Kotaku: Skate 2

Did You Know EA's Skate Games Were This Hilarious?

Michael McWhertor — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 21:00:00 EDT

As a lapsed fan of the skateboarding video game, I dedicated little personal interest to Electronic Arts' Skate series. What a mistake that was, because as this lowlight reel shows, Skate is great comedy. More »

Skate 3 Preview: Peer Pressure Is On

AJ Glasser — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:00:00 EST

Sequels are hard when the preceding games are good. It's tough to think of what to improve and changing too much because might ruin what made the first game(s) good. More »

Maloof Money Cup DLC Rolls To Skate 2

Mike Fahey — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:00:00 EDT

We've got some fresh screens from the Maloof Money Cup Pack for EA's Skate 2, bringing the world's largest skating championship to your console on July 9th. More »

Dyrdek's Fantasy Plaza Coming to Skate 2

Brian Crecente — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 10:20:00 EST

Pro-skater and reality TV star Rob Dyrdek's Fantasy Plaza skate park will be hitting Skate 2 as downloadable content, Electronic Arts announced today. More »

Skate 2 DLC Tailor-Made For The Cashed-Up, Lazy Consumer

Luke Plunkett — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 07:30:00 EST

What is this, 2006? We thought the days of EA releasing cynical, lazy pieces of downloadable content were behind us. Silly us! This is, after all, EA we're talking about. More »

Final Skate 2 Pre-Launch Screens Are Vegetarian Friendly

Mike Fahey — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 17:20:00 EST

With Skate 2 shipping next week, EA released this final batch of screenshots to remind everyone of what they'll be missing if they don't get it, without an ounce of dead animal in sight. More »

Electronic Arts Thinks I'm a Cannibal

Brian Crecente — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 17:00:00 EST

Here's one piece of swag I won't be donating to a charity. More »

EA Sports Gets Into The Sneaker Business

Luke Plunkett — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 06:30:00 EST

Game sneakers? Old news! But it's new news for EA Sports and the Skate series, with skate company Etnies unveiling a new sneaker designed to cash in on the impending launch of Skate 2. More »

Skate Early With The Skate 2 Demo

Mike Fahey — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 10:20:00 EST

Skateboarding fans eager to experience the second game in EA's Skate series will find satisfaction in the coming week, as the company announces a Skate 2 demo for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. More »

Skate 2 Online Does Not Feature Wizards And Warlocks

Mike Fahey — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 17:20:00 EST

/ In this latest Skate 2 developer diary-style video featurette, online producer Brian Lindley reveals new online multiplayer modes for the game before storming off set and ultimately killing a guy with eldritch energies. More »

Skate 2 Demo To Grind, Fall Then Smash Into 360s On January 8

Luke Plunkett — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 08:30:00 EST

I picked up Skate on the cheap with some post-Christmas cash. Am absolutely loving it. Can't remember the last time skateboarding in a game was so much fun. So I'm looking forward to Skate 2! More »

Skitching, Tasing and Water Bottles in Skate 2

AJ Glasser — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 18:00:00 EST

I had no idea what skitching was until I went to the Skate 2 event last week; but now that I’ve seen it, I can’t live without it. More »

Skate 2 Release Date Seen On Mirror's Edge

Michael McWhertor — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 20:00:30 EDT

You're getting a double dose of Skate dates today, with the Wii-exclusive Skate It being officially dated for a mid-November release earlier today. The proper sequel, Skate 2, also has a new date, arriving in January 2009, according to the Mirror's Edge retail box according to IGN. More »

Skate 2 Soundtrack Is All Eclectic

Mike Fahey — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 11:20:00 EDT

I firmly believe that the most important aspect of a skateboarding title is its soundtrack. There was a point in time where my MP3 collection consisted solely of music from Activision's Tony Hawk series, and now EA has revealed the soundtrack for both Skate 2 and Skate It, consisting mainly of songs I already own. The press release tosses out the word eclectic, which is quite fitting. You've got your Black Sabbath, Judas Priest, and Motorhead, peacefully coexisting with the likes of LL Cool J, Wu Tang Clan, and Public Enemy. You've got Sly and the Family Stone, Suicidal Tendencies, and The Clash. Hell, even the songs I don't know are better just by being in the same list. Hit the jump for the full soundtrack listing, keeping in mind that the songs with the asterisk next to them are the ones that are in both the Skate 2 and Skate It games. Even if you don't give a damn about the game it would make an excellent playlist for your next neighborhood barbecue. More »

Skate 2 Video Reveals Full Pro Skater Roster

Adam Barenblat — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 16:00:00 EDT

Wondering who was going to make the cut into Skate 2? Don't fret because EA has released this new video featuring the full list of the pro skaters you'll find in the game. You'll notice there's no shortage of skaters which will include some old favorites as well as some new ones you can look forward to. More »

New Making of Skate 2 San Vanelona Trailer

Adam Barenblat — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 19:40:00 EDT

The guys over at Blackbox are hard at work on your beloved Skate 2 modifying and rebuilding what might have not worked too well in the first game. This making of video focuses on New San Vanelona as well as some other new areas you will see in the game. More »

Double Your Bag of Tricks, New Skate 2 Video

Adam Barenblat — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 19:20:00 EDT

When it comes to skateboarding games - you're pretty much glued to the board. Interestingly, this video shows us how in Skate 2 you will finally be able to get off the board and change things around in real time. Want to Evel Knievel 5 barrels? no problem. Get off your board and move the obstacles where you want them. It also comes in handy just in case you mess up at a slow speed. You won't hit the ground hard, you'll just simply jump off and catch yourself. More »

For Your Viewing Pleasure, New Skate 2 Screens

Adam Barenblat — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 14:20:00 EDT

I once tried when I was in elementary school to ride a skateboard down our driveway. All I remember is that it ended with me slamming into a tree and then running inside crying to my parents. Seeing some of the things people can do with a skateboard is just incredible and with that said - Skate 2 looks awesome. We got some new screens that you real skateboarders and skateboarding game enthusiasts can drool over for a while. Unfortunately we all have to wait until next year to get our hands on the game. More »

Skate 2 Goes All Goofy On Us

Mike Fahey — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 13:20:00 EDT

It's advertising! It's a game feature! It's both! Microsoft has announced that they are teaming up with action sports footware and apparel brand etnies, noted for being far too hip for capital letters, to bring their Goofy vs. Regular skateboarding competition to Skate 2. If I were a vp of marketing at etnies I would be so stoked right now.

"I was stoked when EA committed to putting our etnies Goofy vs. Regular event in their new game! GvR is one the best skate contests of the year and has created some of the most hype and friction over the past 5 years," said Don Brown, senior vice president of marketing for Sole Technology and goofy footed skateboarder. "The original Skate was incredibly popular, so we're really proud to be a part of Skate 2."

See? He's completely stoked about all of the hype and friction that is bound to ensue. Skate culture is so rad. More »

A Taste of Skate 2

Brian Crecente — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 10:00:00 EDT

True that Skate It and it's balance board support is getting a lot of attention right now, but don't think for a second that Electronic Arts has forgotten about Skate 2. More »

New Skate 2 Trailer

Luke Plunkett — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 08:20:00 EDT

Uh....Tony who? More »

New Skate It Video Discusses Controls

Adam Barenblat — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:40:00 EDT

We gave you an early look at Skate 2 a few weeks ago, now we look at the controls for Skate It. I am really excited to see how the Wii remote works as a skateboard. It sounds like they are going the same route SSX Blur took on the Wii. Expect it this holiday on Wii and Nintendo DS. More »

Skate 2 Displays Amateur Skateboarding Video Goodness

Adam Barenblat — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 18:00:00 EDT

While I was skeptical at first, I turned out to be a huge fan of the first Skate. There was something about that introduction sequence and the fact that the game had a video editor that made it stand out from its rival Tony Hawk franchise. Even in this trailer you can see they are sticking with their amateur skateboarding video roots. More »

Skate 2 Teaser Might Be Doing It Wrong

Michael McWhertor — Tue, 20 May 2008 17:40:04 EDT

Yeah, Skate 2 is coming. We knew that. This is EA, after all, and it'll never miss a chance to pump out a sequel. But we have to question the wording in this dramatic teaser trailer for the skateboarding sequel. "We're dropping the deuce"? Isn't that a euphemism for, you know, going? Number two? Big potty? Caca? More »