"“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

Stefan Bohacek@stefanbohacek.online · 2 months ago

"“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

Stefan Bohacek@stefanbohacek.online · 2 months ago

"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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