Play as your Mii, or a professional skater, or a professional skater's Mii in Tony Hawk Ride
by JC Fletcher 
{ Oct 6th 2009 at 11:45AM } 
Developer Buzz Monkey and Activision have received the mysteriously elusive permission from Nintendo to include Mii support, allowing users not only to play as their own Miis, but as included Mii likenesses of the pro skaters featured in the game. So if the in-game Tony Hawk avatar doesn't have a big enough head for you, there's a built-in solution.
In addition to the extra Mii features, Tony Hawk Ride on the Wii will include two exclusive levels. Usually, motion controls are enough of an exclusive feature for a game's Wii version, but this time, of course, that isn't the case, and it looks like Activision has found interesting ways to compensate. Enjoy some footage from the Wii game after the break.
While both Guitar Hero World Tour and 5 included Mii modes, Xbox Avatar support was new for the latest GH game. We've contacted Activision to determine whether Avatars will find their way into Ride as well.
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TheCoats @ Oct 6th 2009 11:47AM
Maybe my Mii needs to get a job if he wants to play this. I sure as hell won't be buying it for him.
JDxUndeadX @ Oct 6th 2009 11:52AM
Miis are ugly as hell.
Anti-Villian @ Oct 7th 2009 1:28AM
did i hear: worst feature evurrrr?
Archon (PSN: Archonik, XBL: DarkARHN) @ Oct 6th 2009 11:57AM
So um... Playstation Home avatar support now?
Or at least Home awards? A few games support that... *Hughs his Home Galaga Arcade Cabinet*
Archon (PSN: Archonik, XBL: DarkARHN) @ Oct 6th 2009 11:57AM
Oh, yeah... *And his Singstar clothing and Arkham Asylum Bat Cave Home Space...*
Shmil @ Oct 6th 2009 12:11PM
You named you galaga cabinet Hugh?
Solace @ Oct 6th 2009 12:16PM
just no... Home Avatars are creepy as fuck..
James @ Oct 30th 2009 11:04AM
...or a professional skater's Mii's Mii.
AsherR [Planeteer | Power of The Hoff] @ Oct 6th 2009 12:07PM
I don't understand why so many Activision Wii games keep getting extra content right from the get go. Like MUA2 getting 3 characters that should have been in it anyway. (Who ever heard of the leader of the X-men not being in a game with several of the X-Men in it?)
Then this gets two extra Wii levels? I don't really care about it for Tony Hawk, but I don't like this trend.
Mr Khan @ Oct 6th 2009 1:33PM
Activision wants to get some of that sweet Wii audience $$, which they have been fairly successful at (Guitar Hero has done especially well). Extra content helps, especially for a platform where DLC is next to impossible.
lol @ Oct 6th 2009 3:25PM
I dunno, I don't think it's an awful trend.
When it comes to ports that are on the next-gen systems, everybody knows that they are not created equal. Wii isn't as strong graphically as the others, so what would be the incentive to buy for a consumer who has the Wii and another system? Or, taking those consumers out of the equation, what would be a reasonable addition to the game so people who have a Wii don't look at the other two platforms and feel ripped off or like they were given another cheap rush port?
I didn't know about the MUA2 thing, and perhaps better characters should have been in the default roster, BUT it is Marvel Ultimate Alliance, not X-Men. So that's kind of a moot point.
Pack-in extras may seem like a knife in the back now, but think about how easily you can get DLC, even if you have to pay for it. Now think about swapping SD cards for a while. Mmm, tasty.
fuzzynyanko @ Oct 6th 2009 12:11PM
This is a good sign because this is exactly what I wanted the Wii to do since launch with 3rd-party titles. I wonder if Guitar Hero 5 on the 360's ability to use avatars in the main game had any influence.
Slust @ Oct 6th 2009 12:15PM
Despite what all you internet kids think, I think that's pretty neat.
Philpott @ Oct 6th 2009 12:25PM
That looking fricking stupid.
Philpott @ Oct 6th 2009 12:25PM
Ahhh! My grammer looks fricking stupid too!
Anonymouse @ Oct 6th 2009 1:04PM
Also, your spelling.
Uncontrol @ Oct 6th 2009 12:26PM
"Usually, motion controls are enough of an exclusive feature for a game's Wii version, but this time, of course, that isn't the case, and it looks like Activision has found interesting ways to compensate."
five fucking commas
Bunny Xbox @ Oct 6th 2009 12:27PM
What happen to his hands?
Captain Planet [Planeteer | Power of Captain Planet] @ Oct 6th 2009 12:44PM
Too much masturbation?
Anonymouse @ Oct 6th 2009 1:10PM
Hmm... He looks castrated though...
FNG @ Oct 6th 2009 4:03PM
This is the effort put forward by nintendo's graphics team. My grandmother loves it. They love their her "wii bowling game player machine" at the assisted living condo.
Lord Il Palazzo (Previously : Rave Master 2.0) @ Oct 6th 2009 8:43PM
@ Captain Planet
Everyone knows it as "Wankers Cramp".
Bunny Xbox @ Oct 9th 2009 11:22AM
@Captain Planet,
You horny person lol
Punkrawk Bbob @ Oct 6th 2009 12:55PM
Wow. So let's pump the realism angle with... Completely animated avatars!
Sometimes, just because you can do something doesn't mean you should.
Example #1: Just because you CAN include Mii support in your attempt at a sim-skating game, doesn't mean you should.
Example #2: I like cheese, chocolate, ice cream, peanut butter, sour cream & onion pringles, nachos, yogurt, raisins, pizza, and manicotti. This doesn't mean I include them all into one meal because they're available.
Example #3: I like Jedi pre 2001. George had the ability to make an entire movie of them. He unfortunately did. The end result is fucking MIDICHLORIANS.
Toop @ Oct 6th 2009 2:26PM
I actually found it amusing to watch pro boarders playing with the Mii version of themselves. Seeing them play it and have fun on the board is a great endorsement. No way I am paying that price though.
Hiro @ Oct 6th 2009 6:21PM
You know, that graphics look pretty good for a Wii game. Gameplay looks fun too. But with both this and DJ Hero, I really can't afford to get either one, as fun as they both look.
WINterfang @ Oct 6th 2009 7:08PM
I saw the board on Gamestop and looks pretty sturdy, I'm interested now and I'll wait for the reviews.