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Press Release
Santa Monica, CA –
December 12, 2011 – Ridiculously high scoring trick combos
return to videogame consoles this summer in Tony Hawk’s Pro
Skater HD, today announced Activision Publishing Inc., a wholly owned
subsidiary of Activision Blizzard Inc., (Nasdaq: ATVI).
Developed by Robomodo, this digital title takes the best elements of
the classic THPS games and gives them a fresh update to create an all
new skateboarding experience. The game will be available only on
leading consoles’ networks for about $15.
“We’re going back
to the core of what made the original Tony Hawk’s Pro
Skater games so popular, while leveraging today’s console
power and online capabilities,” said Tony Hawk. “We've updated
many elements to reflect today’s skateboarding scene as well.
Long-time fans of the series will appreciate the huge amount of
polished content at a very low price."
Tapping into fans’
muscle memories, the gameplay in Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater
HD returns to controllers and focuses on the satisfaction of
linking sick tricks for maximum points. Combining sharp visuals with
the best controls ever in a Tony Hawk game, the feel is cutting edge
yet timeless.Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater HD features an eclectic
group of today’s skateboarding pros, including Nyjah Huston, Chris
Cole, Eric Koston, Andrew Reynolds, Rodney Mullen, Lyn-z Adams
Hawkins (Pastrana), Riley Hawk, and, of course, Tony Hawk himself.
“Tony is not only a
legend in the skateboarding world, he’s an American icon that has
had a major impact on videogames. We couldn’t be happier to be
working with him again,” said David Oxford, Activision Publishing.
“Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater HD just feels right – we’re
simply giving fans what they’ve been clamoring for.”
This title has not yet
been rated by the ESRB. For more information, please
visit http://www.facebook.com/TonyHawksProSkaterHD or
follow @TonyHawksPSHD on Twitter.
About Tony Hawk, Inc.
Tony Hawk, Inc. is a
world leader in its field with the unprecedented ability to bring
alternative sports and their unique lifestyle to the masses while
maintaining an indispensable edge of authenticity with the market’s
hard-core, trendsetting audience. Founded by Tony Hawk in 1998 and
based in Vista, CA, the company is organized into five segments:
Merchandising, Events, Endorsements, Film and Digital Media. These
lifestyle sports include skateboarding, BMX, Motocross, surfing and
snowboarding. Consumer goods bearing the Tony Hawk brand have
dominated several markets, including interactive games, skateboard
hard goods, lifestyle apparel, toys, publications and more.
About Robomodo
Based in Chicago, IL,
Robomodo is a video game development studio focused on producing
top-tier products on current and next generation console platforms.
Robomodo’s team has a strong track record for marrying solid game
design with an innovative artistic style, as well as harnessing the
power of current and next-gen consoles.
About Activision
Publishing, Inc.
Headquartered in Santa
Monica, California, Activision Publishing, Inc. is a leading
worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive
entertainment and leisure products.
Activision maintains
operations in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany,
Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Spain, Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands,
Australia, South Korea, China and the region of Taiwan. More
information about Activision and its products can be found on the
company’s website, www.activision.com.
©2011 Activision
Publishing, Inc. Activision is a registered trademark of Activision
Publishing, Inc.
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