Cowabunga Dude!  Soon you'll have the chance to skateboard with Bart (and eight other Simpsons characters) across the streets of Springfield.  You'll get to skate across 10 different environments drawn from the TV show, including Downtown Springfield, Krusty-lu studios, Itchy & Scratchy Land, and Sir Putt-A-Lot's.  Each of these areas has been filled with skateable objects, allowing you to grind on everything from rails to famous landmarks.  The better you skate, the better you get, allowing you to access previously unreachable areas.  For example, when you can jump higher, you'll be able to reach rooftops or fly over walls, opening new sections of the environment to skate.

You'll hear different phrases and dialog from each of the characters in the game and they will sound authentic as well.  Each of the skateable characters, which include Bart, Marge, Homer, Otto, and Krusty, is voiced by the actual actors from the TV show.  Each character also comes with over 40 unique signature moves that will take you some time to master, giving you a lot of play value from the game.  Mastered Bart's "In Your Dreams" kickflip?  Then try to pull off Homer's "Stinkyfish" (don't ask).

The game can be played in three modes: Freeskate, Skate Fest, and Skillz School.  In Skate Fest mode, you'll have the opportunity to unlock new locations, characters, and skateboards.  You'll also be able to earn money to spend on new skateboards which will allow you to do even better tricks.

You'll also be able to challenge your friends to two games: Horse and Trick Contest.  In Horse, you have to perform the same trick as the other player.  Failing to do so will earn you a letter and when you have collected an H, O, R, S, and E, you'll lose the game.  The Trick Contest challenges you to perform more tricks and collect more points than your opponent in a set period of time.

Look for The Simpsons Skateboarding in late September or early October 2002.