Activision brings Downhill Jam to the PS2

by: Chuck - posted: 3/14/2007 12:06:00 PM

It looks like Activision is getting a little extra out of Tony Hawk's Downhill Jam as they are going to be releasing a PS2 port of the game this spring.  Previously a Nintendo only affair(Wii and DS), the new version will get four new single player events, three new multiplayer modes, and three new characters.  It will be interesting to see how the game does on the PS2 as the original versions were built to leverage features of their original platform (touch screen/motion control).

TONY HAWK’S DOWNHILL JAM SET TO RACE TO THE

PLAYSTATION®2 THIS SPRING

 

Santa Monica, CA – March 14, 2007 – Skaters, it’s time to jump back on your boards for the ride of a lifetime with Tony Hawk’s Downhill Jam™ for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system from Activision, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI).  The game, which debuted on the Wii™ and Nintendo DS™, is set to return for a second heat packed with the non-stop action offered in previous versions, while featuring four new single player events, three new multiplayer modes and three new playable characters who will contend in the ultimate skateboard racing experience.  Tony Hawk’s Downhill Jam is being developed by SuperVillian Studios.  It is rated “E10+” (Everyone 10 and older) by the ESRB and will be available in stores this spring.

 

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, 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 net revenues of $1.47 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006.

 

Activision maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Australia, Scandinavia, Spain, the Netherlands and South Korea.  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.