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Yes, this is definitely a video for a Skate game, no doubt about it. Gander at people skating through parks and down streets, handplanting, and cracking testicles on a handrail. Why, with the exception of a brief moment (at around 0:50) where we get to see a skater dragging a lounge chair to use as a ramp, I can't tell the difference.
That's a cool feature, but they're going to have to give a little something more to convince me that this is worth buying again. I know it's EA and I shouldn't be shocked if we only get one or two minor gameplay variations and a new environment for a sequel. Nevertheless, I will still be very disappointed to see something as innovative as Skate was getting the Madden treatment.
Here's an idea: A mini-game in which you hang out in front of a convenience store and beg passers-by to purchase alcohol for you. I think it would really add a sense of realism, since I usually see people with skateboards spend more time doing that than actually riding them.
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10:59 PM on 09.04.2008
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On a side note... will the inevitable skate 3 feature the entirely rebuilt (again) city of New New San Vanelona?
[sarcasm]Excellent, informed post.[/sarcasm]
Also, Conrad it's "definitely" not "definately".
skate.2 is what we all had in mind the first time around.
I rented skate. and loved it. But it was definitely missing some key features. I decided to hold off on purchasing until the sequel. The demo, however, has stayed on my PS3 since it's release. It's had a ridiculous amount of replay value.
and there was tons of new stuff in there. you control each foot while in the air, and there were several moves that had one foot on, one foot off. doesn't matter. that beach area looks great. can't wait.
I just wish the clothing store didn't have such lame band shirts.
And what do you mean one feature? now you can:
-Get off your board
-Jump up on the board
-Plant on rails and ramps
-Move the enviroment (bits at least)
-Shove people off
- Have ruffly clothes- Thats right clothes that really ruffle people.
Even as a non skater I can say that compared to Tony Hawk this is near godlyness.