{"id":29446,"date":"2013-06-08T09:59:17","date_gmt":"2013-06-08T14:29:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/?p=29446"},"modified":"2013-06-08T09:59:17","modified_gmt":"2013-06-08T14:29:17","slug":"call-of-duty-ghosts-destiny-and-skylanders-swap-force-activision-publishing-inc-ushers-in-the-next-generation-of-gaming-at-electronic-entertainment-expo-2013","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/?p=29446","title":{"rendered":"Call of Duty: Ghosts, Destiny and Skylanders SWAP Force – ACTIVISION PUBLISHING, INC. Ushers in THE NEXT-GENERATION OF GAMING AT Electronic Entertainment Expo 2013"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Activision Publishing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATVI), is ushering in the next-generation of gaming at the 2013 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3 Expo) taking place at the Los Angeles Convention Center from 11th<\/sup>\u00a0\u2013 13th<\/sup>\u00a0June, 2013 with a blockbuster line up that features some of the industry\u2019s biggest franchises.\u00a0 On display at Activision\u2019s booth #647 in the South Hall, the company\u2019s slate includes\u00a0Call of Duty\u00ae: Ghosts<\/em><\/strong><\/a>,\u00a0<\/em>Destiny<\/em><\/strong><\/a>\u2122<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0Skylanders SWAP Force<\/em><\/strong><\/a>\u2122<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is obviously a big year \u2013 not just for Activision, but for the entire industry,\u201d said Eric Hirshberg, CEO of Activision Publishing.\u00a0 \u201cThere’s a console transition coming and naturally, everyone wants to see what new possibilities that will unleash in the games.\u00a0 We remain laser focused on delivering the things we know our gamers care about most: great gameplay, immersive worlds, and cool innovations.\u00a0 And that’s what our amazing line up at E3 this year will deliver.\u201d<\/p>\n

Activision\u2019s E3 Slate Includes:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>
\nCall of Duty: Ghosts \u2013\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>Developed by Infinity Ward, the studio that created the original\u00a0Call of Duty\u00ae<\/em>\u00a0and the critically-acclaimed\u00a0Call of Duty\u00ae: Modern Warfare\u00ae\u00a0<\/em>series,\u00a0Call of Duty: Ghosts<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0is the next generation of\u00a0Call of Duty<\/em>and a stunning leap forward for the franchise.\u00a0 The game delivers an all-new world, setting and cast of characters, all powered by a new, next-generation engine. For the first time, gamers play as the underdog, fighting as part of a single squad against an enemy that has superior numbers and firepower.\u00a0Call of Duty: Ghosts<\/em><\/strong>\u2019 next-gen engine delivers gameplay innovations throughout the entire game, including several new multiplayer features that will be unveiled in the coming months. The game is expected to release on 5th<\/sup>November, 2013 for the Xbox 360\u00ae games and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation\u00ae3 computer entertainment system and Windows\u00ae PC.\u00a0 (Developed for Xbox One\u00ae, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, Xbox 360, PlayStation\u00ae4 computer entertainment system, PlayStation\u00ae3 system and Windows PC; not yet rated by PEGI.)<\/p>\n

Destiny \u2013\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>Activision in partnership with Bungie, the creators of\u00a0Halo\u00ae,\u00a0<\/em>will showcase\u00a0Destiny,\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>the next evolution in interactive entertainment that brings first-person action gamers together in a shared, persistent online world filled with sweeping adventures.\u00a0\u00a0Destiny\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>casts players as Guardians of the last city on Earth, who will traverse the ancient ruins of our solar system from the red dunes of Mars to the lush jungles of Venus.\u00a0 Able to wield incredible power, gamers must battle humanity\u2019s enemies and reclaim all that was lost during the collapse of mankind\u2019s Golden Age.\u00a0 In a story-driven universe,Destiny\u2019s\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>saga unfolds through grand tales and epic adventures by immersing players in a bold new universe filled with cooperative, competitive, public, and social activities, all seamlessly connected.\u00a0 (Developed for the PlayStation 4 system, PlayStation 3 system, Xbox One and Xbox 360; not yet rated by PEGI.)<\/p>\n

Skylanders SWAP Force<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Activision\u2019s\u00a0Skylanders SWAP Force<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0continues to build upon the success of the award-winning franchise\u2019s signature gameplay and collectible toy experience with the introduction of an innovative feature \u2013 dynamic swapability.\u00a0 Kids and gamers will have unprecedented levels of choice in how they explore Skylands and battle Kaos by swapping the top and bottom halves of the toys to transform 16\u00a0SWAP Force<\/em>TM<\/sup>\u00a0characters into more than 250 unique combinations. Set in a richly detailed world of next generation visual fidelity,\u00a0Skylanders SWAP Force\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>takes kids on an all-new adventure with 32 never-before-seen heroic characters that each offer unique powers and personalities.\u00a0 The game also features new abilities \u2013 such as flying, climbing, and teleporting, which can be used in special areas of Skylands.\u00a0 Additionally, fans can play with their entire collection of 100+, forward-compatible toys from both\u00a0Skylanders Spyro\u2019s Adventure\u00ae<\/sup><\/em>\u00a0andSkylanders Giants\u00a0\u2122<\/strong><\/em>.\u00a0\u00a0Skylanders SWAP Force\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>is set to release in the UK on 18th<\/sup>\u00a0October.\u00a0 Fans can pre-order\u00a0Skylanders SWAP Force<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0Starter Packs in the UK on 7th<\/sup>\u00a0June; all games pre-ordered at participating retailers will also come with a free Skylanders toy. (Developed by Vicarious Visions for the PlayStation 4 system, PlayStation 3 system, Xbox One, Xbox 360 and the Wii U\u2122 system from Nintendo; the Wii\u2122 from Nintendo version is in development by Beenox; the portable Nintendo 3DS\u2122 version is in development by n-Space; not yet rated by PEGI.)<\/p>\n

About Activision Press and Broadcast Media Center<\/span><\/strong>
\nScreenshots and game information about Activision\u2019s E3 video game line-up can be found at:\u00a0www.activision.com\/presscenter<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Broadcast media can visit Activision\u2019s Broadcast Media Center to download broadcast quality video, web-ready video and high-resolution images.\u00a0 Broadcast Media Center:\u00a0\u00a0http:\/\/www.activisionvideo.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

About Activision Publishing, Inc.<\/span><\/strong>
\nHeadquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision Publishing, Inc. is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure products.<\/p>\n

Activision maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, Brazil, Mexico, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Spain, Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands, Australia, mainland China and the region of Taiwan. More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company\u2019s website,\u00a0www.activision.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements:<\/span>\u00a0 Information in this press release that involves Activision Publishing\u2019s expectations, plans, intentions or strategies regarding the future are forward-looking statements, including expected launch dates for new products, that are not facts and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause Activision Publishing\u2019s 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\u2019s most recent annual report on Form 10-K and any subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. The forward-looking statements in this release are based upon information available to Activision Publishing and Activision Blizzard as of the date of this release, and neither Activision Publishing nor Activision Blizzard assumes any obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements believed to be true when made may ultimately prove to be incorrect. These statements are not guarantees of the future performance of Activision Publishing or Activision Blizzard and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond its control and may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Activision Publishing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATVI), is ushering in the next-generation of gaming at the 2013 Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3 Expo) taking place at the Los Angeles Convention Center from 11th\u00a0\u2013 13th\u00a0June, 2013 with a blockbuster line up that features some of the industry\u2019s biggest franchises.\u00a0 On display […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[532,7138,2727,2590],"class_list":["post-29446","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-boxing-news","tag-news","tag-skylanders","tag-update","tag-video-game"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29446","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=29446"}],"version-history":[{"count":-4,"href":"https:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29446\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=29446"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=29446"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=29446"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}