EA Gave Me Early Access to Skate and Here's What I Found

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Samson Li

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EA Gave Me Early Access to Skate and Here's What I Found

Grow Up Level Up

59 minutes 17 seconds

2 months ago

EA Gave Me Early Access to Skate and Here's What I Found

What's up, everyone, and welcome back to Sunset Selects! In this episode, we're jumping into the early access preview of EA's Skate, the long-awaited return of the legendary skateboarding franchise. We've been waiting for a new Skate for years, but with a free-to-play model and an "always online" approach, is this the revival we've been hoping for?

Join hosts Samson and Jordan as they dive deep into the new Skate. Jordan, a recent convert to the world of skateboarding, shares his unique perspective on the game's feel and connection to skate culture. We'll be breaking down the improved flick controls, the state of character customization, and the overall gameplay mechanics. We'll also be discussing the game's monetization strategies, the lack of a fully fleshed-out music selection, and the generic feel of the art style.

Hit the like button if you're excited about the new Skate! Let us know in the comments below: are you a veteran of the franchise or a new skater like Jordan? What are your thoughts on the early access?

Chapters00:00 Introduction to Skate and Early Access Preview02:47 Jordan's Experience with Skating and Early Access05:32 Game Features and Release Information08:29 Skateboarding Culture and Personal Impressions11:16 Character Customization and Music13:43 Monetization and Shop Pricing16:32 Controls and Gameplay Mechanics19:22 Map Design and Exploration22:18 Visual Style and Art Direction24:59 Goofy Elements and Game Feel32:10 Character Customization and Art Style36:02 Corporate Feel and Character Interaction39:55 Gameplay Mechanics and Fun Elements41:36 Motivation and Storytelling in Gameplay48:15 User Interface and Presentation49:11 Always Online Experience and Connectivity Issues52:39 Outro

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