Tag Archives: SSX

Tue, Jan 31, 2012 | 05:47 GMT

SSX Online Pass not required for multiplayer

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EA Sports has taken an unusual stance with its Online Pass for SSX, letting you participate in multiplayer events – but not receive rewards for doing so.

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Tue, Jan 31, 2012 | 00:05 GMT

SSX’s Kaori performs amazing Pirouette Air Grind

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The latest in SSX’s series of character profile videos re-introduces Kaori Nishidake, and her signature uber trick the Pirouette Air Grind.

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Mon, Jan 30, 2012 | 11:26 GMT

SSX X Games TV ad goes on global showcase

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EA Sports has unleashed the TV ad for SSX ahead of the snowboarding racer’s rebirth in a few weeks time. The ad first aired as part of the latest X Games. Get the video after the break.

It’s out on February 28 in the US and March 2 in the UK for PS3 and 360.

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Fri, Jan 27, 2012 | 15:45 GMT

EA Sports: SSX will bring extreme sports “back to the forefront of gaming” – new video inside

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SSX creative director Todd Batty has said the release of SSX will see the return of the extreme sports genre, speaking in a blog post on the US PS Blog.

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Wed, Jan 25, 2012 | 01:45 GMT

Eddie shows off The Worm in SSX

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Pre-order SSX to gain access to Eddie Wachowski, the only character capable of performing The Worm, seen in the trailer through the break.

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Tue, Jan 24, 2012 | 05:00 GMT

New SSX bigger than all past games combined

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Line up every track from every SSX release so far, and you’d still not approach the breadth of content in the new game.

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Wed, Jan 18, 2012 | 15:58 GMT

New SSX video details online connectivity

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EA’s released the first of a two-part SSX video, presented by producer Todd Batty, showing off Explore and RiderNet. It’s SSX’s version of Autolog in Need for Speed, pretty much. Get the video below the break.

SSX launches on February 28 in the US and March 2 in the UK. Thanks, AGB.

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Tue, Jan 17, 2012 | 07:07 GMT

SSX trailer goes uber serious with Zoe

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EA’s released a new SSX short video, showing off the tricks, stylings and ubers of Zoe Payne. Not much else to say other than that if you’re an SSX fan, you’re probably watching it already. The EA Sports reboot launches on February 28 in the US and March 2 in the UK for PS3 and 360.

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Thu, Jan 12, 2012 | 22:44 GMT

SSX trailer shows gameplay modes, announces GeoTags

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EA Sports has released a new gameplay trailer showing off the gameplay modes available in SSX, along with the reveal of GeoTags. The extreme-sports title is out on February 28 for 360 and PS3.

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Sun, Jan 08, 2012 | 22:56 GMT

SSX trailer enlists pro rider Travis Rice

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Although SSX isn’t shy about its extreme, over-the-top take on snowboarding, professional snowboarder Travis Rice talks up the very real risks of his sport in this new trailer.

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Fri, Jan 06, 2012 | 00:42 GMT

EA’s sally against SSX.com owner rebutted

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The US National Arbitration Forum has ruled against EA in a dispute over the SSX.com domain. Domain Name Wire reports the domain was acquired by Abstract Holdings in October, and briefly hosted game advertisements, which EA argued demonstrated bad faith. EA Sports is set to reboot the previously-dormant snowboarding franchise, with the plainly titled SSX hitting PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in late February and early March.

Thanks, Gamasutra.

Thu, Jan 05, 2012 | 14:35 GMT

New SSX trailer goes tricky

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EA’s released a new SSX trailer ahead of the series’s return next month, showing more gameplay from the EA Canada effort. Get the video below the break.

It’s out on PS3 and 360 on February 28 in the US and March 2 in the UK.

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Wed, Dec 21, 2011 | 18:58 GMT

SSX gets pushed to March, first gameplay trailer goes (mostly) old school

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EA’s announced this evening it’s delaying the release of SSX, as well as releasing the first proper gameplay trailer from the snowboarding epic.

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Mon, Nov 21, 2011 | 22:18 GMT

SSX allows users to remix own music collection in real time

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The eclectic range of music in SSX, along with users own collections, will be remixed in response to in-game actions.

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Fri, Nov 18, 2011 | 09:07 GMT

New SSX trailer gets Tricky

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EA’s released a new SSX trailer, showing off a dubstep version of the series’ anthem cry, Run DMC’s It’s Tricky. Game still looks awesome, but we question the song choice. Go with the SSX Tricky version at least. Get the video below the break.

SSX launches on February 14 for PS3 and 360.

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Tue, Nov 01, 2011 | 15:27 GMT

SSX dev diary hits Patagonia, Antarctica and New Zealand

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The second of EA Sports’ “Massive World” producer videos maps the route you’ll take through three more of the game’s regions and takes in the topography designed for your board.

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Wed, Oct 26, 2011 | 15:19 BST

SSX: gameplay features and possible Vita version discussed

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Speaking to CVG at EA’s recent games showcase in London, SSX creative director Todd Batty talked of the characters and inspiration being used for the return of the series and said a Vita version would be considered if the console version is successful. Check out the full interview below.

SSX is set for release on 360 and PS3 in February 2012.
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Fri, Oct 21, 2011 | 00:24 BST

SSX release date delayed to February 2012

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A new trailer for SSX has outed a one month delay to the extreme snowboarding game.

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Wed, Oct 19, 2011 | 23:21 BST

SSX dev diary takes in the Himalayas, Alaska, and Siberia

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Remember when everything was a snowboarding game? Why did we stop doing that?

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Fri, Sep 30, 2011 | 11:20 BST

Video – SSX’s Mac, Kaori, Elise to appear in NBA Jam: On Fire

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EA Sports has announced NBA Jam: On Fire will feature three returning characters from the SSX reboot: Mac, Kaori and Elise. To illustrate this, a new trailer has been released of the game, showing the threesome in action following a small snipped of some SSX sexiness. Get it below the break, via GT.

NBA Jam: On Fire launches next week for PSN and XBLA.

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