October 24, 2006
Activision Launches Tony Hawk’s Downhill Jam
for Nintendo DS and Game Boy Advance
New Title Is the First and Only DS Game to
Enable Voice Chat During Gameplay Over Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection
Family and friends can travel the globe and
sprint towards the finish line with the first ever downhill skateboard racing
game, Tony Hawk’s Downhill Jam for Nintendo DS™, now available at retail stores
nationwide. Developed by Vicarious Visions and published by Activision, Inc.,
the game builds upon the design of Tony Hawk’s American SK8Land and pushes the
limits of Nintendo DS hardware by introducing voice chat over the Nintendo Wi-Fi
Connection allowing players to communicate with other DS players worldwide.
“Tony Hawk’s Downhill Jam introduces innovative
technology never seen before on the DS,” said Will Kassoy, senior vice president
of global brand management, Activision, Inc. “In addition to supporting up to
four players in multiplayer and offering expanded options to create custom
graphics, for the first time players can cheer on their friends or taunt their
challengers in co-op or head-to-head competition modes.”
Tony Hawk’s Downhill Jam for DS allows players to
experience the breakneck speed of downhill skateboard racing as they tear up the
steepest terrains in the world while performing tricks and outmaneuvering
opponents in locations such as the crowded streets of San Francisco and rocky
terrain of Kilimanjaro. Gamers will feel the adrenaline rush as they travel the
globe and shred downhill with Tony Hawk while making the gravel and dust fly.
Featuring cutting edge Nintendo DS technology, such as breakthrough graphics,
voice chat, and local wireless and online gameplay using Nintendo Wi-Fi
Connection for up to four players, Tony Hawk’s Downhill Jam for Nintendo DS
delivers an incredible online handheld experience.
Tony Hawk’s Downhill Jam was developed by
Vicarious Visions and is currently available at retail stores nationwide for a
suggested retail price of $34.99 and has been rated “E” (Everyone) by the ESRB.
A Game Boy Advance version developed by Visual Impact Productions is also
available for a suggested retail price of $29.99 and has been rated “E”
(Everyone) by the ESRB. For more information and to become part of the Tony
Hawk’s Downhill Jam community, visit
http://ds.downhill-jam.com/.
