THPS 3 & 4: Skaters Making a Comeback

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Alright, so let’s dive into this mishmash about skating legends and how they basically catapulted skateboarding into the mainstream. I mean, we’re talking gold medalists here, and the folks who dreamed up some of the sickest tricks you’ve heard of. They’ve got guts, wild creativity, and a stubborn streak a mile long. Honestly, they’d probably take on a mountain if you put one in their path.

Elissa Steamer, holy smokes, she was the first girl you could play in the original Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater game! "Being in the original games was epic!" she says. She’s still buzzing about it. No clue why that detail sticks with me, but there you go. It was kind of a big deal for her, ya know?

Rodney Mullen hops in next—this dude invented the kickflip, for crying out loud. He’s a living legend, no doubt. When Tony asked him to join, he was like, “Sure, cool,” but didn’t quite grasp the magnitude of it all. Fast forward to the tour—chaos. Fans literally rocked the van the guy stood on. Imagine standing on a van that feels like a trampoline. Mind-boggling, right?

The game didn’t just rack up points; it broadened the skater clan like whoa. More tricks, more acceptance, more everything. Even those skeptical parents (you know the type) began nodding grudgingly. Skateboarding, my friends, morphed into more than just a sport. It became this cultural renaissance—a vibe, a rhythm of life. And Tony’s game? Nailed it all—the music, the art, the whole shebang.

Oh, and guess what? Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 is dropping this July. Yep, the original skaters are back to wheel around, crash, and fly through your screens. It’s like a reunion tour, but with skateboards. Pumped to see them hit the virtual pavement again.

The Roster of OGs

Tony Hawk

There you go!