EA Announce The First DLC For Skate 3 Comes Out 8th June For 400 MS Points/$4.99

EA Announce the First DLC for Skate 3 is coming out 8th June for 400MS Points/$4.99 on the PS3 and Xbox 360. The Maloof Money Cup has 100 new achievement points and 5 new trophies to earn. The Maloof Money Cup is the biggest annual contests for Skateboarding, and this DLC will feature the Flushing Meadows location, where this years Maloof Money Cup is taking place.



Press Release

REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Black Box, an Electronic Arts Inc. studio (NASDAQ:ERTS) today announced the first downloadable content pack for the critically acclaimed skateboarding game SKATE 3 - The Maloof Money Cup 2010 NYC Pack. The content pack hits Xbox Live and PlayStation Network on June 8 for 400 MS points or $4.99 and an additional 100 achievement points and 5 trophies.

The all new DLC lets players compete in the largest pursed event and one of skateboarding’s biggest annual contests - The Maloof Money Cup. For the first time ever, this year’s competition will be traveling east to Flushing Meadows, New York, where the site of the 1964 World’s Fair has been converted into one gnarly skate mecca. Gamers will have the opportunity to compete against some of the biggest names in skateboarding as they shred an all-new custom built street park for the ultimate cash purse.

The award-winning SKATE franchise breaks new ground with SKATE 3 and shreds the streets of the all-new skaters’ paradise, Port Carverton. Delivering the definitive co-op skateboarding experience, it’s up to players to build the ultimate team and change the face of the city with their brand by taking on unique team challenges and competing against rival crews online. The game also features the ability to create and share custom built skate parks and a revamped Thrasher Hall of Meat mode that will have players spending countless hours pulling off bone-crushing carnage.

SKATE 3 is now available on the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system and the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system. The game is rated “T” for Teen by the ESRB and “16+” by PEGI. More information can be found at www.skate.ea.com, become a fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/skate, or follow us on Twitter @ Hippyjump.

About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is a leading global interactive entertainment software company. Founded in 1982, the Company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive software worldwide for video game systems, personal computers, wireless devices and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under four brand names: EA SPORTSTM, EATM, EA MobileTM and POGOTM In fiscal 2010, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $3.7 billion and had 27 titles that sold more than one million units. EA's homepage and online game site is www.ea.com. More information about EA's products and full text of press releases can be found on the Internet at http://info.ea.com.

EA, EA SPORTS, EA Mobile, POGO and SKATE are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. Microsoft, Xbox and Xbox 360 are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. "PlayStation" is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

EA Have Released A Developer Interview With The Designer From Skate 3

EA have released a new developer interview for Skate 3. this video features a interview with the games designer, Jordan Watt. he acknowledges that skating is hard and that they try to help the player by having coach in the game, Frank. He also discusses that the game builds on the improvements seen in Skate 2, there are now more characters, 29 in total now, better online, for example the video editor can be accessed whilst playing online with friends, and new features like Skate Feed, telling your friends what you have been doing like Facebook. Alot of ingame footage is shown of many things talked about in the video.

EA Have Released A Launch Trailer For Skate 3

EA Have released a new trailer for Skate 3. this is a launch trailer for Skate 3 which highlights some of the new features in the game, over previous titles, by showing them happening in the game.

EA Have Released A New Co-Op Trailer For Skate 3

EA Have released a new trailer for Skate 3. this trailer focuses on the Co-Op aspect of the game. the trailer shows 2 people joining a game together, and talking to discuss where to go. the ability to move items in a co-op game was also shown as well as joining other players and forming a larger group. the trailer also talks about the ability to record various skate moves and upload them to the internet to share with the group. the trailer uses In-Game footage and action to show all this.

EA Have Released A New Video For Skate 3 From The Upcoming Demo

EA Have released a new video for Skate 3. this video is from the upcoming Demo, showing the University District. the video shows various skaters skating and pulling tricks in all sorts of locations in the University District area.

EA Announce The Skate 3 Demo Is Coming To Xbox Live And PSN On 15th April

EA Have announced that a Skate 3 demo is coming to Xbox Live and the Playstation Network on 25th April. The demo will include the University District in the Port Carverton. the demo will also have singleplayer and multiplayer challenges. The Demo will also come with Skate.School, and gamers will also be able to personalise the University District by dropping 24 different objects into it. The Demo will also come with the Replay Editor and users will be able to upload these to Skate.Reel.

Press Release

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. --(Business Wire)-- Apr 06, 2010 Black Box, an Electronic Arts Inc. studio (NASDAQ:ERTS) announced today that the demo for the highly-anticipated SKATE™ 3 will hit Xbox Live Marketplace and the PlayStation Network on April 15th, 2010. The demo will give players a taste of the University District in the all-new skater’s paradise of Port Carverton. Players will shred through a series of single and multiplayer challenges including Domination, Own the Lot, and the bone-crushing Hall of Meat.

In addition to the modes and challenges, players can learn the ropes or perfect their skills in the all-new Skate.School featuring Coach Frank. Gamers can also sample the all-new object dropper by using 24 different items to tweak and alter the University District to create a personalized demo experience. Once players have that perfect trick nailed, they can capture the moment with the in-game Replay Editor and upload footage of themselves with the Skate series’ immensely popular Skate.Reel.

SKATE 3 is the definitive co-op skateboarding experience as players build the ultimate team to take on unique team challenges, compete against rival crews online and shred the streets. In the end, SKATE 3 takes skateboarding to a new level with more tricks, improved off board actions, and gnarly Hall of Meat carnage.

SKATE 3 hits retailers in North America on May 11th, 2010 and worldwide on May 14th, 2010 and is available on the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system and the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system. The game is rated “T” for Teen by the ESRB and “16+” by PEGI. More information can be found atwww.skate.ea.com, become a fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/skate, or follow us on Twitter @ Hippyjump.

About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is a leading global interactive entertainment software company. Founded in 1982, the Company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive software worldwide for video game systems, personal computers, wireless devices and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under four brand names: EA SPORTSTM, EATM, EA MobileTM and POGOTM. In fiscal 2009, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $4.2 billion and had 31 titles that sold more than one million copies. EA's homepage and online game site is www.ea.com. More information about EA's products and full text of press releases can be found on the Internet at http://info.ea.com.

EA, EA SPORTS, EA Mobile, POGO and SKATE are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. Microsoft, Xbox and Xbox 360 are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. "PlayStation" is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

EA Have Released A New Dev Diary For Skate 3 Focusing On Skate Create

EA have released a new dev diary for Skate 3. this diary focuses on the Skate Create aspects in Skate 3. the diary uses in-game footage to highlight aspects of Skate Create that the developers are discussing.

The main areas shown in this video include, the ability to create your own skate park and upload it online. you are also able to create your own decals in the game and share them amongst friends. They also discuss how, in the open world, that your able to drop new objects into the game to skate off from.

EA Announce Skate 3 Is Coming Out In The UK On 14th May

EA have announced that Skate 3 is coming out in the UK on 14th May. EA have also revealed Skate.School and detailed this new feature in Skate 3.

In Skate.School, Coach Frank acts as a mentor and Skate.School acts as a tutorial for the game before the player plays the game. Skate.School will also teach new techniques, for seasoned gamers, that are only in Skate 3. EA have released a video with the team behind Skate.School and detail the new features in the new Skate.School.



EA have also released a list of the Skaters in Skate 3:
Andrew Reynolds
John Cardiel
Benny Fairfax
John Rattray
Braydon Szafranski
Josh Kalis
Chris Cole
Lizard King
Chris Haslam
Lucas Puig
Colin McKay
Mark Appleyard
Dan Drehobl
Mike Carroll
Danny Way
P.J. Ladd
Darren Navarrette
Pat Duffy
Dennis Busenitz
Ray Barbee
Eric Koston
Rob Dyrdek
Jason Dill
Ryan Gallant
Joey Brezinski
Jerry Hsu
Terry Kennedy
Jason Lee (as coach Frank)

Press Release

Guildford, UK. – March 17, 2010 – Black Box, an Electronic Arts Inc. studio (NASDAQ: ERTS) announced today that SKATE™ 3, the latest installment in the award-winning franchise, will be in stores in the UK on May14th, 2010. Redefining the skateboarding experience, SKATE 3 breaks new ground by letting gamers build their ultimate skate team both offline and co-operatively* to take on new challenges or competitive battles against other teams.

“Since the very beginning of the Skate franchise, we have captured the true essence skateboarding, be it from the feel of nailing that perfect trick, to the feeling of just hanging out and sessioning with your friends,” said Jason DeLong, Senior Producer. “For us, SKATE 3 is the culmination of this endeavor – the most connected, accessible and social skateboarding experience yet.”

In the all-new Skate.School, Coach Frank acts as a mentor and teaches newcomers the ropes by showing them all the ins-and-outs of skateboarding as they hone their skills on the sticks before hitting the streets with their team. Veterans will also feel right at home in Skate.School as they refresh their skills but also learn all the new tricks SKATE 3 has to offer including darkslides and underflips.

Gamers can hit the streets with the pros in the all-new city of Port Caverton – a true skater’s paradise with unique districts, skate parks, and endless lines. For fans with a creative flair, the new Skate.Park editor allows gamers to create their own dream plaza or mega-ramp park from scratch or use the Object Dropper to alter the landscape of Port Carverton to truly change the face of the city. In the end, SKATE 3 delivers a completely immersive and connected experience giving gamers the tools to build and share their own skate parks, videos, and photos with all their friends by uploading them directly from their console or importing custom created graphics & logos from the Skate website*.

SKATE 3 features a deep roster of the world’s greatest skaters including several Thrasher Skater of the Year winners.

Andrew Reynolds
John Cardiel
Benny Fairfax
John Rattray
Braydon Szafranski
Josh Kalis
Chris Cole
Lizard King
Chris Haslam
Lucas Puig
Colin McKay
Mark Appleyard
Dan Drehobl
Mike Carroll
Danny Way
P.J. Ladd
Darren Navarrette
Pat Duffy
Dennis Busenitz
Ray Barbee
Eric Koston
Rob Dyrdek
Jason Dill
Ryan Gallant
Joey Brezinski
Jerry Hsu
Terry Kennedy
Jason Lee (as coach Frank)

SKATE 3 will be available on the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system and the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system. The game is rated “T” for Teen by the ESRB and “16+” by PEGI. More information can be found at www.skate.ea.com, become a fan on Facebook at www.facebook.com/skate, or follow us on Twitter @ Hippyjump.
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About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts Inc. (EA), headquartered in Redwood City, California, is a leading global interactive entertainment software company. Founded in 1982, the Company develops, publishes, and distributes interactive software worldwide for video game systems, personal computers, wireless devices and the Internet. Electronic Arts markets its products under four brand names: EA SPORTSTM, EATM, EA Mobile TM and POGOTM. In fiscal 2009, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $4.2 billion and had 31 titles that sold more than one million copies. EA's homepage and online game site is www.eagames.co.uk . More information about EA's products and full text of press releases can be found on the Internet at www.eagames.co.uk/press.
EA, EA SPORTS, EA Mobile, POGO and SKATE are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. Microsoft, Xbox and Xbox 360 are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. "PlayStation" is a registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

EA Have Revealed The Boxart For Skate 3

EA Have revealed the boxart for Skate 3. the Boxart also shows that the game has a rating of 16.

Skate 3 Boxart

EA Have Released A New Screenshots And A Developer Diary For Skate 3

EA have released some new screenshots for Skate 3 and a developer diary. the screenshots don't appear to be from the district that the dev diary talks about, but they are in-game screenshots and show a couple of the moves being pulled off.

The Dev Dairy focuses purely on the University District in the game. this new district is designed to offer new challenges and areas not seen in previous Skate games. the devs talk about the choice for wide open area as well as some hidden areas in the district and what they offer.



Screenshots

EA Reveal Skate 3 Pre-Order Incentive With A New Skate 3 Trailer

EA have released a new trailer for Skate 3. this is a trailer of what you get if you pre-order Skate 3, the Black Box Distribution Skate Park. the trailer shows in-game footage, or replays, of a few characters skate boarding around this park and shows what the park looks like and what obstacles there are.

EA Has Released New Screenshots For Skate 3

EA Has released new screenshots for Skate 3. the screenshots show a variety of tricks being pulled of on various items in the environment. the screenshots appear to be in-game, but it is unclear if they are actual gameplay screens.

Skate 3

EA Has Released A Trailer For Skate 3

EA has released a new trailer for Skate 3. this trailer is a first look at the game. its not clear how much of the trailer is gameplay or in-game cutscenes, but it does reveal that the game currently has a release date of May 2010.