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'Tony Hawk's American Wasteland' (ALL) Skates Into Stores
by Rainier on Oct. 18, 2005 @ 6:02 p.m. PDT | Filed under News
Activision's Tony Hawk’s American Wasteland lets gamers make an expansive streaming L.A. skate world their personal playground. The game allows players to skate and BMX bike from seaside Santa Monica, to the star-studded sidewalks of Hollywood, to the gritty streets of East L.A. as they customize and upgrade their characters, unlock new tricks and choose their missions without loads or levels.
'NHL Eastside Hockey Manager 2005' Skates Into Stores
by Rainier on Oct. 4, 2005 @ 1:12 p.m. PDT | Filed under News
SEGA of America today announced the North American release of NHL Eastside Hockey Manager 2005, a sports management simulation game that is officially licensed by NHL Enterprises. and National Hockey League Players' Association.
'NHL 06' (NGC/PS2/Xbox/PC) Skates Into Retail
by Rainier on Sept. 7, 2005 @ 1:01 p.m. PDT | Filed under News
EA announced today that it has shipped its hockey title, NHL 06, to retail stores. With NHL 06 players can score like a superstar, express themselves through their shooting style with the new Skill Stick and light the lamp with highlight reel moves such as spinoramas, toe drags, bat-ins, and between-the-legs shots.
'Tony Hawk's Pro Skater' Goes Mobile
by Rainier on April 5, 2005 @ 8:17 a.m. PDT | Filed under News
JAMDAT and Activision announced today that JAMDAT has acquired the worldwide publishing and distribution rights, excluding Korea, to Activision's Tony Hawk's Pro Skater. Under the terms of the agreement, JAMDAT has the exclusive rights to publish a 3D version of the popular sports title for wireless.
'Gretzky NHL 2005' (PS2) Skates Into Stores
by Judy on Nov. 9, 2004 @ 10:46 a.m. PST | Filed under News
Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. announced today the launch of its new signature hockey franchise, Gretzky NHL 2005, from 989 Sports. Now available in stores for the PlayStation2, Gretzky NHL 2005 features fluid, fast-paced skating, precision passing, shooting and hard-hitting checks.
Street Luge and Downhill Skateboarding (PS2) Title Announced
by Judy on Nov. 3, 2004 @ 8:16 a.m. PST | Filed under News
Data Design Interactive announced today that they have obtained the rights through the UK licensing Agency, Licensing Management International Limited to produce a street luge and downhill skateboarding video game featuring the Jugular brand for the PS2.
'NHL 2005' (PS2/Xbox) Skates into Stores
by Judy on Sept. 22, 2004 @ 11:12 a.m. PDT | Filed under News
EA today announced that NHL 2005 has hit stores worldwide. Shipped under the EA SPORTS brand, NHL 2005 delivers top-shelf gameplay that captures the speed, flow and hard-hitting action of pro hockey.
'Skate Rat' (PS2) - Screens
by Judy on Aug. 29, 2004 @ 11:50 p.m. PDT | Filed under News
Skate Rat fuses the freedom of skateboarding trick-style play with the challenging puzzles of platform adventures. The player guides Skate and his friends through a story-based adventure — in which he must throw skateboarding tricks, dodge urban hazards, fight enemies, and rescue friends - to find out what's wrong in Park City.
'Disney's Extreme Skate Adventure' Grids Onto Stores
by Thomas on Sept. 3, 2003 @ 6:47 a.m. PDT | Filed under News
Activision and Disney Interactive, a publishing label of Buena Vista Games announced today that Disney's Extreme Skate Adventure video game is available at retail stores nationwide. The game gives skateboarding a magical new twist. For the first time ever, kids can skate as their favorite characters from the imaginative worlds of Walt Disney Pictures' presentation of a Pixar Animation Studios' film "Toy Story 2," Disney's "Tarzan" and "The Lion King." Powered by the Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4 engine technology, the game includes a Create-A-Skater option where players can customize a youthful skater's "look" by selecting clothing and accessories. Disney's Extreme Skate Adventure is rated "E" ("Everyone" -- content suitable for persons ages 6 and older) by the ESRB and is available now for a suggested price of $39.99 on the PlayStation2 computer entertainment system, the Xbox video game system from Microsoft and Nintendo GameCube and for $29.99 on the Game Boy Advance.
'Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4' (PC/MAC) Ships To Stores
by Rainier on Aug. 15, 2003 @ 9:55 a.m. PDT | Filed under News
PC and Macintosh gamers can now experience the ultimate skating challenge with the release of Activision Inc.'s Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4 video game. The multi-platform game was developed by Beenox and published by Aspyr. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4 lets players take on the role of legendary skateboarder Tony Hawk and 13 other professional skateboarders as they skate through enormous free roaming levels, choose from 190 progressively harder goals and build their skills to perform 14 of the greatest skateboarding stunts of all time.
'Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4' Goes Gold
by Rainier on July 30, 2003 @ 1:39 p.m. PDT | Filed under News
Drop into the ultimate skating challenge with Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4. Players take on the role of legendary skateboarder Tony Hawk and 13 other athletes as they skate through enormous free roaming levels, choose from 190 progressively harder goals and build their skills to perform 14 of the greatest skateboarding stunts of all time. Aspyr today announced that Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4 have gone gold for PC, as well as Mac. The game is expected in stores on August 14.
'Disney's Extreme Skate Adventure' (Console) Song Lineup
by Thomas on July 16, 2003 @ 11:33 p.m. PDT | Filed under News
Thirteen popular tracks rock Activision, Inc.'s upcoming Disney's Extreme Skate Adventure video game. The game, which immerses kids in a skateboarding adventure through the large and imaginative worlds of "The Lion King," "Disney's Tarzan" and Walt Disney Pictures' presentation of Pixar Animation Studios' "Toy Story 2," is expected to hit store shelves this summer and will be available on the PlayStation2 computer entertainment system, the Xbox video game system from Microsoft, Nintendo GameCube and Game Boy Advance... Read more to check out the song lineup!
Tony Hawk Pro Skater 4 - Demo Available NOW
by Rainier on May 13, 2003 @ 11:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under News
Drop into the ultimate skating challenge with Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4. Players take on the role of legendary skateboarder Tony Hawk and 13 other athletes as they skate through enormous free roaming levels, choose from 190 progressively harder goals and build their skills to perform 14 of the greatest skateboarding stunts of all time. Read more for download links ...
'Disney's Extreme Skate Adventure' (NGC/PS2) - Screens
by Thomas on May 12, 2003 @ 1:35 a.m. PDT | Filed under News
Disney's Extreme Skate Adventure will use cutting-edge technology from Activision's latest Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4 engine to allow characters from three beloved animated films: Walt Disney Pictures' presentation of Pixar Animation Studios' "Toy Story 2," "Disney's Tarzan " and "Disney's The Lion King" to skateboard just like the pros in their respective worlds for the first time. In addition to these characters, the new game includes a Create-A-Skater option where players can customize a youthful skater's "look" by selecting clothing and accessories.
'Tony Hawk Pro Skater 4' - Trailer Available NOW
by Rainier on April 25, 2003 @ 1:07 p.m. PDT | Filed under News
Drop into the ultimate skating challenge with Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4. Players take on the role of legendary skateboarder Tony Hawk and 13 other athletes as they skate through enormous free roaming levels, choose from 190 progressively harder goals and build their skills to perform 14 of the greatest skateboarding stunts of all time. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4 delivers the deepest and most challenging gameplay experience in the Tony Hawk's Pro Skater series. The game's enhanced career mode allows players to earn respect and the chance to take on all new pro goals by conquering a skater-specific Pro Challenge based on each skater's personal history (thanks VE3D). Read more and check out the trailer!
Casting Call For Disney's 'Extreme Skate Adventure'
by Rainier on April 9, 2003 @ 11:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under News
It is the kid version of the American dream and after a month-long nationwide casting call search Activision, Inc. has cast the "Extreme Skate Crew" - 10 lucky kids who will become a part of the company's upcoming Disney's Extreme Skate Adventure skateboarding game. The next phase of this unique casting search begins today through April 30 as consumers nationwide can log on to the official Extreme Skate Adventure website to view the "Extreme Skate Crew" and choose one boy and one girl from the group who will become Disney's Extreme Skate Adventure's "Super Stars" with starring roles and special prizes.
'Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4' Heading For The PC
by Rainier on April 3, 2003 @ 5:04 p.m. PST | Filed under News
GameSpyDaily got word from Aspyr Media that it will publish Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4 for both the PC and Mac. Full details will be released tomorrow, but we do know that the game will offer just about all the great features of the PS2 version along with support for up to eight players online or via LAN. No word yet on the official release date, but Aspyr says that a demo and a trailer are in the works, though didn't specify when they would be made available. Read more for details & screens or check out the mini website.
Activision Announces 'Extreme Skate Adventure' (GBA/PS2/NGC)
by Rainier on March 20, 2003 @ 10:34 a.m. PST | Filed under News
Activision and Disney Interactive today announced a new video game that gives skateboarding a magical twist. Designed to appeal to children and teens ages 6 – 14, Disney’s Extreme Skate Adventure will use cutting-edge technology from Activision’s latest Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 4 engine to allow characters from three beloved animated films: Walt Disney Pictures’ presentation of Pixar Animation Studios’ “Toy Story 2,” “Disney’s Tarzan” and “Disney’s The Lion King” to skateboard just like the pros in their respective worlds for the first time. In addition to these characters, the new game includes a Create-A-Skater option where players can customize a youthful skater’s “look” by selecting clothing and accessories. Furthermore, as an Activision first, the company is holding a nationwide casting call search for 10 real kids who will become digitised characters in the game.
PS2 Review - Evolution Skateboarding
by The Cookie Snatcher on Nov. 21, 2002 @ 9:07 a.m. PST | Filed under Reviews
In Evolution Skateboarding, players control their riding experience by designing their own deck, building and saving signature combo tricks and even creating the riders' personalized look. Should gamers want to stick with the pros, they can choose from eight pro-skaters including famed riders Danny Way, Arto Saari, Stevie Williams and more. ReEad more for the verdict ...
'Tony Hawks Pro Skater 4' (XB/PS2/NGC) Ships
by Thomas on Nov. 15, 2002 @ 1:10 p.m. PST | Filed under News
The sequel to the #1 action sports video game of 2001, Activision, Inc.’s Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 4 has again delivered the ultimate skateboard challenge to retail outlets nationwide. Currently available for the PlayStation game console, Xbox video game system from Microsoft and Nintendo GameCube, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 4 lets players take on the role of legendary skateboarder Tony Hawk and 13 other athletes as they skate through enormous free roaming levels, choose from 190 progressively harder goals and build their skills to perform 14 of the greatest skateboarding stunts of all time.
Shred & Grind Springfield In The 'Simpsons Skateboarding' For PS2
by Thomas on Nov. 14, 2002 @ 7:20 p.m. PST | Filed under News
Electronic Arts Inc. and Fox Interactive today announced the North American release of The Simpsons Skateboarding for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system. Join Bart, Homer, Marge, Lisa and Maggie and other famous neighbors from the popular television show, as they enjoy a wild skateboarding ride through Springfield. The Annual Skate Tour has come to Springfield, and the entire town has gone skate crazy on the half-pipes, ramps, and rails. Springfield has been converted into a skate park jammed with skate-able objects and landmarks that mirror images in the TV series, from Itchy and Scratchy Land to Sir Putt-A-Lot's, from the Springfield Gorge to Krusty-lu Studios. The Simpsons world comes to life with characters' voices recorded by the actual voice talent from the television show. The Simpsons Skateboarding was developed by United Kingdom-based The Code Monkeys. The game is rated "T" (Teen) by the ESRB and carries an MSRP of US $39.99.
'Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4' (PS2/XB/NGC) - Screens
by Thomas on Nov. 4, 2002 @ 6:33 p.m. PST | Filed under News
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4 lets players take on the role of legendary skateboarder Tony Hawk and 13 other athletes as they skate through enormous free roaming levels, choose from 190 progressively harder goals and build their skills to perform 14 of the greatest skateboarding stunts of all time.
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 (Mac) Announced - Features & Screens
by Rainier on Oct. 25, 2002 @ 12:19 a.m. PDT | Filed under News
Tony Hawk, the legend of skateboarding, brings you into his world yet again with even more cement shredding action than ever before! Skate as the legendary Tony Hawk or one of 12 other pro skaters on 8 massive living levels that are amazingly realistic with intelligent traffic that can be avoided or skated. Now with more tricks than ever, including the revert and flatland tricks like the handstand manual, you can show off using the enhanced Create-A-Skater feature, and Skatepark Editor. You may not be able to live like the legend, but now you can skate like him!
Tony Hawks Pro Skater 4 Soundtrack Announced
by Thomas on Oct. 17, 2002 @ 8:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under News
Thirty-five tracks of high-octane music will fuel big air tricks in Activision, Inc.’s Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 4, the sequel to the #1 action sports video game of 2001. The game, which allows players to experience the ultimate skating challenge, features tracks from rock royalty and hot new artists. Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 4 will be available October 23, 2002 on the PlayStation2 computer entertainment system, the Xbox video game system from Microsoft, Nintendo GameCube, PlayStation game console and Game Boy Advance. Read more for a list of artists and tracks.