Written Wednesday, May 27, 2009 by James Parkin
Good news for all you readers excited for next week's E3 gaming expo. Today Activision announced some of their plans for the convention.
Activision will debut a robust slate of new titles based on some of the largest video game franchises at the 2009 Electronic Entertainment Expo.
Headlining the slate is Infinity Ward's highly anticipated sequel to Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, Modern Warfare 2, which is expected to be one of the best-selling games of the year. Additionally, the company will debut its groundbreaking new DJ Hero game and rock-based title Guitar Hero 5, both of which will once again transform the way consumers enjoy and engage with music by offering the largest array of contemporary artists ever featured in music-based games.
Attendees will also be able to play Bizarre Creations' Blur which marries intense wheel-to-wheel racing action with spectacular power-ups and real-world cars and locations, as well as Tony Hawk: RIDE, which will redefine skateboarding through an innovative motion sensing skateboard controller that allows for unprecedented freedom and movement.
"At this year's E3, we will debut the largest and strongest lineup in our company's history," said Mike Griffith, President and CEO, Activision Publishing, Inc. "Our innovative slate features games based on some of the industry's largest franchises, as well as exciting new offerings in the music, racing and action-sports genres that are poised to redefine the interactive entertainment experience. We are also very excited to showcase two new intellectual properties Singularity and PROTOTYPE which are already garnering a tremendous amount of interest and excitement."
Activision's Full E3 Game Slate Includes:
Blur, DJ Hero, Guitar Hero 5, Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2, Modern Warfare 2, PROTOTYPE, Singularity, Tony Hawk: RIDE, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, and Wolfenstein.
