"“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
"“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
"“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.
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.
Weird. I just listened to superman yesterday because i thought of THPS.
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
@[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
[...]
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… 😱