““Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater” dropped on Sept. 29, 1999, becoming an instant hit that not only introduced skateboarding to an audience of millions, but also exposed a new generation to punk music through the game’s now-iconic soundtrack.”
25 years ago!
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I was there… twenty-five years ago… fuck.
Great share, thanks!
@[email protected] Yeah, what a classic!
Have you played the remake of the first two games yet?
https://www.tonyhawkthegame.com/
I thought they did a pretty good job with.
Yeah, the recent remake is fantastic! I’m loving the Marvel VS Capcom bundle too (haven’t tried multiplayer though).
Wish all of the remasters/remakes were done so well.
@[email protected] Definitely!
Very, very cool. See, this is the top quality scoop this community is about. Cheers to you all!
@[email protected] Ha, definitely!
I’m also on the lookout for any official news, I’d expect something interesting to be announced.
Well…
“I’m not supposed to tease anything else about the future of the series; but there will be a future.”
This must have been a sweet spot in history when licensing music fees for video games were not as expensive?
I wonder if a similar project could be done today now that everyone knows gaming is a huge industry.
Tony Hawk Pro Skater and then Dave Mira BMX has sick soundtracks
MXC Unleashed (dirtbikes, atvs) had a sick soundtrack too but came out a lil later
Weird. I just listened to superman yesterday because i thought of THPS.
@[email protected] I was 5*
"My intention and expectation for the game was mostly for the enjoyment of skateboarders. I had no idea it would transcend a niche market to become a massive success and - as some have argued - change the course of skateboarding’s popularity
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I’m not supposed to tease anything else about the future of the series; but there will be a future."
https://www.instagram.com/tonyhawk/reel/DAgXDa1PI8a/
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@[email protected] Can‘t be that long ago. I am not that ol… oh… 😱
