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Microsoft bids to make new Tony Hawk 360 exclusive

**UPDATED: MCV understands that whilst an exclusivity deal with Microsoft is currently in the works, the contract has not yet been finalised. An Activision spokesperson told MCV to refer to its original THR statement, which named 360, PS3 and Wii as the supported formats.** The UK arm of publisher Activision …

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Tony Hawk Ride is massive step forward for industry

Publisher Activision Blizzard has for the first time spoken publically following its unveiling of the long-anticipated reinvention of its massive extreme sports franchise – Tony Hawk Ride. The game ditches the series’ trademark button-combinations in favour of using a plastic skateboard peripheral that can sense movement. Tony Hawk Ride is …

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Tony Hawk reinvention revealed

We all knew it was coming, but Activision Blizzard’s reinvention of the hugely successful Tony Hawk franchise has finally been revealed – and it’s called Tony Hawk Ride. As expected, the game will use a brand new skateboard peripheral that can sense tilt and yaw. It also boasts a number …

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Tony Hawk to get skateboard peripheral

Fresh weight has been placed behind the rumours that Activision Blizzard’s Tony Hawk revamp due later this year will see the game controlled with a skateboard peripheral. Variety reports that two sources” have seen the accessory first hand, claiming that it does not measure balance but instead allows the user …

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Modern Warfare 2 heads Activisions 2009 lineup

US publisher Activision-Blizzard has revealed a number of its key titles for the upcoming year, including confirmation of exactly what form the next Call of Duty will assume. A presentation at a conference held by in-game ads firm Massive revealed that Infinity Ward’s next shooter will be a direct sequel …

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Tony Hawks Motion skates into view

With no full home console version of Tony Hawk’s on the cards this year, extreme sports fans will be delighted with the news that the popular franchise will be returning soon – with a new motion-sensitive outing on Nintendo DS. Curiously, the game will also come bundled with a second …

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