Industry analyst Michael Pachter is concerned about the state of things in the world of gaming. Recent NPD statistics for the month of May have led him to a new conclusion about the state of the industry.
Industry analyst Michael Pachter is concerned about the state of things in the world of gaming. Recent NPD statistics for the month of May have led him to a new conclusion about the state of the industry.
When the original skate rolled out in September 2007, we saw Tony Hawk’s skateboarding game crown snatched from his grasp. With an innovative and deceptively simple control scheme, realistic physics including a skeletal system on your player, and a gigantic city to roam in, the talented folks at EA Black Box made a huge statement, [...]
It’s that time again, and while we were all busy giving our mother’s all the love we could stomach in hopes for gaming gifts in return, now we know what to ask for! This week, we get two critically-acclaimed releases from EA and Ubisoft along with a certain Japanese RPG from Atlus and From Software. [...]
During recent years, EA’s new franchise titled SKATE has managed to become the top skateboarding videogame, triumphing over the popular Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater franchise. To give a taste of what to expect from the third installment of the series, SKATE 3, EA has released a new video showcasing the gameplay.
When Skate made its debút back in 2007, it was hailed by fans and pundits alike as the best skating game–a bold statement at the time considering the success of the Tony Hawk Pro Skater series. These claims were later reinforced with Skate 2. The third installment in the series, SKATE 3, will be pushing the franchise [...]
When Skate was introduced, it was hailed from fans and pundits alike as the best skating game, triumphing over the neglected Tony Hawk’s titles (sorry Tony). During the PAX East event, Electronic Arts has revealed that gamers will be able to try out SKATE 3 before its release.
PlayStation LifeStyle recently caught up with independent developer, Kevin Ng. Kevin has worked with well known developers including the likes of Rockstar, Shareware, Warthog Games Ltd. and Electronic Arts. Kevin has had a hand in developing each installment of the Skate franchise, and also had a part in Rockstar’s Bully, Starlancer, to just name a [...]
Skating fanatics will definitely enjoy EA’s latest installment in the Skate series. Skate 3 will add more tricks and flips from its predecessor to make it one of the best skating titles in the market. EA is willing to reward fans who pre-order the skateboarding simulator.
EA ANNOUNCES SKATE 3 Skateboarding Just Became the Ultimate Team Experience Electronic Arts Inc. today revealed the next title in the company’s landmark skateboarding franchise: SKATE 3, and confirmed that it will ship in May 2010. SKATE 3 breaks new ground by taking all of the camaraderie and competitive excitement of real-life skateboarding and brings [...]
MALOOF MONEY CUP MAKES ITS VIDEOGAME DEBUT IN THE CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED SKATE 2 Compete in the World’s Greatest Skateboarding Event with Skate 2′s Latest Downloadable Content Electronic Arts Inc. announced today that starting July 9 gamers can download and compete in Skate 2’s Maloof Money Cup Pack, based on the largest pursed event in the [...]
EA recently updated their Skate 2 blog with info on a patch in development for the game. Everything from the on-foot controls to the visual indicators have been adjusted and improved, and the publisher is very excited with what has been accomplished. Here is the list of fixes that the patch will bring:
Written by Richard CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED SKATE 2 RECREATES ROB DYRDEK’S FANTASY PLAZA Experience the Inspiration for Dyrdek’s New MTV Show with Skate 2′s Latest Downloadable Content Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) announced today that gamers will be able to extend their Skate 2 experience with the download of Rob Dyrdek’s Fantasy Plaza, starting today in [...]
When the original skate game was released upon us, the world of skateboarding videogames was forever changed. Its control scheme was its major feature, and as such a rather mediocre skateboarding game was given leeway just because everything felt so damned fresh. Does the sequel disappoint? Read on to find out.