Whoa, okay, so let’s dive into the wild world of skateboarding and — yeah, the legendary folks who really made it what it is today. You know, those folks who took courage and creativity, mashed them together, and skated right over every obstacle they faced.
Elissa Steamer pops into mind. First female skater in the Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater game. Can you believe that? She said something like, “Being in the original games was epic! Totally blew my mind. It was pretty life-changing.” I mean, who wouldn’t be jazzed? Imagine seeing yourself in a video game!
And then there’s Rodney Mullen, the wizard who gave us the kickflip. Seriously, without this dude—where would we be? He mentioned something about Tony asking him to join, and he had no clue it’d be such a big deal. He told a story about a tour where things got so wild, shop owners had to lift him on top of a van. Fans shook that van like crazy just to snag an autograph. Mind-blowing, right?
Mullen keeps going, talking about how the game brought in all sorts of skaters. It just—opened doors, made skating less of an outsider thing. Parents were, like, “Hey, maybe this is cool. Or maybe my kid isn’t just wandering aimlessly.” Skating isn’t just a sport; it’s this whole vibe, this culture. Tony’s game captured that flawlessly—music, art, all of it just clicked.
And… wait, where was I? Oh yeah! The Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 launches this July—and guess what? The OG skaters are back at it. Skaters from the old games, right up to the new ones. It’s like meeting up with old friends who never get tired of hitting the pavement. Seriously, can’t wait.
Anyway, that’s the ruckus in the skateboarding universe. Makes you wanna grab a board, doesn’t it?
