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Okay, so, like, let’s dive right in. Skateboarding legends, you know? These folks did more than just make a splash back in the day – they practically drowned us in their awesomeness. Seriously, from winning bling to kickstarting (ha, get it?) tricks that are now forever etched in our collective skateboarding souls. Courage? Check. Creativity? Oh, absolutely. Stubborn as a goat? Yup. They were ready to flip over anything that dared cross their path.
For example, take Elissa Steamer – the first female skateboarder you could play in the classic Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater game. Can we just pause for a minute and appreciate that? She said being in it was “epic.” And honestly, who wouldn’t be stoked for life about that? It’s like if your regular hangout spot turned out to be a portal to alternate universes where radness is the baseline vibe.
And then there’s Rodney Mullen. Originator of the kickflip, no big deal, right? Except, who am I kidding, it’s a HUGE deal. When Tony Hawk himself asked Rodney to be in the game, it was, like, a massive honor wrapped in a “what does this even mean?” moment. Picture this: Rodney at a tour, crowd going nuts, and shop owners practically hoisting him onto the van roof just to quell the madness. I mean, if that’s not a rock star moment in skater history, I don’t know what is.
And let’s talk impact. Mullen keeps it real about how the game turned skeptics into believers, expanded the skate community – like kids once told by parents to knock it off, now finding their people. Skating ain’t just a sport; it’s a lifestyle, a culture, maybe even a philosophy? Tony’s game nailed that vibe with its killer music, art, and sheer fun.
Fast forward to now, and guess what? Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 is dropping this July. And who’s ready to shred again? Our OG squad, that’s who. Tony himself, along with a lineup of legends from the classic games. Ready or not, concrete, here they come!
Alright, so Tony Hawk tops the list, and…oh wait, I think we’re on another tangent, aren’t we? Let’s reel it back in. But, hey, maybe that’s just the way of the artistic mind. Catch you on the flip side.
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