Tony Hawk: Ride will feature a whole new character cast that includes both well known and lesser-known professional skateboarders.
Tony Hawk Ride is a complete reboot of the Tony Hawk franchises that includes, for the first time, a skateboarding controller (and a different developer in Robomodo). The wireless skateboard controller was designed in conjunction with the game (and input from Tony Hawk himself) to offer a dynamic gaming experience built from the ground up. Using a combination of accelerometers and motion sensors, the intuitive controller allows players to physically control the action by performing various movements and gestures on the board that directly translate into amazing tricks in the game. Without complex button combinations or analog sticks, gamers of all skill levels can literally step on the board and play!
Here is the list of real pro skaters that will appear in the game:
1. Alex Olson
2. Cara Beth Burnside
3. Christian Hosoi
4. Daewon Song
5. Dustin Dollin
6. Lyn-Z Adams Hawkins
7. Mike Mo Capaldi
8. Mike Vallely
9. Nyjah Huston
10. Paul Rodriguez
11. Rodney Mullen
12. Ryan Sheckler
13. Steve Nesser
14. Stevie Williams
15. Tony Hawk
The game will be released on October 13, 2009 for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2 and Wii.