ACTIVISION’S TONY HAWK’S DOWNHILL JAM FOR NINTENDO DS AND GAME BOY ADVANCE CROSSES THE RETAIL FINISH LINE

New Title Is the First and Only DS Game to Enable Voice Chat During Gameplay Over Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection

Santa Monica, CA — October 24, 2006 — 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. (Nasdaq: ATVI), 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 BoyÒ 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/.

About Activision, Inc.

Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision, Inc. is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure products. Founded in 1979, Activision posted net revenues of $1.47 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006.

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About Tony Hawk, Inc.

Tony Hawk, Inc. is a world leader in its field with the unprecedented ability to bring alternative sports and their unique lifestyle to the masses while maintaining an indispensable edge of authenticity with the market's hard-core, trendsetting audience. Founded by Tony Hawk in 1998 and based in Vista, CA, the company is organized into five segments: Merchandising, Events, Endorsements, Film and Digital Media. These lifestyle sports include skateboarding, BMX, Motocross, surfing and snowboarding. Consumer goods bearing the Tony Hawk brand have dominated several markets, including interactive games, skateboard hard goods, lifestyle apparel, toys, publications and more.

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