Following the news that The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, Full Auto 2, Sonic and possibly F.E.A.R. are to miss the launch window for the PS3, Activision has come to confirm a strong launch lineup for both the PS3 and Wii.
The robust launch lineup features popular game franchises, including Tony Hawk's Project 8, Call of Duty 3 and Marvel: Ultimate Alliance for the PS 3 and Tony Hawk's Downhill Jam, Call of Duty 3 and Marvel: Ultimate Alliance for the Wii. Additionally, Rapala Tournament Fishing and World Series of Poker: Tournament of Champions for the Wii will ship on November 22, 2006.
Activision's Game Lineup:
The follow-up to the #1 next-generation game, Call of Duty 3 delivers the intensity of being closer than ever to the fury of combat during the Normandy Breakout, the historic campaign that led to the liberation of Paris. The game offers action-packed online multiplayer gameplay for up to 24 players. The game will be released on PLAYSTATION 3, Wii and the Xbox 360, as well as the PlayStation 2 and Xbox.
An all-new action/RPG, Marvel: Ultimate Alliance lets players control the world's largest army of Super Heroes in an epic quest that will determine the fate of Earth and the Marvel universe. The game will be released on the PS 3, Wii and Xbox 360 as well as PlayStation 2, Xbox, PC, PSP and Game Boy Advance.
Built from the ground up for the next-gen consoles, Tony Hawk's Project 8 delivers the most authentic skateboarding experience ever and will be available for the PLAYSTATION 3 and the Xbox 360, as well as PlayStation 2, Xbox and the PSP.
A new brand extension designed exclusively for the Wii and Nintendo DS, Tony Hawk's Downhill Jam lets players experience the breakneck speed of downhill skateboard racing as they tear up steep terrain while performing tricks and outmaneuvering opponents.
Coming out on the Wii platform, Rapala Tournament Fishing lets players embark on all new angling adventures in 16 of the world's most desirable fishing locales utilizing authentic gear from Rapala, the world's largest manufacturer of fishing lures and #1 fishing brand in the world.
Building on last year's #1 poker title and the #1 brand in poker, World Series of Poker: Tournament of Champions for the Wii puts players on the Pro Circuit as a new pro and protege of Chris "Jesus" Ferguson.