skate. 2 details reavealed + gameplay trailer

[Matt@Sim_Moves]

Welcome back to San Vanelona

US, August 1, 2008 -
IGN: Has the control setup been modified at all?

Scott Blackwood: We're staying true to the authentic feel of the Flickit analog controls. I guess you could say we've added more layers to the original control scheme, so you'll be able to do a lot more, but it will really feel like a natural extension of Flickit.

As you recall, we gave the player control over both hands and feet to push and grab in the first game. By completing that circle we've opened up a lot more tricks -- in fact, double the number you could do in the first game. In Skate 2 players will be able to use their hands and feet in different ways to do bonelesses, no complies, finger-flips, inverts, hippie-jumps and on and on...

The two other additions to the controls in Skate 2 are the "Grab the World" and "Dismount" buttons, both of which offer a ton more gameplay possibilities.

IGN: While the street tricks were relatively easy to pull off, hitting a ramp took a lot of practice. Have the ramp mechanics changed at all?

Scott Blackwood: We've taken a look at the transition mechanics and tuned them to make them even better. Ramp skaters will be super stoked when they see all new tricks we're throwing at them. Inverts, one foot airs, grab grinds...get ready for some fun vert ripping.

IGN: How is the progression set up this time around? Is the game still entirely open from the start? Are you part of a more linear storyline, or is it still up to you to decide how and when you want to approach challenges?

Scott Blackwood: All I can say at the moment is it's a bit from column A, B and C... we'll be getting into more of those details later on.

IGN: What major competitions will you be able to partake in this time around?

Scott Blackwood:...Um...yes... you will be taking part in major competitions

IGN: Let's talk sponsorships and partners. Anything major you want to announce on that end?

Scott Blackwood: You'll see the return of many brands from original Skate as well as some new brands that wanted to be a part of Skate 2. We're stoked at the number of companies that approached us about being in Skate 2. I guess we must be doing something right.

IGN: What new skaters have you signed on for the sequel?

Scott Blackwood: We're stoked and honored to be working with another amazing line-up of skaters. These are people that have relevance in the skateboarding culture and will continue to add to the authentic feel of our game. There will be familiar faces from the original Skate, like Danny Way and Rob Dyrdek, but you'll also some fresh faces and a couple new legends as well.

IGN: Thanks for your time!

Debut trailer can be watched here:
IGN Video: Skate 2 PlayStation 3 Trailer - First Look

[Maxen13]

Great update here, Matt.
Thanks!

Just one thing, is there only a PS3 trailer so far? No Xbox 360?

Maxen13

[ICPCarbon]

I already posted the Debut trailer!,u shud really check the forums before posting 2 check if anyone has already posted it and thanks for details
http://.electronicarts.co.uk/skate/3...2-footage.html

[Matt@Sim_Moves]

It was mainly the details that I was posting up.

[ICPCarbon]

Oh sorry lol Scott Blackwood*stares in shock at Scott Blackwood*

[Ossie]

wicked man! Thanks!

[EAUK_Phenom]

Did anyone see the skate. 2 "Interview with Scott Blackwood" over on IGN (link)?

Wow, it's looking good! 60fps for both physics and render!?

He also talks about the new moves - there are twice as many as there were in skate. - and the new (and improved) controls too...

Check it out! What do you think?

Phenom

[SmurfV1]

Oh man can't wait for this. Because I know it's gonna rock!

[Maxen13]

Originally Posted by EAUK_Phenom

Did anyone see the skate. 2 "Interview with Scott Blackwood" over on IGN (link)?

Wow, it's looking good! 60fps for both physics and render!?

He also talks about the new moves - there are twice as many as there were in skate. - and the new (and improved) controls too...

Check it out! What do you think?

Phenom

[Note the highlighted]
That'll mean that the Autmn Update (X360) is coing at a good time- without it, 60fps may cause a whole deal of lag. Hopefully, though, the ability to install games to the HDD (a feature included in MS' free Autumn '08 Update, yet to be released) will mean that it should greatly reduce said possible lag and should mean that we are more able to enjoy the game, rather than have lag to moan about- !

Maxen13

PS Long sentence, but nevermind...

[EAUK_Adroit]

Originally Posted by Maxen13

[Note the highlighted]
That'll mean that the Autmn Update (X360) is coing at a good time- without it, 60fps may cause a whole deal of lag. Hopefully, though, the ability to install games to the HDD (a feature included in MS' free Autumn '08 Update, yet to be released) will mean that it should greatly reduce said possible lag and should mean that we are more able to enjoy the game, rather than have lag to moan about- !

Maxen13

PS Long sentence, but nevermind...

FIFA 08 is 60fps and is as smooth as you like.

[Maxen13]

Originally Posted by EAUK_Adroit

FIFA 08 is 60fps and is as smooth as you like.

Really?
I didn't think it was...
Well, the Autumn Update should certainly help reduce loading times for Skate, as those really long, boring waits for it to load did my head in... Just to see the difference the Autumn Update makes, I might just have have to install skate. first and see how well it works. Also, perhaps try skate. 2 before installing, and then afterwards as well...


And FIFA 08 should almost have no load time, seeing as the development team say that they have considerably reduced load times by having fewer loading screens, etc., and the ability to install the game should further reduce that...

Maxen13

[Ossie]

Originally Posted by EAUK_Phenom

Did anyone see the skate. 2 "Interview with Scott Blackwood" over on IGN (link)?

Wow, it's looking good! 60fps for both physics and render!?

He also talks about the new moves - there are twice as many as there were in skate. - and the new (and improved) controls too...

Check it out! What do you think?

Phenom

Wicked sick man!

I cant wait for it to come out!!!

Any set dates yet?

[StuGoz77]

Originally Posted by Maxen13

Really?
I didn't think it was...
Well, the Autumn Update should certainly help reduce loading times for Skate, as those really long, boring waits for it to load did my head in... Just to see the difference the Autumn Update makes, I might just have have to install skate. first and see how well it works. Also, perhaps try skate. 2 before installing, and then afterwards as well...


And FIFA 08 should almost have no load time, seeing as the development team say that they have considerably reduced load times by having fewer loading screens, etc., and the ability to install the game should further reduce that...

Maxen13

Installing won't change much. Skate installs to ps3, and it still has looooong loads.

[Scopeslave]

Looks smart, gonna be near the top of my 'to buy' list if not the top.

Been around 15 years since I last went near a skateboard... This will give me some skating joy without the grazed knee... Not to mention avoid looking like a muppet.

[EAUK_Phenom]

Originally Posted by Scopeslave

Looks smart, gonna be near the top of my 'to buy' list if not the top.

Been around 15 years since I last went near a skateboard... This will give me some skating joy without the grazed knee... Not to mention avoid looking like a muppet.

If you could skate like That Dude, I'm sure you wouldn't look like a muppet!

The advantages of skating from the comfort of your own sofa include (but are not limited to);

• having access to a huge city; being able to skate anywhere in it...
• being able to perform tricks and lines that aren't possible 'in the real world'...
• knowing that messing up a landing, or a trick, won't put you in hospital (or worse)...
• being 'safe' from the weather! It doesn't rain inside!
• ...I'm sure there are more (feel free to add to the list)!

That's why I like skate. and why I prefer it to the 'real thing'!

Phenom

[tomoblob.v2]

looks amazing
the new map looks sick
cant wait to get it when its released lol

[Drjupa-1989]

It needs to come out now!
Everytime i play skate now i just think about how much more awesome skate 2 is gonna be.