Okay, so picture this: You’ve got these skateboarding legends — like, not just your run-of-the-mill skaters, but the ones who basically carved their names into the very fabric of skate culture. I mean, they’re out there doing tricks that make your brain do a backflip. Yeah, those kinds of legends. I can’t help but feel they’re practically superheroes with boards, and, honestly, they’ve opened the door wide open for us all.
Now, Elissa Steamer. Remember her? Yeah, she was the main boss lady of the shred game in a big-time series — Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater. First playable female skater ever there. I mean, that’s got to feel like being the first person to step on the moon, right? Elissa’s like, “It was epic!” and you can feel the vibe — life-changing moments and all that jazz. It’s like a never-ending wave of stoke for her.
And then you’ve got Rodney Mullen. Picture this: he’s the genius behind the kickflip. Yeah. The freaking kickflip! Rodney didn’t just invent a trick; he wrote poetry with motion. The first time they threw him in the game, he had no clue it’d turn into a whirlwind. Picture him hopping onto the roof of a van because the fans were swarming like bees around honey. Mind-blowing stuff.
Rodney says the game brought in skaters from everywhere. We’re talking layers — societal acceptance, tricks on tricks, the whole shabang. Even parents started nodding in approval. Skating isn’t just a sport, you know? It’s culture steeped in its own music and art. Like, Tony’s game didn’t just show it; it shouted it from the rooftops.
So here we are. Fast forward — Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 is dropping soon. July, to be exact. The legends are coming back, ready to rock the streets again. It’s like a reunion of the greatest hits — OGs who first spun across our screens, Tony’s Pro Skater 3, 4, and then some.
And of course, you can’t forget Tony Hawk himself. That guy? Well, he’s the head honcho, the main wheel and the bearings — the absolute legend, if there ever was one. But hang on, let me gather my scattered thoughts here…
This list of iconic board-riding virtuosos, yeah, they’re gearing up, and honestly, I can’t wait to see them nail those smooth landings and spectacular falls. It’s like watching fireworks — beautiful, unpredictable, and a bit chaotic, just how skating should be.
