Skate It! Psyching Up to Drop Into the App Store
by Jamin Smith on Wednesday 3rd Mar 2010

Gnarly dude.

Today, EA Mobile announced that the Skate It! installment of their popular Skate franchise is heading to the App Store. Skate It! is already available on the Wii or DS, and swaps the simulated skating experience of the main series with more relaxed gameplay and a revised control scheme. For these reasons, the iPhone must have seemed like a logical platform to take the franchise to next.

In terms of competition, EA Mobile only really have to worry about Gameloft's Skater Nation, which although a competent enough game in it's own right, lacks the brand power of EA's Skate. EA haven't revealed much in the way of information for the game, but it is reported to feature a range of profesional skaters as well as the option to create your own. 

Features

FEEL IT & PICK UP AND PLAY LIKE IT'S FOR REAL: We've maxed out the potential of your accelerometer and gesture controls. Get a real feel of a true skate experience as you conquer the skater nirvana that is "San Vanelona" or roll through real-world locations.

FLICK- IT & LAND YOUR TRICKS: Use the revolutionary touchscreen Flick-it controls to pull off ollies, kickflips, heelflips, Pop Shuvits, and more.

BE IT & LIVE THE LIFE OF THE PROS: Freeskate as a selected pro skater, or as your own customized guy or girl. Score Personal Bests in Career mode, and get sponsorships and perks galore.

KILL IT & UNLOCK STUFF: Own challenges and KILL them to get the really good stuff — from new boards to outfits. Unlock fresh skate spots, too. Gain enough gear and create your own killer skate park.

FILM IT & SEE YOUR SKILLS IN ACTION: Capture every sick line or epic bail on camera. Replay footage to view your mastery or just for your own amusement.

KICK IT TO YOUR OWN TUNES: You can even shred to a soundtrack from your own music library.

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