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quetzalcoatl82
11/06/09

In reply to First Skate 3 Trailer And Screens
Truth is they nailed the game the first time and now, sequel by sequel, they're just adding more and more stuff, wich i don't complain being here though i find the posse is pretty pointless and there's nothing really new in the trailer.
I'm probably going to buy the game like i did for skate 1 and 2, i hope at least they are building a new city. #skate
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rainofwalrus
11/06/09

@quetzalcoatl82: the "posse" is only important if you're into FILMING. #skate
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mook8515
11/06/09

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This is kind of upsetting. It seems like they are going toward the tony hawk direction. I'm pretty sure a large majority of people who play this game, including me, don't really care much for the story and just love the play mechanics. Both skate 1 and 2 are the most played games on the PS3, but I probably finished less than 30% of the story on each. I would much rather have new features added such as improved mini ramp skating, etc. rather than have some weird team aspect built into the story. Doesn't this seem like proving grounds where you can pick what type of skater you are, which was ridiculous. I feel like they should take some risks and change some things about the gameplay if they want to stay fresh, not by adding some weird twists to the story. This is of course unless they want to bleed the series dry and make a lot of money (which it is starting to seem like the case). I'll be buying this regardless however! Just hope they add more things than a team aspect and darkslides/underflips. #skate
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tk.
11/06/09

@mook8515: Ugh, the mini ramps. :( #skate
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BallPtPenTheif
11/06/09

@mook8515: Darkslides have been confirmed for Skate 3. Don't worry about the team aspect, they are just adding integrated social aspects to the game to support what the skate community was already doing.

Hopefully that means moveable objects in online play as well as live replays but nobody knows about those yet. #skate
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TheOmnitron
11/06/09

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I hope you can be the camera man in some missions, keeping the cam steady while riding around on the skateboard is harder than it looks. #skate
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FaceFisted: Funky Fanatic
11/06/09

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after watching the trailer, it looks really bland and from what I see, it seems a bit like this;

Skate: awesome game, innovative new skateboarding feel.
Skate 2: what Skate should of been but mainly a copy and paste
Skate 3: Copy and paste of Skate 2 but with gangs...i mean "teams" #skate
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BallPtPenTheif
11/06/09

@FaceFisted: Michael from england.:

It's a whole new city. So marketing fluff aside, a new city is well worth my money. #skate
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FaceFisted: Funky Fanatic
11/06/09

@BallPtPenTheif: yes, but a new character customization would be nice where your character actually looks different and some new physic features would be a bonus #skate
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BallPtPenTheif
11/06/09

@FaceFisted: Michael from england.:

Agreed. Character customization kind of took a step backwards in 2. #skate
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d_r_e
11/06/09

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I see a lot of similar animations here, which bums me out. Looks like there's going to be some more recycling, once again. I hope that they've fixed the k-grinds to where they look realistic too, as they look so damn sloppy in Skate 2, where they actually looked proper in Skate 1. And I really hope that they've gotten rid of the nasty rasta beanies, and put some damn skullies in there. Yes, this all seems negative, but I play the ever loving shit out of Skate 2, and then some.
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d_r_e
11/06/09

@d_r_e: I'm also bummed to see that they're still integrating downhill racing into Skate. Cougar Mountain in Skate 2 was the biggest waste of space, and I don't know anyone who enjoyed racing down it for shits and giggles. #skate
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tk.
11/06/09

@d_r_e: I wouldn't hold your breath, as the focus seems to have shifted from skating tech to gameplay variants. #skate
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rainofwalrus
11/06/09

@d_r_e: I, for one, cannot wait for deadredeye's Skate3 videos! #skate
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rainofwalrus
11/06/09

@d_r_e: 'Eyes, I have a cool "intro/filler" vignette for us to film in Skate3: ReverseFollowCam as we run from security, stop cam on edge of huge wall/drop as we leap off, zoom in to failed security. #skate
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zåɳzißårléɠёпȡ
11/06/09

@d_r_e: dre do u have it for ps3? if so add me. i been playing off and on online trying to plat skate 2. the game never gets tiring at all.

another note, i hope the game looks as good as the screens suggest. i dont know why but from skate 1 to skate 2 the visuals took a bit of a dip. im excited that they are bumping it up for 3 #skate
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d_r_e
11/06/09

@rainofwalrus: Thanks bud! And that's certainly a cool idea, we'll have to team up.

@zåɳzißårléɠёпȡ: Unfortunately I only own it on the Xbox 360. Sorry! I agree, the game never gets tiring at all. I still find new spots, which blows me away. There was something sleek and realistic looking with the graphics on Skate 1, and Skate 2 seemed to drop that a bit for more of a gritty / unpolished look.

Here's my part from the newest DP video, "I Hate DP": #skate
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zåɳzißårléɠёпȡ
11/06/09

@d_r_e: nice run dude! damn i need to make some vids now this weekend... SKate 2 just got on my game to play this weekend list.

THANKS! #skate
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FireSketch
11/07/09

@d_r_e: Good Song! #skate
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d_r_e
11/07/09

@FireSketch:

Thank you sir! #skate
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D-K, stubbed his toe..*swears*
11/06/09

In reply to First Skate 3 Trailer And Screens
The only thing I actually enjoyed about Skate was the bail-scores. Well, that and the downhill skating.

The world just seemed a little to realistic, in the sense that over-the-top jumps were practicly impossible. It's why i refrained from buying the sequel, and i'll scout the terrain before buying this.

If anything has any positive info on the game world of part 3, feel free to enlighten me #skate
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KillfaceJenkins
11/06/09

@D-K, a burning sensation: The Dam, Top of the E, and the Fun Track in Skate 2 would SURELY change you mind about over-the-top jumps...not to mention Hideki Tower #skate
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D-K, stubbed his toe..*swears*
11/06/09

@KillfaceJenkins: So it seems I will be purchasing Skate 2 and not putting it down untill i pull off that exact move.

You have my gratitude. #skate
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fatheadwilson
11/06/09

@KillfaceJenkins: I've only played the demos of the two Skate games, so can you tell me how you even get to the top of something like that? #skate
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zåɳzißårléɠёпȡ
11/06/09

@fatheadwilson: for starters,

buy the game. lol

secondly, youtube is your ally.

NOW GO BUY SKATE NOW :D

if u wanna play online, my psn is aero7. #skate
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fatheadwilson
11/06/09

@zåɳzißårléɠёпȡ: I don't mean I want a step by step walkthrough. I just want to know if you walk up there or skate up there.

Edit: Oh, and I probably will buy Skate 2 when it goes down in price once Skate 3 comes out.
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rainofwalrus
11/06/09

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I hope all those emotes (sit, lounge, cheer, clap, dance, etc.) are in the final game. #skate
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rainofwalrus
11/06/09

@rainofwalrus: off-board emotes I mean. #skate
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Smidget
11/06/09

@rainofwalrus: It seems like that's part of what this trailer was built around. The team aspect was the overarching theme but whenever they were skating lines and doing challenges, the waiting players were always involved in some kind of emote action and were present as spectators. It's really what gave the overarching theme meaning and the trailer itself, life. It will be disappointing if it isn't in the final game. #skate
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BallPtPenTheif
11/06/09

@Smidget: That's the only annoying thing about Skate 1 and 2 is that most players don't just chill out and watch each other skate.

Everybody gets tunnel vision on their own trick instead of ad hoc co-op seshing a spot. #skate
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rainofwalrus
11/06/09

@Smidget: I hear you. I fear they may have taken "artistic license" with the player-as-crowd emotes. Especially the "sitting down, chillin."

Kinda the same way the Skate 1 trailers and dailyvideos had camera angles you couldn't use ingame.

the same camera-kit that was later sold as DLC for Skate 2.

oh fuck. EMOTE DLC. /sigh. #skate
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rainofwalrus
11/06/09

@BallPtPenTheif: no doubt! even the SpotBattle fails to have that "hang out and skate" vibe. And feels more like some bad mini-game. #skate
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Smidget
11/06/09

@rainofwalrus: yeah, the "sitting down, chillin" is what really caught my eye in the trailer.

emote dlc...that makes me laugh and cry at the same time. and right after i ate lunch. now i have an upset stomach. #skate
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InsidiousTuna
11/06/09

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Looks like a blast. I cannot wait. #skate
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KillerBee
07/03/09

In reply to Yup, Looks Like There'll Be A Skate 3
Awesome. I loved the first two.

Since Tony Hawk is now going to stupid town with that peripheral based game he is ruining his franchise with, Skate is the skateboarding franchise of choice.
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d_r_e
07/03/09

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Hell yeah!!! Bring on Skate 3!!!!!!!!!
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QualityJeverage
07/03/09

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I don't mind the skate games but GOOD LORD, can we PLEASE get rid of whoever's doing the dialogue writing? The "camera guy" in the games is one of the most annoying sidekicks I've ever had to play with. I want to throw the board at him every time he speaks.
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d_r_e
07/03/09

@QualityJeverage:

Yeah, Reda is one annoying guy.
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Archaotic
07/03/09

In reply to Yup, Looks Like There'll Be A Skate 3
I've played both Skate games, and in both cases I found them to be intriguing, but largely not very fun to play because of the unforgiving physics, the complicated trick system, and my own general lack of interest in skateboarding.

However, I do love seeing how badly I can hurt my skater by making them fall off of tall things and then recording the replays. That's ALWAYS fun. :D
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The Sad Onion Symbol Thing
01/02/09

In reply to Skate 2 Demo To Grind, Fall Then Smash Into 360s On January 8
The online is going to suck like the majority of EA games.
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d_r_e
01/02/09

@kwkwyjib0:

Sure, the online service is spotty .... but when it's working, it's golden.
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GarretFazniah
01/02/09

In reply to Skate 2 Demo To Grind, Fall Then Smash Into 360s On January 8
Gonna wait.

Its EA I want to make to sure they aren't gonna be stupid and try to me half the game at 60 bucks and then try to get me to buy the rest as DLC >< Not giving any money to EA for half-games that sell DLC that is nothing more then what used to be unlocks.
Only EA game I have is Burnout and with good reason:D
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d_r_e
01/02/09

@GarretFazniah:

There wasn't even any DLC for Skate, and I'm betting there won't be any for Skate 2 either.
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Cchrist
01/02/09

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Ok im going patiently sit by my 360 for the next 6 days.

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WHERE'S MY DEMO GIMME NOW!!!
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