Xbox Gaming in South Africa

EA has confirmed the demo for the highly anticipated skateboarding sim, Skate 2, will be available for download on Xbox Live Marketplace from tomorrow, 8th January. The demo gives gamers their first taste of the singleplayer mode, along with the newly added multiplayer modes, Thrasher's Hall of Meat and Spot Battle.

The demo introduces players to the city of New San Vanelona where they can skate with style and individuality via access to the enhanced character customization tools. Gamers will get a first glimpse of the deep single-player story and exciting challenges in all-new locations. The Skate 2 demo will also feature two of the game's online Party Play modes: Thrasher's Hall of Meat and Spot Battle.

Oh, there's also a new developer diary video out, showing off the new online features. Skate 2 is expected to hit South Africans shores on the 23rd of January.