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Jun 26, 2007
IGN Preview
"While it's easy to doubt that EA could pull off a completely unique and refreshing take on skating, that's exactly what developer Black Box has done. After riding around San Vanelona for a few hours, it's clear that Skate is not to be taken lightly. This is as real a skating experience as you can get on a console."
Jun 13, 2007
Worth Playing Preview
"SKATE's unique control scheme captures the true feel of skating versus the typical button mashing gameplay of past skating games. Featuring physics-driven animations, gamers will have a unique gaming experience every time they pick up the controller..."
Jun 13, 2007
EA Announces Soundtrack for SKATE
SKATE Features Popular Songs from Hit Bands Including Nirvana, the White Stripes and Gang Starr as well as Exclusive Tracks Created by World Renowned DJs
Jun 12, 2007
Joystiq Preview
"When it comes to games not called Halo 3, EA's Tony Hawk killer, Skate is most definitely near the top of our "most anticipated" lists."
Jun 1, 2007
IGN Preview
"San Vanelona is huge. Rather than comparing the city to the size of the areas of Tony Hawk's Project 8, Black Box prefers to compare the game to GTA."
May 4, 2007
Joystiq Preview
"It (skate) isn't just challenging the rule of an eight year tyrant, but the very notion of how "extreme sports" titles are handled."
Apr 16, 2007
IGN Preview
"Every once in a while, a game comes along that redefines how players will look at its genre from that point forward."
Mar 2, 2007
Gamespy Preview
I was most impressed by the direction that Black Box has taken the skating genre, focusing on freedom and creativity rather than single-button-instigated combo chains.
Mar 1, 2007
1up Preview
Instead of shredding with button presses, Skate puts every trick on the analog sticks. The game is immediately exciting because it's like nothing you've played before.
Feb 1, 2007
Transworld Skate Preview 2
Chris Cole - EA is killer – everyone working on the game actually skates. The guys over there are really cool, so I'm sure it will be as good as it gets.