THPS 3 & 4: Skaters Making a Comeback

Wow, okay, where do I even start? Skateboarding culture is wild, right? Looking back, some of these skaters—yeah, they weren’t just doing tricks for fun. They were reshaping the whole scene. Oh, and let’s not forget their courage. Or creativity. Or whatever mix of chaos and genius they brought to every jump.

Take Elissa Steamer, for example. First playable chick in Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater. Her words, not mine, “Being in the original games was epic!” Imagine that experience. Semi-life-changing, she said. Which, uh, sounds like a bit of an understatement? But, cool. She’s stoked—past and present tense. Pretty sweet, right?

Then there’s Rodney Mullen. Talk about legends. Originator of the kickflip, just casually mentioned, like no big deal. Anyway, when Tony asked him to be in the game, whoa, Mullen had no clue it’d blow up like it did. Picture this: shop owners plop him on the tour van. Why? Oh, because the crowd’s acting like it’s a rock concert, shaking the van, just to catch a glimpse of this dude. That’s wild.

Mullen keeps going, like, the game’s pull was insane. It drew heaps of fresh skaters, a whole new vibe. Elevated the community and all that jazz. Tricks, societal acceptance (yeah, even parents started nodding), Mullen had it all figured out. Skating’s not just a sport—it’s a lifestyle. End of story. And Tony? His game? Brought music, art, vibe—it was home for outsiders. Finally understood. Sounds poetic, doesn’t it?

Now, fast forward to when Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 drops this July. The legends are back, ready to roll, including the names featured in the original lineup of Tony Hawk’s classics. Here we go!

Ah, but hang on. Building up the roster of OGs, we’ve got the main man himself, Tony Hawk. Legend’s name heads the list. Need I say more?

And yeah, I guess I’ve already said way too much. But that’s how skating stories roll. Always a bit of chaos lurking around the corner.