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EA has released a Dead Space-themed cosmetic bundle for Isaac Clarke that costs more than the 2023 remake of the game, despite the remake's low sale prices, highlighting EA's focus on monetization over new content for the franchise.
Fans of Dead Space have criticized EA's new $35 crossover bundle in Skate, which features a cardboard Isaac Clarke costume and other items, for its high price and microtransaction practices, sparking disappointment despite some positive community feedback on the game's overall direction.
Skate's first season, Hesh & Fresh, launching next week, introduces '90s-inspired content, new areas, challenges, and themed events like Skate-o-Ween and Maple Harvest, along with updated visuals and new music from '90s artists, enhancing the game's vibrant community experience.
The early access version of Skate 2025 is a significant departure from the original series, featuring improved sound design and familiar controls but suffering from a sterile art style, limited city exploration, and problematic online-only requirements. The game has been heavily corporatized, with a weak campaign, lack of pro skaters, and a monetization system centered around loot boxes, making it feel more like a service than a traditional skateboarding game.
The 2025 reboot of the Skate video game by EA is a disappointing, poorly executed attempt that fails to capture the original's charm, feeling more like a marketing ploy than a genuine skateboarding experience, and is widely disliked for its tone and design.
EA's Skate revival is launching in early access on September 16-17 with specific global times, offering a free-to-play, always-online experience supported by microtransactions, and featuring cross-play and cross-progression across multiple platforms.
Skate, the long-awaited new installment in the skateboarding game series, is set to launch its early access on September 16, 2025, across consoles and PC, offering a glimpse of its open-world San Vansterdam setting and featuring a free-to-play model with microtransactions but no pay-to-win elements.
EA's Skate reboot reveals new neighborhoods including Hedgemont, Gullcrest Village, Market Mile, and Brickswich, featuring unique skate spots like a church, community parks, and a stadium. The game emphasizes a communal, multiplayer experience with always-online gameplay, coming to PlayStation, Xbox, and PC with cross-play and cross-progression. Music details will be announced next month.
EA's earnings report reveals that Dragon Age: Dreadwolf and Skate won't be released before April 2024, as they are not included in the company's planned game launches for the next fiscal year. The report lists F1 23, Immortals of Aveum, EA Sports FC, Madden NFL 24, NHL 24, and Super Mega Baseball 4 as the games to be released in the next 12 months, along with two unannounced titles. Dragon Age: Dreadwolf is expected to launch in 2024 or beyond, while Skate will be a free-to-play experience.
EA's free-to-play Skate game, featuring cross-play and cross-progression, won't be released before April 2024, according to the publisher's latest financial report. The game was not included in the list of titles set to be released by EA by the end of March 2024, which includes Super Mega Baseball, Immortals of Aveum, Madden 24, EA Sports FC, and NHL 24. Skate is planned to be a live-service title with events, seasonal drops, and more.
EA has announced that the next generation Skate game will be getting console playtesting, and has shared new information about the game. The progression system is currently in early development and will not include lootboxes. Rewards will be granted based on difficulty levels and will include customisation items. The game will feature four main categories of activities: Challenges, Pop-ups, Community Events, and Throwdowns. Skate is set to be free to play.