Skate 4 (2013 Video Game)

Information
Skate 4 is the sequel to Skate 3 and is developed by EA, Black Box, and a newly formed Infinity Ward, which is now under the juristiction of EA. It will be released on May 9th, 2013 for Xbox 360, PS3, and PS Vita.

Soundtrack
Black Box announced that Skate 4 will have the largest liscensed soundtrack in Skate history... so far. Black Box announced a total of 52 liscensed songs, however, only half of these tracks have been announced so far.

"Are You the Walrus?" by Furthermore

"Away Frm U" by Oberhofer

"Baseline" by Bleach

"Dark Companion" by Six Finger Satellite

"Elevator Love Letter" by Stars

"Feather" by Nujabes

"Figure 8" by Outasight

"Forever in Blue Jeans" by Neil Diamond

"Full Clip" by Gang Star

"Go Go to the Graveyard" by the Deadlines

"Heart it Races" by Dr. Dog

"Jesus is Just Alright With Me" by the Doobie Brothers

"Joker and the Thief" by Wolfmother

"Kings & Queen" by 30 Seconds to Mars

"Like a Rolling Stone" by Bob Dylan

"No Cocaine" by Slightly Stoopid

"Oversleeping" by I'm From Barcelona

"Pet Sematary" by the Ramones

"Real Love" by the Beatles

"Shark in the Water" by VV Brown

"She Moves in Her Own Way" by the Kooks

"Top Down" by Swizz Beatz

"Weight of the World" by Pigeon John

"Where I Find You" by the Supertones

"Whisper to a Scream" by the Icicle Works

"Your Own Worst Enemy" by Alice Cooper

Premise

Years after the Legend's supposed death at the hands of a skateboarding megabail, their child must create a legacy for themselves and redeem their parent's, starting with nothing. To do so they must dominate the new city of VertVille, and travel back to Port Carverton and New San Van to become a new legend, unlike any other.

Returning
Chris Cole

Eric Koston

Ali Boulala

Mark Gonzales

Mike Carroll

Lucas Puig

Jason Dill

Rob Dyrdek

John Rattray

John Cardiel

Dan Drehobl

Darren Naverette

Terry Kennedy

Jake Brown

Danny Way

Colin McKay

Ray Barbee

Brayden Szafranski

Alex Chalmers

Chris Haslam

Marc Johnson

Paul Rodriguez

Mark Appleyard

PJ Ladd

Pat Duffy

Lizard King

Ryan Gallant

Ryan Smith

Joey Brezinski

Dennis Busenitz

Jerry Hsu

Andrew Reynolds

Benny Fairfax

Josh Kalis

New
Mike Mo Capaldi

Bam Margera

Bucky Lasek

Andy MacDonald

Bob Burnquist

Stevie Williams

Daewon Song

Leo Romero

Chaz Ortiz

Omar Salazar

Lyn-Z Adam Hawkins

Nyjah Huston

Ryan Sheckler

Mike Valley

Jeff King

Theotis Beasly

Justin Figeroua

Bucky Lasek

Jeff Eaton

Jagger Eaton

Kerry Getz

Vanessa Torres

Geoff Rowley

Chad Muska

Lance Mountain

Torey Pudwill

Billy Marks

Tommy Sandoval

Rodney Mullen

Jamie Thomas

Kevin Staab

Andy Schrock

Secret
Joe Flacco (Cover guy for Madden NFL 14)

Jeremy Lin (Cover guy for NBA Live 14)

Dem Bones

Meat Man

Dr. Pepper Can

Miracle Whip Bottle

Coach Frank

Deer Man of Dark Woods

James Bond

Superman

Male Shepard

Female Shepard

Boxman

Bushman

Big Black

Gameplay
List Incomplete
 * Visible injuries can be toggled on/off
 * Thrashing of clothing can be toggled on/off
 * The difficulties are as following: Arcade, Easy, Classic, and Realistic
 * Air tricks can be landed To Rail, which requires a difficult balancing motion to avoid bailing.
 * Various other Dark tricks can be performed such as Dark Grabs, Casper/Anit Casper, and Dark Tail/Noseslides.
 * Each skater is mo-capped with their own unique style, and created skaters can chose from all other skaters, or chose a premade one.
 * Other sustained injuries include damaged organs and mental problems.
 * Hats, shoes and other accessories can fly off during bails.
 * Boards will break after extended use and falling.
 * A day/night cycle is introduced.
 * Weather is present. Rain will cause more slipping while wind could give you an extra boost or make it harder to air off of tranny.