Skate 2 Maloof Money Cup Pack next week

Starting July 9, Skate 2 owners can download and compete in Skate 2’s Maloof Money Cup Pack, based on the largest pursed event in the history of professional skateboarding - but it will cost you a few dollars. The pack will be available in the PlayStation Store for $3.00 and on Xbox LIVE Marketplace for 240 points in North America.

The Skate 2 Maloof Money Cup Pack will feature separate gameplay events both online and offline including freeskate, single player vert and street contests that put gamers against world class pros - along with an online mode where players can compete against each other in new activities and challenges. Xbox 360 owners get an added bonus - 250 new achievement points up for grabs.

Look for it next week.

January Video Game Sales Up 13 Percent

Sales of video game hardware and software grew 13 percent in January, according to fresh January numbers from NPD Group. Overall software and hardware sales were $1.33 billion in North America, up from $1.18 billion from the same period a year ago. Game hardware, led by sales of the Wii, were up 17 percent to $445.4 million, while software saw a year over year increase of 10 percent, raking in $676.6 million in January.

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Crispy Knowledge Quiz: 1/24-2/4

Here at Crispy HQ, we want to make sure you’re paying attention and we’ve decided to make it worth your while, again!. The first person to answer all (or most) of the following questions drawn from last week’s articles correctly will win a copy of  Skate 2. Excited? Get Started right now:

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Rumor: EA Cuts Black Box Staff

According to rumors circulating today at Kotaku and elsewhere, EA has cut an estimated 150 - 200 employees from its Black Box Studio - that studio most recently finished Skate 2. There is also a rumor of a company-wide meeting at EA Canada where the top brass of the company discussed the state of the industry and the future of EA.

We cannot confirm these rumors and EA is not making any public comments at this time. This makes sense since the company will release its financial results on Feb. 3. Most likely — if this latest rumor is true — EA is cleaning house well in advance of going before the public and its shareholders, with hat in hand.

The Rundown: Jan 21, 2009

The live from NYC edition. Today we learn about what one might do after leaving an MMO company like Flagship Studios,  the release of Sim Animals, tons of MMO news the release of Skate 2  and so much more. Jump on in after the break.

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A Date 2 Skate

Electronic Arts announced today that Skate 2 will hit retailers in North America on January 21st, 2009 and worldwide on January 23rd, 2009. Skate 2 brings gamers to New San Vanelona, a city that’s been rebuilt after an unspeakable disaster five years ago. Equipped with double the bag of tricks, players are tasked with rebuilding their careers and reviving the skate scene - we guess for the sake of community morale or something. Now with the ability to get off-board and move objects around, gamers can create their own spots and challenges which can then be uploaded, shared and experienced by others around the world.

Skate 2 also promises new tricks that allow players to skate on and off the board. Skate 2 is developed by Black Box, and will be made available on PS3 and Xbox 360. Skate It is available on Wii and the Nintendo DS now.