Easy Day Studios has officially launched the updated Skatepark of Tampa Pro map in Skater XL. Easy Day Studios launched a new update today for Skater XL that celebrates the upcoming 28th Annual Tampa Pro skateboarding competition and the first-ever Skater XL Tampa Pro Esports Contest. Based on the real-life Skatepark of Tampa, the new…
Activision is giving away Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 and 2 “scratch boards” with hidden prizes. The THPS 1 and 2 scratchboards are available for lucky winners who share this video with the hashtag #ScratchBoards and #sweepstakes on Twitter or Instagram. “Scratch Boards are a limited-edition of skateboard decks that have special hidden prizes underneath the scratch-off deck. Winners of Scratch Boards are…
Generations of gamers have played Tony Hawk games since the late ’90s. Many of us spent hours looking up all the SKATE letters and connecting trick after trick to pull off one hell of a combo. We can’t say the same for younger generations. That’s why Vicarious Visions and Activision released a remake of two…
A good skateboarding video game does not require you to be a skateboarder. Skate City looks like it can be appreciated whether you are a real-life skater or not. Skate City was previously released on Apple Arcade. It comes from Agens and Snowman, and it will soon be available on all platforms. Several teasers for…
Easy Day Studios has launched the Embarcadero Plaza map in Skater XL. Embarcadero Plaza is one of the most beloved skate locations. The original map creation from Easy Day Studios pays tribute to this iconic Bay Area district, transporting players to the San Francisco waterfront with all its ’90s landmarks. “From the well-recognized Vallaincourt Fountain, the…
The latest Skater XL map is available now through the in-game Mod Browser. The player-created map is called Fermenter Plaza. In addition to the new map, there are also over 100 new pieces of gear including decks, wheels, and accessories. The new map and gear are now available to all players on PS4, Xbox One,…
The user-created Skater XL map ‘The Warehouse’ is now available to download for free on PC, PS4, and Xbox One. The content drop also includes 50 new pieces of gear. All new user-generated content is accessible for download through the in-game Mod Browser. Player-created maps and gear launched as a new feature in December. Indie developer…
Nacon announced this morning that they are publishing Session, a new skateboarding sim game. The game is currently available in Steam Early Access and Xbox Game Preview. It is receiving “Very Positive” user reviews on Steam. Here is a description of the game from Nacon: Session is an authentic and realistic simulation for skateboarding fans….
Skater XL is integrating community-created mods into the core experience on consoles, Easy Day Studios announced today. The indie studio claims that Skater XL is “one of the first games to integrate true cross-platform” modding. Mod.io powers the community content integration between PC, PS4, and Xbox One. DEALS Save $6 on the Steam version with Humble Choice!…
Activision knocks another remaster out of the park with Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2, an incredible re-release for the twentieth anniversary. It’s been a long time since I played a really great skateboarding game. I’m thinking it was probably Skate 2. Given Activision’s recent track record with remasters – and Vicarious Visions and…
Activision has launched the Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 and 2 remaster. The highly-anticipated remaster – which was announced on Tony Hawk’s birthday, no less – comes from developer Vicarious Visions. It’s the same studio that reinvigorated Crash with Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy. And although it is being dubbed a remaster, it’s clear from the…
Activision has revealed the artists that are featured in the upcoming soundtrack for Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2. Ranging from old-school ‘90s rap and ska-punk to international indie hits and up-and-coming artists, the game has 37 new tracks. Mind you, that is coupled with the songs from the original games. The reveal was…
If you’re a regular here on Game Freaks 365, you’ve probably seen us cover Skater XL for a while now. The game officially launches today on PC, PS4, and Xbox One. The game features physics-based controls and a passionate skateboarding community. In fact, one of the selling points of the game is that it has…
Skater XL officially launches in a couple of weeks. And while we’ve covered the game quite a bit in Steam Early Access, there are still more features that have us excited. We’ve mentioned how a new update adds powerslide, mo-cap animations, and other game improvements. However, the main feature that may really set this game…
The Skate franchise has been dormant for a decade. Today, the game’s Twitter account suddenly went active and Skate 4 was finally confirmed. “We’ve been waiting years, honestly, to make the right game at the right time with the right idea,” says the game’s director, Deran Chung. “I’m really, really pleased to say that we’re…
Activision has revealed at least a partial track list for the upcoming Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 and 2 remake. It turns out that the level design will not be the only thing that is faithful in this remake, which was announced this week. Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 and 2 will also include familiar blockbuster songs…
Happy birthday, Tony Hawk! The famed skateboarder turns 52 today. And to celebrate, Activision announced that it is releasing Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 and 2 as a remake this fall. Vicarious Visions is developing the game. It’s the same studio that reinvigorated Crash with the Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy. Although it is being dubbed a…
Easy Day Studios is bringing Skater XL – their self-described “most authentic skateboarding game” – to PC and consoles this July. The game has been in Steam Early Access, and it was already confirmed for PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One. This announcement narrows the official release window for all four platforms. The development team…
