Tony Hawk’s line of skateboarding games over the years have proved to be quite the hit regardless of which platform it came out on, although the handheld versions did feel somewhat clipped at its wings. This time round, with the advancement in hardware and software, Activision will being Tony Hawk: RIDE to all three major home consoles – the Xbox 360, Sony PS3 and Nintendo Wii. What makes this all the more special is, you no longer just mash buttons in a certain combination to pick up points, as there is a revolutionary skateboard controller required where players of varied skill levels are able to physically control the action by stepping on board to perform movements and gestures which in turn, directly translate into amazing tricks in the game. Talk about being in the game while performing grinds, grabs and ollies alongside Tony Hawk’s signature tricks.

Tony Hawk: RIDE takes the popular action sports video game franchise in an all-new direction. The wireless skateboard controller was designed in conjunction with the game to offer a dynamic gaming experience built from the ground up. The innovative motion sensing peripheral offers a completely new way to play games. Without complex button combinations or analog sticks, gamers of various skill levels can literally step on the board and play.

According to legendary pro skater Tony Hawk, “This is the game I’ve always wanted to make. The skateboard peripheral opens up a whole new level of interactivity and physicality, allowing players to control the action with their whole body. I can’t wait for everyone to jump on the board and ride.”

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