Tony Hawk Almost Gave Up On Making A Skateboarding Game In The 1990s
Briefly

Tony Hawk lost hope in creating a skateboarding game in the mid-1990s due to unsuccessful negotiations with developers. After Activision began developing a skateboarding game and learned of Hawk's interest, he visited the studio. He recognized the potential in the early version of what would become Tony Hawk's Pro Skater and felt confident about its authenticity. The franchise eventually became a beloved series spanning over two decades and multiple titles, with fans frequently discussing it with Hawk in public.
Tony Hawk revealed in an interview that he had initially given up on creating a skateboarding game due to failed discussions with various developers in the 1990s.
Activision was working on a skateboarding game and learned of Hawk's interest, ultimately leading to the development of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater.
Upon seeing an early build of THPS, Tony Hawk recognized it would be extremely fun and authentic, thanks to his connections and experience.
The Tony Hawk's Pro Skater franchise, which has over two decades of history, is often what fans want to discuss with Hawk in public.
Read at GameSpot
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