Activision, Inc. announced today that the company has shipped in excess of one million units worldwide of its most recent release, DreamWorks Animation's Madagascar The Game. The title, based on the hit feature film, was released in the U.S. on May 24
Activision also announced today that the company's U.S. console and handheld sales in dollars for the months of April and May combined increased 65% over the comparable period last year, according to NPD Funworld. Sales were driven by the success of the company's strong franchise titles.
"We are very pleased with the strong sales of our console and handheld titles," stated Ron Doornink, Chairman, Activision Publishing, Inc. "In addition, the success of Madagascar The Game further strengthens our already successful slate of AAA titles."
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 $1.4 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005.
