Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2
On the App Store now.
SANTA MONICA, Calif., April 1, 2010 -- Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) announced today the availability of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 for iPhone and iPod touch on the App Store. The app features classic game modes, characters and levels from the original Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2, giving nostalgic fans everything they've been eagerly awaiting.
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 utilizes the innovative Multi-Touch controls of iPhone and iPod touch to allow players to kick-flip, ollie, grind rails and pull off big air tricks. The Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 app is available in the United States for $9.99 from the App Store on iPhone and iPod touch at www.itunes.com/appstore/. The app will be available in the remaining worldwide territories soon.
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 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.
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