““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!

https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2024-09-26/tony-hawk-pro-skater-video-game-music-punk-goldfinger-1999-project

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

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"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/

#TonyHawk #TonyHawksProSkater #THPS #videogames #gaming #music #history #anniversary

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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.

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Weird. I just listened to superman yesterday because i thought of THPS.

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Tony Hawk Pro Skater and then Dave Mira BMX has sick soundtracks

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MXC Unleashed (dirtbikes, atvs) had a sick soundtrack too but came out a lil later

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