Skate Early Access Kicks Off On September 16

Here is a 177-word summary of the news article: EA has announced that the early-access release of the new Skate game will begin on September 16 for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. It has been 15 years since the last entry in the Skate series, 2010's Skate 3. The new game is being developed as a free-to-play, live-service title aimed at both longtime fans and newcomers. Details about the game have been scarce, but it is known that Skate will feature a redesigned "Flick-it" control system for performing tricks. The game will also have an always-online component and microtransactions. Skate is launching at a time when skateboarding games have seen a resurgence, with the return of the Tony Hawk's Pro Skater franchise as well as the rise of indie titles like Skater XL, Session: Skate Sim, and the OlliOlli series. The release of Skate's early-access version on September 16 marks the long-awaited comeback of this beloved skating game franchise.