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Tony Hawk Shred Review and Giveaway!

Lisa Martin411
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First, I have to say that we are huge Tony Hawk fans.  I remember him from back in the day.  However, before we got to try out this awesome new game of his — we got to meet him:

Since that day, we have been anxiously awaiting our turn to try out Tony Hawk Shred.  Let me tell you — this game does not disappoint.  This is truly a family game!  Now, if you've played some of the other Tony Hawk games, the younger kids sometimes had a lot of problems with it.  However, Shred was created for a younger audience, so this should no longer be a problem.  My 6 year old (Madison) can play this without any problems.  The best part is that you use a skateboard deck when you play, so there is no having to remember 14 hand combinations to “go big”.  Plus, mom can learn to skateboard again without the neighbors watching (it's been a while since mom or dad have been on a skateboard).  With coin-op, arcade style gameplay and pro athletes, including Chaz Ortiz, Lyn-Z Adams Hawkins, Travis Rice, Torah Bright, and the godfather of skateboarding himself, Tony Hawk, SHRED is packed to the brim with larger-than-life moments, huge jumps and gaps, incredibly steep drops and descents, and a veritable goody bag’s worth of motion activated, jaw-dropping tricks.  It is hard not to get lost in this game — it's that good.

However, what surprised me most in this game is that they included snowboarding!  You can feel the ultimate rush as they shred down steep mountain peaks, launching off huge kickers and pulling off crazy spins, flips and grabs!  Featuring pro riders Travis Rice – 2009 X-Games Gold Medal winner, Louie Vito – 2010 Euro X-Games Bronze Medal winner, and Torah Bright – 2010 Winter Olympic Gold Medal winner, kids can jump on SHRED’s board controller and go crazy in a whole new way, performing the biggest snow tricks imaginable in iconic frosty locations like Whistler Mountain, the French Alps and Beijing.  Madison wants to know when we are going to do this in real life now!  (Thanks Tony!)

Tony Hawk Shred is a must have this holiday season.  My family and I love this game, so I have arranged for one lucky winner to not only get a Tony Hawk Shred but to also get the skateboard deck too.  (This is for the Wii gaming system).  Here's what you need to do:

Head over to the Activision website and tell me what other Activision game you'd love to play.

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411 thoughts on “Tony Hawk Shred Review and Giveaway!”

  57. My son really wants this for Christmas! Wipeout looks super fun too…my son loves that show! Thanks for the chance 🙂

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  67. Yah!! Our teen guys are asking for Call of Duty, Modern Warfare 2
    This mama has never skateboarded before, I think I will be safe on this one.
    Thank You!

  115. 😯 you got to meet Tony Hawk, I am overflowing with green jealousy right now. Holy awesomeness.

    If I were to pick another Activision game I'd have to go Marvel Ultimate Alliance – love me some comic book geekiness and I think it would go well with Marvel Nemesis, which we already have and love.

  139. I'd like to play Tony Hawks game Shred but also Call of Duty 2

    pattifritz2000 at yahoo dot com
    thanks for the chance

  169. Tony Hawk seems like a great guy, so cool you got to meet him!

    Another Activision game we'd love to play: Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief.

    Thanks so much for the chance to win!

  195. The game from Activision I'd like to play is one that I can actually beat my kids at 😛 however, we are looking forward to trying our the Bakugan Battle Trainer during the holidays!

  218. I'd like to play DJ Hero 2! How cool you got to actually meet Tony Hawk, he seems like a very down to earth guy.
    Thanks! foxsquirrelrabbit at gmail dot com

  268. Another Activision game we would love to play is Jurassic: The Hunted. Thank you for the great give-away. Happy holidays.

  283. I'd love to try any of the new Spyro games for Xbox…I haven't played any since we had a Playstation 2…he was my very favorite game series!

  300. AWESOME!

    Exactly what I asked Santa to bring me 'this Christmas!

    Would also love to add 'Spiderman: Shattered Dimensions' to my video game collection!

    Thanks for the chance to WIN!

    Good Luck and Happy Holidays to All!

  390. I checked out Activision and I'd also love to play Shrek's Carnival Craze Party Games!

    Lucky, lucky meeting Tony!

  407. Sorry above should be newsletter subcriber 8
    This is newsletter subscriber 9
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In April 2006, Lisa began blogging to stay connected with distant relatives and friends. As she delved into blogging, she discovered the potential to assist others by sharing her experiences. Lisa has actively engaged in numerous exclusive media ventures. Notable among these are her participation in events such as the Sony Mommy Bloggers Event, the Pampers Mommy Bloggers Event, the Epson Event in Chicago, the Stouffers Event, a memorable yacht excursion with Lands End, collaborations with 1-800-Baskets, an exclusive tour for bloggers by Mrs. Prindable’s, partnerships with Hallmark, PopCap games, Chicago Cubs Mastercard Priceless Events, and Rug Doctor. In addition, she has collaborated with Nutrisystem on a weight loss initiative, teamed up with Buick and Chevy, and served as a brand ambassador for Sprint. Lisa's collaboration portfolio also extends to Disney, where she has participated in press trips for significant movies such as Frozen, Guardians of the Galaxy, McFarland USA, The Good Dinosaur, The BFG, and Cars 3. Notably, for projects like Frozen, The BFG, and Cars 3, she was granted the privilege of walking the red carpet and conducting interviews with celebrities. The impact of Lisa's blog has gained recognition, with The New York Times referencing her content. Moreover, she has been featured in interviews by respected publications such as the Southtown Star, The Chicago Sun Times, and inside.