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Surprise! EA is actually releasing Skate 2 a bit earlier, now given a January 23rd release date. Included the announcement were also these three images.

EA press release:
Black Box, an Electronic Arts Inc. studio (NASDAQ: ERTS) announced today that Skate 2, the sequel to the genre-defining original game will hit retailers in North America on January 21st, 2009 and worldwide on January 23rd, 2009 – making it one of the first must-have games of 2009. Players that can’t wait until January can indulge their irrepressible Skate craving even sooner, with the Graphics Creator, a web-based customization tool launching next month on www.skate.ea.com. For those in North America anxious to shred the streets in blaring style can pre-order now for an exclusive code to unlock the Throwback Pack, a special upgrade pack that includes retro clothing, accessories and gestures. The Graphics Creator is a web-based application that ups the ante in self-expression. With this tool, gamers have the freedom to create custom graphics for their in-game hats, decks and shirts, infusing their skateboarding experience with an unrivaled level of individuality. The Throwback Pack features a variety of retro stylings including, tie-dye t-shirts, Skate or Die apparel, Robot and ‘Window Shade’ sunglasses, gestures circa the hippie-age and much more!

Skate 2 brings gamers to New San Vanelona, a city that’s been rebuilt after an unspeakable disaster five years ago. Equipped with double the bag of tricks, players are tasked to rebuild their career and revive the skate scene. Now with the ability to get off-board and move objects around, gamers can create their own epic spots and challenges which can then be uploaded, shared and experienced by others around the world.

Skate 2 ups the ante in delivering all the grit, creativity and culture of skateboarding with all-new tricks that allow players to truly skate it their way – on and off the board. Skate 2 is developed by Black Box, a studio of Electronic Arts in Vancouver, British Columbia and will be available on the Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system and the PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system.

Those that want to skate indoors over the holidays can enjoy Skate It with family and friends on the Wii™ and the Nintendo DS™ available in stores now.

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  • Images of Skate 2 - 3 images
  • Images of Skate 2 - 3 images
Endru
Endru
Commented on 2008-11-25 22:33:44
Tony Hawk's pro skater 2 was a great skating game. Don't know how this will turn out. Played Skate's demo a while ago it was decent.
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donkeyman
donkeyman
Commented on 2008-11-25 22:50:56 In reply to Endru
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Posted by Endru
Tony Hawk's pro skater 2 was a great skating game.
So then, you can count how many tony hawks have come since then, and how high has been its downhill?

Skate is the new skate King for Tony H. series to look up to.
broman
broman
Commented on 2008-11-25 23:22:12
Don't really care for skating games but it looks pretty slick graphically.
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Nakano
Nakano
Commented on 2008-11-26 00:50:40
Tony Hawk stands at Skate as Burnout stands at Gran Turismo. Both good games, but if you're looking for a bit of realism Skate is the way to go.
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pythxvii
pythxvii
Commented on 2008-11-26 00:59:08
Certainly looks good, but I hated the first game. Not a bad game, I just couldn't play it. I'll take a TH game over this anyday.
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Archaos
Archaos
Commented on 2008-11-26 02:05:51
Nice, I will definitely pick this up at some point.

Nakano sums it up pretty well I think. Both games are good, but tailored for a different experience.
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bramski
bramski
Commented on 2008-11-26 03:01:18 In reply to pythxvii
Posted by pythxvii
Certainly looks good, but I hated the first game. Not a bad game, I just couldn't play it. I'll take a TH game over this anyday.
Go back to it and learn, dont give in till you have mastered it and you'll have a great gaming experience. Trust me.
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otto12
otto12
Commented on 2008-11-26 06:39:18
TH. DOESN'T Compare to SKATe. c'mon TH PROJECT 8 [useless] .TH Proving Ground [WORTHLESS]

SKate. [groundbreaking Realism, Gameplay, Eviroment., what else could you ask for in a skating game?] well let see.. mm Oh yes. SKATE 2... they have done it.... lets hope and Wait for January 23rd
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