Microsoft has partnered up with Qmotions to launch a new set of new game controllers for the Xbox 360. Under the agreement, Qmotions will be producing a full array of gear, including a wireless skateboard type controller which will be available very soon. For more on this, check out the full article.

The Tony Hawk video game franchise is already a winner in itself, but Activision, Neversoft, and Tony Hawk still saw it fit to do some overhaul in the franchise's direction. Dubbed as the "Tony Hawk Innovation Plan," what can fans expect from this move? Read more in the full article.

In a presentation to industry analysts, Electronic Arts' president Frank Gibeau has announced that they will be releasing sequels for both Skate (Xbox 360, PS3) and Mass Effect as well as a new Burnout game. If you want to find out more, head on over to the full article by clicking on the "read more" link below.

In order to extend its success to 2008, Activision has several plans and a healthy line-up of games. Among its steps to make more money is innovating with Tony Hawk's Pro Skater to compete against Electronic Arts' successful Skate. Learn more about this at the full article.

Who'd have thunk it? Adam Yauch a.k.a. MCA of the Beastie Boys will be showing off his mad skateboarding skills (at least virtually) in Activision's upcoming skater game, Tony Hawk's Proving Ground. He'll be one of the new faces that will grace the famous, if improbable, line up of bonus skaters for the game.

Included in this update is the complete soundtrack listing for Tony Hawk's Proving Ground, totalling a hefty 54 licensed songs all in all. Included in this list will be famous bands that play to the tune which has marked this high-velocity series, such as the Foo Fighters, Nirvana, Slick Rick, and Jurassic 5.

Activision also announced an added bonus for those getting the Xbox 360 version of the game. The game will include a five song demo of "Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock." While the demo will be available soon on the Xbox Live, this is definitely a freebie that will be hard to pass up on.

Developed by Neversoft, Tony Hawk's Proving Ground is scheduled for release during the last quarter of this year. It will be coming out for the Xbox 360, PS3, PS2, Nintendo DS and Wii.

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With the release of Electronic Arts' Skate (Xbox 360, PS3) right around the corner, we could smell sweaty anticipation from miles away. EA's attempt to reach a market dominated by Tony Hawk's Pro Skater may very well be a successful one, as most of us know what the gig is all about. Here are some videos showing off what this down-to-earth video game has to offer.

By down-to-earth, we don't mean Skate will be lacking the bells and whistles of a complete skating game. What it brings to the table is more realistic skateboarding, almost strict physics, and no death-defying jumps off half-pipes. Doesn't sound too rad, you say? The first couple of videos will show you what tricks you can bust and how good they look.

The third one is a short but sweet advertisement about encouraging your thumb to nail tricks while playing Skate. That's right - your thumb. Through flickit controls, a dexterous thumb and sticks can do wonders. Find out more by checking the videos out..

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Some six videos just went up on IGN, featuring various tricks you can nail in Electronic Arts' Skate (PS3, 360). From popping the Shove It to grinding, EA's entry to the skateboarding genre undoubtedly looks like it'll play different from the reigning king, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater.

To hit it off the ground, gravity in Skate is more realistic, preventing players from reaching unbelievable heights. Nailing more than a single flip trick from flat land seems to be a challenge, as we can see in several videos. Grinding is more down-to-earth and balance-oriented as far as we can gather.

What the big names in skateboarding have in common is how painful bailing looks. You'll see in one of the videos that when a skater falls down, he falls down bad. Another similarity is in the environment, as Skate doesn't really appear different from Tony Hawk Pro Skater's skate parks.

This game is all about capturing the feel of real skateboarding, so let's quit the chatter. Find all the rock solid videos below after the jump!

 

Activision is dead set on taking the skateboarding genre to the next level with Tony Hawk's Proving Ground (PS3, Xbox 360, Wii). Not only will there be cool new features like a fully functional video editor and customizable skate pad that you can show off to your friends online, but the core game also offers a story for all kinds of skaters - pro, hardcore, and street skaters.

In this video, Chad Findley walks us through the path of a career skater. Like the name implies, players who'll chose this option will have to take on the challenges of going pro. Following stories inspired by real skaters, you'll be taking the shoes of an upcoming star in his rise to fame. This means you'll be learning from the basics, and will have access to full skater control.

Proving Ground aims to reach new heights by putting realism up a notch - players will be able to control their skater's feet or hands completely with sticks. If you choose to go pro, you'll be doing these a lot to create your own tricks for magazines. Find out what we're talking about by watching the video below.

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What does it mean to get tricked out? Well, if you're a fan of skateboarding, it means to give a run your all and perform as many stunts as you can to impress anyone watching. How do you get tricked out? Well, that's what this GameTrailers video for Tony Hawk's Proving Ground (PS3, Xbox 360) is all about.

Neversoft has come up with a new trailer that features some skaters getting their groove on and performing all sorts of tricks in Tony Hawk's Proving Ground. From performing simple kick-flips to grabbing big air and nailing that complicated flip, the Proving Ground shows that skating is still alive and kicking in the videogame world.

In any case, you can view the trailer below to study their moves and see how these skaters show off. Enjoy the video.

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Electronic Arts has just announced the Europe demo and the release dates of its upcoming video game, Skate (Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3).

North America will be getting the sports title earlier, September 11, while Europe will be able to get their hands on the Xbox 360 version on September 21 and the PlayStation 3 version on October 12. The Skate demo, on the other hand, will go live in Europe's Xbox Live Marketplace on August 15. Whew. You know what that means right? You'll be able to check out the game's Flickit controls and the innovative gameplay style.

According to the release, the Skate demo will include a tutorial mode plus gameplay challenges set in San Vanelona's community center skatepark. Also, the demo sports the "skate.reel" feature where players can immortalize their skating glory and share it with friends.

If you aren't familiar with the video game from Electronic Arts, the main goal in Skate is to be noticed by two of the premiere skateboarding mags: Thrasher and The Skateboard Mag. Of course, once you get fame, the rest will follow in the form of sponsorships, product endorsements, and money. Also, you'll get invited to the X Games and you'll get a chance to show off your skating prowess to the world. You might even want to challenge Danny Way in the Skateboard Big Air event.

Anyway, it's still going to be a while before we see the demo and the full version of Skate. In the meantime, check out these screenshots and videos we have lined up. Enjoy!

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