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BradyGames(r) gives gamers the skills to air on the pro side in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater(tm) 4

INDIANAPOLIS - Nov.11, 2002 - Hang on tight and prepare to take on the ultimate challenge! Players of Activision's Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4 will fly above and beyond all competitors and pros with the expert tips and tricks inside the Tony Hawk's Pro Skater(tm) 4 Official Strategy Guide.

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4 is the latest edition in the critically acclaimed action sports franchise. The fourth installment, available for multiple platforms, reinvents the skateboarding genre with a revamped career mode, brand new levels, goals, and online capabilities. Players will ride through nine levels of amateur ranks as Tony Hawk or one of 12 other skaters, in order to reach their primary goal - living the life of a pro!

BradyGames' Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4 Official Strategy Guide arms players with top-notch tips to not only achieve this lofty goal, but to beat the professionals along the way. The sick scoring lines and detailed maps show gamers how to complete every goal, nail every gap in the checklist, and conquer the Pro Specific challenges from the Career Mode. The guide also provides an ultimate listing, covering every trick and their point values, for players ready to show off their skills in competition against other players. In addition, the Online and Multiplayer section breaks down the games to play, and the locations of multiplayer objectives, for gamers who want to take on the world!

As the newest addition to BradyGames' Signature Series, the Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4 Official Strategy Guide is sure to impress avid fans of the Tony Hawk's Pro Skater series with its groundbreaking content and quality design. Some special features that gamers will find in this guide include:

* Full-color art on the inside front and back cover.

* Special collector's edition cover featuring Tony Hawk's signature.

* Exclusive interviews with the Neversoft staff on the development of the game.

* Comprehensive history of the entire Tony Hawk's Pro Skater series.

* A huge gap checklist poster.

"We always try to lead the industry in quality content and design, but this guide truly raises the bar," said David Waybright, Publisher of BradyGames. "I think fans of the Tony Hawk's Pro Skater series are going to get one of the best guides we've ever published."

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The Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4 Official Strategy Guide (ISBN 0-7440-0187-0) is available now at local electronics, book and software retailers for $14.99 US / $21.99 CAN / £9.99 Net UK. It also will be available for purchase online at http://www.bradygames.com.

ABOUT ACTIVISION

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 revenues of $786 million for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2002. Activision maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Japan, Australia, Scandinavia and the Netherlands. More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company's World Wide Web site, which is located at www.activision.com.

ABOUT BRADYGAMES

Strategy guides have become an essential part of the high-tech world of gaming, and BradyGames delivers everything gamers need to win-comprehensive tips, strategies, cheats, and more! BradyGames creates strategy guides for the most anticipated games. Each guide takes on the unique look and feel of the game it supports while providing every piece of essential information. BradyGames' talented team of authors and editors cover every aspect of the game to provide the most detailed information available.

BradyGames, an imprint of the Pearson Technology Group, is a leader in the gaming world. BradyGames' guides feature quality and excellence comparable to each game they cover. With top-notch strategy guides and exclusive partnerships, BradyGames is on the path to an even more successful future. For the latest hints and cheats, visit www.bradygames.com and Take Your Game Further(r).