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The Best Wii Skateboarding Games

Fans of extreme sports are not always able to participate in them due to a lack of places to compete, a lack of equipment, or fear of injury. Skateboarding fans can simulate the sport's moves by trying out one of the video games on the subject. Multiple skateboarding video games are available for the Nintendo Wii console, and some of them allow players to perform moves by waving the system's remote.

Tony Hawk Ride
- Activision released the skateboarding video game "Tony Hawk Ride" for the Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360 in November 2009. Developed by Buzz Monkey, "Tony Hawk Ride" is rated suitable for gamers 10 or older. As with other skating games, players are challenged to complete tricks to earn points and advance in the game. "Tony Hawk Ride" comes with a separate skateboard unit that players must use to get their characters to perform tricks.
Skate It
- Electronic Arts released the skating game "Skate It" for the Nintendo Wii and Nintendo DS in November 2008. Electronic Arts also developed the game, which is rated acceptable for gamers age 10 and older. Players act as skaters who live in a devastated city. To get things back to normal, gamers must become successful skaters. Players complete different moves by using the Wii remote and nunchuk to direct their skaters.
Tony Hawk's Downhill Jam
- Activision released the skateboarding title "Tony Hawk's Downhill Jam" for the Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS, Game Boy Advance and PlayStation 2 in November 2006. Toys for Bob created "Downhill Jam," which is rated appropriate for players 10 and up. Players compete in downhill skating events across the world in famous locations. Before skating, players are able to switch between new characters and skateboards to try for the best results.
Tony Hawk's Proving Ground
- Activision released its skateboarding video game "Tony Hawk's Proving Ground" for Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in October 2007. Created by Page 44 Studios, this game is rated suitable only for gamers 13 and older. Gamers not only compete in skateboarding events that can boost their career aspirations, they must take photos and make sure they adapt to being professional skaters. Players can edit levels to add their own personal touches.

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