Release Date Update

[Demzilla]

first...
demetri is hilarious...

second...
demo...
comes out when clay SAYS SO!!!!

[Mac]

Whyyy does he get the be the boooooss?!

[Mac]

Apparently, PS3fanboy says it's 21 for US and 23 for EU.
http://www.ps3fanboy.com/2008/11/25/...-release-date/
No source though. And I've never heard of the online graphics editor?

[Mourning Becomes Electra]

I was in 'Game' earlier today and they didn't have a release date for Skate 2 but even more surprising they hadn't recieved any Skate It stock for either platforms yet Zavvi did?

[TheClosetMonkey]

http://www.maxconsole.net/?mode=news&newsid=34066

Sounds pretty good, but I'm not getting my hopes up about the awesome sounding graphics editor 'till I've heard it from a better source.

[StrabMawr]

Official EA source....

REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Black Box, an Electronic Arts Inc. studio (NASDAQ:ERTS) announced today that Skate 2, the sequel to the genre-defining original game will hit retailers in North America on January 21st, 2009 and worldwide on January 23rd, 2009 – making it one of the first must-have games of 2009. Players that can’t wait until January can indulge their irrepressible Skate craving even sooner, with the Graphics Creator, a web-based customization tool launching next month on www.skate.ea.com. For those in North America anxious to shred the streets in blaring style can pre-order now for an exclusive code to unlock the Throwback Pack, a special upgrade pack that includes retro clothing, accessories and gestures.

The Graphics Creator is a web-based application that ups the ante in self-expression. With this tool, gamers have the freedom to create custom graphics for their in-game hats, decks and shirts, infusing their skateboarding experience with an unrivaled level of individuality. The Throwback Pack features a variety of retro stylings including, tie-dye t-shirts, Skate or Die apparel, Robot and ‘Window Shade’ sunglasses, gestures circa the hippie-age and much more!

Skate 2 brings gamers to New San Vanelona, a city that’s been rebuilt after an unspeakable disaster five years ago. Equipped with double the bag of tricks, players are tasked to rebuild their career and revive the skate scene. Now with the ability to get off-board and move objects around, gamers can create their own epic spots and challenges which can then be uploaded, shared and experienced by others around the world.

[sk8cdt]

Official EA source....

REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Black Box, an Electronic Arts Inc. studio (NASDAQ:ERTS) announced today that Skate 2, the sequel to the genre-defining original game will hit retailers in North America on January 21st, 2009 and worldwide on January 23rd, 2009

lets hold out on the official forums for a while and keep this our little secret. theres too many unappreciative pricks over there

o and thank you strab

[ChvyVele]

Players that can’t wait until January can indulge their irrepressible Skate craving even sooner, with the Graphics Creator, a web-based customization tool launching next month on www.skate.ea.com.

Now THAT'S good news.