Santa Monica, CA – Dec. 13, 2007 – Activision, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI), in conjunction with the GGL, today announced the Ultimate Mercenary Tournament for its recently released high-octane first person action game Soldier of Fortune® Payback. At stake is $15,000 in cash and prizes and an all-expense paid trip to New York City, along with the fame and bragging rights that being the best virtual mercenary in the world gets you. Practice rounds begin today with official qualifying tournaments kicking-off in January 2008. For complete registration information, along with rules and regulations, go to SOF.GGL.COM.

The Ultimate Mercenary Tournament will offer single and team play ladders in the online multiplayer modes. Ten finalists will pack their bags and head to New York City in February for a spot in the championships to be televised on Voom GamePlay HD.