EA: Skate, Burnout, & Mass Effect Extensions Coming

Electronic Arts plans to bring in some "extensions" for it's Skate and Burnout series says Electronic Arts president Frank Gibeau. He also states a sequel for Mass Effect is in the works as well, but did not state which consoles.

What could the Skate extension be? The developers already stated they built the game with no DLC in mind. We will find out sooner or later.

[More Skate, Burnout, Mass Effect Coming From EA]

SKATE: No DLC Content Coming

EA is known for tossing out a bunch of downloadable content for all it's games, especially on Xbox Live. It seems with SKATE though, thats not the situation.

"[We're] not planning any new content for Skate 1 ... We didn't want to go back and ask [people] for more money to get more shoes and shirts," said EA Black Box Executive Producer Scott Blackwood in an Afterthoughts interview featured in latest issue of EGM. "That's not how we wanted to enter this market."

Blackwood also touched upon the lack of female characters. "We really wanted women to be in there and have all sorts of cool stuff to wear and hairstyles," he said. "You have to choose between watering the whole thing down and making it just really mediocre for everybody, or do you focus? We decided to focus. I will say, however, that was the hardest decision on this project. But we are going to make it up to you. When we do it -- and we will -- it's going to be done very well."

[Via 1UP]

SKATE Framerate Petition Starts at EA Forums

A petition over at EA forums has been started for EA to resolve the terrible framerate issues that plague 'SKATE' on the PLAYSTATION 3.

EA in an effort to use the PS3's extra power decided to up the graphics for the PS3 version, however there plan backfired as the framerate issues actually make the game unenjoyable, and at times unplayable.

If you own SKATE and want to get things fixed, head over to the forums and give it a sign, you never know if your going to sign on one day to see an update available.

[Sign: SKATE Petition]

Skate: The Moon Ollie

Someone over at EA.com has managed to do around a 15 foot Ollie in skate. It's actually pretty amazing and I want to know it's secret. Give the video a watch.

[Watch: Moon Ollie]

Official PlayStation Magazine November Reviews

Thanks to LongTrousers from GameTrailers, we have the latest reviews from the Official PlayStation Magazin of the UK.

Everbody's Golf 5 - 8/10
Folklore - 7/10
Madden NFL 08 - 7/10
NHL 08 - 9/10
Pro Evolution Soccer 08 - 9/10
Sega Rally - 7/10
Skate - 9/10
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 08 - 8/10

[Via GameTrailers]

PlayStation 3 Releases for the Week of September 24, 2007

This week is a good week for the PlayStation 3 as two anticipated titles are being released. Lets take a look at the list:

US Releases

• skate. - September 24, 2007
• Blazing Angels 2: Secret Missions of WWII - September 25, 2007
• John Woo's Stranglehold [Collectors] - September 25, 2007
• World Series Of Poker 2008: Battle for the Bracelets - September 25, 2007
  

JP Releases

• Record of Agarest War [JA] - September 27, 2007

Well, those are the releases, enjoy your games. Meet me online if you pick up skate.

Skate Demo: The Truth Behind the Delay

Over at the PlayStation.Blog's latest post on their Store update, many users were complaining about the lack of a Skate demo. Patrick Seybold responded to their complaints:

"Thanks for the feedback everyone. Glad you are enjoying the variety of content going up every week.

I have to confirm this, but contrary to popular reports, I believe that the Skate demo was just officially submitted to us for test last week. Its obvious that many of you want it, and we’ll do our best to get it up there as soon as we can. Hold tight."

So, EA Games basically lied when they said that the demo was sent 3 weeks ago.

[Via PlayStation.Blog]

IGN Skate for PlayStation 3 Review Biased?

Yesterday, we posted the Skate review from IGN, who gave the Xbox 360 version a 9.0/10 and the PlayStation 3 version an 8.8/10 the only difference being the Xbox 360's graphics got an 8.0 while the PlayStation 3's got a 7.0. St0 over at the PS3Forums brought up a point I brought up while posting the article, the graphics on the PlayStation 3 are better. Lets take a look at a a comparison.

As you can see, the Xbox 360 version is more pixelated in the area circle. We have many more comparison screenshots that are pretty self-explanatory. Take a look.

[Via PS3Forums]

IGN Reviews Skate: 9 for 360, 8.8 for PS3

Is it just me? Or are you tired of Xbox 360 always having the upper hand on multiplatform games. What was the little flaw that caused this? Apparently the PlayStation 3's graphics for the game have "Lots of aliasing and blurring mix with some spotty framerate issues. San Vanelona is still a hot city, but it has some zits." while the Xbox 360's graphics for the game have "Great details in the environments and the character models are solid. The ragdoll physics make every bail look delightfully painful." To tell the truth, I really noticed no difference in the game graphics when that comparison video was posted. Anyway, watch the review above or read it at the link below.

[Read skate (PS3) Review]

Skate: PlayStation 3 vs. Xbox 360 Comparison

You know how it goes, another multiplatform game, and another comparison video, it's the way the next gen wars revolve. Anyway, I don't really see much of a difference here, but thats for you to decide I guess. Enjoy.

[Via XboxKings]

PlayStation 3 Releases For September 2007

This month is a big month for PlayStation 3 owners. A big bowl full of titles are coming to the PlayStation 3, the list:

• Lair ($59.99) - September 4, 2007
  
• Collin McRae DiRT ($59.99) - September 11, 2007
  
• NHL 08 ($59.99) - September 11, 2007
• NHL 2K8 ($59.99) - September 11, 2007
• Heavenly Sword ($59.99) - September 12, 2007
• Juiced 2: Hot Import Nights ($59.99) - September 17, 2007
• John Woo's Stranglehold [Collectors ($69.99)] ($59.99) - September 17, 2007
• Stuntman: Ignition ($59.99) - September 17, 2007
• Blazing Angels 2 Secret Missions ($59.99) - September 18, 2007
• skate ($59.99) - September 24, 2007
• World Series of Poker 2008 ($59.99) - September 25, 2007

I guess that will cheer up all the people who have school to look forward too this September. Enjoy the games when you buy them.

Skate Demo Coming to PSN Soon

The XBOX Live demo just went up. As for us PlayStation 3 owners, our demo will be arriving sometime soon as folks at EA have said that it's been completed, sent out and is now in Sony's hands.

[Via JoyStiq]