Tony Hawk sends out texts saying that Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1 & 2 "are coming back"

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Likely confirming the months-long rumor of there being a remaster in the pipeline, Tony Hawk himself has begun sending out text messages through his mobile newsletter confirming that Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1 and 2 are coming back. This would be the first sign of life regarding the series following the critically panned Tony Hawk Pro Skater 5. Activision will possibly officially announce the remasters today with more information, but what we know for now is that both THPS 1 and 2 are getting re-released, featuring their original music, skaters, and maps, along with "new features".

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UPDATE:

The game has now been formally announced, showing off the boxart. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2 will release on September 4, 2020. It'll be available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via Epic Games Store. The remastered will cost $39.99, while a digital deluxe edition is priced at $49.99. Those who pre-order will get to access a bonus demo to be released in the coming weeks.

Vicarious Visions, the team behind the Crash Bandicoot N.Sane Trilogy will be behind this remake.

Dropping in on September 4, 2020, Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1 + 2 is set to bring back original levels, pro skaters, tricks, modes, and songs from the iconic soundtrack, as well as amp up the experience with new ways to play including online Multiplayer.

Same Tony, New Tricks

Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1 + 2 will feature the full original roster of pro skaters from the turn of the 21st century. That includes Steve Caballero, Geoff Rowley, Bucky Lasek, Elissa Steamer, Kareem Campbell, Andrew Reynolds, Bob Burnquist, Eric Koston, Rodney Mullen, Jamie Thomas, Rune Glifberg, Chad Muska… and of course, Tony Hawk.

These skaters all come with their own Special Moves—from Geoff Rowley’s Darkside Grind to Tony Hawk’s legendary 900—and have learned a few new tricks over the past two decades, including the Revert, Lip Tricks, and the Wall Plant, allowing you to pull off incredible combos like never before.

The remaster will also feature all the original levels from the first two games in the franchise, from the Warehouse to The Bullring, as well as many of the songs from the original games to amp you up while you go for that Sick Score. Those levels can be played solo with goals old and new, with a buddy for local co-op, or online with original multiplayer game modes.

All of this will be presented in stunning 4K resolution* with updated and enhanced graphics, running at a frame rate crisper than a perfect 50-50 grind: 60 frames per second.

Create-A-Skater and Create-A-Park Return, Revamped

Rather carve up your own park with a skater you created? Create-A-Skater and Create-A-Park are back with some dope features added in.

Create-A-Park will feature a robust editing suite, enabling an incredible level of customization to create the skate park of your wildest imaginations. These parks can be shared online with friends.

After you create a park, why not create yourself—or a friend… or one gnarly looking poser—in Create-A-Skater? With plenty of customization options, including some that feature iconic skating and street brands, you’ll be able to express a crazy amount of creativity just in your custom skater alone.

The Limited-Edition Birdhouse Deck

For the ultimate fan, a collector’s edition will be available for the suggested retail price of $99.99 in the United States, complete with the digital deluxe content and a limited-run Birdhouse deck.

The deck features the iconic Falcon 2 design, reissued exclusively for the collector’s edition. Although the deck is fully skateable, you may not want to hit too many gnarly grinds with it, as it also features a printed autograph from the birdman himself.

Pre-Order Information

  • Digital Pre-Order Incentive – Those who digitally pre-order Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 will receive access to the Warehouse Demo ahead of the games’ official launch. Expect to catch some air in the Warehouse level during the Summer, with an exact date to be announced later.
  • Physical Pre-Order Bonus – Those who pre-order a physical copy of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 from select retailers will receive a limited edition gift with purchase, the Tony Hawk Mini Fingerboard, at launch. This gift with purchase is available exclusively at GameStop (in the United States), EB Games (in Canada), and select retailers in LATAM, Europe, and Australia, while supplies last.

 

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There's nothing wrong with bringing back classic titles, especially ones like these. The only caveat is that they don't stray from the formula that made THPS a series worth playing. The only remotely valid point would be THPS 5, but I'm also certain that's why those devs aren't being brought back this time around. My main point I guess would be that being so negative does nothing beneficial for anyone.
What's it to you if people wanna be negative? Let them be
 

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How do these compare to Skate 3? Somehow I've never played a Tony Hawk game, but I loved Skate 3.
The older THPS games are a lot more arcade-y than Skate games, but they're really not very comparable series IMO, they just play too differently.

I think THPS plays better as a video game because of it's arcade-like style, it's easy to pick up and master (since you're essentially just hitting buttons for tricks) so it's a lot more fun to just mess around and see what kind of tricks you can perform, whereas Skate has much more of a sense of "realism" to it, and better translates the mechanics of skateboarding into a video game (since you control the boards/skater's movements with analogue sticks to perform tricks, as opposed to just mashing buttons).

If you like skateboarding and you want something you can just chill out with, the THPS series is definitely something you should try. They have great challenges and are a lot of fun to play multiplayer, and getting to do insane stuff like 900's and 1080's with little problem is a lot of fun, too.
 

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There's nothing wrong with bringing back classic titles, especially ones like these. The only caveat is that they don't stray from the formula that made THPS a series worth playing. The only remotely valid point would be THPS 5, but I'm also certain that's why those devs aren't being brought back this time around. My main point I guess would be that being so negative does nothing beneficial for anyone.

So, neither is playing video games. Doesn't benefit anyone yet people still do it. Except for the few that make money off it. And who's to say it doesn't benefit anyone? He can find another person that shares his same opinion and they become good friends that met because they shared the same negativity.
 
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The older THPS games are a lot more arcade-y than Skate games, but they're really not very comparable series IMO, they just play too differently.

I think THPS plays better as a video game because of it's arcade-like style, it's easy to pick up and master (since you're essentially just hitting buttons for tricks) so it's a lot more fun to just mess around and see what kind of tricks you can perform, whereas Skate has much more of a sense of "realism" to it, and better translates the mechanics of skateboarding into a video game (since you control the boards/skater's movements with analogue sticks to perform tricks, as opposed to just mashing buttons).

If you like skateboarding and you want something you can just chill out with, the THPS series is definitely something you should try. They have great challenges and are a lot of fun to play multiplayer, and getting to do insane stuff like 900's and 1080's with little problem is a lot of fun, too.
Thanks for the writeup, I'll probably buy it at some point, but not at full price.
 

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Tony hawks is no longer the king https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/52620373 - think I've only pld one ever skateboarding game and tht was 720 on commodore 64 but may giv these a go as I kno had big reviews
That only really works because the kid is so small actually. Otherwise I feel like his mass would be too large. Essentially I doubt he could do such a thing at the age of 21 or even 18 probably
 

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After what happened with ProSkater HD and ProSkater 5 I am extremely skepitcal about what Activision will put out.

I'd maybe reccommend holding off on pre-orders until the game comes out.
 

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OK I think Tony hawk video games are a load of bolox because in real life I can't ride a skateboard - are you OK with tht :D
Yes, why would that affect me in any way?

Even if I weren't "ok" with it... who cares? It's just your opinion
Double standard.
Is it tho...? =T
 

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