In its latest editorial, the Gameplaybook staff explains why the latest (and most drastic) change to the SSX series is a great one.
Amazon have released their video game deals of the day offering discounts on a heap of Rock Band 3 accessories and discounting some recent releases including 25% off Binary Domain and $10 off SSX.
TGE:
Those monitoring the issue of Online Passes are also aware of the Arkham City Catwoman debacle , one of the finest examples of ludicrous Online Passes. When word came down the grapevine that EA Sports' SSX would also utilize an Online Pass, we were deeply concerned; fortunately it's not as bad as we thought.
EA released a new batch of SSX screenshots from their winter showcase in Europe today.
The only thing, that can get me more hyped about this game is a confirmation of a "fireworks cheat".
No, I would rather have a silly, colorful, over-the-top, FUN game.
You can keep your new serious snowboarding game EA; it's no SSX.
TheDCD is absolutely right. I am one of those who would think "not the exact same mountains with a little better graphics again". Love the idea of Freeriding as I do it a lot and guess it is the right move to sacrifice the old Funfaction for the new trend you can witness here: www.zapiks.com for example. Much more potential customers I´d say.
Would say SSX influenced the sport in a certain way - the sport itself and the material improved drastically during the last years - now they give this improvement back to the gaming series. A great development imo. And SSX will be SSX in concern of the characters talk, humor and soundtrack. I don´t doubt that! Look there is a citation of an older article by Peter Moore:
“An entire genre was born from the original SSX a decade ago, and it’s time to reboot one of the most popular franchises of all-time in an unpredictable and unexpected way. Fans have been begging for this since the launch of this generation of consoles, and we have an experience that will be worth the wait. This franchise has always been about racing, tricks, characters and fun – SSX: Deadly Descents will deliver all of that, and more, on a global scale, with rich online experiences, and with the sense of adventure never before imagined on a snowboard.”
I guess I will just miss the option to take ski as alternative to the board if I read Moores comment posted above...