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KONAMI BRINGS GAMERS ALL THE SKATEBOARDING EXCITEMENT OF THE X GAMES IN ESPN X GAMES SKATEBOARDING

The First PlayStation 2 Skateboarding Game To Deliver The Real X Games Feel

REDWOOD CITY, CA – Aug. 14, 2001 – Entrance into this year’s ESPN X Games may already be out of reach for most skaters, but they can still take part in the awesome X-perience. Konami has developed the ultimate in skateboarding titles with ESPN X Games Skateboarding for the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system. ESPN X Games Skateboarding for the PlayStation 2 nose-grinds into stores on Tuesday, August 14, just days before the actual X Games commence in Philadelphia, PA., for the suggested retail price of $49.99. ESPN X Games Skateboarding is the first game available for the PlayStation 2 and the only PS2 skateboarding game that features legendary skater Bob Burnquist.

ESPN X Games Skateboarding allows gamers to play as one of eight different pro riders, including Bob Burnquist. Go big to win X Games gold or take to the streets and master hidden tricks on three challenging street courses or take a break from reality in the game’s three mind-blowing fantasy levels. In order to capture ESPN X Games gold, gamers will thrash it out on real courses re-created in stunning graphic detail from last year’s X Games event in San Francisco with the assistance of several pro riders.

ESPN X Games Skateboarding allows gamers to grab their decks and go for the gold with these awesome features:

• Grind rails and hit ramps all over the park course or by going huge in the half pipe in amazing re-creations from the 2000 X Games in San Francisco.

• Unlock secret stages, hidden characters and special skateboards by completing the various challenges in Arcade mode.

• Three action stages in a variety of locations including New York, San Francisco and Los Angeles enable riders to maneuver around cars, grind on handrails and perform sick tricks in detailed urban settings.

• Choose from three detailed fantasy levels that put riders on incredible courses including a resplendent cruise ship, a museum with plenty of prehistoric inspiration and awe-inspiring ancient ruins.

• Select any of eight accomplished pro skateboarders including Bob Burnquist, Colin McKay, Chris Senn, Kerry Getz, Carlos De Andrade, Chad Fernandez, Rick McCrank and Lincoln Ueda along with all their sponsors and equipment.

• Still trying to get insane air? Try the practice mode, with an interactive tutorial for tricks and combinations including advice from the pros.

• Utilize the game’s two player split screen mode to go head-to-head for an in-your-face demonstration of skills.

• Choose any one of 64 authentic skateboards and adjust your settings for different speed and handling characteristics.

• Featuring over 12 high-intensity tunes from artists such as Linkin Park, New Found Glory, Voodoo Glow Skulls, and more.

Konami is putting a multi-million dollar marketing push behind ESPN X Games Skateboarding, including television, print and online advertising campaigns featuring Bob Burnquist, as well as taking part in the X Games Challenge during this year’s X Games. The X Games will be held in Philadelphia, PA., attracting the top talent in action sports ranging from skateboarding to BMX riding to in-line skating. Last year’s X Games in San Francisco, CA., drew crowds of 200,000 over the course of the games. The X Games will be televised on ESPN, ESPN 2 and ABC.

Visit ESPN The Games on the internet at http://www.espnthegames.com to learn more about this game.

ABOUT DISNEY INTERACTIVE

Disney Interactive, part of the Disney Consumer Products division of The Walt Disney Company, develops, markets and globally distributes a wide variety of interactive entertainment, educational and sports CD-ROMs and video games. For more information on Disney Interactive's products, visit www.disneyinteractive.com.

ABOUT ESPN

Based in Bristol, Conn., ESPN, Inc., The Worldwide Leader in Sports, is 80 percent owned by ABC, Inc., which is an indirect subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company. The Hearst Corporation holds a 20 percent interest in ESPN. ESPN, Inc. includes six domestic television networks (ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN Classic, ESPNEWS, digital networks: ESPN Now, ESPN Extra), ESPN International (20 international networks and syndication), ESPN Radio, ESPN.com, ESPN The Magazine, ESPN Regional Television, SportsTicker and ESPN Enterprises, overseeing brand extensions such as ESPN Zone and consumer products.

ABOUT KONAMI

Konami is a leading developer, publisher and manufacturer of electronic entertainment properties, specializing in the home video game and PC game markets. In addition to the ESPN The Games brand, Konami’s consumer titles include Metal Gear Solid, Silent Hill and Castlevania, among other top sellers. The latest information about Konami can be found on the Web at www.konami.com. Konami of America, Inc. is a subsidiary of Konami Corporation., a publicly traded company based in Tokyo, Japan.

Konami is a registered trademark of Konami Co., Ltd. ©2001 Konami of America, Inc. ESPN and X Games are trademarks of ESPN, Inc. ©2001 Disney PlayStation and PlayStation logos are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment, Inc. Game Boy Advance and Nintendo are trademarks of Nintendo Co., Ltd. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners.

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