Skating is a form of expression, so why settle for canned characters and run-of-the-mill surroundings that don't reflect your style? Tony Hawk's Proving Ground gives you ultimate control over your in-game persona, your skating skills and your turf. Develop your character into one of three skater classes and turn your surroundings into a custom-made skater's paradise. To be successful, you'll have to master mind-blowing Nail-the-Trick moves and show that you're not all talk. If you're as good as you say you are, you can impress some of the most well-known athletes in the sport, including Ryan Sheckler, Arto Saari and even Tony Hawk himself.Tony Hawk's Proving Ground will have you rolling through spectacular, lifelike environments set in Baltimore, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C., complete with real-time weather effects and random world events. Keep defining your character by adding new tricks to your repertoire. As you progress, the story unfolds according to the choices you make, the paths you select and the skater class you pursue. Capture your sickest tricks on video and use the video editor to change, cut and combine clips into professional-looking footage. Create your own personal hangout in the Skate Lounge, where you can invite others to join you in a skate session.