Monster
Jam Video Game
by Activision
for PC,
PlayStation2, Nintendo DS, Nintendo Wii, Xbox 360
MONSTER JAM VIDEO GAME
ANNOUNCED
Activision Press Release
Santa Monica, CA – March 21, 2007 – Activision Publishing, Inc,
a wholly-owned subsidiary of Activision, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI ), announced today
that it has signed a multi-year agreement which grants the company exclusive
worldwide rights to develop and distribute video games on all platforms based on
Live Nation’s (NYSE: LYV) Monster Jam series.
The first game under the terms of the agreement is expected to be available at
retail stores worldwide this holiday. The as-yet-unnamed title will bring to
life all of the intense action of the Monster Jam live events. Featured in the
game will be 20 of the world’s top monster trucks on the Monster Jam circuit,
including Grave Digger®, Maximum Destruction®, Monster Mutt®, and El Toro Loco®.
“Activision is excited to be partnering with Live Nation to bring Monster Jam to
video game fans,” stated David Oxford, General Manager, Activision Publishing,
Inc., “Monster Jam is an exhilarating live event and we are sure that we can
make it come to life in a video game with just as much thrill and excitement.”
“We feel we have found a partner in Activision that shares our vision for both
an authentic Monster Jam game that will appeal to the core Monster Jam fans, and
a game which will also appeal to gamers by going above and way beyond anything
we could do at the live events, it will have it all.” said Charlie Mancuso,
President Live Nation – Motor Sports. “Activision’s strong relationships with
retailers in addition to their strategic marketing and promotional direction for
the game were key in our decision to partner with them. We are looking forward
to the launch of the game this holiday and Monster Jam fans and video-gamers
alike should rest assured that an outstanding video game is in the works.”
About Monster Jam®
Monster Jam® owned by Live Nation, is the world’s leading monster truck tour.
With more than 250 live performances a year at the world’s premier stadiums and
arenas domestically and internationally, Monster Jam features world-renowned
marquee monster trucks, including Grave Digger®, Maximum Destruction®, Blue
Thunder®, El Toro Loco® and Monster Mutt® while attracting over four million
fans a year. The Thunder National series is the non-dirt monster truck tour that
runs in conjunction with Monster Jam and is sanctioned by the USHRA. For more
information on Monster Jam and Thunder Nationals, log on to
www.MonsterJamOnLine.com.
About Live Nation
Live Nation is the world's largest live music company. Our mission is to inspire
passion for live music around the world. We are the largest promoter of live
concerts in the world, the second-largest entertainment venue management company
and have a rapidly growing online presence. We create superior experiences for
artists and fans, regularly producing tours for the biggest superstars in the
business, including The Rolling Stones, Barbra Streisand, Madonna, U2 and
Coldplay. Globally, we own, operate, have booking rights for and/or have an
equity interest in more than 160 venues, including House of Blues® music venues
and prestigious locations such as The Fillmore in San Francisco, Nikon at Jones
Beach in New York and London’s Wembley Arena. Our websites collectively are the
second most popular entertainment/event websites in the United States ,
according to Nielsen//NetRatings. In addition, we also produce, promote or host
theatrical, specialized motor sports and other live entertainment events. In
2006, we connected nearly 60 million fans with their favorite performers at
approximately 26,000 events in 18 countries around the world. Headquartered in
Los Angeles , California , Live Nation is listed on the New York Stock Exchange,
trading under the symbol “LYV.”
About Activision
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 .
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 .
Monster Jam Trucks found in the Monster Jam Game Published by Activision
Grave Digger
Grave Digger 25th Anniversary Chrome
Monster Mutt Dalmatian
Brutus
Iron Outlaw
Pastrana 199
Avenger
Captain's Curse
Scarlet Bandit
Monster Mutt
Maximum Destruction
Predator
Suzuki
El Toro Loco
Blacksmith
Destroyer
King Krunch
Blue Thunder
Bulldozer
Bounty Hunter
What can you do in the Monster Jam Game?
Sprint Racing - It's like a real MONSTER JAM racing event in
the stadiums. Two trucks, Realistic Tracks.
Freestyle - Just like the freestyle in the televised MONSTER JAM events.
You are timed, and have to perform the best to win.
Outdoor Racing - Race Off-road in MONSTER JAM style. Six
trucks race in outdoor races.
Compete for
Championships
You can win both Racing and Freestyle World Championships in Las Vegas,
Nevada's Sam Boyd Stadium. You have to win both to be called the World Champion!
Object to the Video Game
Perform in enough MONSTER JAM events to unlock
the ultimate Monster Jam venue, LAS VEGAS. Win at Las Vegas and you are
the MONSTER JAM World Champion!
Activision's Monster Plan
It was bound to happen. Live Nation's (NYSE: LYV) Monster Jam series of
traveling monster-truck shows will now be coming to a video game console near
you.
Monster Jam Video Game Announced
Santa Monica, CA – March 21, 2007 – Activision Publishing, Inc, a wholly-owned
subsidiary of Activision, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI ), announced today that it has
signed a multi-year agreement which grants the company exclusive worldwide
rights to develop and distribute video games on all platforms based on Live
Nation’s (NYSE: LYV) Monster Jam series.
Activision to make Monster Jam
Publisher signs an exclusive multiyear agreement for the rights to the games for
the series featuring larger-than-life lorries.
Activision To Publish Monster Jam Truck Games
Activision has announced that they have acquired the rights to publish video
games based on Live Nation’s Monster Jam series of monster truck racing events.
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