and consumer response
to X-Men Legends. Marvel and Activision are committed to
ensuring that the X-Men Legends series will continue to
be a top notch game franchise for years to come,”
said Ames Kirshen, director of video game development at
Marvel.
