skate 2
About the Game
You were Skater of the Year, on top of the world, making magazine covers, and in with all the pros. But when you went for the biggest shot of your life, you got jacked by the cops and put in jail. Now, on the day of your release, you're heading back to the streets of San Vanelona to make a name for yourself once again. With the help of familiar faces like Slappy, Mikey, and Sammy, you'll make your way back to the top and to the magazine covers once again.
Gameplay & Core Systems
The flickit controls have been improved, and many new tricks have been added. New is the addition of an advance bail system, where you are graded on how stylishly you can hurt yourself, as well as the ability to step off the board and move objects around.
Standout Features
- The flickit controls have been improved, and many new tricks have been added.
- New is the addition of an advance bail system, where you are graded on how stylishly you can hurt yourself, as well as the ability to step off the board and move objects around.
- You can even create and share your own spots made from movable objects.
Modes & Ways to Play
There are still two career paths, Thrasher and Skateboard Mag, and staples of the previous game like Own the Spot and skate.reel have also returned.
Presentation & Atmosphere
Display support includes HDTV 720p, HDTV 1080i, and HDTV 1080p. Audio support includes Dolby Digital.
More game data: releases, identifiers & technical details
Regional release records and identifiers for skate 2 | PlayStation 3 | PS3.
Release and technical facts
| Fact | Value | Release / platform | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published by | Electronic Arts, Inc. | United States | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Electronic Arts Black Box | United States | MobyGames |
| Published by | Electronic Arts, Inc. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Electronic Arts Black Box | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Published by | ak tronic Software & Services GmbH | Germany; Software Pyramide budget release | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Electronic Arts Black Box | Germany; Software Pyramide budget release | MobyGames |
| Media Type | Blu-Ray Disc | PlayStation 3 | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | HDTV 720p | PlayStation 3 | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | HDTV 1080i | PlayStation 3 | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | HDTV 1080p | PlayStation 3 | MobyGames |
| Sound Capabilities | Dolby Digital | PlayStation 3 | MobyGames |
| Input Devices Supported/Optional | Headset Compatible | PlayStation 3 | MobyGames |
| Input Device Features Supported | Vibration | PlayStation 3 | MobyGames |
| Number of Offline Players | 1-4 Players | PlayStation 3 | MobyGames |
| Number of Online Players | 6 Players | PlayStation 3 | MobyGames |
| PlayStation Network | Leaderboards | PlayStation 3 | MobyGames |
| PlayStation Network | Lobbies/Matchmaking | PlayStation 3 | MobyGames |
| PlayStation Network | Messaging/Friend invite in game | PlayStation 3 | MobyGames |
| PlayStation Network | Multiplayer | PlayStation 3 | MobyGames |
| PlayStation Network | PlayStation Home integration | PlayStation 3 | MobyGames |
| PlayStation Network | Trophies | PlayStation 3 | MobyGames |
| Miscellaneous Attributes | Ethernet Broadband Required | PlayStation 3 | MobyGames |
| Miscellaneous Attributes | PlayStation Network compatible | PlayStation 3 | MobyGames |
| Miscellaneous Attributes | SIXAXIS Motion Sensor | PlayStation 3 | MobyGames |
| Genre | Extreme Sports | North America | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | North America | PriceCharting |
| ESRB rating | Teen | North America | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | North America | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts | North America | PriceCharting |
| Developer | EA Black Box | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Genre | Extreme Sports | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts | PAL | PriceCharting |
Regional releases
| Release date | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2009-01-21 | United States | MobyGames |
| 2009-01-23 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| 2010-04-15 | Germany; Software Pyramide budget release | MobyGames |
| 2009-01-23 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| 2009-01-21 | North America | PriceCharting |
| January 21, 2009 | North America | PriceCharting |
| January 23, 2009 | PAL | PriceCharting |
Catalog identifiers by release
| Identifier | Code | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPC-A | 014633154528 | United States | MobyGames |
| ASIN | B001FZ13AU | United States | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 65610587 | United States | MobyGames |
| upc | 014633154528 | North America | PriceCharting |
| asin | B001FZ13AU | North America | PriceCharting |
| epid | 65610587 | North America | PriceCharting |
| upc | 014633357325 | North America | PriceCharting |
| upc | 5030930068134 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| ean | 5030930068134 | PAL | PriceCharting |
Data by MobyGames.com · Catalog data: PriceCharting
