All posts tagged in Skatebird
May 25, 2020
SkateBird developer announced that adding an in-depth story mode will delay the games release until 2021.
With all the craziness happening in the world right now, it comes as no surprise when we hear that some games that we have been waiting for have been delayed. But, it is very nice when we hear that a delay was not caused by the turmoil, but the opposite instead. SkateBird will be seeing a delay until 2021, but only because things are going super great in the development department.
Why the delay?
In a recent Kickstarter update, the developer of Skatebird announced that the release of their game will be pushed back so that there will be time to add a proper story mode, instead of the simple tape collecting that was originally planned.
Megan Fox, developer of Skateboard, also ensured the followers of her game that the delay was just to add improvements, and that there has been no negativity causing the delay. All is well (as well as can be rn) in the development of Skatebird, and the developers aren’t being bogged down by current circumstance any more (or less) than the rest of us.
What is SkateBird?
For those that have not been following, SkateBird is an indie eSports title in the style of classic Tony Hawk games, but with an avian twist. In the game, you play as a little birdie that loves to skate and shred with friends. This title will be released with multiplayer capabilities, and will be coming to the Nintendo Switch (when it is ready).
SkateBird Switch Announcement Trailer
More info.
For more information on Skatebird, you can check out the games page on the official Nintendo website (which is yet to be updated with the new release date).
For more great Tony Hawk-esque games, check out my coverage of Wave Break, a game about jet skiing bears that also love to get tricky.
- Dec 12, 2019
The Game Festival is in full swing, and SkateBIRD demo is now live and playable.
I have been waiting to get my hands on SkateBIRD for quite some time now. Seeing as how the Tony Hawk franchise is all but destroyed, I have been waiting patiently for a game that has similar mechanics to the original games. Well, now I’ve played SkateBIRD and can say that this tiny hawk is poised to replace the champ of skateboarding themed video games.
Inamge not from the demo, How it all starts.
(Keep in mind that this is a demo, and the game will be in development until next year.) The game opens with a basic tutorial, easily skippable if you desire. If you played any of the old TH games, you are going to get the feel pretty quickly. All of the controls match closely to what we are already familiar.
I used a Playstation controller, so x to jump, square to flip trick, triangle to grind/stall, and circle to grab. It is recommended that you use a controller for the demo. I took a second to try out the keyboard style, and could see why the controller is strongly recommended. Skateboarding games aren’t too fluid on a keyboard.
Image not from the demo. Ready to shred the gnar!
After you get the controls down, you are ready to shred. The demo consists of a relatively small map composed of a few choice ramps and benches. The first thing you notice is that playing as a bird comes with a few benefits that humans don’t have. The wings come in to play as you are cruising from place to place, searching for the best combo spots.
Image from demo I finally found a nice little enclosure of ramps and decided to go nowhere until I mastered the transfer over the entrances. With a little practice, I was easily gliding around the map and racking up points like an old pro. One thing that stood out to me was the over-ease of stalling. Once you reach a 14,000 point combo, the game starts to lose a little challenge. It seems a small detail that will be ironed out in the final product.
Final verdict.
I can say with 100% certainty that I will be purchasing SkateBIRD thanks to the demo! It is everything that I wanted to find in a new skating game. There are still a couple bugs to be worked out with certain tricks, but that’s why we play demos. Definitely check it out for yourself now, as it is currently available free to play on Steam until Saturday morning.
SkateBIRD Trailer
- Dec 11, 2019
At the Indie World Showcase, it was announced that SkateBIRD will be coming to the Switch in 2020.
My favorite shredding avian is now officially going to be playable on the Nintendo Switch. That’s right, SkateBIRD will be releasing for Nintendo’s newest console sometime late in 2020. The Indie World Showcase revealed numerous gaming goodies, including The Survivalist, an open-world, sandbox, building and survival game from the makers of The Escapists coming to Switch next year.
With the release announcement came a new trailer for the game, which you can view below. Not only that, SkateBIRD now has its own official page on the Nintendo website. On that page you can find an in-depth description of the game, as well as more screenshots. If you would like to keep up Skatebird as it grows, be sure to follow the developer on Twitter.
SkateBIRD Switch Announcement Trailer
For more tubular games that feature tricked out animals, check out my coverage of Wave Break!
- Nov 13, 2019
Microsoft assures us that this year’s X019, their global celebration of everything Xbox, is going to be the biggest we have ever seen! For those of you that aren’t attending in person in London, UK from November 14th-16th, 2019 at the Copper Box Arena, don’t worry, I’ve got you covered! During this 3-day event, I’ll be watching and giving you the scoop on the most ‘potatoey’ games. You can also watch as well as all key moments, mainly Inside Xbox, will be live-streamed on Mixer, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook and Twitch.
Xbox FanFest (for attendees with tickets) will start off the event Thursday (tomorrow) at 7pm GMT/2pm EST/11am PST to get hands-on with some games. Inside Xbox will start to live-stream shortly after for the rest of us at 8pm GMT/3pm EST/12pm PST. According to a recent Tweet by Xbox, we can expect the following:
- 12 Xbox Game Studios titles (including new reveals and PC)
- New PC and Console game reveals for @XboxGamePass
- Big Project xCloud news
Some games and developers that are confirmed to be on the show-floor that I’m most excited to watch are here (click on each link to learn more):
- Forager (Humble Bundle)
- Microsoft Flight Simulator (Microsoft Corporation/Xbox Game Studios)
- Phogs! (Coat Sink)
- Roller Champions (Ubisoft Montreal)
- SkateBird (Glass Bottom)
- The Good Life (White Owls)
- Tunic (Finji)
For more information about this event, visit the official website here. Let me know what you are most looking forward to seeing!
- Jun 10, 2019
Kinda Funny Games, a media company, had their own E3 2019 showcase on June 10th, 2019 where co-founder Greg Miller did a spotlight to reveal over 60 indie games. Furthermore, these games can be found demoing at E3 2019 in Los Angeles from June 11th to June 13th. Below is a list of myPotatoGames approved games that are either new to us or get some new information on release dates.
- SkaterBIRD: Drop in, and be a skateboarding bird. Grind on bendy straws, kickflip over staplers, and carve killer lines through a cardboard and sticky tape world. Skatebird can’t fly, but on a board, they soar. You can now try the Alpha Demo today and look forward to the full release in 2020. For more information check out our article here.
- The Gardens Between: Manipulate time to solve puzzles and reach the apex of each isle. Follow the duo as they unpack and explore their significant moments spent together, lighting up constellations and illuminating threads of a bittersweet narrative. The Limited Edition Switch Version was announced and is coming soon. See what we previously had to say about the game here.
- Starstruck: A music adventure game that takes place in a miniature diorama world. In this game, you advance the story through two different modes of gameplay: perform musical numbers and go on a rampage as a gigantic human hand. Created by Createdelic and releasing sometime in 2020 on Steam.
- Summer Catchers: It’s an epic road trip adventure of a life time. With your trusty wooden car, embark on a quest from the frozen north to distant lands full of mystery and strange creatures that are ready to both help, and stop you from completing your quest of finally seeing summer. This game is developed by FaceIT and published by Noodlecake Studios and coming to Steam this Summer.
- Tamarin: Explore, leap, and shoot to save your family from the insect invasion! Leap with the agility of a tamarin as you journey into the Northern wilderness, in a world full of exploration, 3D-platforming and bug-splattering action! Created by Chameleon Games and coming to Steam and PlayStation Store this Summer.
- Mare: It is an exploratory and sensory VR adventure experienced through a mechanical bird and a lost girl on a journey through a mythical world. Created by Visiontrick Media and releasing on Oculus in the Fall of 2019.
- Lost Ember: Explore the remains of a fallen world from fascinating perspectives! Slip into the role of different animals to uncover the fate of an ancient world. Dive into deep waters, fly at lofty heights, dig underground as a mole or even climb steep cliffs with a mountain goat, there are lots of ways of getting around. Created by Mooneye Studios and releasing on July 19th, 2019 for PC, PS4, and Xbox One.
Note, all screenshots in this article where taken from the Kinda Funny Games showcase that was live-streamed today from indie game trailers. All games can also be found on Steam for more information. In case you missed our round-up on the PC Gaming Show at E3 2019, you can check that out here.
