NEWS: Dave Mirra For PSP

Crave Entertainment, a leading publisher of console video games, today announced a brand new installment in the popular BMX Franchise, Dave Mirra BMX Challenge for the PSP (PlayStation Portable) system.

"Dave Mirra is the king of BMX, widely recognised and admired in the action sports lifestyle community," says Jim Flaharty, senior vice president of Crave Studios. "His enthusiasm for his sport and video games makes him a great partner and an invaluable contributor to the development process."

Dave Mirra for PSP system features 17 levels with 9 different environments and 9 bikes from which to choose. Up to 4 players can compete via ad hoc wireless play. Player characters are customisable, and Dave is the featured rider.

The game is expected to be available in October 2006.

Dave Mirra is listed as one of the most recognisable names in sports today, an honour he shares with the likes of Michael Jordan and Tiger Woods. He currently holds more Gold Medals than any other competitor in the history of the X Games. Dave has "placed" in more than 50 action/extreme sports competition, such as "Action Sports Athlete of the Year" at the 2005 ESPYs, and a Gold Medal in Bike Park at the 2005 X Games.