December 14^th, 2002 (12:00am) - London, UK - December 12, 2002 - The action moves into high gear with the release of Activision, Inc.’s (Nasdaq: ATVI) Rally Fusion: Race of Champions. Based on the Michelin Race of Champions, which is held annually in the Canary Islands, the game lets players take on the top racers from the world of motorsport with the ultimate goal of becoming the "Champion of Champions." Developed by Climax, Rally Fusion: Race of Champions for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system and Xbox video game system from Microsoft has been rated 3+ by ELSPA and has a suggested retail price of £39.99.

"Rally Fusion: Race of Champions’ pedal to the medal action is accessible for both the extreme racing fan as well as the casual thrill-seeker," said Larry Goldberg, executive vice president Activision Worldwide Studios. "With real-world cars, true driving physics, and a point system that rewards winning as well as creative driving, Rally Fusion: Race of Champions is sure to be a must-have title for gamers everywhere."

Rally Fusion: Race of Champions features nine different environments including authentic road, desert, mountain and arctic conditions for players to test their talent as they careen through hairpin turns on their way to the chequered flag. With incredibly detailed damage modelling and dirt effects, Rally Fusion: Race of Champions allows players to select their dream machine from 19 of the top makes and models in the sport. Additionally, nine different modes and 20 different tracks offer an incredibly diverse gameplay experience and near endless replayability for the player.