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Session's ragdolls and replays are a strong skateboarding combo

08:00 Rock Paper Shotgun

Skater bois and skater goils, rejoice. There is a new skateboarding game rolling around. Session is an early access ollie ’em up with a familiar twin-stick setup and a big concrete playground to cruise around in.

Session's ragdolls and replays are a strong skateboarding combo

08:00Rock Paper Shotgun

Premature Evaluation: Session

Yesterday 16:00Rock Paper Shotgun

Premature Evaluation is the weekly column in which Steve Hogarty explores the wilds of early access. This week, he’s destroying his shins by repeatedly skateboarding into low fences. Developer: crea-ture Studios Inc.

Forager Review: A Precious Life

Yesterday 14:00Gaming Illustrated

There is a genre of games that could be uncharitably classified as a chore simulators. Harvest Moon, Animal Crossing, and Stardew Valley, among others have received this esteemed classification. Whether you can recognize the appeal, there is no

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'Session' is the 'Dark Souls' of skateboarding games

Yesterday 12:00Mashable

Yes I'm aware of the Dark Souls comparison cliché, but hear me out.

The first thing you need to know about the skateboarding game Session is that you can't ollie by pressing a button.

To do an ollie in Session, you first need to look at your feet, because the left analog stick controls your skater's left foot, and the right stick controls the right foot.

The 2020 Tokyo Olympics is less than 1 year away – Here are 13 athletes to watch for breakout performances

04 Sep 2019 17:52AOL.com

Filed under: News, Sports, Olympics

The Opening Ceremony for the Tokyo Olympics is on July 24, 2020.
The Games will feature the debut of karate, skateboarding, surfing, and sport climbing.
While big names like Simone Biles and Katie Ledecky are set to compete, some Olympic hopefuls are poised for a breakout on the world stage.

Skateboard Accident Takes Life Of Tiger Minor Leaguer Chance Numata

03 Sep 2019 13:24CBS Detroit

Tigers minor league catcher Chace Numata died Monday, days after being injured in a skateboarding accident in Pennsylvania. He was 27.

Opinion: Tigers prospect who died Monday was the beloved heart and soul of his team

03 Sep 2019 10:29USATODAY (Sports Top Stories)

Tigers prospect Chace Numata inspired many with his giving spirit and unmistakable enthusiasm. His skateboarding death has shaken the SeaWolves.

Pro baseball star Chace Numata, 27, dies after 2am motorised skateboard crash

03 Sep 2019 10:27TheSun.co.uk

DETROIT TIGERS’ Chace Numata has tragically died aged 27 after a motorised skateboard crash in Pennsylvania on Friday. Numata was a minor league catcher in his first season with the Tigers organisation and his death was announced on Monday.

Tigers minor leaguer Chace Numata dies from injuries in skateboarding accident

02 Sep 2019 20:27USATODAY (Sports Top Stories)

The Detroit Tigers announced on Monday that Chace Numata of the Erie SeaWolves, died from injuries sustained in a skateboarding accident. He was 27.

Skateboarding's DIY ethos is kick-starting a new wave of urban regeneration

28 Aug 2019 13:16The Conversation (UK)

It was once seen as a public menace – now, skateboarding is a global sport that empowers young people to improve their cities.

São Paulo Tickets Now On Sale! | WS / SLS 2019 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

24 Aug 2019 13:02Street League

Get your World Championship tickets now, before they're gone!

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Park terrain skateboarding will make its Olympic debut at the 2020 Tokyo Games – Here’s what it will look like and how it could change perceptions of the sport

19 Aug 2019 20:33ThisIsinsider.com

Skateboarding will make its Olympic debut at the 2020 Tokyo Games. The sport will feature two disciplines: park terrain and street.
The International Olympic Committee hopes the addition of the sport will draw more millennial viewers.

Parrots of the Caribbean 2019 | August 24

19 Aug 2019 17:44Insanity Skate Park

Hosted by The Rotary Club of Madison Date: Saturday, August 24th, 2019 Time: 6:00pm – 11:00pm Place: Insanity Complex, 100 Skate Park Drive, Madison Attire: Very, very casual. (Well…not THAT casual, we will be taking pictures) More Information: Parrots of the Caribbean Tickets for the Parrots of the Caribbean beach party are available via Eventbrite.

‘The Olympics needs this youth cool factor’: Tony Hawk sees world stage as only a part of skateboarding’s journey

15 Aug 2019 20:51ThisIsinsider.com

Skateboarding will make its Olympic debut at the 2020 Tokyo games, but how well it does will not be the deciding factor of skateboarding's future, according to Tony Hawk.
The Olympics...