ESPN AND KONAMI PREVIEW THE ULTIMATE SPORTS TITLE TO DISPLAY THE FORCE OF PLAYSTATION 2 ESPN X GAMES � SNOWBOARDING One Of The Initial ESPN Titles For The PlayStation 2 Scheduled To Hit Stores In November REDWOOD CITY, Calif. � ESPN is set to flex its video game muscles as the worldwide leader in sports previews ESPN X Games � Snowboarding, an exciting, adrenaline-pumping title for PlayStation 2 that is designed to showcase the power of the highly anticipated system. Built on the foundation of ESPN�s Winter X Games, the cornerstone of pro snowboarding competition, this game allows players to both explore and speed through an endless mountain of snowboarding possibilities. By combining the wit and insight of ESPN with incredibly realistic graphics, smooth animations, and fluid gameplay, the game captures all of the pulse-racing speed, high-flying acrobatics, and hardcore attitude of this popular winter sport. A revolutionary gaming experience, ESPN X Games-Snowboarding will be one of several action-packed ESPN titles planned to be released for the PS2 over the next year. It is expected to hit stores this November for a suggested retail price of $49.99. EXHILARATING GAME PLAY FEATURES ESPN X Games-Snowboarding challenges players to test their skills in a variety of events and courses. Each custom-designed course features the best snowboarders in the world and their latest gear. The game captures the realism of the sport with authentic ESPN graphics and stats of the biggest names in the sport. Hit the halfpipe at full speed and catch big air with ESPN X Games-Snowboarding�s amazing array of revolutionary playing features such as: 1 4 different Winter X Snowboarding Events - - Allows players to test their skill in the Big Air, Border Cross, Halfpipe and Slopestyle. Each course is custom designed with all the key riders in each specific event, along with all their latest gear. 1 Full-ESPN Integration - - Authentic ESPN coverage includes recognizable ESPN Winter X broadcast presentation featuring live commentary from the pros. Play from traditional video game camera angles, or select from authentic ESPN camera positions. 1 2 Revolutionary Snowboarding Modes - - Allows players to ride an entire custom designed mountain in freeride mode or fly down a trail map full of endless terrain ranging anywhere from steeps to cruisers. Line up head-to-head and go at it from anywhere on the mountain in the most intense head-to-head snowboarding competition ever designed. 1 The Best Snowboarders In The World - - Choose from a selection of snowboarders that include everyone from X Game gold medallists to legendary snowboarding gods alike. 1 Intense Soundtrack - - Killer tunes from big name artists allows players to customize music for their riding style. 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, pay channels: 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 Co., Ltd., a publicly traded company based in Tokyo, Japan. Konami is a registered trademark of Konami Co., Ltd. �2000 Konami of America, Inc. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners. ESPN and X Games are trademarks of ESPN, Inc. �2000 Disney