Spin Master has announced the release of Tech Deck for iOS and Android devices. The mobile video game is based off the line of fingerboards and will have players skateboarding through a fast-paced title full of thrills and excitement.
From the Press Release
Spin Master Ltd., a global leader in the design and creation of toys and entertainment, is proud to announce the release of Tech Deck, a mobile videogame based on its popular line of finely crafted fingerboards, available now on iOS and Android. Tech Deck, developed by Free Range Games, is a free-to-play skateboarding title which combines the immersive thrill and excitement of pulling off perilous feats with the style and finesse of street skating.
Tech Deck intuitively accessible system of fast-paced, tap, hold and slide mechanics challenge players to chain together combos, grinds, aerials and holds across an assortment of diverse locales, brought to life brightly with crisp animations and sharp HD visuals. The title features a roster of upgradable skaters to choose from, as well as an imposing crew of local legends to take down through incredible tests of street skills. Well over a hundred officially licensed decks are represented, and Tech Deck owners can use their mobile devices to scan some of their real-life collections into the game and use them to skate.
“Tech Deck is a hallmark of the fingerboard hobbyist community,” said Tim May, Head of Interactive Publishing for Spin Master. “With Tech Deck, Free Range Games has built a cutting-edge skateboarding experience perfect for genre gamers, while maintaining the pure, tactile sensation of maneuvering a skateboard and the fidelity to board design and branding that fans love.”
May elaborated on how the evolution of a brand as iconic as Tech Deck into the digital space marked an important step forward for Spin Master, adding: “Finding innovative ways to bring classic toy franchises into the next generation is a cornerstone of our growth strategy moving forward. We’re developing ways to extend that vast catalog to new audiences, designing engaging play experiences that capture the simple magic of our beloved products in exciting, new forms.”
To learn more, visit the official Tech Deck website.
From the Press Release
Spin Master Ltd., a global leader in the design and creation of toys and entertainment, is proud to announce the release of Tech Deck, a mobile videogame based on its popular line of finely crafted fingerboards, available now on iOS and Android. Tech Deck, developed by Free Range Games, is a free-to-play skateboarding title which combines the immersive thrill and excitement of pulling off perilous feats with the style and finesse of street skating.
Tech Deck intuitively accessible system of fast-paced, tap, hold and slide mechanics challenge players to chain together combos, grinds, aerials and holds across an assortment of diverse locales, brought to life brightly with crisp animations and sharp HD visuals. The title features a roster of upgradable skaters to choose from, as well as an imposing crew of local legends to take down through incredible tests of street skills. Well over a hundred officially licensed decks are represented, and Tech Deck owners can use their mobile devices to scan some of their real-life collections into the game and use them to skate.
“Tech Deck is a hallmark of the fingerboard hobbyist community,” said Tim May, Head of Interactive Publishing for Spin Master. “With Tech Deck, Free Range Games has built a cutting-edge skateboarding experience perfect for genre gamers, while maintaining the pure, tactile sensation of maneuvering a skateboard and the fidelity to board design and branding that fans love.”
May elaborated on how the evolution of a brand as iconic as Tech Deck into the digital space marked an important step forward for Spin Master, adding: “Finding innovative ways to bring classic toy franchises into the next generation is a cornerstone of our growth strategy moving forward. We’re developing ways to extend that vast catalog to new audiences, designing engaging play experiences that capture the simple magic of our beloved products in exciting, new forms.”
To learn more, visit the official Tech Deck website.