Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com Joystiq http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com en-us Copyright 2013 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Tony Hawk's Pro Skater HD 'Revert' DLC drops Dec. 4, everyone gets revert ability for free]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/21/tony-hawks-pro-skater-hd-revert-dlc-drops-dec-4-everyone-ge/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/21/tony-hawks-pro-skater-hd-revert-dlc-drops-dec-4-everyone-ge/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/21/tony-hawks-pro-skater-hd-revert-dlc-drops-dec-4-everyone-ge/#comments On December 4, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater HD will add three levels from Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 as premium DLC: Los Angeles, Airport and Canada. Along with these levels, the revert ability from THPS 3 will be included in the 400 MS Point ($4.99) DLC package.

However, the revert was previously localized to those three DLC levels only, and now Activision says all Tony Hawk HD players will receive a free update adding revert to the original levels. So if you want the three additional levels, you can snag them on December 4 for half a sawbuck or you can take the free update and up your high scores on the original lineup pulled from the first two Tony Hawk games. Or you can do both. Really it's entirely up to you.

Gallery: Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater HD (Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 HD Revert Pack)

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JoystiqTony Hawk's Pro Skater HD 'Revert' DLC drops Dec. 4, everyone gets revert ability for free originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 21 Nov 2012 17:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>activisiondlcrevertrobomodotony-hawktony-hawk-pro-skater-hdtony-hawks-pro-skater-3tony-hawks-pro-skater-hdWed, 21 Nov 2012 17:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Tony Hawk's Pro Skater HD DLC reverts into an early Dec. release window]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/03/tony-hawks-pro-skater-hd-dlc-reverts-into-an-early-dec-release/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/03/tony-hawks-pro-skater-hd-dlc-reverts-into-an-early-dec-release/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/03/tony-hawks-pro-skater-hd-dlc-reverts-into-an-early-dec-release/#comments Tony Hawk's Pro Skater HD DLC reverts into an early Dec release windowTony Hawk's Pro Skater HD's "Revert Pack" DLC has been pushed back until the first week of December, Activision has announced on the game's Facebook page. Originally, the DLC pack containing select levels from Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 was slated to hit consoles in early November.

"It's later than all of us hoped, and we're sorry about that," the update reads. When it does launch, however, the DLC will be available on 360, PS3 and PC, as the Steam version of the game is now available. If nothing else, the delay will at least allows more time for our shattered knee-caps to heal after trying to do some of this stuff in real life. Getting hit by a speeding golf cart can do a lot of damage, as it turns out.

JoystiqTony Hawk's Pro Skater HD DLC reverts into an early Dec. release window originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 03 Nov 2012 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The PC version doesn't include the multiplayer modes - local or online - featured in the XBLA and PSN versions that launched earlier this year. Tony Hawk's Steam release includes four single-player modes and new objectives.

The Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 HD Revert Pack will hit as DLC for $5 soon after release, and includes three levels from that original game.

JoystiqPSA: Tony Hawk's Pro Skater HD flips it to Steam originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 18 Sep 2012 23:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 DLC for Tony Hawk's Pro Skater HD still doesn't have an official release date, but at least we can take a gander at what two of its three levels look like in action. The videos, both above and after the break, show off the $5 DLC pack's Airport and Los Angeles levels (respectively), as well as its exclusive revert move.

The third level's location remains a mystery at the moment, as do the identities of the pro skaters that will also be included in the DLC, but what we do know is that riding a skateboard like that in an airport would get you thrown in prison, or jail, or both.

In related news, THPSHD launches on PSN today, nearly six weeks after its original release as an Xbox Live Summer of Arcade jam back in July. When asked if he was excited about the PSN version, a random skateboard person in front of our bank did a kickflip and called us a "suit," which we think is street lingo for "You bet!"

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JoystiqTony Hawk's Pro Skater HD 'Airport' and 'Los Angeles' DLC footage leaks originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 28 Aug 2012 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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"By making it 'lower risk' we were allowed to take some chances, which benefits both developer and publisher," Tsui said. He also noted that "the prospect of a fuller game is definitely on the table" and that it's "just a matter of when and how."

Of course, first thing's first: PC and PS3 ports of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater HD are still waiting in the wings, as is some DLC focused around Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3. But after that, Tsui seems to think Activision will be more open to publishing a new game.

JoystiqTony Hawk's Pro Skater HD success merits 'a fuller game,' Robomodo says originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 30 Jul 2012 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The game will make its way to PSN in late August and later this year for PC. In our deja review of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater HD, we praised the game's enhancements and commitment to ye olde ollies."

Gallery: Tony Hawk Pro Skater HD (7/11/12)

JoystiqTony Hawk's Pro Skater HD earns 120K sales originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 27 Jul 2012 22:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>activisionmicrosoftrobomodotony-hawk-pro-skater-hdtony-hawks-pro-skater-hdxboxFri, 27 Jul 2012 22:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Deja Review: Tony Hawk's Pro Skater HD]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/18/tony-hawks-pro-skater-hd-review/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/18/tony-hawks-pro-skater-hd-review/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/18/tony-hawks-pro-skater-hd-review/#commentsWe're of the firm opinion that your time is too precious, too valuable to be spent reading a full review for a game that was already reviewed many, many years ago. What's the point of applying a score to a game that's old enough to be enrolled in the sixth grade? That's why we invented Deja Review: A quick look at the new features and relative agelessness of remade, revived and re-released games.
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If you played the original Tony Hawk's Pro Skater, you probably remember exactly when you got your first million points on Warehouse. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater HD allows us all to relive that memory while simultaneously bringing the games that started it all to a new audience. Thanks to developer Robomodo's careful recreation of seven select levels from the first two Pro Skater games, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater HD evokes a strong sense of nostalgia.

It plays just like you remember; that secret spot where you pushed your score (and your board) skyward is there, waiting for you to discover it all over again.

Gallery: Tony Hawk Pro Skater HD (7/11/12)

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JoystiqDeja Review: Tony Hawk's Pro Skater HD originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 18 Jul 2012 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Tony Hawk's Pro Skater HD is heading to PC, though Robomodo isn't offering a date just yet - it will arrive "later this summer." Expect to see it a few weeks after it hits Xbox Live Arcade this July.

In honor of today's news, Activision released two new trailers and a batch of screens, below and beyond the break.

Gallery: Tony Hawk Pro Skater HD (7/11/12)

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JoystiqTony Hawk's Pro Skater HD gleaming the cube on PC as well originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 11 Jul 2012 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>pcq3-2012release-daterobomodotony-hawktony-hawk-pro-skater-hdtony-hawks-pro-skater-hdtwitterWed, 11 Jul 2012 18:00:00 EST<![CDATA[How to lose your head in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater HD multiplayer]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/04/how-to-lose-your-head-in-tony-hawks-pro-skater-hd-multiplayer/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/04/how-to-lose-your-head-in-tony-hawks-pro-skater-hd-multiplayer/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/04/how-to-lose-your-head-in-tony-hawks-pro-skater-hd-multiplayer/#comments Tony Hawk's Pro Skater HD is a remake of two classic games, rebuilt by Robomodo in Unreal Engine with excellent accuracy. It brings back several classic modes for multiplayer (now supporting four players, online only) but adds a new throwback to the earlier days of gaming.

Gallery: Tony Hawk's Pro Skater HD (6/2/2012)

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JoystiqHow to lose your head in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater HD multiplayer originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 04 Jul 2012 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>activisionmicrosoftplaystationps3robomodotony-hawk-pro-skater-hdtony-hawks-pro-skater-hdxboxWed, 04 Jul 2012 14:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Tony Hawk's Pro Skater HD 'THPS 3' DLC brings back the revert]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/03/tony-hawks-pro-skater-hd-thps-3-dlc-brings-back-the-revert/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/03/tony-hawks-pro-skater-hd-thps-3-dlc-brings-back-the-revert/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/03/tony-hawks-pro-skater-hd-thps-3-dlc-brings-back-the-revert/#comments Tony Hawk's Pro Skater HD 'THPS 3' DLC brings back the revertThe $5 DLC arriving roughly a month after the launch of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater HD will bring back the revert, a kind of bridge move introduced in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 that allows players to chain together combos they couldn't otherwise in previous games. Activision confirmed the news to Joystiq at a recent event.

There's one catch: revert will only work within the DLC, and will not be a compatible mechanic in the core Tony Hawk's Pro Skater HD game. Bummer, brah. An Activision rep told us this is because "reverts were introduced in THPS3 and the levels were designed accordingly."

Yesterday, Activision told us Airport will be one of the three THPS3 levels to make the cut in the DLC, and that several more skate pros will be added as part of the $5 DLC pack. Above you can see the very first screen from the remade Airport map.

JoystiqTony Hawk's Pro Skater HD 'THPS 3' DLC brings back the revert originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 03 Jul 2012 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>activisiondlcmicrosoftplaystationps3revertrobomodotony-hawk-pro-skater-hdtony-hawks-pro-skater-3tony-hawks-pro-skater-hdxboxTue, 03 Jul 2012 15:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Tony Hawk's Pro Skater HD gets THPS 3 content as DLC for $5]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/02/tony-hawks-pro-skater-hd-gets-thps-3-content-as-dlc-for-5/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/02/tony-hawks-pro-skater-hd-gets-thps-3-content-as-dlc-for-5/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/02/tony-hawks-pro-skater-hd-gets-thps-3-content-as-dlc-for-5/#comments Tony Hawk's Pro Skater HD gets THPS 3 content as DLC for $5On July 18, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater HD kicks off the Summer of Arcade on Xbox Live. Around 30-45 days after launch, a $5 DLC pack will be added, full of select content from Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3.

Activision reps couldn't get into specifics on exactly what would be added, but we at least know Airport is one of the levels that made the cut, and that more pros will be included. If this all sounds familiar, it's because the Hawk himself pegged other games in the series as potential sources of DLC for Pro Skater HD.

JoystiqTony Hawk's Pro Skater HD gets THPS 3 content as DLC for $5 originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 02 Jul 2012 21:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Tony Hawk's Pro Skater HD is a remake featuring select levels from the first two games, which originally debuted on the PSOne. Tony has said that, depending on the HD remake's reception, we could see other past levels added - Hawk even envisions Tony Hawk's Pro Skater HD as a platform for completely new content.

JoystiqTony Hawk's Pro Skater HD lands on Xbox Live and PSN in June originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 08 May 2012 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>activisionmicrosoftplaystationps3psnrelease-daterobomodotony-hawktony-hawk-pro-skater-hdtony-hawks-pro-skater-hdxboxxbox-liveTue, 08 May 2012 15:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Pro Skater HD first pitched years ago, could see new content as DLC]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/16/pro-skater-hd-first-pitched-years-ago-could-see-new-content-as/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/16/pro-skater-hd-first-pitched-years-ago-could-see-new-content-as/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/16/pro-skater-hd-first-pitched-years-ago-could-see-new-content-as/#comments While old-school skating fans are no doubt itching to pick up Tony Hawk's Pro Skater HD, it turns out that the idea of an HD remake is actually several years old. Hawk pitched the idea years ago, the skater recently told IGN, although Activision originally turned the project down because "it wasn't the right time."

Now, through the magic of digital distribution, Hawk wants to see Pro Skater HD become a platform unto itself. We knew that other popular levels from the series could be released as downloadable content for Pro Skater HD, but Hawk is hoping to see new content released as well, including levels, skaters and even new tricks.

It's worth noting that Activision is apparently taking a "wait and see" approach to downloadable content for Pro Skater HD. When asked about the possibility of DLC earlier this year, a spokesperson told Joystiq, "Activision will see how THPS HD does and go from there."

JoystiqPro Skater HD first pitched years ago, could see new content as DLC originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 16 Apr 2012 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>activisionmicrosoftplaystationps3robomodotony-hawktony-hawk-pro-skater-hdtony-hawks-pro-skater-hdxboxMon, 16 Apr 2012 19:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Tony Hawk's Pro Skater HD could receive levels from other THPS games as DLC]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/08/tony-hawks-pro-skater-hd-could-receive-levels-from-other-thps-g/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/08/tony-hawks-pro-skater-hd-could-receive-levels-from-other-thps-g/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/08/tony-hawks-pro-skater-hd-could-receive-levels-from-other-thps-g/#comments During an interview with Tony Hawk at GDC, the skateboarding icon told Joystiq that Tony Hawk's Pro Skater HD works as an HD update of the first two games, and as a potential platform for more content. Robomodo and Activision could add levels from Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 and/or 4, it could be added as DLC instead of a new remake of those individual games.

"The dream of doing this is we can throw levels from 3 and 4 and make them downloadable in this," Hawk said. "We can use this as a foundation and platform for that. I really want this to be a foundation we build on so we can do more levels, more skaters, more content that you can download because this is kind of revolutionary to do a franchise game as only downloadable."

"We thought we'd start relatively small and just do the best of the first two games and hope to build from there," Hawk added, but it's just wishful thinking right now. We followed up with an Activision spokesperson who said "Activision will see how THPS HD does and go from there." But is it possible? "Yes, certainly," the spoksperson added.

JoystiqTony Hawk's Pro Skater HD could receive levels from other THPS games as DLC originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 08 Mar 2012 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Besides the Warehouse and School 2, the Mall, Phoenix, Hangar, Marseilles and Venice have also been confirmed for the remake. But honestly, we'd rather Robomodo focus on getting this soundtrack situation sorted out before they move on to paltry trivialities like "levels" or "characters" or "physics" or "skateboards."

Gallery: Tony Hawk's Pro Skater HD (1/20/12)

JoystiqThe same as it ever was: Tony Hawk Pro Skater HD screens and partial level list originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 20 Jan 2012 23:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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But then, a concern popped into our brain: would our beloved soundtracks from Tony Hawk Pro Skater and its sequel return? Is that a realistic expectation? According to the One of Swords blog, "probably not."

"Right now, everything is unknown, and there's a lot more work to do before things are final," says Activision's Dan Amrich. He posits a few different scenarios, where the developers could chase licensing on these original tracks or simply license brand-new ones. If you're looking for all of your old favorites, you may end up disappointed.

Gallery: Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater HD

JoystiqTony Hawk Pro Skater HD soundtrack likely won't be identical to old games originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 14 Dec 2011 04:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We first heard about Tony Hawk Pro Skater HD from none other than Tony Hawk, pro skater. Today, Activision revealed official media along with details of the digital update of the classic skating games.

Tony Hawk Ride developer Robomodo is on board as developer -- but don't worry, the controls will be handled by normal gamepads. It sounds like more updating is being done, other than just revamped graphics for old THPS 1 and 2 levels, as the game features a new cast of skateboarding pros, including "Nyjah Huston, Chris Cole, Eric Koston, Andrew Reynolds, Rodney Mullen, Lyn-z Adams Hawkins (Pastrana), Riley Hawk, and, of course, Tony Hawk himself." Hawk also said that "We've updated many elements to reflect today's skateboarding scene as well." Not having spent any weeknights in any bank parking lots lately, we aren't sure what that refers to.

According to Activision's unnecessarily coy press release, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater HD will be available "only on leading consoles' networks for about $15," sometime this summer.

Gallery: Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater HD

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JoystiqTony Hawk HD developed by Robomodo, coming this summer for $15-ish originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 12 Dec 2011 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>activisionmicrosoftplaystationps3robomodotony-hawk-pro-skater-hdxboxMon, 12 Dec 2011 13:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Robomodo partially funding 'Bodoink' with Kickstarter]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/28/robomodo-partially-funding-bodoink-with-kickstarter/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/28/robomodo-partially-funding-bodoink-with-kickstarter/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/28/robomodo-partially-funding-bodoink-with-kickstarter/#comments Bodoink, a family-friendly XBLA Kinect title, which places player's Avatars inside a giant pinball machine, is currently seeking funding on Kickstarter. The money raised will be put towards the game's polish and "the final push for big fun."

Developer Robomodo has a goal of $35,000, offering up spots in the credits of the game, along with posters and t-shirts for donations. Those who put up $5,000 or more receive an executive producer credit, likeness in the game and a studio tour -- but they'll have to pay their own way and hotel while visiting the Chicago studio.

Robomodo's previous efforts were the shelf-filling Tony Hawk: Ride and Tony Hawk: Shred. Holding up the skateboard peripheral to your Kinect in Bodoink will instantly generate an on-screen apology.*

*Not true, but that's something we'd pay for in a Kickstarter.

JoystiqRobomodo partially funding 'Bodoink' with Kickstarter originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 28 Nov 2011 19:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bodoinkkickstarterkinectmicrosoftRobomodoxboxMon, 28 Nov 2011 19:10:00 EST<![CDATA[Activision still pushing Shred, believes Tony Hawk (the man) has staying power]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/08/activision-still-pushing-shred-believes-tony-hawk-the-man-has/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/08/activision-still-pushing-shred-believes-tony-hawk-the-man-has/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/08/activision-still-pushing-shred-believes-tony-hawk-the-man-has/#comments
 Tony Hawk Shred's bad start at retail still has Eric Hirshberg, CEO of Activision Publishing, doing damage control. In a recent interview with IndustryGamers, the executive stated that Tony Hawk, as a figure, has "relevance and tremendous appeal for people." Hirshberg described him as a "lasting icon," and explained that the company needs to make "smart moves in terms of innovation to see if [it] can recapture people's imaginations" with the game franchise.

While Hirshberg feels it's too early to say that Shred fell crotch first onto the metal handrail it was trying to grind, Activision will "keep the pedal to the metal" through the holiday season, hoping to score a hit with kids and potential gift-givers.

Clearly that Vans boost across the asphalt (proper metaphor!) does not include any focus on making sure the game gets reviewed and placed on Metacritic. Developed by hard-hit Robomodo, it has only one professional review listed across three platforms. NPD results will be out this Thursday, so we'll see then if Tony Hawk Shred picked up from the 3,000 sales it had in October.

Gallery: Tony Hawk Shred (360)

JoystiqActivision still pushing Shred, believes Tony Hawk (the man) has staying power originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 08 Dec 2010 09:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ActivisionActivision-Blizzarderic-hirshbergmicrosoftnintendoplaystationps3robomodotony-hawk-shredwiixboxWed, 08 Dec 2010 09:35:00 EST<![CDATA[Activision hopes for Tony Hawk Shred sales turnaround over the holidays]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/20/activision-hopes-for-tony-hawk-shred-sales-turnaround-over-the-h/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/20/activision-hopes-for-tony-hawk-shred-sales-turnaround-over-the-h/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/20/activision-hopes-for-tony-hawk-shred-sales-turnaround-over-the-h/#comments It's been a sad story for Tony Hawk Shred, which managed to move a miniscule amount of product -- 3,000 units in its first week, to be exact. Despite marketing efforts such as putting Al Roker on a board and letting him go to town, it would seem that Tony Hawk Shred is bound to the same fate as Tony Hawk Ride. But with the holiday gift-buying season in full swing, Activision has hopes it'll see "a bigger ramp-up" in sales as the holiday season progresses.

In talking to Gamasutra, Activision's CEO of publishing, Eric Hirshberg, admits that the company needs to "build awareness" for the title -- Hirschberg says Shred was selected as one of the top 12 holiday gifts on The Ellen DeGeneres Show (worked for Kinect!) and is banking on that exposure -- but attributed some of the sequel's lack of commercial success to the fact that, for the first time in franchise history, it's solely being marketed to kids. It's also "a gift-oriented game," he said, which plays into Activision's hopes that more units will fly off the shelves as consumers get to shopping.

For the full interview, a majority of which talks about Call of Duty: Black Ops, hit up the source link below.

JoystiqActivision hopes for Tony Hawk Shred sales turnaround over the holidays originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 20 Nov 2010 00:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>activisionEric-Hirshbergmicrosoftnintendoplaystationps3robomodotony-hawk-shredwiixboxSat, 20 Nov 2010 00:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Tony Hawk: Shred wobbles first week at retail]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/17/tony-hawk-shred-wobbles-first-week-at-retail/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/17/tony-hawk-shred-wobbles-first-week-at-retail/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/17/tony-hawk-shred-wobbles-first-week-at-retail/#comments In a video game's lifetime, the first-week sales are often the most crucial, representing some of biggest numbers a publisher will ever see for a game. That's why Robomodo's second peripheral-based Tony Hawk title, Shred, seems to have gotten off to a grim start, selling just 3,000 copies in its first week at retail.

Speaking with GI.Biz, Investment firm Cowen and Company detailed October's North American retail showings (following yesterday's NPD report) and pointed out that another Activision October release, DJ Hero 2, moved 59,000 copies in its first two weeks of availability. For comparison's sake, those aren't huge sales for DJ Hero 2, but it nearly 20 times more than Shred. These numbers are perhaps least surprising to Shred's developer, Robomodo; the developer cut staff last month and is said to be off the Tony Hawk franchise.

JoystiqTony Hawk: Shred wobbles first week at retail originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 17 Nov 2010 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>activisioncowen-and-companydj-hero-2freestyle-gamesmicrosoftnintendonpdplaystationps3robomodosalestony-hawk-shredwiixboxWed, 17 Nov 2010 12:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Al Roker: Shred]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/21/al-roker-shred/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/21/al-roker-shred/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/21/al-roker-shred/#comments During a visit to the Today Show, Tony Hawk advised risk-taking dream-seekers to "stay true to what you love doing, because you'll make it -- and it'll be great." Behind him, wobbling atop the Shred board, Al Roker realized that he had in fact veered dangerously off course from his chosen path.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>al-rokernintendorobomodotoday-showtony-hawktony-hawk-shredwiiThu, 21 Oct 2010 19:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Tony Hawk Shred gives you an olly taste at your local mall]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/15/tony-hawk-shred-gives-you-an-olly-taste-at-your-local-mall/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/15/tony-hawk-shred-gives-you-an-olly-taste-at-your-local-mall/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/15/tony-hawk-shred-gives-you-an-olly-taste-at-your-local-mall/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Anxious to try your hands feet at Robomodo's next game? Activision has announced a mall tour for Tony Hawk Shred, where it'll bring the upcoming game to 10 of the biggest malls in the country, starting this weekend on through the end of the year. Sure, you could sit on your couch and just wait until the game launches on October 26, go to a store and buy it, but where's the fun in that? Oh, right, it's a video game. Those are pretty fun, we hear.

Lapses in logic aside, if you like your video game-based entertainment to be more on the free and supervised side, head past the break for the list of participating malls. Happy shredding!

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JoystiqTony Hawk Shred gives you an olly taste at your local mall originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 15 Oct 2010 07:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>activisionActivision-Blizzardmicrosoftnintendoplaystationps3robomodotony-hawk-shredwiixboxFri, 15 Oct 2010 07:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Robomodo lays off unspecified number of staff, leads remain]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/13/robomodo-lays-off-unspecified-number-of-staff-leads-remain/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/13/robomodo-lays-off-unspecified-number-of-staff-leads-remain/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/13/robomodo-lays-off-unspecified-number-of-staff-leads-remain/#commentsFiled under: , ,

The ride has ended for some Robomodo staffers. The developer behind Tony Hawk Ride and the soon-to-be-released Tony Hawk Shred has let go of an unspecified number of employees, according to the following statement from president Josh Tsui:
"It is always difficult to let hard-working and valued employees go. Robomodo has retained all of the company's directors and leads, along with other staff members. All are busy working on future projects and ideas, which will become the innovative games of tomorrow. We hope to bring back some of our team as we ramp up on our next projects."
Again, we don't know how many were let go, but a source speaking with Joystiq suggested upwards of 30 would be affected. Of course, this is likely partially attributable to work wrapping on Shred, but our hearts still go out to those who'll have to start the morning off with a job hunt.

JoystiqRobomodo lays off unspecified number of staff, leads remain originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 13 Oct 2010 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>layoffsrobomodotony-hawk-ridetony-hawk-shredWed, 13 Oct 2010 10:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Rumor: Tony Hawk: Shred will include snowboarding]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/06/09/rumor-tony-hawk-shred-will-include-snowboarding/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/06/09/rumor-tony-hawk-shred-will-include-snowboarding/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/06/09/rumor-tony-hawk-shred-will-include-snowboarding/#comments Tony Hawk: Shred is an actual thing that's coming, this much Activision itself confirmed. And we have it on good authority from our Joystiq Superspy[TM] that the latest game to bear the Tony Hawk name will not only let gamers shred pavement, but also some fresh powder: the game will incorporate snowboarding -- a first for the traditionally skateboarding-only series.

It's been a tough time for the Tony Hawk series lately. Tony Hawk: Ride, which introduced a plastic peripheral, didn't do so well. And with competition from EA's Skate series, as well as newcomer Shaun White Skateboarding emerging on the scene, it's not going to be easy for Shred to stand out from the competition.

We're expecting to hear more on Shred at E3 next week. We'll let you know what we find out.

JoystiqRumor: Tony Hawk: Shred will include snowboarding originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 09 Jun 2010 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ActivisionRobomodoSnowboardingSportsTony-HawkTony-Hawk-RideTony-Hawk-ShredWed, 09 Jun 2010 18:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Tony Hawk: Shred confirmed by Activision]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/22/tony-hawk-shred/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/22/tony-hawk-shred/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/22/tony-hawk-shred/#comments Thanks to a since-deleted Tweet from the skateboarding mogul himself, the name Tony Hawk: Shred has been making the rounds as the rumored title for the next game in the venerable skating series. Now, Activision's made it official, telling us, "We can confirm we've given a name to the next Tony Hawk game - Tony Hawk: SHRED, and more details will be revealed in the coming months."

What we don't know is if TH:S is the peripheral-based follow-up to last year's Tony Hawk: Ride that Activision threatened promised in February. It seems like a natural evolution, right? "Hey Steve, you seem to be riding that skateboard pretty well, but aren't you ready to do more than ride? Would you, perhaps, be prepared to shred?"

(Also, as our own Ludwig Kietzmann points out, Tony Hawk: Shrek would probably make a lot more money.)

JoystiqTony Hawk: Shred confirmed by Activision originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 22 Apr 2010 12:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>activisionperipheralsrobomodotony-hawktony-hawk-ridetony-hawk-shredtweettwitterThu, 22 Apr 2010 12:55:00 EST<![CDATA[Ride dev Robomodo sucked into parallel dimension, increases staff]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/02/ride-developer-robomodo-increases-staff/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/02/ride-developer-robomodo-increases-staff/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/02/ride-developer-robomodo-increases-staff/#comments Tragic news today as we report that, due to the detonation of a hydrogen bomb on a weird island in 1977, Tony Hawk Ride developer Robomodo has shifted sideways into a reality running parallel to our own. We may not have all the details, but we've got all the evidence we need here in this Gamasutra article.

As you know, here in our reality, Tony Hawk Ride was a poorly-received, overpriced game and peripheral that moved only 114,000 units during its first month at retail. In this parallel world though, the studio calls the game "high-selling" and is looking to actually increase its staff by as much as 17 percent in the near future for upcoming projects "across all platforms." The developer added that, at least in its dimension, its debut game is "very compelling."

You know, maybe it's not so tragic, after all. As near as we can tell, Robomodo and Ride may be better off in this other reality. Perhaps it's best if we just let them be.

JoystiqRide dev Robomodo sucked into parallel dimension, increases staff originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 02 Mar 2010 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>activisionMicrosoftNintendoriderobomodotony-hawktony-hawk-rideWiiXbox-360Tue, 02 Mar 2010 19:30:00 EST<![CDATA[If at first you don't succeed, Ride, Ride again]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/10/tony-hawk-2010-game/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/10/tony-hawk-2010-game/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/10/tony-hawk-2010-game/#comments You think the first time Tony Hawk, the man himself, stepped onto a skateboard it was a sick run? Heck no -- it was pathetic. But you know what? He got back on. And the rest is history.

Activision today fessed up to that new installment in the Tony Hawk game franchise, confirmed for a 2010 release and paired with the skateboard peripheral introduced with Ride last fall -- and boy was that a big fall. Shaking off signs that Ride and its board are about as beloved as worn-out Levis and antique Tupperware, Activision has committed to another run on the Tony Hawk board.

"Game ratings for Tony Hawk: Ride weren't as high as we would have hoped last year, and in hindsight it took longer to optimize the hardware, leaving less time to develop the software we launched in 2009," said Mike Griffith, President and CEO of Activision Publishing, during a financial report and outlook call today. "Still, play-testing and consumer feedback have been very encouraging."

"This year, with the hardware complete, we'll be focusing on improving the software in order to unlock the full potential of the board," Griffith added. "We continue to believe that this innovative peripheral redefines the skateboarding experience and could potentially have different applications in the future."

JoystiqIf at first you don't succeed, Ride, Ride again originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 10 Feb 2010 19:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2010activisionboardperipheralsrobomodoskateboardingtony-hawktony-hawk-boardtony-hawk-rideWed, 10 Feb 2010 19:20:00 EST<![CDATA[Tony Hawk: details on next Robomodo project coming soon]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/22/tony-hawk-details-on-next-robomodo-project-coming-soon/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/22/tony-hawk-details-on-next-robomodo-project-coming-soon/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/22/tony-hawk-details-on-next-robomodo-project-coming-soon/#comments It looks like we'll get to see the next Tony Hawk joint soon enough. The skateboarding legend recently tweeted that he just concluded a meeting with developer Robomodo. Tony Hawk said the project is already "much better than I expected," though we think he may be a bit biased on the matter. He added that details would be available "soon."

As for what it is he liked so much, all signs point to a Tony Hawk Ride sequel -- the sequel that Tony himself said was already in the works during a recent interview. And should that be the case, we think Robomodo and Mr. Hawk have a lot to think about, especially if they want to avoid releasing another critical bomb.

[Via MCV]

JoystiqTony Hawk: details on next Robomodo project coming soon originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>activisionMicrosoftNintendorobomodoskateboardingsportstony-hawktony-hawk-rideWiiXbox-360Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Tony Hawk bribing Xbox Live's 'Ride' players with friendship]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/05/tony-hawk-bribing-xbox-lives-ride-players-with-friendship/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/05/tony-hawk-bribing-xbox-lives-ride-players-with-friendship/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/05/tony-hawk-bribing-xbox-lives-ride-players-with-friendship/#comments Who wouldn't want to go gallivanting around the globe, bustin' silly skateboarding tricks with icon Tony Hawk? Well, you'll never get to, but you can have the next best thing: Tony Hawk on your Xbox Live friends list. He hit the Twitters last night, trying to drum up some friends to play Tony Hawk Ride with on the Xbox 360. You know, that game with the crazy board Tony would like to see used with more games in the future? Yeah, that one.

There's no telling if it worked or not -- you can't check out Tony's friends list unless you're a friend with him. Still, it's interesting to see Tony take such an active role in trying to market the game. We guess when you invent a peripheral, you get all super passionate about it or something.

[Via Kotaku]

Source and Source - Tony Hawk's Twitter account

JoystiqTony Hawk bribing Xbox Live's 'Ride' players with friendship originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>activisionMicrosoftperipheralperipheralsriderobomodotony-hawktony-hawk-rideXbox-360xbox-liveTue, 05 Jan 2010 00:01:00 EST<![CDATA[VGA 2009: Tony Hawk talks disappointing sales and future plans]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/17/vga-2009-tony-hawk-talks-disappointing-sales-and-future-plans/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/17/vga-2009-tony-hawk-talks-disappointing-sales-and-future-plans/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/17/vga-2009-tony-hawk-talks-disappointing-sales-and-future-plans/#comments This past Saturday brought us the Spike TV Video Game Awards and - before experiencing the litany of world exclusives that awaited us inside - we spent some time outside cruising the red carpet and talking (briefly!) to many of the game developers and talent. We squeezed them for information as fast as we could while simultaneously wishing them holiday cheer and good tidings. Yes, it was as awkward as it sounds. Here's what we learned from Tony Hawk about Tony Hawk Ride.

You've been very vocal about the negative reviews of the game. What made you want to strike back?

Because I feel like a lot of people ... not just bad reviews, but some of them were just mean-spirited. You know what I mean? I felt like that wasn't fair to us, and it was also turning people away from even trying it. I feel like it's not for everyone, but try it! I see kids love it. I see parents that take to it and really enjoy it, and I just wanted a fair chance for people to try it objectively. When I see people just coming down on me personally, that got me going and I was frustrated with it.

But at the same time, I'm totally proud of it, I love the game. I spent two years of my life getting it going, and it was my idea ... I brought it to Activision. For people to say "Oh, you just stick your name on the game and that's it," that's not what it is at all.

The sales figures came out and they were disappointing. Do you think Activision will keep going in the same direction with this game or will go back to the old Tony Hawk?

I don't know, I guess that remains to be discussed. I really feel like the board is a good device, and we can make more games based on it. I really want to do that. This wasn't a gimmick, I didn't want people to think they have to buy a new one next year. I wanted to make this board so ... it's a platform to do other things with.

Does the game have the ability to be mapped to a standard controller? Could Activision implement that via a download?

You know what, we looked into it ... the way that you physically play the game, it wouldn't translate to a very challenging game with a joystick. The control scheme would have to be completely different, and we didn't want to make a game that was confusing like that.

JoystiqVGA 2009: Tony Hawk talks disappointing sales and future plans originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 17 Dec 2009 19:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ActivisionMicrosoftNintendored-carpetrobomodospike-vga-2009Tony-HawkTony-Hawk-RideVGA-2009WiiXbox-360Thu, 17 Dec 2009 19:20:00 EST<![CDATA[NPD: 114K took a Tony Hawk: Ride in November]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/10/npd-only-114k-took-a-tony-hawk-ride-in-november/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/10/npd-only-114k-took-a-tony-hawk-ride-in-november/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/12/10/npd-only-114k-took-a-tony-hawk-ride-in-november/#commentsIt looks like Activision's hopes for Tony Hawk: Ride are falling even faster than the average Tony Hawk: Ride player. IndustryGamers reports that this month's NPD numbers place the game at 114,000 copies sold across three platforms. Not that Activision is even paying attention to its own failure right now, distracted by the ridiculous success of its own Modern Warfare 2. This is the second disappointing month in a row for a big-box Activision game.

While we don't have a per-platform breakdown of the disappointing sales, a forecast released before today's NPD results estimated that just 13,000 copies sold on Xbox 360. All of this just confirms what we intuitively knew: skateboards without wheels just don't work.

JoystiqNPD: 114K took a Tony Hawk: Ride in November originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 10 Dec 2009 19:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>activisionMicrosoftNintendonpdrobomodosalestony-hawk-rideWiiXbox-360Thu, 10 Dec 2009 19:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Metareview: Tony Hawk Ride]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/25/metareview-tony-hawk-ride/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/25/metareview-tony-hawk-ride/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/25/metareview-tony-hawk-ride/#comments We're so proud of the individuals who managed to play through the pain radiating from their twisted, throbbing ankle, and craft a review for the latest (peripheral-infused) installment in the Hawkman's gaming franchise, Tony Hawk: Ride. Here's what these brave, persistent critics had to say about the experience.
  • Game Informer (5.75/10): "As a skateboarder and as a gamer, Tony Hawk: Ride is a curious idea but a letdown in practice. The huge level of frustration is not worth the time it takes to master the awkward gameplay idiosyncrasies."
  • IGN (5/10): "The idea? A more immersive skateboarding game that would ride the recent wave of hit games featuring their own custom controllers. The result? An expensive proposition that neither casual nor hardcore gamers will get much out of."
  • GameSpy (2.5/5 Stars): "As expected, Tony Hawk Ride is an experiment -- an interesting and ambitious experiment, but one that doesn't come together as a fully functional experience. I love the basic feel of the board, and had occasional bouts of fun amidst frequent frustration, but THR's gargantuan buy-in price is an awful lot to ask of an effective guinea pig audience."
  • Giant Bomb (1/5 Stars): "While the Tony Hawk franchise has been down on its luck lately, and was probably in need of a reboot as dramatic as this, the execution is such a miserable failure that it manages to splash even more mud on Tony Hawk's legacy. I'm left with a firm belief that whichever side of the Tony Hawk/Activision partnership has the out clause in the contract should just exercise it and part ways for good. Enough is enough. "

JoystiqMetareview: Tony Hawk Ride originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>activisioncriticsmetareviewMicrosoftNintendorobomodotony-hawk-rideWiiXbox-360Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:45:00 EST<![CDATA[The terrifying prototypes of Tony Hawk: Ride]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/24/the-terrifying-prototypes-of-tony-hawk-ride/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/24/the-terrifying-prototypes-of-tony-hawk-ride/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/24/the-terrifying-prototypes-of-tony-hawk-ride/#comments
Not everyone can be as skilled as we were the very first time we tried Tony Hawk: Ride. Most people, as we understand it, are a bit daunted by the game's iconic peripheral at first. We're told it can be quite intimidating. That may be true, but just wait until you see some of the original prototypes Robomodo recently revealed to Develop. Employing wooden boards, blank decks, arcade buttons, trackballs and, yes, duct tape, the prototypes appear infinitely more frightening than the comparatively svelte final product. Check them out and be thankful for the Ride that never was.

JoystiqThe terrifying prototypes of Tony Hawk: Ride originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>activisionMicrosoftNintendoriderobomodotony-hawk-rideWiiXbox-360Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Robomodo CEO hints at new software for RIDE peripheral]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/17/robomodo-hints-at-new-software-for-ride-per/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/17/robomodo-hints-at-new-software-for-ride-per/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/17/robomodo-hints-at-new-software-for-ride-per/#comments Robomodo CEO David Michicich hinted that more software for the Tony Hawk: RIDE skateboard controller could be on its way. When asked if the developer had other ideas for the peripheral's use outside of the skating genre in an interview with Develop, Michicich replied, "We're doing a game with Activision and we're not allowed to talk about it right now."

In June 2009, Robomodo president Joshua Tsui commented that the (probably going to be involved in its fair share of accidental injury lawsuits) peripheral could be used for a variety of software. "The obvious ones are snowboarding and surfing and such," he told Videogamer.

With a new entry into the Tony Hawk: RIDE franchise probably already in the planning stages, it appears the hardware will see new software to help lighten consumer guilt. Sure, our dream is for some kind of Lumberjack Simulator to be in development, but the controller will more than likely focus on something closer to snowboarding. If EA hasn't jumped on that train yet, former EA employees are more than welcome to try.

JoystiqRobomodo CEO hints at new software for RIDE peripheral originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>activisionbusinessperipheralperipheralsriderobomodosnowboardingtony-hawk-rideTue, 17 Nov 2009 18:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Tony Hawk: Ride videos are in-game and out-of-game]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/06/tony-hawk-ride-videos-are-in-game-and-out-of-game/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/06/tony-hawk-ride-videos-are-in-game-and-out-of-game/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/11/06/tony-hawk-ride-videos-are-in-game-and-out-of-game/#comments We debated which of the two video assets Activision recently sent us for Tony Hawk: Ride should go a the top of the post, and which should be relegated to the unfavorable, post-jump real estate. The in-game trailer is pretty slick, and features that super catchy We Are Scientists jam. (You know the one, you hip guy, you.) However, the gameplay demonstration actually shows the peripheral being used to go on a "sick run," apparently part of a long-standing feud between Activision and Robomodo.

We decided to put the "sick run" at the top of the post, if only because we want you to know that this is exactly how we looked the first time we played the game at E3. Only we didn't crash quite so much, and also, when we finished playing, Tony Hawk himself came up and gave us a high-five with one of his giant hands. Check out the video above, then click past the jump to check out its neglected (but catchy!) brother.

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JoystiqTony Hawk: Ride videos are in-game and out-of-game originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>activisionMicrosoftNintendorobomodoskateboardtony-hawktony-hawk-ridetrailervideoWiiXbox-360Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:30:00 EST<![CDATA[This Week on the Nintendo Channel: Tony Hawk Tutorial]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/19/this-week-on-the-nintendo-channel-tony-hawk-tutorial/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/19/this-week-on-the-nintendo-channel-tony-hawk-tutorial/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/19/this-week-on-the-nintendo-channel-tony-hawk-tutorial/#comments
This week's Nintendo Channel update is chock full of Wii Fit Plus stuff again, but we'd like to draw your attention to the video tutorial on how to play Tony Hawk Ride. It answers a lot of the super important questions we've had -- like, "Does this peripheral work with both male and female gamers?" and, "Is this one of the most advanced game controllers ever created?"

Head past the break for the full list of this week's content.

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JoystiqThis Week on the Nintendo Channel: Tony Hawk Tutorial originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>activisionnintendo-channelrobomodotony-hawk-ridewii-fit-plusMon, 19 Oct 2009 13:45:00 EST<![CDATA[What's in a Name: Robomodo]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/05/whats-in-a-name-robomodo/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/05/whats-in-a-name-robomodo/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/05/whats-in-a-name-robomodo/#comments If you want to watch friends and loved ones pretend to skateboard/fall repeatedly this fall, Robomodo's Tony Hawk Ride is the only product catering to those admittedly unhealthy urges. Here's how those monsters came up with the name.

When Josh & I first talked about creating this company, I offered up the name because I felt it fit the criteria we were trying to fill:
  1. Sounds "fun" (i.e. anybody hearing it would expect to be entertained by our product)
  2. Rolls off the tongue & unique
  3. Available (i.e. its .com isn't already spoken for)
  4. "Just fits" (i.e. is applicable to what we're all about)
So in translation, it means "Robot Style". The way it struck a cord with us at the time is that it was made up of two words that apart represented the team's components, and together its development philosophy. "Robo" would represent the Software Engineers and gameplay code, while "Modo" would represent the Artists and their stylish vision for it. At Robomodo, we adhere to a philosophy loop of "art supports gameplay supports art...". It's all about harmony, with the end goal of developing fun & exciting games for a mass audience. Besides, who doesn't love robots?

David Lee Michicich
CEO / Creative Director
Robomodo Inc.

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JoystiqWhat's in a Name: Robomodo originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 05 Oct 2009 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Hi. I'm Joystiq writer Griffin McElroy, and those are my feet. They're attached to my shins, which attach to a long sequence of other appendages which stop at my brain -- which at the very moment this image was taken, was likely in a confused, panicked state. It's a reflex reaction I usually turn to when placed before an alien video game peripheral, although in most cases, it quickly subsides, and is replaced with a steely determination to figure out how it works.

By the time I'd reached the end of my brief hands-on session with Tony Hawk Ride, I had only just begun to deconstruct the hardware's machinations, and started determining how to deftly manipulate it in order to do sweet tricks. I was making progress in this endeavor when the demo came to a halt, but I'm still not sure my mind had completely wrapped around how I was supposed to manipulate the device. Is that indicative of the peripheral's weakness? No, I think it can be entirely chalked up to the fact that skateboarders move in mysterious ways.

Gallery: Tony Hawk Ride

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JoystiqHands-on: Tony Hawk Ride originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 09 Sep 2009 09:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>activisionhands-onMicrosoftneversoftNintendopaxpax-2009robomodotony-hawktony-hawk-rideWiiXbox-360Wed, 09 Sep 2009 09:15:00 EST<![CDATA[GameStop adds '80s-themed level to Tony Hawk Ride pre-orders]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/27/gamestop-adds-80s-themed-level-to-tony-hawk-ride-pre-orders/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/27/gamestop-adds-80s-themed-level-to-tony-hawk-ride-pre-orders/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/27/gamestop-adds-80s-themed-level-to-tony-hawk-ride-pre-orders/#comments
If you're looking to add a dash of '80s flair to your Tony Hawk Ride experience, you can either glue the skateboard peripheral onto one of those longboards, or you could just pre-order the game at GameStop. Those who choose the latter will gain access to the 80s Quicksilver Level, which is said to include a "Vert Ramp challenge sandwiched between two 747's on the runway of the Frankfurt Airport decked out in Quiksilver 80's theme including Tony Hawk himself." We guess Germany loves two things, then: David Hasselhoff and '80s-themed skateboard challenges.

[Via Go Nintendo]
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JoystiqGameStop adds '80s-themed level to Tony Hawk Ride pre-orders originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 27 Aug 2009 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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