Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 Set to Ship October 30th

Highly Anticipated Skateboarding Game On Track For Holiday Launch Nationwide Oct. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- 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(TM) 3, on October 30, 2001. The title, which is currently in manufacturing, will be available for the PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system and PlayStation(R) 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.

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