Okay, so let’s talk skateboarding legends. These folks, I gotta say, they aren’t just about winning medals. Nah, they’re the rebels who kind of reshaped the whole deal, you know? Like what they did with those tricks — mind-boggling stuff. They’re the ones who said, “Hey world, look at us!” with so much flair it kinda hit home, dragged skateboarding out from the fringes.
Alright, remember Elissa Steamer? First female skater you could play in the original Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater. Huge deal! Anyway, she says being part of it was, get this — “epic!” Life-flipping moment, clearly. I mean, imagine having your moves immortalized in pixels. Gets me all nostalgic thinking about it.
And Rodney Mullen, the kickflip maestro. Oh man, he’s a real character. Like when Tony Hawk roped him into the game, Mullen probably didn’t even think it would blow up. But fast forward a bit and he’s literally on the roof of a van signing autographs. Crowds going wild! Seriously, the scene was crazy like that. Wonder how he felt, up there swaying with the van — probably surreal, right?
Mullen, he’s deep, talks about the game kinda opening up the sport. Suddenly, skateboarding was more than just tricks – it was about artistry and community. I dunno, but that’s kinda beautiful. People got to see the creativity, the connection, even if they once thought skaters were just weird outsiders. Now they see it — the music, the art, the whole vibe. Makes me smile thinking about it.
So, in July, when Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 drops, all these original legends are back. Ready to roll, hit the streets again. The old crew from Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 and 4, plus some from the other games — the gang’s basically reuniting.
Tony Hawk himself? Of course, he’s there. Wouldn’t be the same without him, right?
