Skate 2

Console Monster writes: It's been a while since a demo has arrived on the Xbox Live Marketplace and, as we posted earlier, a demo for Fuel is now available. The Skate 2 downloadable content we revealed the achievements for last week has now been released amongst more content. Here is the full Xbox Live Marketplace update for Thursday 9th July 2009: Game Demos Fuel Demo Price: Free (Gold Exclusive offer) Size: 1 GB In an alternate present, vast swathes of America have become no-go areas as the devastating effects of global warming ravage the continent. But these danger zones become a playground for a new breed of racer. With a stockpile of fuel to be burned, adrenaline junkies head into the wilderness to compete against each other in spectacular races against themselves and the elements. This playable demo offers a taster of one race and one challenge from the full game, as well as the chance to try out Free Ride in a small section of the wastelands...

EA has released new DLC for their title Skate 2 in the form of the Maloof Money Cup Pack, now available for download.

Console Monster writes: We have just added the new Achievements for Skate 2 on the Xbox 360. The 4 new achievements are worth 250 GamerScore. Both achievements can only be unlocked in the Skate 2 downloadable content releasing next Thursday (9th July), titled Maloof Money Cup and priced at 240 Microsoft Points. The list now contains 60 achievements worth 1500 GamerScore...

To celebrate the release of the Maloof Money Cup DLC Pack for Skate 2, the team from Black Box is letting you Double Up on in-game Cash and XP starting July 9th to the 12th. Throughout the weekend, anytime you play an online ranked event you'll earn double the cash and XP.

Skate 2 fans will be able to download and compete in Maloof Money Cup Pack from July 9.The pack is based on the largest pursed event in the history of professional skateboarding...

Electronic Arts has released details on the next Skate 2 DLC and if you can't beat 'em, join 'em. That's why as of tomorrow, you will be able to download the Tony Hawk Content Pack for Skate 2. EA has worked out a limited deal with Activision allowing for not only the usage of Tony Hawk himself, but the recreation of a few classic spots from previous Tony Hawk games. Included in the DLC pack is the Hangar in Mullet Falls from THPS2, and the all-time classic Warehouse from THPS1.

The patch that was announced last week has officially gone live today for EA's hit title, Skate 2.

When Skate 2 was released for the PS3 back in January many PS3 users were a littl let down by the fact that the game didn't support Custom Soundtracks. Thankfully EA and the developers at Black Box listened and Custom Soundtrack support will be added via the game's latest update which will be made available for the PS3 and Xbox 360 on March 23. Besides adding Custom Soundtrack support for the PS3 version the patch includes a bevy of fixes including improved off-board control and fixing some exploits that were in various modes. Check out the rest of the updates at the Shogungamer article.

EA spread the word today on their Skate 2 blog that they have a patch coming out soon. They seem to be really happy with the patch and what they were able to accomplish. They tweaked off the board controls, made a bunch of fixes for online, added in-game custom soundtrack support for PS3 users and more!

Leigh Alexander from Gamasutra writes: Microsoft is celebrating a 53 percent year-over-year spike in Xbox 360 sales following the release of February's NPD results, which saw sales of the console hit 391,000 units. The company says Xbox 360's record-setting sales pace is largely due to its lower price and value proposition, plus its software library. Comparing Metacritic scores, the company says 135 Xbox 360 games score 80 or higher, versus 94 for rival PlayStation 3.