FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
TONY HAWK’S PRO SKATER™ 3
SET TO SHIP OCTOBER 30TH
Highly Anticipated
Skateboarding Game On Track For Holiday Launch Nationwide
Santa Monica, CA — October 16, 2001 — Gamers get ready to nose slide and
pull 900’s with the speed and agility of Tony Hawk when Activision, Inc. (Nasdaq:
ATVI) releases one of the most anticipated games of the holiday season,
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater™ 3, on October 30, 2001. The
title, which is currently in manufacturing, will be available for the
PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system and PlayStation® game console and
will carry suggested retail prices of $49.99 and $39.99 respectively.
Developed by
Neversoft Entertainment, Tony
Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 is the
revolutionary sequel to the best-selling sports game of 2000.
Offering eight massive levels filled with people,
traffic, and other interactive elements, the environments are brought to
life with richer graphics and advanced special effects. Smoother life-like
animations and significantly improved tricks capture the style of 13 of the
world’s best skateboarding pros.
Tony
Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 will be
the first online game for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system.
Console gamers can log onto the Internet and skate in virtual skateparks with
their friends from around the world.
Tony
Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 has
received the following ratings by the ESRB: PlayStation 2 computer entertainment
system – “T” (Teen – with blood, mild lyrics and suggestive themes), PlayStation
game console – “E” (Everyone – with mild lyrics and violence).
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 revenues of $620 million for the fiscal year
ended March 31, 2001.
Activision
maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany,
Japan, Australia, and the Netherlands. More information about Activision and
its products can be found on the company’s World Wide Web site, which is located
at
www.activision.com.
The statements contained in this release
that are not historical facts are “forward-looking statements.” The Company
cautions readers of this press release that a number of important factors could
cause Activision’s actual future results to differ materially from those
expressed in any such forward-looking statements. These important factors, and
other factors that could affect Activision, are described in Activision’s Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2001, which was filed
with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. Readers of this
press release are referred to such filings.
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