ACTIVISION’S RAVEN SOFTWARE IN DEVELOPMENT ON X-MEN
LEGENDS SEQUEL
October 21, 2004 – Based on strong consumer response to its action role
playing game X-Men Legends, Activision, Inc. announced today that the
company is developing a sequel based on the ever-popular Marvel 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.
