Skate Icon Nyjah Huston Launched His First Skateboarding Video Game
Glenn Mandel — July 16, 2018 — Tech
References: hugogames & androidauthority
The world's highest paid skateboarder is introducing the world's best skateboarding mobile game—Nyjah Huston #Skatelife. For his first mobile game, Nyjah Huston partnered with Hugo Games to bring all of his awesome tricks, moves, spins and jumps to iOS and Android devices. Whether you are a boarder or not, you'll love the action and excitement of the game.
#Skatelife allows players to team up with Nyjah Huston and steer him through challenging environments in Venice Beach, California. The player can grind along precarious rails and grab the highest air before sticking gravity-defying signature tricks—and earn kudos to customize their experience by beating skateboard challenges.
The 23-year-old California native has won seven X-Games gold medals and was the overall champion at the Street League Skateboarding competition series in 2010, 2012, 2014 and 2017.
#Skatelife allows players to team up with Nyjah Huston and steer him through challenging environments in Venice Beach, California. The player can grind along precarious rails and grab the highest air before sticking gravity-defying signature tricks—and earn kudos to customize their experience by beating skateboard challenges.
The 23-year-old California native has won seven X-Games gold medals and was the overall champion at the Street League Skateboarding competition series in 2010, 2012, 2014 and 2017.
Trend Themes
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Industry Implications
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