Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2x for the Xbox Hits Retail Shelves

Nov. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Gamers can christen their Xbox(TM) video game system from Microsoft with Activision, Inc.'s (Nasdaq: ATVI) Tony Hawk's Pro Skater(TM) 2x, when the game lands on North American retail shelves today. Taking advantage of the platform's technical capabilities, the game features five exclusive Xbox levels, enhanced graphics, highly detailed character models and all 19 levels from the hit titles Tony Hawk's Pro Skater and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2x is rated "T" (Teen - Blood, Mild Lyrics, Suggestive Themes) by the ESRB and carries a $49.99 suggested retail price. "The Tony Hawk's Pro Skater franchise is the perfect vehicle to showcase the raw power and flexibility of the Xbox," said Larry Goldberg, executive vice president, Activision worldwide studios. "The game features graphical and gameplay enhancements including lens flares and motion blurs, as well as massive levels and multiplayer System Link play for up to eight persons."

In Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2x, players can choose to skate with the skills of Tony Hawk, the most legendary pro of all time, or as one of 12 other skaters from the star-studded line-up. Featuring 24 levels of adrenaline pumping action, the game lets players perform hundreds of authentic tricks and signature moves. The enhanced skatepark editor will feature new themes and larger parks, and the improved version of the popular Create-A-Skater feature lets players customize male and female characters.

The game also features detailed textures, more populated environments, realistic special effects, dynamic lighting and smoother lifelike animations. The inclusion of System Link multiplayer gameplay further brings the skateboarding experience to life.

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2x was developed by Treyarch LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision, Inc.

About Activision, Inc.
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 .

About Xbox
Xbox ( http://www.xbox.com/ ) is Microsoft's future-generation video game system that delivers the most powerful games experiences ever. Xbox empowers game artists by giving them the technology to fulfill their creative visions as never before, creating games that blur the lines between fantasy and reality. Xbox will be available in North America on November 15, 2001 at the suggested retail price of $299.99.

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