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'''''Skate 2''''' is a [[skateboarding]] [[video game]] developed by [[EA Canada|EA Black Box]] and distributed by [[Electronic Arts]] as a sequel to the 2007 game, ''[[Skate (video game)|Skate]]''. ''Skate 2'' was released in the third week of January 2009.<ref name="IGNRelease">{{cite web | url = http://ps3.ign.com/articles/925/925925p1.html | title = IGN Confirm January 2009 Release| publisher = [[IGN]] | date = [[2008-10-31]] | accessdate = 2008-10-31}}</ref><ref name="MAXConsole">{{cite web | url = http://www.maxconsole.net/?mode=news&newsid=34066 | title = MAXConsole Confirm January 21st/23rd 2009 Release| publisher = [[MAXConsole]] | date = [[2008-11-25]] | accessdate = 2008-11-25}}</ref> |
'''''Skate 2''''' is a [[skateboarding]] [[video game]] developed by [[EA Canada|EA Black Box]] and distributed by [[Electronic Arts]] as a sequel to the 2007 game, ''[[Skate (video game)|Skate]]''. ''Skate 2'' was released in the third week of January 2009.<ref name="IGNRelease">{{cite web | url = http://ps3.ign.com/articles/925/925925p1.html | title = IGN Confirm January 2009 Release| publisher = [[IGN]] | date = [[2008-10-31]] | accessdate = 2008-10-31}}</ref><ref name="MAXConsole">{{cite web | url = http://www.maxconsole.net/?mode=news&newsid=34066 | title = MAXConsole Confirm January 21st/23rd 2009 Release| publisher = [[MAXConsole]] | date = [[2008-11-25]] | accessdate = 2008-11-25}}</ref> |
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==Overview== |
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''Skate 2'' is set five years after the events in ''Skate''. During ''[[Skate It]]'', many mysterious disasters (identified as Earthquakes in ''Skate 2'') devastated the city, leaving it in ruins and a mass evacuation of the city. The new city has been named New San Vanelona, or New San Van for short. However, instead of a skaters paradise the city used to be, security has been stepped up by Mongo Corp. in order to protect the best parts of the city.<ref name="Gamespot handson skate 2">{{cite web | url = http://uk.gamespot.com/ps3/sports/skate2workingtitle/news.html?sid=6198648&mode=previews | title = Gamespot Hands-On: Skate 2 | first = Shaun | last = McInnis | publisher = [[Gamespot]] | date = [[2008-10-07]] | accessdate = 2008-11-02}}</ref> |
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==Features== |
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''Skate 2'' features double the amount of tricks than there were in the original ''Skate'', including foot-plants, hand-plants, rail slides, fingerflips, lip tricks, ollie norths, easier hippie jumps and lastly the ability to skitch (pulling on the bumper of a moving car while on a skateboard to gain speed). ''Skate 2'' also features the choice of creating either a male or female character, rather than just male. Players can also get off their board and walk. While on foot, players can move certain objects in the world, creating their own lines. Nearly 100 different types of objects are movable by the player. ''Skate 2'' also offers an in-depth graphics creator which includes editing both your skateboard and clothing.<ref name="CVG Skate 2 Features">{{cite web | url = http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=194586 | title = CVG Preview: Skate 2 | first = Daniel | last = Dawkins | publisher = [[Computer and Video Games]] | date = [[2008-08-04]] | accessdate = 2008-11-02}}</ref> |
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==Development== |
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In February 2008 EA games president Frank Gibeau spoke in a presentation for industry analysts stating that the original game posted bigger numbers on the [[PlayStation 3]] and [[Xbox 360]] than rival ''[[Tony Hawk's Proving Ground]]''. Because of these surprising numbers the company had decided to begin work on a sequel.<ref> {{cite web | url = http://ps3.ign.com/articles/851/851868p1.html | title = EA Goes Big in '08, '09 | work = [[IGN]]}}</ref> Then in May 2008 the sequel was officially announced, however no details were released except the platforms it would be released for, Playstation 3 and Xbox 360.<ref name="skate 2 announce">{{cite web | url = http://ps3.ign.com/articles/873/873391p1.html | title = Skate 2 Made Official | publisher = [[IGN]] | first = Erik | last = Brudvig | date = [[2008-05-12]] | accessdate = 2008-08-05}}</ref> |
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[[EA Canada|EA Black Box]], the developers of the game based in Vancouver, have noted that areas of New San Vanelona have more distinct architectural connections with the three cities: [[Barcelona, Spain]]; [[San Francisco, California]]; and [[Vancouver, British Columbia]]; than in the previous title of the series.<ref name="joystiq hands on">{{cite web | url = http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/04/joystiq-hands-on-skate-2/ | title = Joystiq hands-on: Skate 2 | first = Randy | last = Nelson | publisher = [[Joystiq]] | date = [[2008-08-04]] | accessdate = 2008-08-05}}</ref> |
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==Demo== |
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A demo for ''Skate 2'' was released for the [[Xbox 360]] via the [[Xbox Live Marketplace]] on January 8, 2009 and for the [[Playstation 3]] via the [[Playstation Store]] on January 15, 2009. The demo introduces players to a small section of New San Vanelona where they can play around with the unique controls and customization options. Gamers will get a first glimpse of the deep single-player story and challenges. Two offline Party Play modes are also included: Thrasher's Hall of Meat and Spot Battle.<ref name="Skate 2 Demo">{{cite web | url = http://ps3.ign.com/articles/942/942202p1.html | title = Skate 2 Demo Coming | publisher = [[IGN]] | first = Chris | last = Roper | date = [[2009-01-07]] | accessdate = 2009-01-07}}</ref> |
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==Reception== |
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|CVG = 8.4/10<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=206426|publisher=CVG|title=Skate 2 Review on CVG}}</ref> |
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|EuroG = 8/10<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/skate-2-review?page=2|publisher=Eurogamer|title=Skate 2 Review on Eurogamer}}</ref> |
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|MC = 83/100 <ref name="metacritic">{{cite web | url = http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/ps3/skate2?q=Skate%202 | title = MetaCritic: Skate 2 | publisher = [[Metacritic]] | accessdate = 2009-01-20 }}</ref> |
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|GR = 84/100 <ref name="gamerankings">{{cite web | url = http://www.gamerankings.com/htmlpages2/944909.asp?q=Skate%202 | title = GameRankings: Skate 2 | publisher = [[Game Rankings]] | accessdate = 2008-01-20 }}</ref> |
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Skate 2 has been received well by many publications and websites. OXM scored Skate 2 as an 8/10, saying it had good control but will be too hard for casual gamers. Game Informer gave the game 9 out of 10 in their February issue, stating that Skate 2 accomplishes the impossible task of making old gameplay feel fresh. They said that while some new tricks were added, the game built upon the original and improved its formula. Gamespot rated it a 7.5 saying that the new content was welcomed but the walking and moving objects were clumsy at best. IGN scored Skate 2 an 8.3/10, praising Black Box for building upon their winning formula and keeping the gameplay fun. They explained that while the presentation is good, the story seems weak at times and the graphics are not as sharp as they could be.<ref name="IGN Review">{{cite web | url = http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/946/946240p1.html | title = IGN: Skate 2 review | first = Chris | last = Roper | publisher = [[IGN]] | date = [[2009-01-19]] | accessdate = 2009-01-19}}</ref> |
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== References == |
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Revision as of 09:43, 26 January 2009
| Skate 2 | |
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| Developer(s) | EA Black Box |
| Publisher(s) | Electronic Arts |
| Designer(s) | Scott Blackwood (executive producer) |
| Platform(s) | PlayStation 3[3], Xbox 360 |
| Genre(s) | Sports game |
| Mode(s) | Single player, Multiplayer, Online Multiplayer |
Skate 2 is a skateboarding video game developed by EA Black Box and distributed by Electronic Arts as a sequel to the 2007 game, Skate. Skate 2 was released in the third week of January 2009.[2][4]
Overview
Skate 2 is set five years after the events in Skate. During Skate It, many mysterious disasters (identified as Earthquakes in Skate 2) devastated the city, leaving it in ruins and a mass evacuation of the city. The new city has been named New San Vanelona, or New San Van for short. However, instead of a skaters paradise the city used to be, security has been stepped up by Mongo Corp. in order to protect the best parts of the city.[5]
Features
Skate 2 features double the amount of tricks than there were in the original Skate, including foot-plants, hand-plants, rail slides, fingerflips, lip tricks, ollie norths, easier hippie jumps and lastly the ability to skitch (pulling on the bumper of a moving car while on a skateboard to gain speed). Skate 2 also features the choice of creating either a male or female character, rather than just male. Players can also get off their board and walk. While on foot, players can move certain objects in the world, creating their own lines. Nearly 100 different types of objects are movable by the player. Skate 2 also offers an in-depth graphics creator which includes editing both your skateboard and clothing.[6]
Development
In February 2008 EA games president Frank Gibeau spoke in a presentation for industry analysts stating that the original game posted bigger numbers on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 than rival Tony Hawk's Proving Ground. Because of these surprising numbers the company had decided to begin work on a sequel.[7] Then in May 2008 the sequel was officially announced, however no details were released except the platforms it would be released for, Playstation 3 and Xbox 360.[3]
EA Black Box, the developers of the game based in Vancouver, have noted that areas of New San Vanelona have more distinct architectural connections with the three cities: Barcelona, Spain; San Francisco, California; and Vancouver, British Columbia; than in the previous title of the series.[8]
Demo
A demo for Skate 2 was released for the Xbox 360 via the Xbox Live Marketplace on January 8, 2009 and for the Playstation 3 via the Playstation Store on January 15, 2009. The demo introduces players to a small section of New San Vanelona where they can play around with the unique controls and customization options. Gamers will get a first glimpse of the deep single-player story and challenges. Two offline Party Play modes are also included: Thrasher's Hall of Meat and Spot Battle.[9]
Reception
| Aggregator | Score |
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| GameRankings | 84/100 [13] |
| Metacritic | 83/100 [12] |
| Publication | Score |
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| 1Up.com | A- |
| Computer and Video Games | 8.4/10[10] |
| Eurogamer | 8/10[11] |
| Game Informer | 9/10 |
| GameSpot | 7.5/10 |
| IGN | 8.3/10 |
| Official Xbox Magazine (US) | 8/10 |
Skate 2 has been received well by many publications and websites. OXM scored Skate 2 as an 8/10, saying it had good control but will be too hard for casual gamers. Game Informer gave the game 9 out of 10 in their February issue, stating that Skate 2 accomplishes the impossible task of making old gameplay feel fresh. They said that while some new tricks were added, the game built upon the original and improved its formula. Gamespot rated it a 7.5 saying that the new content was welcomed but the walking and moving objects were clumsy at best. IGN scored Skate 2 an 8.3/10, praising Black Box for building upon their winning formula and keeping the gameplay fun. They explained that while the presentation is good, the story seems weak at times and the graphics are not as sharp as they could be.[14]
References
- ^ http://xbox360.ign.com/objects/142/14234977.html
- ^ a b "IGN Confirm January 2009 Release". IGN. 2008-10-31. Retrieved 2008-10-31.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ a b Brudvig, Erik (2008-05-12). "Skate 2 Made Official". IGN. Retrieved 2008-08-05.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "MAXConsole Confirm January 21st/23rd 2009 Release". MAXConsole. 2008-11-25. Retrieved 2008-11-25.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ McInnis, Shaun (2008-10-07). "Gamespot Hands-On: Skate 2". Gamespot. Retrieved 2008-11-02.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Dawkins, Daniel (2008-08-04). "CVG Preview: Skate 2". Computer and Video Games. Retrieved 2008-11-02.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "EA Goes Big in '08, '09". IGN.
- ^ Nelson, Randy (2008-08-04). "Joystiq hands-on: Skate 2". Joystiq. Retrieved 2008-08-05.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Roper, Chris (2009-01-07). "Skate 2 Demo Coming". IGN. Retrieved 2009-01-07.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Skate 2 Review on CVG". CVG.
- ^ "Skate 2 Review on Eurogamer". Eurogamer.
- ^ "MetaCritic: Skate 2". Metacritic. Retrieved 2009-01-20.
- ^ "GameRankings: Skate 2". Game Rankings. Retrieved 2008-01-20.
- ^ Roper, Chris (2009-01-19). "IGN: Skate 2 review". IGN. Retrieved 2009-01-19.
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