NEWS - Friday, October 18, 2002
THPS4 On Your Cell
AT&T Wireless today announced it will deliver Activision Inc.’s (Nasdaq: ATVI) Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater™ 4, the sequel to the #1 action sports video game of 2001, to wireless phones through its existing relationship with JAMDAT Mobile Inc. Beginning October 28, AT&T Wireless customers who purchase the new color screen Motorola T720, and sign up for the company’s mMode service, will be able to subscribe to Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 4, the newest version in the best-selling video game franchise. AT&T Wireless has a limited exclusive right to Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 4, which will be available in the future on additional JAVA-enabled wireless phones. “Gaming is one of the hottest applications for wireless phones – whether it’s college students playing between classes or the traveler who wants to pass time in an airport,” said John Bunyan, senior vice president for AT&T Wireless Mobile Multimedia Services. “Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater video games have millions of fans and we are delighted to extend our successful JAMDAT relationship to enable our mMode subscribers to experience the thrill of this game wherever they are.” Customers can select one of three AT&T Wireless mMode service plans starting at $2.99 a month and download the new game for one-time fee of $5.99. The cost for downloading the game will be included on the customer’s AT&T Wireless monthly bill.Source: http://www.activision.com/