Ubisoft have created an interesting spin on the genre, with a little help from snowboarder Shaun White.

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The world is ruled by an evil agency called The Ministry which has made the world dull and lifeless.

Skating brings the world back to life and causes kickers and rails to pop up.

As you skate you can 'Shape' the world around you in real-time, using the analogue sticks to morph the world as you go - into a more skate-friendly arena.

Players can add rails and ramps as they skate creating new lines that can be shaped and re-shaped until they are perfected.

By Ewan Aiton