The Tony Hawk: RIDE controller may be clever, but it sure is expensive; happily those who couldn’t help themselves will soon have more gaming options to use it. During an interview with Develop, Robomodo CEO David Michicich revealed that “We’re doing a game with Activision and we’re not allowed to talk about it right now”. Although it’s unclear what the game itself might be, the nature of the controller does suggest some sort of snowboarding, skating or similar title.
The end of the week is here again and here we go with a rundown of some of the coolest stories we have seen this week. Monday marked the day the Asus Eee PC 1101HA went on sale in America. The rig is a netbook in name only; the beastie is expensive at about $430. The same day Gigabyte quietly unveiled the T1028X convertible touchscreen netbook. The device has a screen resolution of 1366 x 768 and other than the screen, the rest of the machine is typical netbook fare.
Reports are coming in that the anticipated next installment of the Tony Hawk skateboarding series has been set for November 17 here in the States, which we’re hoping means all three console-based variations will be hitting shelves on that day.
Upcoming skateboard game Tony Hawk: RIDE has been priced for the UK, with retailer Game listing the title – complete with a limited edition board controller – at £99.99 ($168). The custom board is designed by Tony Hawk himself, hence the great big hawk on it, and is exclusive to Game.
If your interest has been piqued about the upcoming Tony Hawk Ride game from Activision, you’ll be pleased to learn that the company has released a few additional details about the game and it’s very unique controller.
Tony Hawk: RIDE has finally been priced, and that clever skateboard controller isn’t doing gamers on a budget any favors. The game plus the controller comes in at a not-inconsiderable $119.99, according to Gamestop.
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