Game of the week: Skate

Game Information:

• Developer/Publisher: EA Games
  
• Platform(s): PC, XBox & PS4/5
• Release Date: 16th September 2025

Introduction:
This one game could possibly be game of the week for a few weeks because of how brilliant the oddly simple yet pretty difficult to master mechanics are! The goofy physics of being able to fling yourself off of your skateboard (at around 120 MPH if you can get yourself fast enough) makes the game EVEN better!

Gameplay Overview:
So first of all, this game requires a controller, which could be considered a downside for many but a massive advantage point for those who have and know how to use a controller well! The way you can do these gnarly kickflips and grinds is absolutely thrilling to pull off, (Especially if someone is watching)!

Strengths:
The realistic but also cartoonish style of graphics make this game much better because if it was too realistic then that would just be laggy and mad! If it was in a Terraria or pixely style then it would be weird… Anyways some other strengths are that: It’s multiplayer! So if you don’t have friends, like me, you can maybe try to make some? Another strength is that it’s actually free to download from the EA app! (But only as long as it stays early access!) So, get it quick!

Weaknesses:
The story line is lacking pure actual freedom! I genuinely punched my monitor because the tutorial narrator was so ANNOYING.  LIKE I CAN’T GET OVER THE BENCH, WHAT DO WaNt FroM Me?

Verdict:
Very good game honestly! I recommend you to get a controller and download it now! 

Now, the thing you’ve been waiting for… The RATING!

8.75/10 I would rate it higher if that NPC would pipe down…