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.”

Electronic Arts have released a new trailer for Skate 2, which is due to be released January 23 for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.

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.

You can grab the "Take Back Squad" trailer from GP Downloads (17MB).

Electronic Arts have released a short "skitching" trailer for Skate 2, due out in January 2009.

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.

You can grab the trailer from GP Downloads (24MB).