SOLDIER OF FORTUNE PLATINUM MARCHES ONTO RETAIL SHELVES

The ultimate edition of Activision and Raven's gritty action shooter, Soldier of Fortune, has shipped to retail outlets nationwide and is in full distribution. Dubbed Soldier of Fortune Platinum Edition, the game offers fans a remastering of the full retail version and features all new enhancements and upgrades including:

- Gold Edition Maps/Mods/Enhancements
- GameSpy support for multiplayer
- 5 new multiplayer maps
- Digital copy of the official Brady Games Strategy Guide
- Preview trailer of Soldier of Fortune II: Double Helix

In the game, players assume the roll of a mercenary-for-hire tasked with recovering a shipment of nuclear devices stolen by a rogue terrorist cell. Using quick reflexes, cunning and guile to achieve their objectives, players will experience one of the most explosive tours of duty in gaming history.

Soldier of Fortune Platinum Edition is rated "M" for mature by the E.S.R.B. with descriptors for animated "Blood and Gore" and "Animated Violence." The game carries a suggested retail price of $29.99.

Fans can learn more about Soldier of Fortune Platinum Edition, Soldier of Fortune II: Double Helix and the real life exploits of John Mullins at the new Soldier of Fortune portal located at http://www.activision.com/games/soldieroffortune/.