SANTA MONICA, CA – October 27, 2010 —Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) today announced Bakugan™: Defenders of the Core is now available for Wii™ and Nintendo DS™, the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system. Fresh from the success of the previous Bakugan video games, along with the continued popularity of the hit television series and Spin Master’s award-winning line of toys, Bakugan™: Defenders of the Core puts players in direct control over towering Bakugan as they brawl among larger-than-life environments, attempting to save the world from a mysterious invading force known as the Vexos.
As the only person left on the planet still able to use Bakugan in brawls, players will take direct control of 20 fan-favorite Bakugan, using customizable ability cards to unleash devastating attacks, pulverizing enemies and thwarting their foes. The immense scale and power of Bakugan will be at their fingertips as players battle six-story tall creatures throughout massive, destructible environments. The Vexos have invaded numerous spots around the world, and in their wake they’ve populated it with an expansive network of trained guards and sophisticated security systems. Between brawls, players must sneak through and explore these highly guarded areas as they search for people and items which can aid them in their mission to save the Earth.
In Bakugan™: Defenders of the Core players can also battle against friends in the game’s three multiplayer game modes. Console versions feature fast-paced split-screen battles, while the handheld versions of the game bring the same intense action to players linked over wireless connections.
