first of all, I have to mention that I have been watching this game since it first hit the scene.

I have seen tons of clips from steam beta and have been blown away time and time again.

So, obviously, the full title released yesterday. I know some folks weren't happy, but a lot of folks are pleased. I am definitely one of the latter.

I am so incredibly stoked by this game its unreal. I can tell this was a labor of love. Yes, the game is simple right now. It's just skating a few maps and completing challenges. But look at it for what it is: THE MOST REALISTIC VIRTUAL SKATEBOARDING GAME TO EVER BLESS THIS EARTH WITH ITS PRESENCE. Yeah, I'm excited. I played for like 6 hours yesterday and can't wait to get home to play more. I used to skate, but I was never really that good. So I never really got to experience that feeling when you see a dope street spot and you know exactly what trick would work. But with this game, I can do just that. I can roam around and find spots and know just what to do. Its a unique feeling and I appreciate the hell out of it.

Sorry for this post being so long, but my last statement brings me to my actual point:

THIS IS A GAME CREATED FOR SKATERS

Sure we all know and love the Tony Hawk franchise for its iconic arcade style. But SkaterXL was specifically designed for people with skate knowledge. It's not going to fit everyone. Its niche, but in a large enough community to maintain. So let's keep up the positivity for the great folks working hard to make the game an enjoyable experience.

P.S. yall keep the clips coming, I'm loving everyone's style and creativity. I'll be posting some clips of my own hopefully today.