Watch pro skateboarders uncomfortably play Tony Hawk Ride
by Ben Gilbert 
{ Aug 20th 2009 at 1:00AM } 
Try as Activision might, we're still not convinced we need yet another peripheral for our already cramped living rooms. Consider that we've already used our BalanceBoard for snowboarding, Sony's EyeToy is sounding more robust every day and Project Natal is promising a board-free skateboarding experience. See the common denominator? No new, large plastic objects in our houses! That's a win-win to us.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Solace (Only on PSN) @ Aug 20th 2009 1:04AM
When the person endorsing your game name in "LYN-Z" you know it's going to suck!
SpyderTaco (PSN: Ar4chNova89) @ Aug 20th 2009 1:11AM
The only thing that could possibly suck more than this game is it's soundtrack.
Ignatius @ Aug 20th 2009 1:22AM
At least it's not LJN with a rainbow.
Kyattsuai @ Aug 20th 2009 3:04AM
Unless, of course, they ever announce Guitar Hero: Mindless Self Indulgence.
HippoHero @ Aug 20th 2009 3:52AM
For all you confused by these comments, Lyn-Z is the name of some weirdo from the video and the name of the bassist from Mindless Self Indulgence.
Pat @ Aug 20th 2009 4:29AM
@ Extinction
1000 points to you for remembering AntiGrav. That game was great. (And also it was probably the only non- music based game made by Harmonix)
HippoHero @ Aug 20th 2009 4:21AM
Oh. And Guitar Hero: Mindless Self Indulgence would be terrible; Steve Righ? is absolutely notorious for his disjointed, fret-with-your-chin-if-you-want chords.
Imagine playing to Mastermind: Chord... Walk to kitchen, make sammich... second chord...
The guitarist could practically go to sleep while the vocalist was spazzing away like a crazed crack monkey.
Aaron @ Aug 20th 2009 1:04AM
I'm not a big fan of the never-ending stream of plastic peripherals either, but if you honestly think Natal or Eye Toy will do anything like this, you're an idiot.
Markez @ Aug 20th 2009 1:10AM
I'll bite, although I don't understand how either of Sony or MS's motion controller efforts relate to this article. Where appropriate, I think a plastic peripheral can help the gaming experience. The Wiil, I personally find to be absolutely awesome when it comes to playing Kart. I think it adds a lot to the experience, and I like the handiness of where the B button is placed. I find it less important in Wii shooters, which I have very little experience with. Had fun on RE with a zapper shell, but found it to be less essential.
What always gets lost in translation on bait like this is if you like it, great, if you don't, then no big deal. Don't use it.
Markez @ Aug 20th 2009 1:11AM
And yes, I know, I read it. I'm speaking specifically in terms of the Ride board.
SpyderTaco (PSN: Ar4chNova89) @ Aug 20th 2009 1:24AM
"What always gets lost in translation on bait like this is if you like it, great, if you don't, then no big deal. Don't use it."
Exactly. If only we could inject a drug into consumers that forced them to see things this way, we would live in a perfect society. Well, we would have a government that is enforcing injections on people, but other than that it would be an alright place to live.
Anyways, if people want to use the Wii Wheel (or Wiil?), then let them. What bothers me is anytime a title gets ported from one gameplay method to another, everyone decides to strap on their e-peens and throw a fit on the internet. Developers are not always as stupid as people make them out to be, maybe they might ACTUALLY have an idea of the industry they are paid to work in.
Extinction @ Aug 20th 2009 1:29AM
Sony already did this using eyetoy on PS2 in a game called anti-grav
So if you honestly think they can't do something like this with PSeye/natal, you are an idiot.
Markez @ Aug 20th 2009 1:30AM
Maybe I said too much. Admittedly, one of my least favorite things to ever see on here is some idiot saying "if you don't like it, you don't have to read it"
It's the dumbest, most brainless type of statement to make when commenting on a blog, and now I'm sort of guilty myself.
Solace (Only on PSN) @ Aug 20th 2009 1:04AM
is*
fwacce @ Aug 20th 2009 10:24AM
this*
risk @ Aug 20th 2009 12:05PM
funny?*
Sayed @ Aug 20th 2009 12:38PM
Maybe?*
Markez @ Aug 20th 2009 1:05AM
This headline reminds me of the, *ahem, 'vehicle', that Mr. Garrison came up with...
ChromeAlchemist @ Aug 20th 2009 8:41AM
Could you describe what "It" is?
Crazy-008 @ Aug 20th 2009 9:49AM
I think I'm missing a key reference.... little house maybe?
Maxwell Ash @ Aug 20th 2009 10:23AM
It was a rolling vehicle, which had an attachment that anally penetrated you. Everyone assumed it was important, and it was better than traveling by air, but Mr Garrison only but it on because he enjoyed it.
Jrinswand @ Aug 20th 2009 10:28AM
When you said "Mr. Garrison," I couldn't understand the reference because I assumed you were talking about Garrison Keillor, the NPR radio personality. Christ, I'm out of the loop.
TreyIM @ Aug 20th 2009 1:10AM
Hmm. Can u say, "Out like the Nintendo Power Glove"??? I'd be SHOCKED if this thing isn't in the clearance bin in about 3mos, for real. I think TH needs to hang up the video game deally...unless he and Activision just wise up and just take the Skate series controls and ideas and slap his name on it.
Markez @ Aug 20th 2009 1:16AM
They lost the battle against Skate, I guess this is viewed as the only recourse before totally giving up.
@tomic @ Aug 20th 2009 1:17AM
I think a cooler idea would be if they went the opposite route and went full on arcade-style with surreal skate park designs, insanely huge ramps/jumps, and ridiculously over the top tricks. And slap a jet engine on the skateboard for good measure.
I don't know if Tony Hawk would get behind that kind of thing though.
Dishwasher @ Aug 20th 2009 1:23AM
@tomic
did you ever play the old tony hawk games lol.
@tomic @ Aug 20th 2009 1:30AM
No, but I'm pretty sure they didn't have jet-engine skateboards.
...Did they?
Tegolin @ Aug 20th 2009 9:10AM
In Pro Skater 4 you could play as Jango Fett. He used his jet pack in a special move and popped into the air.
weirdestchild @ Aug 20th 2009 1:18AM
I may be in the minority here, but while I am all for new control schemes and stuff, I'd have to compare the Tony Hawk series to Megaman. I just want the series to pull a Megaman 9 and have a brand new game, perhaps on Xbox Live/PSN/Wii Ware with the controls and features from the 3rd installment.
Also, I didn't care for the controls in Skate, as I guess I prefer a more arcadey style game when it comes to skating.
AerialAngel @ Aug 20th 2009 1:27AM
Looking at the video. This just doesnt seem like a good idea.
ThatPCgameryouhate @ Aug 20th 2009 1:30AM
It's the best idea ever.™
-Tony Hawk
AerialAngel @ Aug 20th 2009 1:34AM
Yep. Thats just like microsofts slogan for windows. Life Without Walls™
pfffffffffft
Drew @ Aug 20th 2009 2:15AM
Didn't you hear Ryan Scheckler-or-what-the-cock?
EVERYONE WILL LIKE THIS GAME!
Captain Planet (now accepting new Planeteer recruits and official sponsor of the Cody is a Douche contest) @ Aug 20th 2009 10:43AM
I've said it before and I'll say it again, I can't believe Activision went for this and NOT Brutal Legend.
Draken Stark @ Aug 20th 2009 11:23AM
@ThatPCgameryouhate
First thing I thought of when I read your post. It's the greatest idea ever!
http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/469806
Anti-Villian @ Aug 20th 2009 1:30AM
"Project Natal is promising a board-free skateboarding experience."
HAHAHAHAHA! Jeez Ben, a board-free skateboarding experience? well I won't buy it.
ThatPCgameryouhate @ Aug 20th 2009 1:33AM
You'd rather buy the cheaply made plastic board with sensors on each side and an accelerometer in it?
I guess you're just one of those people who really, really wanted to learn how to skate, but was either too lazy to leave their house or too scared to get hit in the nades a few dozen times.
B @ Aug 20th 2009 1:32AM
I remember watching this somewhere before around E3 time..
...oh wait! it was on this site! http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/03/pro-skaters-sound-off-in-tony-hawk-ride-trailer/
Apollo @ Aug 20th 2009 1:39AM
Holy crap, LOL
Premature ejaculation man @ Aug 20th 2009 1:46AM
I thought the same. But I want to see how to comments differ this time from last =p
rooshma @ Aug 20th 2009 2:07AM
So I'm not psychic...
j.howlett @ Aug 20th 2009 5:38AM
i knew i saw it before
Blessed Ossoona @ Aug 20th 2009 5:03PM
BLOG FAIL!
Ryan Hamilton @ Aug 20th 2009 1:42AM
I want this to fail! Why? Well not so much because it uses a peripheral. If you're into those, good for you. I personally despise them! No, it more has to with the fact that you're forced to use that motion board thing. You're given no other control options.
Imagine if you're in a wheelchair and love the Tony Hawk series. Oh too bad, you can't play!, but also, If the game succeeds. A domino effect will occur, where It'll send a message to other developers, that gamers want peripherals, not regular controllers. You'll see a slew other games follow suit and start favoring peripherals over regular controls, until peripherals become the norm and I won't be able to play video games anymore.
The bottom line is, give the user more options, don't force something on the consumer, just to sell your expensive add-on and make more money.
Drew @ Aug 20th 2009 2:16AM
indeed.
Spike @ Aug 20th 2009 10:12AM
well this IS activision we're talking about, the same company making 3 guitar hero games a year, and selling large peripherals with all of them
TrojanGuy @ Aug 20th 2009 1:50AM
No. Thanks.
Surfaced @ Aug 20th 2009 3:01PM
Stopped watching when I saw Ryan Scheckler
Toges @ Aug 20th 2009 1:56AM
i figured the advanced setting on this game would at least tip its hat a little to semi-experienced skaters. like maybe actually doing a kick flip with the piece of plastic would do one in the game? heel flip, etc. no it's just that cheap. another game i won't be buying that comes with a peripheral to mark up the price. what a gimmick.
mcwattersm @ Aug 20th 2009 1:54AM
I like how they show Mike Mo footage and he isn't even in the game....