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BradyGames' X2 Wolverine's Revenge Strategy Guide helps players win the race against time

INDIANAPOLIS - April 17, 2003 - Two-days, 48 hours, 2,880 minutes. No matter how you look at it, this is all the time players of Activision Inc.'s (Nasdaq: ATVI) upcoming X2 Wolverine's Revenge( videogame, based upon the Marvel Comics movie adaptation of the world famous X-Men(tm), have to find the cure for a deadly virus that has been activated within Wolverine's(tm) body. Fortunately, BradyGames' X2 Wolverine's Revenge Official Strategy Guide provides the tactics gamers need to find the antidote for the viral time bomb and conquer the game - all in the nick of time.

In X2 Wolverine's Revenge, players sink their claws into a third-person action/adventure where they take control of Wolverine, the world's most dangerous weapon to take on man, mutant, and machine alike. Gamers will explore the hero's past, using their claws, combo attacks and accelerated healing powers in action and stealth scenarios. In addition, they will face off with some of the most notorious villains in the Marvel Universe such as Sabretooth(tm), Wendigo(tm), Juggernaut(tm), Magneto(tm) and more.

BradyGames' X2 Wolverine's Revenge Official Strategy Guide features essential strategies to unleash the ferocity and beat every level in the game. With the detailed combos and stealth strikes, gamers will have the choice of sneaking past the opposition and killing in silence, or using their brutal savagery to rip through anything in their path. The detailed maps clearly reveal where the enemies patrol and secrets lie for ultimate planning, and the comprehensive boss strategies will help gamers crush every foe.

Plus, the guide provides exclusive powergaming sections to help players master all advanced tactics and enhance their game. In addition, gamers can increase their replay value with tips for achieving higher scores, accessing secrets of the Dog Tag Challenges, unlocking all six hidden costumes, and finding all 16 secret character files.

"We continue to be impressed by the top-notch strategy guides that BradyGames publishes and this guide is no exception," said Justin Berenbaum, Manager of Business Development for Activision, Inc. "This guide is a perfect tribute to the X-Men( franchise, and X-Men collectors will love this as much as gamers."

- - -X2 Wolverine's Revenge Official Strategy Guide (ISBN 0-7440-0250-8) is available now at local electronics, book and software retailers for $14.99 US / $21.99 CAN. It is also available for purchase online at http://www.bradygames.com.

ABOUT MARVEL ENTERPRISES

Marvel Enterprises, Inc. is a leading global character-based entertainment company that has developed and owns a library of over 4,700 characters, which have entertained generations around the world for over 60 years. Marvel's operations are focused in entertainment and consumer product licensing and comic book publishing. Marvel's creative teams at its Marvel Studios, Marvel Comics and Toy Biz divisions support the development of feature films (and DVD/video), video games, TV series and toy lines based on its characters. Marvel also licenses its characters for use in a broad and growing range of consumer products and services including apparel, collectibles, foods and promotions. Marvel Comics is a leading global comics publisher and an invaluable source of intellectual property; Marvel Studios works with studios to develop feature film and entertainment projects; and Toy Biz is a recognized creative force and leader in toy design, sales and marketing that develops and oversees both licensee and in-house toy lines. For additional information visit http://www.marvel.com.

Marvel, X-Men and related characters are trademarks of Marvel Characters, Inc. and are used with permission. (c) 2003 Marvel Characters, Inc. All rights reserved.

ABOUT ACTIVISION, INC.

Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision, Inc. is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure products. Founded in 1979, Activision posted revenues of $786 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2002. Activision maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Japan, Australia, Scandinavia and the Netherlands. More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company's World Wide Web site, which is located at www.activision.com.

The statements contained in this release that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements." The Company cautions readers of this press release that a number of important factors could cause Activision's actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in any such forward-looking statements. These important factors, and other factors that could affect Activision, are described in Activision's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2002, which was filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. Readers of this press release are referred to such filings.

ABOUT BRADYGAMES

Strategy guides have become an essential part of the high-tech world of gaming, and BradyGames delivers everything gamers need to win - comprehensive tips, strategies, cheats, and more! BradyGames creates strategy guides for the most anticipated games. Each guide takes on the unique look and feel of the game it supports while providing every piece of essential information. BradyGames' talented team of authors and editors cover every aspect of the game to provide the most detailed information available.

BradyGames, an imprint of the Pearson Technology Group, is a leader in the gaming world. BradyGames' guides feature quality and excellence comparable to each game they cover. With top-notch strategy guides and exclusive partnerships, BradyGames is on the path to an even more successful future. For the latest hints and cheats, visit www.bradygames.com and Take Your Game Further(r).