“skate.,” the fourth installment in Electronic Arts’ “Skate” video game franchise, has unveiled its gameplay trailer.
From publisher EA and developer Full Circle, the game will go into Early Access Sept. 16 across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and for PC via Steam, Epic Games Store and the EA app.
“skate.” will be “free-to-download, cross-platform, and cross-progression,” per EA, “making it as accessible as possible for both longtime skate. franchise fans, and newcomers alike.”
“Set in the vibrant city of San Vansterdam, ‘skate.’ is a multiplayer skateboarding destination offering a massive open world where players discover unique skate spots, land insane tricks and connect – or compete – with friends online,” the game’s description reads. “With four unique neighborhoods – Hedgemont, Gullcrest, Market Mile and Brickswich – each offering its own distinct vibe and challenges, the city is a huge playground for skaters. From parks and plazas to rooftops and massive ramps, every corner is packed with skateable spots, including the House of Rolling Reverence, a former church transformed into a trick haven for skaters.”
“’skate.’ is not just a return, it’s a complete evolution of the franchise that’s built to last,” “skate.” executive producer Mike McCartney said. “Our goal with ‘skate.’ is to capture the freedom, creative expression and community of skateboarding, and share it with as many people as possible. From day one, our priority has been to honor the legacy of the franchise while pushing it into a bold new future – one built in partnership with our players.”
Watch the new “skate.” gameplay trailer below.
See more gaming news from this week in the roundup below.
TRAILERS
Sega released a new trailer for “Shinobi: Art of Vengeance” ahead of the game’s Friday release.
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Developed by Gambrinous, an indie studio based in Dublin, Ireland, “Eyes of Hellfire” has launched in early access and dropped a new trailer. The title is a co-operative gothic horror game inspired by Irish folklore. Up to five players must work together to explore, fight, and puzzle their way to free themselves from the iconic lodge. But it won’t be easy. Violent entities lurk within the hallways and the mysterious Host may sound welcoming but has his own agenda. Plus, each player in the group has their own curse that they must break to truly escape. Do you trust your friends not to betray you in order to get what they want?
NEWLY ANNOUNCED GAMES
VR developer Played With Fire and publisher Broken Mirror Games in partnership with Viacom International Inc. announced “Star Trek: Infection,” an upcoming full-body VR, narrative survival experience set in the iconic “Star Trek” universe.
Per the game’s description, “In ‘Star Trek: Infection,’ players step into the boots of a Vulcan Starfleet officer tasked with a covert mission aboard the U.S.S. Lumen where things quickly spiral into a psychological and physical nightmare.”
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New game “Hello Kitty and Friends: Freeze Tag Party” will launch on Nintendo Switch Nov. 6. Published by Nighthawk Interactive, the Sanrio-characters-inspired game has been priced at $39.99.
Per developer by Imagineer, “‘Hello Kitty and Friends: Freeze Tag Party’ is a magical action game where fan-favorite Sanrio characters face off in whimsical games of tag. Choose to play as a Challenger (runner) or a Hunter (chaser) and experience the joy of tag like never before – powered by each character’s unique magical skills. Play solo or with friends in this all new Hello Kitty adventure. Unlock and customize your favorite characters!”
EVENTS
The Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) announced the Esports Nations Cup (ENC), a tournament where top esports players will compete representing their countries.
The inaugural edition will be co-developed with publishers and video game companies including Electronic Arts, Krafton, Tencent and Ubisoft. Per EWCF, “Each one of them will help shape their game’s national ranking systems, qualification pathways, and event formats, ensuring the ENC resonates with their fans and meets the highest standards of competition.”
“Nation versus nation competition is the ultimate expression of sport,” said Ralf Reichert, CEO of the Esports World Cup Foundation. “The ENC makes this a reality for esports, giving every fan a flag to rally behind and every player the pride of representing their country. It’s a stage to create heroes, inspire the next generation, and, together with our partners and stakeholders, build the national ecosystems that will accelerate the growth of esports worldwide.”
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