EA announces SKATE 3

EAUK_Adroit · 15-09-2009, 02:50 PM

Skateboarding Just Became the Ultimate Team Experience

Guildford, UK – 15th September, 2009 – Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) today revealed the next title in the company’s landmark skateboarding franchise: SKATETM 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 it to the hands of gamers. Whether online or offline, players can now team up to build the ultimate skate crew in the definitive skateboarding co-op experience. In SKATE 3, players take part in team-based challenges, compete against rival crews and leave their mark on the all-new skater’s paradise, Port Carverton.

“The social and community aspects of the SKATE franchise are something we’ve always embraced, but we’ve never done anything to the scale you’re going to see in SKATE 3,” said Senior Producer, Jason DeLong. “We’re giving gamers a very unique experience by providing them with the tools they need to build their ultimate team or to create a team comprised entirely of their online friends. From there, it’s all about proving yourself – teaming up, and throwing down.”

Players who pre-order SKATE 3 get an unlock code that gives them exclusive access to the iconic Black Box Distribution Skate Park, home turf of Zero, Mystery, and Fallen skate teams. Black Box Distribution was founded in 2000 by Jamie Thomas, and houses and distributes some of skateboarding’s biggest selling brands .

SKATE 3 features an all-new co-op mode where teammates can complete challenges together while advancing each other’s careers. From rewarding epic bails and fails with a beefed up Hall of Meat mode to honing your craft with the all-new skate.School, players of all skill levels have multiple ways to “kill it” in the game. The franchise also continues to raise the bar for user created content with the skate.Create feature suite, an innovative toolset that empowers gamers to truly express their skate style by creating their own graphics, videos, and skate parks.

SKATE 3 is being developed by Black Box, an Electronic Arts studio. SKATE 3 will be released on PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system in May 2010.

Subra30 · 15-09-2009, 03:16 PM

OMG,SKATE 3!!!! I can't wait!
Creating our own Skate parks sounds cool

EDIT:Adroit,do you have a clue on when we will have more information?

EAUK_Adroit · 15-09-2009, 10:33 PM

I don't right now I'm afraid; it's still a long time until release.

Madness11 · 15-09-2009, 10:44 PM

Nice, played Skate 2 with friends, loved it1 But games on PS3 cost alot! MMight get this one though, sounds well fun!

PompeyMegaFan · 16-09-2009, 01:57 PM

Niice, loved Skate 2, still haven't got the plat for it though... Hopefully they'll really vamp up the graphics and gameplay and make it the best!!!

1soccer23 · 17-09-2009, 05:18 PM

and again not for PC. What is wrong with you EA? You even made a crappier (sry to say it, but there is no other word for that) Fifa 10 for PC. I know that PS3 and Xbox 360 players may think that, well its PC who cares... But put yourselves in Pc gamers position. Every year they get crappier games. Even 3 ordinary modders can make a better game than EA makes a game. STOP IT! Stop playing with us!

Lloydboiere · 17-09-2009, 09:08 PM

Can not wait until Skate 3

Strange Pirate · 26-09-2009, 09:09 AM

I loved Skate 2 and I got 1000/1000 on it. I don't like the sound of this team business because none of my friends will have it. Can I still have the same fun online and offline playing alone? I don't want a bloody crew lol.

jakehell · 18-10-2009, 05:35 PM

I certainly won't be pre-ordering it, I'll wait until it's been out for a few months and then see what people have to say.

TotallyTom · 23-10-2009, 06:27 PM

I wonder what they will take out of the final game to put up as DLC (for 800MSP no doubt).

jakehell · 25-10-2009, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TotallyTom

I wonder what they will take out of the final game to put up as DLC (for 800MSP no doubt).

well said

15-09-2009, 02:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
EAUK_Adroit Community Representative Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: UK Age: 22 Gender: Male Posts: 23,421	EA announces SKATE 3 Skateboarding Just Became the Ultimate Team Experience Guildford, UK – 15th September, 2009 – Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS) today revealed the next title in the company’s landmark skateboarding franchise: SKATETM 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 it to the hands of gamers. Whether online or offline, players can now team up to build the ultimate skate crew in the definitive skateboarding co-op experience. In SKATE 3, players take part in team-based challenges, compete against rival crews and leave their mark on the all-new skater’s paradise, Port Carverton. “The social and community aspects of the SKATE franchise are something we’ve always embraced, but we’ve never done anything to the scale you’re going to see in SKATE 3,” said Senior Producer, Jason DeLong. “We’re giving gamers a very unique experience by providing them with the tools they need to build their ultimate team or to create a team comprised entirely of their online friends. From there, it’s all about proving yourself – teaming up, and throwing down.” Players who pre-order SKATE 3 get an unlock code that gives them exclusive access to the iconic Black Box Distribution Skate Park, home turf of Zero, Mystery, and Fallen skate teams. Black Box Distribution was founded in 2000 by Jamie Thomas, and houses and distributes some of skateboarding’s biggest selling brands . SKATE 3 features an all-new co-op mode where teammates can complete challenges together while advancing each other’s careers. From rewarding epic bails and fails with a beefed up Hall of Meat mode to honing your craft with the all-new skate.School, players of all skill levels have multiple ways to “kill it” in the game. The franchise also continues to raise the bar for user created content with the skate.Create feature suite, an innovative toolset that empowers gamers to truly express their skate style by creating their own graphics, videos, and skate parks. SKATE 3 is being developed by Black Box, an Electronic Arts studio. SKATE 3 will be released on PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and Xbox 360® videogame and entertainment system in May 2010. __________________ Adroit Community Representative Electronic Arts Currently playing: FIFA 10 and Need For Speed: Shift Looking forward to: Left 4 Dead 2 PSN: EAUK_Adroit \|\| Gamertag: EAUK Adroit

15-09-2009, 03:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
Subra30 Forum Junkie Join Date: Sep 2008 Gender: Male Posts: 4,129	OMG,SKATE 3!!!! I can't wait! Creating our own Skate parks sounds cool EDIT:Adroit,do you have a clue on when we will have more information? __________________ R.I.P Debi 5 February,1990~8 October,2009 Last edited by Subra30; 15-09-2009 at 03:20 PM..

15-09-2009, 10:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
EAUK_Adroit Community Representative Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: UK Age: 22 Gender: Male Posts: 23,421	I don't right now I'm afraid; it's still a long time until release. __________________ Adroit Community Representative Electronic Arts Currently playing: FIFA 10 and Need For Speed: Shift Looking forward to: Left 4 Dead 2 PSN: EAUK_Adroit \|\| Gamertag: EAUK Adroit

15-09-2009, 10:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
Madness11 EA Veteran Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South East London! Age: 16 Gender: Male Posts: 13,037 Blog Entries: 6	Nice, played Skate 2 with friends, loved it1 But games on PS3 cost alot! MMight get this one though, sounds well fun! __________________ RIP Debi BE LOUD, BE PROUD, BE PALACE!

16-09-2009, 01:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
PompeyMegaFan Forum Regular Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Hampshire, UK. Gender: Male Posts: 865 Blog Entries: 2	Niice, loved Skate 2, still haven't got the plat for it though... Hopefully they'll really vamp up the graphics and gameplay and make it the best!!! __________________

17-09-2009, 05:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
1soccer23 Rookie Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Estonia Gender: Male Posts: 160	and again not for PC. What is wrong with you EA? You even made a crappier (sry to say it, but there is no other word for that) Fifa 10 for PC. I know that PS3 and Xbox 360 players may think that, well its PC who cares... But put yourselves in Pc gamers position. Every year they get crappier games. Even 3 ordinary modders can make a better game than EA makes a game. STOP IT! Stop playing with us! __________________ http://s7.gladiatus.com/game/c.php?uid=206598 football rulez

17-09-2009, 09:08 PM	#7 (permalink)
Lloydboiere Forum Guru Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Wales Age: 15 Gender: Male Posts: 2,476	Can not wait until Skate 3 __________________ Sig Created by ccaston13 Liverpool 2 - 0 United

26-09-2009, 09:09 AM	#8 (permalink)
Strange Pirate EA Veteran Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Poop Deck...Arghhh! Age: 17 Posts: 10,036	I loved Skate 2 and I got 1000/1000 on it. I don't like the sound of this team business because none of my friends will have it. Can I still have the same fun online and offline playing alone? I don't want a bloody crew lol. __________________

18-10-2009, 05:35 PM	#9 (permalink)
jakehell Rookie Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 86	I certainly won't be pre-ordering it, I'll wait until it's been out for a few months and then see what people have to say.

23-10-2009, 06:27 PM	#10 (permalink)
TotallyTom Rookie Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: England Age: 78 Gender: Private Posts: 439	I wonder what they will take out of the final game to put up as DLC (for 800MSP no doubt).