As a child of the late ’90s, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 and 2 were more than just games to me; they were gateways to a world of endless possibilities. The rhythmic, adrenaline-fueled thrill of pulling off tricks on the halfpipe, the pulsating beats of those iconic soundtracks, and the sheer joy of grinding on rails – it all feels like a distant dream now.
In the later periods of the PlayStation 1, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 and 2 were immediate successes. The third installment, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3, saw even greater popularity on the PlayStation 2 and is often cited as one of the console’s finest games. Just four years after the last release in the series, Tony Hawk himself announced via Instagram that new ones are in development.
25 years ago today, Tony Hawk originally launched his Pro Skater game, as he shared on social media. Primarily designed for skateboarders to enjoy, he never anticipated it would break out of a small market and achieve such massive success. Some even argue that the game not only boosted skateboarding’s popularity but potentially reshaped skate trick evolution as well.
The success of Pro Skater paved the way for numerous games based on other sports, such as snowboarding, which was represented by the SSX series, while professional snowboarder Shaun White also introduced his own gaming series focused on that sport too.
Hawk further shared that the game significantly impacted his life, connecting him with an array of fans who were typically beyond the usual X-Games spectators.
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As a gamer, I can’t stress enough how influential this game has been in my life. It’s thanks to it that I’ve turned my passion for skateboarding into a career, riding boards day in and day out. Moreover, the characters in this game embody the essence of skateboarding culture, showcasing its vibrant diversity more authentically than any other medium I know.
In his post, Hawk shared some clips of him practicing motion capture moves for the game under development. He invested deeply into every facet of this project as he felt we were crafting something extraordinary, and he is incredibly proud of the games and their soundtracks that came afterward…and their music. He expressed gratitude to Activision, Neversoft (may they rest in peace), and everyone who played Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater during its early years. Although he can’t reveal much about the future of the series, there will be a future for it.
2020 saw a remake of both Pro Skater 1 and 2, combining them into one game with updated graphics. This marked the first major console release in the series since Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 5 in 2015. The skateboarding series also encompasses other games like Underground, Shred, Ride, American Wasteland, Project 8, Motion, and Downhill Jam.
Following the launch of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2, there were rumors about another remake being developed for Pro Skater 3 and 4 by Vicarious Visions. However, these plans were scrapped, and instead, the developer took on a supporting role in Call of Duty projects. In 2022, Vicarious Visions was merged with Blizzard, changing its name to Blizzard Albany.
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2024-09-30 18:39