KONAMI GRINDS INTO ACTION WITH
THE RELEASE OF
EVOLUTION SKATEBOARDING
Revolutionary Extreme
Sports Videogame Includes “Boss
Battle” Feature
That Allows Players To Use Skateboarding Skills As A Weapon
REDWOOD CITY, CALIF. –
October 10, 2002 – Leading video game publisher Konami of America, Inc.
announced today that Evolution Skateboarding for
Sony PlayStation® 2 has shipped to retail outlets nationwide. The first
next-generation skateboarding game to ship this season, Evolution
Skateboarding features an exciting mix of authentic tricks and
pro-skaters, incredibly detailed graphics and out-of-this-world fantasy
levels. The introduction of Boss Characters – a first in the genre –
revolutionizes extreme sports videogames by integrating game play elements
inspired by Konami’s rich action videogame legacy.
“This is truly an
evolutionary step in extreme sports videogames,” said Justin Kubiak, Product
Manager for Konami of America. “Evolution Skateboarding takes the best
elements of the popular skateboarding genre and infuses them with the style of
action-packed gameplay that only Konami can provide.”
From the deep, dark dungeons of a European
castle to the familiar walkways of the Big Shell from Metal Gear Solid®2,
virtual skaters can grab massive air and perform over 70 authentic tricks in
eight radical environments. Selecting different skaters reveals access to
unique areas of each level, as well as individual mission objectives,
providing replay value unmatched by any other skateboarding game on the
market.
In order to really strut
their stuff, skaters will have to polish their skills for exciting new “Boss
Missions” – the first-ever featured in a skateboarding videogame. Going
head-to-head against giant opponents including a runaway truck, a monstrous
fire-breathing spider, and a tank run amok in downtown Tokyo requires skaters
to use their skating skills as weapons in order to reach the next level or
unlock hidden characters and special items.
Eight pro skaters, including Danny Way, Arto
Saari, Stevie Williams are available, but players can tailor their
skateboarding experience by designing their own deck, building and saving
signature combo tricks and even creating their own personalized skaters from
scratch. An incredible head-to-head two-player mode and full-featured replay
edit mode round out the package. All this and a soundtrack featuring 15
high-intensity tunes ensure that Evolution Skateboarding is the
first and the freshest skateboarding game available this Fall!
Evolution
Skateboarding for Sony PlayStation® 2 is rated T for Teen and is
available at an SRP of $39.99. A version of the game for Nintendo GameCube™
will follow on November 12, 2002 and will be available at an SRP of $49.99.
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