What is the first thing you think of when you think of "Starfield," the upcoming space-faring epic from Bethesda Game Studios? The indelible link between the long-awaited release of "Starfield" and the sublime art of absolute shredding is so obvious that it needs no elaboration here, and the low price of $75 for the "Starfield Aerial Skate Deck" at the official Bethesda Merchandise Store This is probably why the Starfield Aerial Skate Deck is available at Bethesda's official merchandise store for as low as $75.

Now, let's be frank. Following stunts like the "Diablo 4" pop-up chocolate store, we are beginning to suspect that video game marketing departments around the world are cheating. Are they using their position to satisfy their most absurd and ephemeral whims?" Perhaps they are.

Someone in Bethesda's office must have thought it was sick as hell to own a "Starfield" patterned skate deck and figured they could get it for free by using it to market the game. That way, idiots like me can write about this article and it's a win/win.

Frankly, good for them. For those of us who suffer the tragedy of not living in a universe where "Tony Hawk's Pro Starfield" exists, let's put aside for the moment that this skate deck has nothing to do with "Starfield" as a video game, but this skate deck looks very cute. Its reverse side features a minimalist Starfield iogo over the rainbow stripes of the game's starfield faction. You may have seen this design on the recently released Starfield Xbox controller.

I can imagine putting this on your wall if your landlord would let you (he has a lot of Victorian-era haunted house children's drawings on his walls.)

If you so desire, you could even add a truck or wheels and go on your own, decidedly earthly adventure. However, there are no accessories, so you will have to purchase your own.