SPIDER-MAN(tm): BATTLE FOR NEW YORK SWINGS ONTO RETAIL SHELVES NATIONWIDE

Santa Monica, CA - November 15, 2006 - Handheld gamers can get into the action as Marvel's Spider-Man and his arch nemesis Green Goblin square off in Activision, Inc.'s (Nasdaq: ATVI) Spider-Man(tm): Battle for New York for the Nintendo DS(tm) and Game Boy(r) Advance. Players will web-sling, wall crawl and battle through a bustling New York City as they uncover an all-new chapter in the legendary rivalry between

Marvel's famed Super Hero(tm) and the notorious villain. Spider-Man: Battle for New York is available for a suggested retail price of $29.99 and is rated "E10+" ("Everyone 10+" - Cartoon Violence) by the ESRB.

Spider-Man: Battle for New York is the most customizable Spider-Man game ever for a handheld. Players have the power in the palm of their hands to personalize their experiences by choosing what abilities to upgrade and when, such as Spider-Man's web maneuvers or Green Goblin's fire attacks, as they progress through the game. Playing as both good and

evil, gamers will experience levels packed with frenzied action, in-depth combat and a host of unique super moves as they embark on the ultimate quest to save New York City from almost certain disaster. The

Nintendo DS version features unique touch screen mini-games that let players engage in web drawing, rhythm based objectives and more.