I have encountered a problem with my copy that some others on the xbox forum have had. My copy locks up following the wallride pro challenge. You complete it, it starts the initial save and locks up.

This game is an absolute blast. You can actually just skate anywhere you'd like and just look for spots you can try your skills on. You can get very creative.
Also, uploading your replays and photos online for other to view and rate is pretty cool.

In an update, I actually completed the wallride pro challenge, I did some other stuff in the game, came back to it, and it let me complete it with a save.

waiting for a price drop. If I get it, it will go to the pile of backlog I have as I am playing Warhawk now and Halo 3 will be out in a week or so.

How is this game for people who aren't good at skateboarding games?

I enjoyed the Tony Hawk series, but the later games in the series felt like a punishment if you weren't good at skateboarding games.

Well the bag of tricks available in the game are all in all pretty basic, but with that said, executing them and landing them can be somewhat challenging. Its technical no doubt, but very fun nonetheless.

Got my copy from Gamefly today and got a good couple of hours in. Definitely a great game. The video editing tools are pretty simple and easy to use but you can do a lot with them. I uploaded a few videos to the EA servers and now I'm just waiting for the confirmation email before I post a link. For me, editing the videos is almost as much fun as the actual skating.

Edit: Here's the best clip I've made so far: http://skate.share.ea.com/profiles/2...ts/162469.aspx

I'll check out your video this afternoon Gramps. I may have to work on one of my own.

I also got the game from Gamefly and have found myself interested in buying it as well. It is tough, especially if you are used to Tony Hawk style games. The timing is completely different than the Hawk games. It is also significantly more realistic. My little brother who travels about every weekend to go to various skate parks is completely in love with Skate versus Tony Hawk.

It is also a really deep game. I have had a blast setting session markers and then reskating a certain line over and over trying to perfect it.

edit: Sweet clip Gramps. Good to see you honestly showing off your car dodging skills.

It's a very addictive game, both in terms of hitting a perfect line and in editing your clips just right. Both elements have a learning curve but can be very rewarding if you put time into it. It's great to see a solid competitor for the Tony Hawk series, and since the games are so different in terms of style, controls, and feel, I think they will each appeal to their own segment of the market. Personally, I don't have much desire to go back to Tony Hawk after delving in to the more realistic skate. The simple fun of hitting a few grinds just right is more rewarding to me than doing a 50-foot 1080 over a homeless guy.

As for my clip, I didn't even see the car coming until it was too late. I love the sound the board makes as it spins down the street. The fact that you can only have 3 uploaded clips at any time is a bit of a bummer, but it's still a great feature. I'm also curious to try out the multiplayer modes.

Saw this video on another message board: http://skate.share.ea.com/profiles/2...ts/137730.aspx

Ouch.

Now that was a slam!

Just one of my where I actually survived being hit by a car.
Feel free to rate it for the dang achievement.
http://skate.share.ea.com/profiles/2...ts/200614.aspx

skate. looks amazing especially considering how fake Tony Hawk games became after the first one. This game looks so good - I loved the demo definitely going to get this when I get the money.

WHen is this out for the PS3? I've seen both the 24th and 25th. When will it be availablein stores?

Thanks,

Joe

Damn, thats insane! Almost looks like what happened to Jake Brown at the X Games this year.

I voted. If someone wants to watch a vid and help me out, here you go:

http://skate.share.ea.com/profiles/2...ts/251174.aspx

nothing special really. I wish people would post some more vids. I'd be happy to rate them.

I rated the vids on the people who have posted some so far. Heres mine, watch and rate por favor

http://skate.share.ea.com/profiles/2...ts/258376.aspx

I'm addicted to the demo. Stopped by Gamestop today after work to see if they had it in, but no luck. I'll go pick it up tomorrow. Can't wait.

I rated the two vids posted after mine.

How do i get to my vids? Everytime i click on Find, it makes me log in. I do that and it just takes me back to my login page.

same here. I signed up and everything but it wont find my vids.

I can't even get to that part. I get to the login. I put my login and password and then it comes back to that page, but with no errors.

Edit: Just tried it agian, it now lets me log in, but i still can't get ot my videos.

I was having the same problem when i was trying to link a profile. Apparently it sent me a confirmation email to my secondary email account that let me see my vids.

http://skate.share.ea.com/profiles/1...ts/204626.aspx

Here's my video that currently has the most votes (out of my 3 videos). Crazy crash glitch where I get thrown all over the place. If someone wants to help me towards the achievement, please vote on it. I'll go through the thread and vote on everyone's vids now.

Rated yours shag.
Heres a new one of mine.
http://skate.share.ea.com/profiles/2...ts/244857.aspx