Game On!

Santa Monica, CA - April 6, 2007 - Legendary voice actors Peter Cullen
> and Frank Welker, the original voices of OPTIMUS PRIME and MEGATRON from
> the first TRANSFORMERS animated series, are set to star as the lead
> characters in TRANSFORMERS: The Game, from Activision, Inc. (Nasdaq:
> ATVI), developed under license from HPG, the licensing division of
> Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS).
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> "As TRANSFORMERS fans, we knew the importance of having the well-known
> voices of OPTIMUS PRIME and MEGATRON in the game," said Laird Malamed,
> head of production, Activision, Inc. "Peter and Frank's signature
> voices bring the characters to life and will immerse a whole new
> generation of enthusiasts in the epic battle between the AUTOBOTS and
> DECEPTICONS."
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> Based on "TRANSFORMERS," the upcoming live-action feature film due out
> on July 4th from DreamWorks Pictures and Paramount Pictures, in
> association with Hasbro, TRANSFORMERS: The Game lets players choose to
> protect the Earth as AUTOBOTS or destroy it as DECEPTICONS. Playing as
> OPTIMUS PRIME, BUMBLEBEE, MEGATRON, BARRICADE and others, gamers will
> experience the unstoppable power and massive scale of their favorite
> ROBOTS IN DISGUISE as they battle for Earth.
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> TRANSFORMERS: The Game is in development by Traveller's Tales for Xbox
> 360(tm) video game and entertainment systems from Microsoft,
> PLAYSTATION(r)3 computer entertainment system, Wii(tm), PlayStation(r)2
> computer entertainment system and PC, and is rated "T" (Teen - Violence)
> by the ESRB. A PSP(r) (PlayStation(r)Portable) system version is being
> developed by Savage Entertainment and is currently rated RP (Rating
> Pending) by the ESRB. Two unique games for Nintendo DS(tm),
> TRANSFORMERS: AUTOBOTS and TRANSFORMERS: DECEPTICONS, are being
> developed by Vicarious Visions, and are rated "E 10+" (Everyone 10 and
> older - Violence) by the ESRB. For more information, visit
> http://www.transformersgame.com/.
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> ABOUT HPG
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> HPG, the licensing division of Hasbro, Inc. (NYSE:HAS), translates one
> of the industry's richest portfolios of brands into a world of fun and
> excitement for children and adults globally. Through a host of
> publishing, digital media, lifestyle and entertainment platforms, HPG is
> able to surround fans worldwide with consumer products that expand
> Hasbro's core brands, such as TRANSFORMERS, LITTLEST PET SHOP, MY LITTLE
> PONY, MONOPOLY, G.I. JOE, TONKA and PLAYSKOOL.
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> About HASBRO
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> Hasbro (NYSE: HAS) is a worldwide leader in children's and family
> leisure time entertainment products and services, including the design,
> manufacture and marketing of games and toys ranging from traditional to
> high-tech. Both internationally and in the U.S., its PLAYSKOOL, TONKA,
> MILTON BRADLEY, PARKER BROTHERS, TIGER and WIZARDS OF THE COAST brands
> and products provide the highest quality and most recognizable play
> experiences in the world.
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> 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
> net revenues of $1.47 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006.
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> Activision maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom,
> France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Australia, Scandinavia, Spain, the
> Netherlands and South Korea. 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 .
>
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