EA drop by this week to confirm that a third entry in the hit series is on the way and will be released come May 2010.

SKATE 3 will boast and off-line co-operate play, and will challenge players with the creation of the ultimate skate crew. What's more, a new city will form a backdrop to the game in the shape of Port Caverton.

Black Box are once again in charge of building the new title, and so far have confirmed releases on the and 360.

Of course, this SKATE is likely to face some tough when it emerges next year, a brand new Activision-backed release set to be with us before making use of a unique board controller.

More on this soon.

By Luke Guttridge