Tony Hawk’s New ‘Ride’ Game Includes Motion-Sensing Skateboard

This fall players will be able to experience skateboarding like never before in Tony Hawk: RIDE from Activision. For the first time, players will have the ability to physically play the game using an innovative motion sensing skateboard controller, allowing for unprecedented freedom and movement. Tony Hawk: RIDE focuses on innovation and fun, bringing the #1 best-selling action-sports franchise to the forefront with cutting-edge technology for the hardcore fans and accessibility for the mass audience.“Tony Hawk: RIDE is a massive step forward for the franchise and the gaming industry as a whole,” said Rob Kostich, head of marketing, global brand management, Activision Publishing, Inc. “The skateboard controller will redefine sports games by offering players a true skateboarding experience, hands-free, playing with friends and family at home or online in a variety of different locations.”

“This is the game I’ve always wanted to make,” said Tony Hawk, who has been directly involved with development of the project. “Playing on the board is unlike any other game, and I’m excited for everyone to have the chance to feel what it’s really like to experience the true feeling of skateboarding.”

Without complex button combinations or analog sticks, gamers of all skill levels can literally step on the board and play!

So there you have it! Tony Hawk: RIDE will be a crazy skateboard controller, and a game … but there isn’t much out about the game. Mostly just the controller. But knowing Activision, we will have a sweet deluge of screenshots and hype to keep you curious up until the game’s release this fall! You can see what the controller is going to look like at the Tony Hawk: RIDE website. Unfortunately there’s not much more than that, except a get-you-hyped video. The big question – will Tony Hawk: RIDE win back the fans who have run after EA SKATE? Will the game be somehow totally different? How will the controller simulate flip tricks? Will you be able to play Halo with the skateboard controller? If you hear anything about the game, or want to speculate, leave a comment below!

Tags: Controller, Motion, Skateboard, Tony Hawk, Xbox 360