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Thursday12th Sep 2024
News Tony Hawk Teases He and Activision Are 'Working on Something' as Series Turns 25
Is Pro Skater 3 + 4 coming after all?
Tony Hawk, the legendary skateboarder and namesake of Activision's beloved skateboarding game series, has teased something in relation to the franchise's 25th anniversary. Speaking in an interview with Mythical Kitchen, the Californian appears to more or less confirm a new game of some sort in the Tony Hawk's...
Monday6th May 2024
News Activision Reportedly Rejected Vicarious Visions' Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 Pitch
In favour of supplementary work on Call of Duty
Nostalgic players on PS5 and PS4 warmly received Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2, so it seemed reasonable enough to assume that another collection could be in the offing. Sadly, according to a new report, Vicarious Visions pitched Activision on the subject, but it was summarily rejected, with the studio...
Monday5th Sep 2022
Reminder Last Chance to Claim August's PS Plus Essential PS5, PS4 Games
Add them to your library
It's a fresh month, which means a new batch of PS Plus Essential games is on the horizon. However, before we concern ourselves with September's goodies, let's not forget August's PS Plus lineup. Today, 5th September, is your last day to claim this trio and add them to your games library, and it's a selection you'll want...
Tuesday2nd Aug 2022
News PS Plus Essential Monthly Games for August 2022 Are Available Now on PS5, PS4
Sick combo
The PS Plus Essential monthly games always pop up on the first Tuesday of the month, and would you believe it, we've reached August's selection already. Available to all PS Plus subscribers on all tiers, this month's lineup is now available to download and add to your library. As a reminder, this month sees a fresh trio of PS5 and PS4...
Friday29th Jul 2022
News PS Plus Essential PS5, PS4 Games Announced for August 2022
Later, skater
Following yet another leak, the PS Plus Essential monthly games for August 2022 have now been officially unveiled. It's the usual three games spread across PS5 and PS4, and there's something for everyone in this latest trio. August 2022's PS Plus Essential monthly games are: Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 (PS5, PS4)
Tuesday23rd Feb 2021
News Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 Confirmed for PS5
Skate on
So, that weird Twitter exchange between Tony Hawk and Crash Bandicoot wasn't for nothing after all. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2, last year's excellent PlayStation 4 remake, is indeed heading to new platforms, and that includes PS5. The upgraded version of the game will run at a native 4K at 60 frames-per-second or, if you have a capable...
Rumour Is Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 Getting a PS5 Version?
Rumours on the Twittersphere
In case you missed it, Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time is getting a PlayStation 5 edition. Toys for Bob is increasing performance, reducing load times, and embracing DualSense's features in the upgrade, and it's a freebie if you already own the game. That's all good and well, but what of Activision's other big...
Friday22nd Jan 2021
News Crash Bandicoot and Tony Hawk Remake Developer Merged into Blizzard, No Longer a Lead Studio
"Fully dedicated to existing games"
Vicarious Visions, the studio behind Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy and Tony Hawks' Pro Skater 1 + 2 — both excellent remakes — has today been merged into the Blizzard side of Activision Blizzard. From this point forward, the developer will be "fully dedicated to existing Blizzard games and initiatives". This...
Friday6th Nov 2020
News Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 Adds Solo Tours, Crash Bandicoot Gear in Today's Free Update
Woah!
Recently, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 received an update that improved its multiplayer offering, and now the single player is getting an overhaul. A free update due to be released today not only adds new Crash Bandicoot-themed items for you to collect, it brings a much requested change to how the Tours operate. The update will introduce Solo...
Monday14th Sep 2020
News Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 Is the Fastest Selling Game in Franchise History
Super, man
Here's some news that'll have the Birdman himself kickflipping over the moon. Activision's brilliant remake of the first two games in the skateboarding franchise has been a huge commercial success. It should come as no surprise, as there's been an appetite for skating games of late, and now we finally have a game worthy of the name. So,...
Friday4th Sep 2020
Random Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 Will Make You Regret Deleting Your Skater
Don't do it, you monster
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 is a loving remake of two stone-cold classics, and if the early reviews are anything to go by, it’s the return to form for the iconic franchise that fans have been waiting over a decade for. Activision has gotten particularly good at these compilations of late, and the love and care that’s...
Wednesday2nd Sep 2020
News Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 Trophies Require Some Sick Combos for the Platinum
Score attack
All eyes might be on Marvel's Avengers this week, but let's not forget about Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2. This remake of the first two titles in the seminal skateboarding franchise hits PlayStation 4 at the end of this week, and looks to be a true return to form. Of course, a new PS4 game means new Trophies to earn, and that's no...
Friday21st Aug 2020
News Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 Launch Trailer Comes Out Kickflippin'
Ride of your life
There’s not much to say about this Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 launch trailer, other than that it’s pretty darn gnarly. You haven’t heard that phrase for a while, have you? That’s because this is a remake of two classic skateboarding titles, so we thought we’d bring back some period appropriate language. Cowabunga,...
Tuesday18th Aug 2020
News Pretending I'm a Superman, a Documentary About Tony Hawk's Pro Skater, Is Out Today
A slice of PlayStation history
There's no questioning the Tony Hawk's Pro Skater series' huge impact on PlayStation. The franchise has not only been an enormous seller for Activision, it brought skateboarding into popular culture and made The Birdman a household name. So, what's the story on how it all came to be? A new documentary, titled...
Monday17th Aug 2020
News Officer Dick Reportedly Returning in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2, Played by Jack Black
Officer D
One fun aspect of all the Tony Hawk games was finding and unlocking secret skaters. Though each entry in the series has its own unique guest characters, one has persisted through most of the franchise: Officer Dick. The character is an NPC that dates back to the very first game, so named because he'd chase you down and knock you off your...
Thursday13th Aug 2020
News Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 Features More Respectful Names for Tricks Created by Deaf Skater
So long, Mute Grab
As with all the other games in the series, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 has dozens of tricks you can perform. Most of them can be traced back to real skateboarders who originated the flips, grabs, and grinds. It's always been fun to pull off all those stunts with ease, and many of the names and button combos have been burned into...
Wednesday29th Jul 2020
News Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 Classic Soundtrack Joined by Dozens of New Songs
Super, man
Part of the DNA of the Tony Hawk series has always been the music, and Activision clearly understands that. It's bringing back the original two games with Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2, a full remake for PlayStation 4, and it includes most (but not all) of the licensed songs from the PS1 classics. To supplement the soundtrack for this...
Tuesday23rd Jun 2020
News Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 Warehouse Demo Dated, Eight New Characters Announced
Digital pre-orders live
Want to know when you can get your hands on the Warehouse demo for Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2? Activision has just dropped some new information on the upcoming remake, and it includes a date for early access to the iconic Warehouse stage -- with a catch. Digital pre-orders are now live for the game on PlayStation Store. If...
Monday18th May 2020
News Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 Won't Include Microtransactions at Launch
Cross-play possible
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 has to be classed as one of this year's best feel-good announcements, and better yet, you won't have to fork out any extra cash beyond the game's RRP of $39.99. That's because this is a budget-friendly release which won't feature any microtransactions at launch. In an interview with GameSpot,...
Sunday17th May 2020
News Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 Soundtrack Won't Bring the Noise
But it's still a superman
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 will not include Anthrax and Public Enemy’s legendary duet Bring the Noise, as its one of five songs from the original two titles that Activision couldn’t secure for the remaster. Every other track, however – including Superman by Goldfinger and Blood Brothers by Papa Roach – will be...
Wednesday13th May 2020
Gallery Tony Hawk PS4 Comparison Shots Show Enormous Leap in Visuals
20 years later
It goes without saying that a full PlayStation 4 remake is going to look infinitely better than a 20-year-old PS1 title. Still, it's fun to see the difference, isn't it? The latest series to get the remake treatment is Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2, which follows Activision's other retro revivals. The original game released in 1999,...
News Tony Hawk PS4 Remake Pre-Order Bonuses and Retail Editions Detailed
All the ways to buy Pro Skater 1 + 2
If you're as pumped as we are about Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 coming back on PlayStation 4, you're probably ready to hit that pre-order button. Activision is giving the PS1 skateboarding classics the same remake treatment it gave to Crash Bandicoot and Spyro, and it's looking great so far. Of course, the...
Tuesday12th May 2020
News Your First Look at Tony Hawk Remake PS4 Gameplay Comes Courtesy of Jack Black
What's jablins, jables
Well, here's a twist we didn't see coming. Jack Black, over on his popular YouTube channel Jablinski Games, has secured the first glimpse at gameplay of the newly announced Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2. More than that, he's joined by the birdman himself. A couple of minutes into the above video, the Hollywood actor / musician...
News Tony Hawk Remakes Include All the Old Modes, Including Create-a-Park and Split-Screen
Everything old is new again
We've just had the announcement of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2, bringing the first two games to PlayStation 4. Vicarious Visions is back on remake duties, and judging by the debut trailer, it's looking fantastic. More details have emerged, of course, and it sounds like this will be a comprehensive return. In addition to...
News Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 and 2 Remakes Confirmed for PS4, Launches This September
Full remakes inbound
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2 are skating back onto PlayStation 4 for their glorious return. Following a curious leak just moments before the official announcement, Activision has confirmed the original two games are being given the remake treatment on PS4. You can check out the first trailer above -- it looks great. The...
