Black Box, an Electronic Arts studio has announced that Skate 2 has been released in New Zealand.

Skate 2 promises to up the ante in delivering all the grit, creativity and culture of skateboarding with all-new tricks that allow players to skate it their way.

“Skate 2 is the perfect next chapter for the Skate franchise,” said Executive Producer, Scott Blackwood. “We expanded and deepened our original ideas and incorporated feedback straight from our passionate fans. With all new features, more challenges and a rich world, the game continues to celebrate skateboarding, while still innovating the genre in an unparalleled way.”

Skate 2 is set to feature the white-knuckle, camera shuddering speeds that players demand with breakneck death races.

The new Thrasher Hall of Meat mode has been incorporated for gamers who find enjoyment in bone-crushing wipeouts and bails. For players simply looking for skateboarding action, Skate 2 lets them show-off their own style. Equipped with double the bag of tricks and the ability to get off the board to move objects around, players can now create their own skate spots which can also be shared and experienced by others around the world.

Skate 2 is developed by Black Box, in Vancouver, British Columbia and is available on the Xbox 360 and PS3. Stay tuned for our full review shortly!