““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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@stefan@stefanbohacek.online Can‘t be that long ago. I am not that ol… oh… 😱
"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."
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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