TONY HAWK TO XBOX
January 8, 2000

Activision today announced that an enhanced version of its Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 will be the company's first action-sports title to ship for the Xbox. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2x is slated to ship among the first wave of launch titles in fall 2001, and is one of six games that Activision currently has in various stages of planning and development for the new console platform.

"Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2x will set the standard for sports gaming on the Xbox with its stunning graphics, smooth animations and refined gameplay. The online capabilities that we are including in the product will introduce the social aspects of skateboarding to the brand for the first time," said Ron Doornink, President and COO, Activision, Inc. "We have been working closely with Microsoft to develop a broad portfolio of games for the Xbox that take full advantage of the platform's sophisticated graphics, audio and multiplayer features."

The game will feature the franchise's signature gameplay and intuitive controls, in addition to more populated environments, additional levels, realistic special effects, and smoother lifelike animations, as well as the inclusion of online, multiplayer gameplay and tournament hosting.

"It's incredibly exciting to have a title as popular as Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 coming to the Xbox and being specifically designed to take advantage of the console's power," said J Allard, general manager Xbox platform and third-party relations. "We are working closely with Activision to help them create a game that leverages the awesome gameplay the Tony Hawk's Pro Skater series is known for, while at the same time taking the title to new heights by utilizing the advanced technology found only in the Xbox."

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