PlayStation Home: Backstage With Guitar Hero

From/De: Activision

‘Backstage With Guitar Hero(R)’ to Debut in PlayStation(R)Home

SANTA MONICA, Calif., March 25, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ — Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) today announced that Guitar Hero(R) fans will have another virtual destination to join together and rock with the launch of the franchise’s very own space in the PlayStation(R)Home, the 3D social gaming community that allows users to interact, communicate and share gaming experiences together online for the PLAYSTATION(R)3 (PS3(TM)) computer entertainment system. “Backstage with Guitar Hero(R)” will give Guitar Hero rock stars around the world exclusive VIP access to both a themed backstage lounge and massive concert venue where they can meet up, hang out, check out videos for upcoming titles on the franchise, and share their rock and roll secrets. “Backstage with Guitar Hero” will continue to evolve over time adding new functionality.

For more information on Guitar Hero, please visit guitarhero.com.

About PlayStation Home

PlayStation Home is a ground-breaking 3D social gaming community available on PS3 that allows users to interact, communicate and share gaming experiences. By leveraging the power of the PS3 system, PlayStation Home delivers overwhelming visual graphics and rich gaming social experiences only possible on the PS3 platform. Within PlayStation Home, users can create and customize their own unique avatars and explore virtual community in real time where they can communicate freely.

About Activision Publishing, Inc.

Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision Publishing, Inc. is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure products.

Activision maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Spain, the Netherlands, Australia, Japan and South Korea. More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company’s website, www.activision.com.

Guitar Hero(R) games (C) 2005-2009 Activision Publishing, Inc. Guitar Hero, Activision and RedOctane are registered trademarks of Activision Publishing, Inc. All other trademarks and trade names are the properties of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

“PlayStation,” “PLAYSTATION” and “PS” Family logo are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Used with Permission.

SOURCE Activision Publishing, Inc.