Activision has announced that Tony Hawk, the star of its successful Pro Skater series of skateboarding games, has signed an exclusive multi-year videogame licensing agreement that doesn't expire until 2015. The professional skateboarder has been working with Activision since 1998, and the first game in the Tony Hawk's Pro Skater series was released for the PlayStation in 1999. As of March 31 this year, the franchise had reportedly generated around $500 million worldwide, so it's not surprising that Activision is keen to keep the star of its Activision O2 label onboard.
Activision's Neversoft studio is currently working on the next game in the series, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4, which is due for release later this year on the GameCube, PS2, and Xbox.
News source: GameSpot UK
Activision's Neversoft studio is currently working on the next game in the series, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4, which is due for release later this year on the GameCube, PS2, and Xbox.
News source: GameSpot UK
Features
- Simultaneously control of four distinct commandos
Gamers have complete authority over the universe’s toughest commandos. Choose between a deadly sniper, the war-hardened assault trooper, a cunning scout, or a feral alien. With the tap of a button, gamers can switch between commandos and select a squad member that is perfect for any combat situation. Each commando is uniquely qualified for different scenarios, and it is up to the gamer to determine how to best deploy their skills.
- Co-op and deathmatch multiplayer for up to 4 gamers
Battle it out with up to three friends through the entire mission campaign. Each player can select which member of the squad to control, and jump in or out of the game at any time. Snipe the enemy from behind while squad-mates blaze forward with the heavy stuff. Or sneak ahead as the scout to decide how to instruct teammates to fight with optimal tactics! Also, friends can battle it out against one another in a variety of deathmatch modes.
- Weapons and equipment galore
Gamers have their choice from a vast multitude of deadly weapons, equipment and gadgets. Equip teams with Miniguns, Sonic Cannons, Stealth Suits, Sniper Rifles, Psychic Blasts, and the like. Each weapon is specifically designed to take advantage of certain enemies and environments. Gamers must learn the strengths of each weapon to best exploit the weaknesses of their foes.
- Amazing next generation visual effects
Witness dazzling effects, dynamic lighting and gorgeous graphics beautifully rendered in different environments. See detail at a level you just didn’t think was possible.
- Commandos grow in skill
Gamers can grow the skills and abilities of the commandos as they are used. Imagine developing a highly skilled sniper that can take out an enemy in a single precise shot, or the raw power of an assault trooper as he takes on an onslaught of enemies.
- Six challenging worlds
Gamers explore six different exotic worlds, each with a unique environment, enemies and gameplay strategies. Gamers will learn how to best use the unique abilities of the commandos to survive in each world.
- Awesome audio
Experience the incredible realism of Dolby 5.1 Surround as the environmental sound effects and music bring the world alive.
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