Aspyr to Publish Activision's Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4 for the PC and Macintosh
AUSTIN, Texas - April 4, 2003 - PC and Macintosh® gamers can experience the ultimate skating challenge with the release of Activision Inc.'s (Nasdaq:ATVI - News) Tony Hawk's Pro Skater® 4 video game, which is currently being developed by Beenox and will be published by Aspyr. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater® 4 is expected to be released in May.
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 marks a revolutionary step forward for the franchise with its free-roaming career mode and progressively harder goal system," states Dave Anderson, director, Activision Business Development and Licensing. "These features add a whole new dimension to the gameplay and provide a compelling new challenge for both novice players and ardent fans alike."
"The Pro Skater series is legendary," says Michael Rogers, President of Aspyr. "Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4 takes the game to the next level with huge advancements in graphics and gameplay. This is the closest you can get to skating without scraping a knee."
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.
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater® 4 for the PC and Macintosh is rated "T" (Teen) by the ESRB and will be available at your local retail outlet, with a Suggested Retail Price of $39.99.
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