Alright, so there I was, thinking about how these skaters have done way more than just whizz around on boards. Seriously, they’ve taken something once seen as, well, kinda niche and blasted it into the mainstream. I mean, we’re talking gold medalists, creators of wild tricks—basically legends who made skateboarding a whole vibe. Somehow, it’s a mix of guts, wild creativity, and, I don’t know, maybe a stubborn streak? They’re just ready to jump over any obstacle life throws at them.
So, Elissa Steamer—remember her? The first playable female skater in the Tony Hawk games? She once said, “Being in the original games was epic!” And I totally get it. Imagine something changing your life in such a big way. She was so pumped then, and honestly, still is. And come on, who wouldn’t be?
Then there’s Rodney Mullen, the dude who gave us the kickflip and… oh man, what hasn’t he done? He talked about how when Tony Hawk asked him to be part of the game, he was both honored and, like, clueless about what it would all mean. Picture this: first tour after the game comes out, and Rodney’s on top of the van, signing stuff while the crowd goes nuts. They legit rocked the van! Mind-blown doesn’t even cover it.
Rodney also mentioned how the game brought in such a broad spectrum of skaters and kinda gave our community this layered boost. Tricks, acceptance, respect—you name it. Parents who once didn’t get it started seeing their kids, the so-called outsiders, find their place. Skateboarding isn’t just a sport; it’s almost a lifestyle—immersed in music, art, all that jazz. Tony’s game really nailed that vibe. Feeling understood? It’s rad.
And hey, with Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 dropping this July, we’re seeing the old crew come back. You’ve got folks from the original games and some from other titles in the series, ready to roll again. It’s like a reunion on wheels or something. Can’t wait to see them back in action.
