THPS 3 & 4: Skaters Return

Sure thing, let’s dive into this:

Alright, picture this – a bunch of skaters who shifted skateboarding from just rolling around in the alley to the main stage, with courage that’s borderline reckless and creativity that’s like, "Wait, how did they even think of that?" Anyway — gosh, forget it — let’s dive in. These legends? They’re just the type who’d laugh in the face of any challenge like it was nothing but a cracked sidewalk. Yeah, that’s them.

So, Elissa Steamer. A total trailblazer, seriously. She was the first female skater in Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater. She said something like, “Being in the original games was epic!” and I can totally imagine her grin. Semi-life changing, she called it. I bet you she was fist-pumping back then. And — oh, wait — she’s still hyped about it today!

Now, think Rodney Mullen. This dude, he practically invented the kickflip. No joke. And guess what? He’s considered this huge deal in skating circles. Rodney remembers Tony asking him to join — had no clue, probably scratching his head, but it was a big honor for him, you know? The first post-game tour? A circus. Fans everywhere. Shop owners lifting him onto the van roof! Brain-blowing. The impact was like a hurricane in a teacup.

Rodney also talks about how the game opened the gates for all sorts of skaters. Back in the day, parents might’ve shot their kids that look. You know the one. But not anymore. Now, it’s embraced, respected even. Skating meshes with a vibe, a whole lifestyle. Tony’s game? Nailed it with music and art woven right in. Made people, like, feel seen. Cool, right?

Fast forward to July. Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 is on the horizon. Returning skaters are gearing up to grind that pavement again. Just like the good ol’ days.

Tony Hawk? Of course, he’s on the roster. I mean, duh, right?

Anyway, maybe I forgot something, or maybe that’s just the story. Who cares? It’s skating, and that’s the ride.