Imo, until we see gameplay, it's impossible to judge the new SSX. The fact is games that are quirky and vibrant don't sell any more, so they unfortunatley need to give this game some edge and grit to make it appealing to the mainstrean. It's a shame, but as long as the core values of SSX are there, as long as the racings fun, the tricks over the top and the atmosphere isn't too dark it'll be fine.
My fear is all the levels will be a range of different shapes of black and the characters will be all serious :/.
It amuses me everyone thought this trailer was a Battlefield 3 trailer initially.







