Skate 2 Maloof Money Cup DLC Impressions

  • By Sophia, GameSpot
  • Posted Jul 9, 2009 9:09 am PT

By: Shaun McInnis A good six months after its initial release, EA is continuing to support Skate 2 with fairly regular DLC. We've already seen content running the gamut from 1980s clothing in the Throwback Pack to new camera angles and replay filters in the Filmer Pack. Now, the latest Skate 2...

By: Shaun McInnis

A good six months after its initial release, EA is continuing to support Skate 2 with fairly regular DLC. We've already seen content running the gamut from 1980s clothing in the Throwback Pack to new camera angles and replay filters in the Filmer Pack. Now, the latest Skate 2 DLC to hit the market is the Maloof Money Cup Pack, due out for release today at a price of $3, or 240 MS Points.

The Maloof Money Cup is based on the real-life skateboard contest of the same name, and comes in the form of a brand-new arena outfitted with the same ramp and obstacle layout as what you'll see when the event is broadcast later this week. The contest grounds exist outside the city of San Vanelona, but you can get to them through the career mode event map or by setting up a freeskate session and choosing it as your location. The real estate is a pretty decent size, split into a street skating section and a vert ramp. The street area comes with a modest number of benches, ledges, and stair sets, and subsequently doesn't feel like anything you can't find on any city block in the regular game. But the vert section is substantially more interesting, with a giant kicker ramp leading into a big halfpipe that reminds us of the X-Games area from the first Skate.

In terms of events packed into this DLC, there's a street contest, a vert contest, and some online multiplayer freeskate challenges you can take part in. The two single-player contests are the same sort of events you'll find in the retail game, without any added presentation to let you know it's based on a flashy, high-stakes event. The prize for winning both contests, though, is a hefty $175,000 of in-game cash and 200 achievement points.

Altogether, $3 isn't a ton of money to spend on DLC that'll net you a bunch of quick achievement points and in-game cash. But the actual skating terrain you're buying feels much less interesting than a lot of what San Vanelona already has to offer, and since the Maloof Money Cup isn't exactly one of the storied events in the history of the sport--it debuted last year--there's not a lot of reason to check it out on name alone. If you're purely looking for new turf to skate, you'll probably want to hold onto your money and continue sniffing out all those great hidden spots San Van has tucked away. On the flip side, anyone who really enjoyed taking part in Skate 2's career mode contests and wants to pad out their gamerscore and in-game wallets will find a much more rewarding purchase here.

14 Comments

  • megafitch

    Posted Jul 16, 2009 1:40 am PT

    Tyler, you obviously havent given it much of a chance! I think skate 2 is amazing in comparison to any of the tony hawk series!! its just the one thing that truely sets is apart = realism!

  • snaker49

    Posted Jul 13, 2009 7:27 pm PT

    well, Underground was pretty good but Skate has changed the whole franchise of skating games since it has came out. the controls are really good and it is more realistic than Underground. i beat underground on sick so i know that it is a good game. but Skate is much better.

  • tyler22221

    Posted Jul 13, 2009 6:17 pm PT

    Tony hawk underground is not the best game i say gears of war and that is like so off topic Skate 2 dosn't look that great

  • volcomstoner180

    Posted Jul 13, 2009 1:52 pm PT

    how can you go wrong with 3 bucks....the 250 gs is worth it alone

    i played this dlc the first night i got it for 3 hours straight...again definetely got my moneys worth

    there are some pretty sweet street ledges in this

  • Aaron_Knuts1 posted Jul 13, 2009 10:40 am PT (does not meet display criteria. sign in to show)

    Aaron_Knuts1

    Posted Jul 13, 2009 10:40 am PT (hide)

    Tony Hawk's Underground for PS2 is the BEST. GAME. EVER.

  • heylookitsdrew

    Posted Jul 13, 2009 7:58 am PT

    I beat the game and have done everything. Fantasy Factory was pretty sweet and for $3, it seems solid. The 200 gamerpoints is a solid number but i have 4 million in the game so....thats kinda pointless.

  • faceman420

    Posted Jul 12, 2009 2:19 pm PT

    gamerscore padding isn't a valid reason to buy a game..

  • boxofwit

    Posted Jul 12, 2009 11:42 am PT

    I love skate 2 but the other DLC hasn't been great. However, I'll probably end buying this the the gamerscore. The price is very good though.

  • relapse_the_og

    Posted Jul 10, 2009 12:10 pm PT

    .. I am hoping they will have something else available sooner than later.. this is bye far one of my favorite games of all time.. the add-on itself is small but def. worth $3.. but id rather spend $10 on some newer maps, there is a lot more potential for DLC on this game

  • MrCha1nsaw

    Posted Jul 10, 2009 7:33 am PT

    The 250 gamer score, to me, was worth the 3 dollars alone. Although I've been in love with this game since it's release and have bought all the dlc so far, I wouldn't be surprised if a lot of people didn't end up getting this one. And like PoliceBox said, in game money (if you've beaten the game) becomes pretty redundant afterward.

  • HzZzN

    Posted Jul 10, 2009 4:25 am PT

    i am so getting this

  • alexLmx6

    Posted Jul 9, 2009 3:05 pm PT

    i dunno, the other dlc hasnt been worth it, doubt ill get this

  • PoliceBox63

    Posted Jul 9, 2009 2:15 pm PT

    glad it's only 260. but i have $2million so ???? the in game money is a bit of a spoof

  • punkdsk8erdude

    Posted Jul 9, 2009 1:08 pm PT

    sounds cool. the in game cash sounds sweet. same w/ achievements. i'll be getting this, it's worth 3 bucks.

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