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Thursday, October 11, 2007

Enemy Territory: Quake Wars Now Available For Digital Download At IGN


Award-Winning, Highly-Anticipated Multiplayer Shooter Available Immediately via Digital Download



Direct2Drive, IGN Entertainment’s digital retail store, today announced that id Software’s Enemy Territory: QUAKE Wars, is now available for worldwide digital download via Direct2Drive (http://www.direct2drive.com).

Developed by Splash Damage and published by Activision, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI), Enemy Territory: QUAKE Wars offers the ultimate in objective-based multiplayer action, either online or offline with computer controlled players. Up to 24 gamers can play online, electing to play as the human Global Defense Force (GDF) or alien Strogg in one of five unique character classes. Employing an arsenal of weapons, vehicles and deployable armaments, players engage in an action-packed test of skill and coordinated teamwork through a series of combat objectives. Persistent character growth and achievements reward gamers for teamwork, while clearly defined mission and class objectives guide new players to meaningful contributions on the battlefield.

“Enemy Territory: QUAKE Wars is a perfect fit for digital distribution with the experience of the online game maximized with a fast connection,” said id Software CEO, Todd Hollenshead. “IGN and Direct2Drive make for an awesome partnership because they are fans of multiplayer internet gaming just like we are at id and they know what it takes to deliver what customers expect and demand.”

Since launching in October 2004, Direct2Drive has allowed gamers to conveniently purchase and download the latest premium games from the world’s top publishers.

“Enemy Territory: QUAKE Wars is a highly-acclaimed title that we are excited to add to our expansive library and make immediately available to consumers worldwide,” said Jamie Berger, SVP Consumer Products & Technology for IGN Entertainment. “Direct2Drive is committed to offering the broadest library of AAA digital titles that can be found anywhere online”.

Enemy Territory: QUAKE Wars for Windows PC is rated “T” by the ESRB and carries a suggested retail price of $49.99.