Last week, Activision announced that they would be releasing Big League Sports on the Wii. Big League Sports will allow gamers to partake in basketball, hockey, football, soccer, lacrosse, and tennis.

The game aims to let players experience the most exhilarating moments of sports. Using the Wii Remote, the player will need to mimic the motions performed in a specific sport, such as swinging a bat to hit a baseball. Featured in the game are 22 events that are spread across the six included sports.

Players will have the chance to create their own customizable character and unlock trophies. There will be tournament, marathon, and single game modes included in the game. Up to four players can participate in the games different modes.

Developed by Koolhaus Games, Big League Sports will be released during the upcoming holiday season.

ACTIVISION PUBLISHING TO PUT PLAYERS IN THE HEAT OF THE ACTION IN BIG LEAGUE SPORTS FOR Wii™

Santa Monica, CA – October 9, 2008 – Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) announced today that it will release Big League Sports for Wii™ this holiday season. Developed by Koolhaus Games exclusively for Wii™, the game offers instant access to the most action-packed moments in sports. The result is a title with a singular focus on putting players in the most thrilling situations while competing in their favorite sports.

"Big League Sports evolves the family friendly 'pick up and play' sports gaming experience on Wii™," said Dave Oxford, Activision Publishing. "Featuring some of the world's most popular sports in one title, 'game night' will take on a whole new tone as up to four players swing, kick, dunk, charge and skate their way to victory."

Six sports are represented for a combined total of 22 events, each using instinctive controls that mimic real athletic movement with the Wii Remote™. Each sport – tennis, basketball, football, soccer, lacrosse and hockey – has its own kind of "hit the shot at the buzzer" kind of heart-pounding action, and this is exactly what Big League Sports captures.

This is the perfect party game or family activity. Big League Sports allows up to four players to compete in a variety of modes, including single game, marathon and tournament modes that offer hours of non-stop action. Players can also view their statistics and overall progress, as well as the trophies they have won. A character creation feature allows players to craft a character to their liking with dozens of customization options.

For more information visit www.activision.com.