In January MTV Networks added virtual skate park to their virtual worlds pack. It was hardly promoted in their already established worlds but there aren’t any buzz about it today. Personally, I haven’t look at it, but looks like it aren’t a great success.

Some time ago, Toy maker Spin Master’s interactive entertainment subsidiary, Spin Master Studios, announced that they are planning to launch a online virtual skate park based on the company’s Tech Deck brand. The Tech Deck toys are miniature finger-skateboards, and the company also makes various skateboarding figurines and toys.

They plan to release “Tech Deck Live” in Summer 2008. It will be browser-based and free to play. Of course there also will be subscriptions for premium content. Players create a custom skater avatar with gear and skateboards, and can visit various skate park levels with friends for chat, teaming and skate competitions.