SSX - BEAT OUR SCORES!

[Himu]

http://kotaku.com/5708624/the-next-ssx-what-weve-heard-so-far

Electronic Arts hasn't released a console game in its once-great snowboarding and skiing series SSX since 2007's SSX Blur for the Wii. But from what we've heard out of the Great White North, a new SSX is well underway.

EA Canada has been working on a new SSX entry for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 for the past two years, according to a source familiar with development of the game. The next SSX, that source claims, will take the game "back to its roots," but feature controls similar to EA's Skate franchise, using a controller's right analog stick to perform tricks. Development of the game is said to be handled by much of the Skate team.

Electronic Arts registered new web site domains for the SSX franchise earlier this year, indicating that the title of that game could be SSX Deadly Descent or SSX First Descent.

Before that, online surveys were distributed targeted at fans of the SSX series that might tell us more about that game. While much of the survey (and the above artwork) distributed this summer said it "illustrates how the game might look and feel," it appeared that some features weren't final.

But the unnamed snowboarding game was described in the survey as "an intense, moment-to-moment battle against the forces created from riding your snowboard over the most spectacular and remote mountains on Earth." Gameplay involved "avoiding, out-running and even riding on top of massive avalanches; battling hurricane winds; white-outs; bitter cold; falling rocks; and gaping crevasses that open up at a moment's notice."

New and proposed features included the ability to "take part in helicopter drops and rescues, base-jumping, wingsuit/squirrel-suit flying, skyboarding, para-skiing, ice-climbing and more."

Could the new SSX game be the game teased as "The Planet" in anticipation of the Spike TV Video Game Awards, set to air later this week? Conventional wisdom pointed to that teaser as a Battlefield related, but its style and snowy substance could fit the snowboarding game surveyed earlier this year.

Consider these SSX tidbits rumor for now and the aforementioned survey may not officially be tied to SSX development, but pray for snow this weekend when the Spike VGAs air—hopefully with more clear information.

new ssx
skate controls

[pilonv1]

Sorry waiting for a new Amped

[Himu]

Reported for trolling.

[Himu]

It's nice they want to take SSX "back to its roots" but I fail to see how a Skate control scheme is good for SSX? SSX's roots are over-the-top racing and doing ridiculous trick tricks and combos. Skate's controls work because Skate emphasizes REALISM. How in the world are Skate's controls a good way to take SSX back to its roots? SSX is far from realistic!

I wonder how it'll turn out.

[duckman2000]

Best game ever already. Crazy wild mountain shit YES and a bit of Amped style controls yes hells yes YES.

It's nice they want to take SSX "back to its roots" but I fail to see how a Skate control scheme is good for SSX? SSX's roots are over-the-top racing and doing ridiculous trick tricks and combos. Skate's controls work because Skate emphasizes REALISM. How in the world are Skate's controls a good way to take SSX back to its roots? SSX is far from realistic!

I wonder how it'll turn out.

I don't see how a new (additional, perhaps) control system would mean the end of ridiculous tricks. If they do it right, it could just be about adding more refinement to it, like style in Amped.

[Himu]

It's going to turn out bad.  Anytime a developer says "back to it's roots" they mean they've done a half-assed job.

Bubut.

But the unnamed snowboarding game was described in the survey as "an intense, moment-to-moment battle against the forces created from riding your snowboard over the most spectacular and remote mountains on Earth." Gameplay involved "avoiding, out-running and even riding on top of massive avalanches; battling hurricane winds; white-outs; bitter cold; falling rocks; and gaping crevasses that open up at a moment's notice."

SSX3 in hd

[duckman2000]

Oh and if that Battlefield looking teaser turns out to be SSX, I'm gonna be pissed off.

Fuck Battlefield. SSX!

[Bocsius]

I shall give any SSX game the benefit of the doubt.

Still wish there was an Amped 3, too.

[Himu]

Ban Rygar.

[Shaka Khan]

It's going to turn out bad.  Anytime a developer says "back to it's roots" they mean they've done a half-assed job.

I have to agree. I've yet to see a game turn out good after the phrase "back to the roots" gets used in its PR. I'm looking at you Sega.

[Bocsius]

Let's be fair, "Sega" is a heavy enough burden. It's practically being down to your last out and the count is 0-2. And you're the Kansas City Royals.

[Raban]

SSX with Skate controls? Pass.

[Shaka Khan]

lol motion controls will be a priority, you just watch.

[Bocsius]

And that's where the benefit of the doubt stops, yes.

[etiolate]

Considering the post-Tricky track record, I'm worried.

[Himu]

Considering the post-Tricky track record, I'm worried.

I still think your SSX3 hate makes zero sense.

It is the same shit, except with mountains in between levels. So you essentially have levels with a level. Suggesting that the game is nearly as open-ended as GTA is distinguished mentally-challenged. It's the same shit: you unlock new locations, tracks and track types, buy new gear, customize your characters, except there's only one mode and you do it seamless within the game and not through a menu.

[Stoney Mason]

Would love a new SSX but I don't like Skate.

[etiolate]

Considering the post-Tricky track record, I'm worried.

I still think your SSX3 hate makes zero sense.

It is the same shit, except with mountains in between levels. So you essentially have levels with a level. Suggesting that the game is nearly as open-ended as GTA is distinguished mentally-challenged. It's the same shit: you unlock new locations, tracks and track types, buy new gear, customize your characters, except there's only one mode and you do it seamless within the game and not through a menu.

It's not open ended like GTA, but tries to be, which creates the problems. It looks like you can go somewhere, but then you hit an invisible dead zone. That and the paltry course design are my probs. I can't remember one single track from 3, but I can visualize tons of Tricky courses. If they wanted to pimp going back to their roots, their PR would be about course design and not Skate controls. =/

[Shaka Khan]

You used to have boobs?

[Himu]

Considering the post-Tricky track record, I'm worried.

I still think your SSX3 hate makes zero sense.

It is the same shit, except with mountains in between levels. So you essentially have levels with a level. Suggesting that the game is nearly as open-ended as GTA is distinguished mentally-challenged. It's the same shit: you unlock new locations, tracks and track types, buy new gear, customize your characters, except there's only one mode and you do it seamless within the game and not through a menu.

It's not open ended like GTA, but tries to be, which creates the problems. It looks like you can go somewhere, but then you hit an invisible dead zone. That and the paltry course design are my probs. I can't remember one single track from 3, but I can visualize tons of Tricky courses. If they wanted to pimp going back to their roots, their PR would be about course design and not Skate controls. =/

What the hell are you talking about? The game does not try to be GTA at all. The courses are arguable, but I like how in SSX3 you're fighting against nature. I find the courses just as crazy, but in a different way. I mean...

Tell me the difference:

[youtube=560,345]wzRl-jShX0U[/youtube]

vs

[youtube=560,345]l51pMIlVW8s[/youtube]

It would be fine if you just said you prefer Tricky over SSX3, which makes sense. But your vendetta against SSX3 doesn't. The games aren't *that* different.

[Sho Nuff]

[youtube=560,345]GeH1bd5sA3c[/youtube]

 

[demi]

SSX with Skate controls? Pass.

Is that what this is? Stoked is already out...

[Cormacaroni]

WINGSUITS??!   

DOUBLE TRIPLE AND QUADRUPLE SOLD

SSX ME GOOD EA

[Sho Nuff]

SSX = The game that justified my PS2 purchase and made me feel like less of a tool for buying one

Moby

[demi]

Stoked has Kaskade...

[chronovore]

WINGSUITS??!   

DOUBLE TRIPLE AND QUADRUPLE SOLD

SSX ME GOOD EA

Wingsuits? I will graft extra penii to me, to support multiple boners.

[pilonv1]

It's going to turn out bad.  Anytime a developer says "back to it's roots" they mean they've done a half-assed job.

BILLY RYGAR

Also @ this being "back to it's roots"

[Diunx]

I really liked coolboarders on the ps1, gonna give ssx a try, whats the best one for the ps2?

[bork]

I really liked coolboarders on the ps1, gonna give ssx a try, whats the best one for the ps2?

You can't go wrong with SSX Tricky or SSX3.  Don't bother with On Tour.

[Mr. Gundam]

What the fuck was with the SSX Call of Duty Edition trailer? SMH.

[maxy]

EA is really obsessed with COD.

[duckman2000]

This will be hot. SSX Xtreme Freeride Survival Challenge

[chronovore]

EA is really obsessed with COD.

Coming next year: Call of Madden, and Sims: On Duty!

[iconoclast]

  "taking the series back to its roots"

[youtube=560,345][/youtube]

SSX, you used to be beautiful. :'(

[Himu]

I STILL CAN'T BELIEVE THIS

[demi]

himu eviscerated... go buy stoked instead

[Himu]

To me this is the equivalent of taking Mario and making it into a gritty, hyper realistic game. I seriously can't believe it. I don't say this word often but I was actually "offended" *shudder* when I watched that trailer.

I mean, I'm still shocked but...IT HAS SSX IN THE TITLE so I have a duty to support my favorite sports series of all time. It could be good! Maybe!

This is the DMC reveal all over again for me: western developer that has to take something that DOESN'T TAKE ITSELF SERIOUSLY FOR THE FUN OF IT and makes it EXXXTREME, except in this case it's a western franchise.

[demi]

Even the logo is all BLADES hahaha

Stoked

[Himu]

Hahahaha I know dude! It's a good hint of the direction they're going.

ANYTHING NOT SSX

[duckman2000]

It's like this but extremerer. Check out 1:50, I think the SSX devs were watching this.
[youtube=560,345]f4c2nAl0jew[/youtube]

[EmCeeGrammar]

Clownfuckers?

[Himu]

It's like this but extremerer. Check out 1:50, I think the SSX devs were watching this.
[youtube=560,345]f4c2nAl0jew[/youtube]

I dislike this direction, but it could end up good. Doesn't seem like an SSX game though.

SSX3 had you doing all of that without it looking like a Call of Duty game.

[Mr. Gundam]

You might want to change the title to "False alarm. PUT YOUR COCKS AWAY."

[Himu]

All that stuff from 2:25 until the end, looked crazy.  If the game is like that and can provide a real experience of thrill and danger, I'm in.

[youtube=560,345]oNmYXdaWem0[/youtube]

[Himu]

"Word of advice, resist knee-jerks on SSX."

http://twitter.com/andrewpfister/status/13789646672633856

[pilonv1]

"Word of advice, resist knee-jerks on SSX."

http://twitter.com/andrewpfister/status/13789646672633856

WELL I'M CONVINCED

[Rman]

It's just a teaser.  No need for freakouts.

[GilloD]

Why is everyone like OMG NOOOOOOO WHY DID EA DO THIS


It looks fucking awesome.

[chronovore]

They're saying they'll be emulating EA Skate controls, which are sim-ish for a game which historically arcade-o-riffic.

[duckman2000]

Why is everyone like OMG NOOOOOOO WHY DID EA DO THIS


It looks fucking awesome.

Because it doesn't look exactly like Tricky. I like how Tricky, down to it's Extreme to the max stereotyped characters, is suddenly considered biting social commentary and high art. It's telling that not a single person on GAF commented on the video link I posted, and instead kept going on about how much it is like Gears of War and COD.

[pilonv1]

It's an easy comparison to make, and it also represents what "gamers" think is "ruining" gaming these days.

[Sho Nuff]

Snowboarding with AKs sounds badass. ARCTIC ASSAULT

[Smooth Groove]

Why is everyone like OMG NOOOOOOO WHY DID EA DO THIS


It looks fucking awesome.

Because it doesn't look exactly like Tricky. I like how Tricky, down to it's Extreme to the max stereotyped characters, is suddenly considered biting social commentary and high art. It's telling that not a single person on GAF commented on the video link I posted, and instead kept going on about how much it is like Gears of War and COD.

FWIW, I thought your video was really cool.  The next SSX would be great if it could duplicate that experience.   Personally, I find games that duplicate human activities more thrilling when it's grounded in some realism.  It doesn't have to be fully realistic, just realistic to make it seem plausible.  It's why I prefer PGR or Dirt to the Criterion games.  

[drew]

so how many people in this thread have actually snowboarded before?

[Himu]

who gives a fuck if people haven't snowboarded before.

[Trent Dole]

I will never put my cock away ever.
 

[cool breeze]

I don't know what is going in right now, but to answer dave's question, I have snowboarding (and skied) quite a bit.  That's neither here nor there.

This new SSX looks cool for different reasons.  Reason 1) wing suits.  Every game can benefit from having wing suits.   Just Cause 3 should have a wing suit, and snowboarding, and waterboarding.  ffs the developer is called Avalanche and they don't have skiing in a game about some mexican (?) with a parachute and grapple.  It just makes too much sense not to happen.  Fucking wing suits, man.  I just hope it's not limited like "you've reached point in race where you can deploy wing suit" and then you use the wing suit and then it's done.

[Cormacaroni]

indeed, the trailer was a bit but they'd have to really take the fuckstick to it for me not to play it. I will continue to shout WING SUITS in response to all haters.

[chronovore]

so how many people in this thread have actually snowboarded before?

I have, but it wouldn't matter if I hadn't. I've not repelled an alien assault, infiltrated a Nazi camp, or sold drugs out of my car. EVEN SO, I feel qualified to judge whether or not the gameplay implementations of those activities are fun or not.

[Himu]

I can attest that GTA: Chinatown's drug wars mini game is THE MOST REALISTIC drug selling simulation in any game!

/drew