[soultron]

Newer (As of 20 December!) screens:

New-comer Alex with akimbo ice picks. (Just like COD, right?)


My personal main, Mac, filling your dark soul with liiiiight~~


Zoe in full motocross armour and an alternate costume.


My favourite of the bunch, very artsy. Would you like your gnar shredded, shreddeder, or shreddederest?


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Sup dudes,

New SSX screens!

New Elise alternate costume


New Griff alternate costume + bonus heli tap


Bonus character, (real life) world champion snowboarder: Travis Rice


Series favourite, Zoe


Hype++

Also, for those who have preordered, EA SPORTS SSX Facebook is randomly giving away 50 SSX shirts (4 variants) if you simply email them a pic/scan of your preorder receipt.

[Salaadin]

I want this game so bad.

Hopefully they give us some of the goofy alternate costumes like the other SSX games did.

[Trey]

Gimme.

[Frankenstrat]

Oh damn. This was the one thing I thought was consistently missing for most of the trailers. Those trails at the ends of the board really add to the stylish aspect of the game, great to see they're back in action.

[B_Rik_Schitthaus]

Needs more heavily armed military guys.

[LaneDS]

Really pumped.

Wonder if/when we'll start to see the song tracklist for this game (any word on custom soundtracks, on that note?).

[soultron]

I want this game so bad. Hopefully they give us some of the goofy alternate costumes like the other SSX games did.

Batty says the future of the series could be DLC focused, with new tracks and mountains, or they could do n SSX Tricky-style version 1.5 depending on how the players react. Either way, the sun is finally rising over this long-dormant mountain, and the future looks bright.

The SSX team really likes what Criterion did with Burnout Paradise and their year of DLC (a lot of which was free or only timed for-pay, IIRC!) so expect a lot of bonus content after the game releases.

Todd Batty also said this, "We certainly hope that it's the beginning of the franchise being back again...We're hoping we can work on SSX for some time."

Wonder if/when we'll start to see the song tracklist for this game (any word on custom soundtracks, on that note?).

Custom soundtracks are in and will be remixed on the fly like the packed-in tunes. Expect a lot of audio trickery going into these remixes. The audio engineers working on this are looking to make the remix feature insane and 35.6x crazier than previous SSX series audio remixing. They want remixing to be a style of play, and not just a feature. A confirmed tracklist hasn't dropped yet, but expect a lot of variety. The one artist you can expect, because Freddy Ouano (audio lead) has confirmed him, is Pretty Lights. (Click for a YouTube sample of Pretty Lights' music that has been used in a previous SSX trailer.)

[Franklinator]

Looks like a lot of fun! I haven't played a snowboarding game in a long time, so I'm looking forward to this

[NaughtyPrawn]

Wow this was completely off my radar until now. Hype!

[Reluctant-Hero]

Looks so fraking good in those shots. Has EA released pure gameplay videos yet? With the HUD and all?

[Respawn]

GIVE IT TO MEEE!!

[RichardAM]

That fourth screenshot brought the hype bad.

[soultron]

Looks so fraking good in those shots. Has EA released pure gameplay videos yet? With the HUD and all?

There have been multiple videos of various builds at shows and press events, but nothing really official yet. I'll try and find some stuff for you.

Here's Paris Game Week 2011 (early November) footage. Remember that the game's frontend menu and HUD stuff are not final yet and the build itself is probably 1+ month old at that point: here

They will release official gameplay when everything is nearly finalized. Stuff like HUD can change very close to release (as it already has undergone numerous changes since we first saw actual gameplay) so don't get too excited and/or worked up over the small details yet.

[klier]

Well, awesome! About time for a new SSX, haven't played one in years!

[Hcoregamer00]

Looks good, I like this direction of SSX.

Kaori is my main, so I look forward for more awesome adventures with her.

[Dedication Through Light]

Sup dudes, Also, for those who have preordered, EA SPORTS SSX Facebook is randomly giving away 50 SSX shirts (4 variants) if you simply email them a pic/scan of your preorder receipt.

Does the shirts include the one with Kaori on it, I think the producer was wearing it in one of the past videos from pwned or something. Looked like a hot shirt. If only theyd sell it.

[soultron]

Does the shirts include the one with Kaori on it, I think the producer was wearing it in one of the past videos from pwned or something. Looked like a hot shirt. If only theyd sell it.

The shirt with the heli on it is so cool. I'd be down to buy that one moreso than any of the specific character shirts.

[Salaadin]

Does the shirts include the one with Kaori on it, I think the producer was wearing it in one of the past videos from pwned or something. Looked like a hot shirt. If only theyd sell it.

Looks like you get to pick if you win. Kaori is an option but they also specifically note that "all shirts may not be available"

I wonder if theyll accept a screenshot of it preordered on Gamestop Powerup website. I cant find my preorder slip.

[reminder]

I was never a big fan of the SSX series or Snowboard games in general, except for Snowboard Kids.

But somehow i'm really intrigued in the new SSX and can't wait for it. It looks really awesome.

[Keyser Soze]

Terrible reveal.
Game changed mid developed
No demo planned (as of yet yet)

Not too excited.

[soultron]

I was never a big fan of the SSX series or Snowboard games in general, except for Snowboard Kids. But somehow i'm really intrigued in the new SSX and can't wait for it. It looks really awesome.

Well, that's understandable as SK was more of a kart racing game than anything. You'd probably really enjoy the SSX series (specifically Tricky, the most race-heavy game in the series) as it's basically Burnout's boost mechanic (do crazy shit, get boost) on snow. Try it out! They still play great today and can be had for less than $5-10. Tricky and SSX3 (SSX3 for sure, as I still play it on my 360) are both 360 BC, IIRC.

[soultron]

Terrible reveal. Game changed mid developed No demo planned (as of yet yet) Not too excited.

There is a demo coming. This was confirmed in July when gondee and I were in Vancouver.

The game was not changed mid-development. I get tired of restating this over and over. Marketing presented it poorly, choosing to focus solely on the new stuff (Deadly Descent events) rather than saying, "Hey, SSX fans, we're back! Look at all the old stuff we're bringing and the new stuff we're excited for you to play!" The game had been in development for 2+ years when it was revealed. It played great months ago when I got my hands on it. Fear not.

[Neuromancer]

Well, that's understandable as SK was more of a kart racing game than anything. You'd probably really enjoy the SSX series (specifically Tricky, the most race-heavy game in the series) as it's basically Burnout's boost mechanic (do crazy shit, get boost) on snow. Try it out! They still play great today and can be had for less than $5-10. Tricky and SSX3 (SSX3 for sure, as I still play it on my 360) are both 360 BC, IIRC.

Tricky is not, sadly.

[Salaadin]

Terrible reveal. Game changed mid developed No demo planned (as of yet yet) Not too excited.

I forgot that it was last years VGAs where it was revealed as Dedly Descents.
Personally, the mid development "change" is what excited me. I went from "Thats SSX?" to "THATS SSX!!!!"

[Daante]

IS IT CONFIRMED IF THE GAME CONTAINS THOSE THINGS THAT ADDS A MULTIPLIER TO YOUR TRICK SCORE??? (IF YOU MANAGE TO JUMP IN TO THEM WHILE DOING A TRICK), YELLOW = X2 , ORANGE =X3 , RED =X5

[Spookie]

DUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUDE. Can't wait. :(

[RatskyWatsky]

Kaori is my main, so I look forward for more awesome adventures with her.

High five! <3 Kaori.

[Saroyan]

Oh man, that third shot with the branching paths and the boost ramps is making me want to play this.

[soultron]

IS IT CONFIRMED IF THE GAME CONTAINS THOSE THINGS THAT ADDS A MULTIPLIER TO YOUR TRICK SCORE??? (IF YOU MANAGE TO JUMP IN TO THEM WHILE DOING A TRICK), YELLOW = X2 , ORANGE =X3 , RED =X5

Haven't seen or read details of this yet, but I wouldn't be surprised.

Something similar, however, is the GeoTag mechanic. You "drop" these items in the game world and they collect money as long as they exist. So, in a hypothetical situation, if you have gear that allows you to get to a really high point in the air (such as a boost board) you could "drop" your GeoTag at the apex of a gigantor jump and laugh as all of your multiplayer friends try (and fail) to grab it. Then you simply collect it whenever you like and get your money. You can hide your own GeoTags anywhere you can physically reach in the gameworld and steal other players' GeoTags.

[Salaadin]

IS IT CONFIRMED IF THE GAME CONTAINS THOSE THINGS THAT ADDS A MULTIPLIER TO YOUR TRICK SCORE??? (IF YOU MANAGE TO JUMP IN TO THEM WHILE DOING A TRICK), YELLOW = X2 , ORANGE =X3 , RED =X5

Wasnt that only in Trick Mode or whatever they called it? If this has that mode, it better have those. They were colored snowflakes, I think.
I loved that mode so much. There was something so thrilling about it.

[soultron]

Wasnt that only in Trick Mode or whatever they called it? If this has that mode, it better have those. They were colored snowflakes, I think. I loved that mode so much. There was something so thrilling about it.

When they stacked them directly on top of each other and you managed to nail the jump so that you careened right into the top one -- FUCKING GENIUS.

[sixteen-bit]

Looks decent.

If they decide to add splitscreen I might actually buy it.

[LaneDS]

Custom soundtracks are in and will be remixed on the fly like the packed-in tunes. Expect a lot of audio trickery going into these remixes. The audio engineers working on this are looking to make the remix feature insane and 35.6x crazier than previous SSX series audio remixing. They want remixing to be a style of play, and not just a feature. A confirmed tracklist hasn't dropped yet, but expect a lot of variety. The one artist you can expect, because Freddy Ouano (audio lead) has confirmed him, is Pretty Lights. (Click for a YouTube sample of Pretty Lights' music that has been used in a previous SSX trailer.)

Awesome. Pretty Lights will be a good fit, so I hope their other selections are equally as good.

[Daante]

When they stacked them directly on top of each other and you managed to nail the jump so that you careened right into the top one -- FUCKING GENIUS.

Without these or a REAL "tricky mode" with something very similar this game is not a SSX in my book.

[djplaeskool]

Yes on custom soundtracks.
Emerge (Junkie XL remix) from SSX3 will be on loop.

[whitehawk]

FINALLY! Now we have a real Snowboarding game this gen, instead of just Amped 3

[Neuromancer]

FINALLY! Now we have a real Snowboarding game this gen, instead of just Amped 3

Stoked and Stoked: Big Air Edition were pretty good.

[BenjaminBirdie]

FINALLY! Now we have a real Snowboarding game this gen, instead of just Amped 3

AMPED 3 WAS A SAINT.

[Stormwatch]

AMPED 3 WAS A SAINT.

Amped 3 was the first 360 game I bought. They shipped it before the system was even released.

[Daante]

Wasnt that only in Trick Mode or whatever they called it? If this has that mode, it better have those. They were colored snowflakes, I think. I loved that mode so much. There was something so thrilling about it.

Agree 110% , that is what SSX always have been about for me.

Trying to chase those snowflakes and at the same time trying to put togheter one hell of a combination in trick to get insane scores. This togheter with fireworks and pumping music that as a whole made you feel soooo good. Having this special enjoyment that only Tony Hawks pro skateboard 1 managed to do with me aswell.

[soultron]

I still can't believe how terribly the visuals of A3 have aged. If you had told me that was A2, I would've believed you. Still, the story and visual presentation were off the chain. So funny.

[CoffeeJanitor]

All I can think of looking at those pictures is SKYRIM.

[devastatorprime]

Im exicted for the new SSX but I havent been following news recently. Are there really no "stages" like Mercury city meltdown, tokyo megaplex etc.? Mountains are great and all but part of what made past SSX games so good was the awesome level designs with bright lights, fans spectating, and hidden shortcuts.

[LaneDS]

Yikes at that Amped 3 shot. Bet that boarder was best buds with Wall Guy way back when.

[sixteen-bit]

Yikes at that Amped 3 shot. Bet that boarder was best buds with Wall Guy way back when.

Needs the "Accomplished" caption.

[Satchel]

Looks hot, but I dont know if a snowboarding game can really do well this day and age. Not sure there's a genuine market for it (excluding GAF which in no way represents the real world).

Hope I'm wrong though. Really liked SSX and Snow Surfers (Dreamcast) back in the day

[Thunder Monkey]

Hmmm, not exactly what I thought a new SSX would look like. Mechanics wise it could be perfect, visually I expected something flashier with brighter colors and zanier looking characters.

[soultron]

Looks hot, but I dont know if a snowboarding game can really do well this day and age. Not sure there's a genuine market for it (excluding GAF which in no way represents the real world). Hope I'm wrong though. Really liked SSX and Snow Surfers (Dreamcast) back in the day

I don't know how well Art of Flight did with revenue, but I think the movie's popularity did a lot in piquing peoples' interest in snowboarding again. Seems like as good a time as any to test interest in a snowboarding video game, if you ask me.

[Famassu]

Looks decent. If they decide to add splitscreen I might actually buy it.

So you are not buying it.

[Befindlichkeit]

Looks decent. If they decide to add splitscreen I might actually buy it.

WTF! Is there no local multiplayer?