A lot of attention has been given to EA’s newest entry in the Skate following the recently received pre-alpha trailer along with updates from the developers. With that said, there is still no official release date for Skate, so fans of the series are left waiting for the next entry in the popular skateboard simulation game. Luckily, there are many other skateboarding games currently available that will allow players to hone their skills and bide their time until Skate releases.
Skateboarding games first gained momentum with the Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater series and have since evolved and grown to not only appease gamers, but avid skateboarders as well. In recent years, many skateboarding simulation games have been attempting to take a more realistic approach to the sport, a craze that was likely first inspired by the original Skate. With the constant upgrading of gaming hardware and physics graphics, there are many skateboarding games that have taken Skate’s realism to the next level and have created a simulation experience that feels more lifelike than ever.
Cross-Progression Makes Perfect Sense for New Skate Game
The Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater games truly birthed the skateboarding genre and while these games are not nearly as realistic as the Skate series or other skateboarding games, their legacy should not be overlooked. Though the original game was released in 1999, the series has created a name for itself in being a fast-paced, arcade skateboarding simulation. And with the remake of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 releasing in 2020, many fans have been able to revisit the classic games with far better graphics and controls.
Unlike the Skate series, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater prides itself on unrealistic tricks and combos and
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