SKATE 2 X360 Black Box redefined what the skating-game genre could and should be with Skate It. Now they have come out with the long anticipated sequel Skate 2 for the Xbox 360. This new installment features a lot more exciting and sophisticated tricks an improved Reel editor a deeper create-a-skater and much more. [IMAGE] Grind on any surface you can find. View larger. [IMAGE] The reel editor lets you create videos of yourself. View larger. [IMAGE] Giant ramps let you catch massive air. View larger. [IMAGE] You can buy property and turn them into skate parks. View larger. The Story Continues Skate 2 is set five years after the events in Skate It where many earthquakes had devastated the city leaving it in ruins. Instead of the skaters paradise that the city used to be the new city dubbed New San Vanelona has stepped-up security thanks to Mongo Co. in order to protect the best parts of the city. This is the setting for you to rebuild your skate career and revive the citys skate scene. Whereas you started the last game by learning the basics of skating with Skate 2 youll be immediately challenged by find a couple huge ramps. You start out at Slappys and while there are some tutorials veterans will be able to blaze through them in about a minute. New players on the other hand will find Slappys park to be inviting and easily accessible and can get a taste of whats in store for them before taking on the entirety of San Vanelona. And once out there youll find that people you run into remember you and what you did five years ago and are excited to see you back in action. Exciting New Features and Capabilities While the controls will be instantly familiar to fans of the previous game there are loads of new tricks to perform. Skaters can now do footplants crail slides and fingerflips. Or show off with a lip trick an Ollie North and the long-sought ...