'Creating a revolution': How 'Tony Hawk's Pro Skater' changed punk music and video games
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Tony Hawk stated that 'I just didn't think we were creating a revolution.' However, 'Tony Hawk's Pro Skater' significantly influenced not just skateboarding culture, but also introduced punk music to a wider audience. It 'helped to create our sport, skateboarding and action sports, in general, as a genre of games.' Hawk emphasized the game's profound impact, saying 'It just completely changed my life.'
J Navarro of the Suicide Machines remarked, 'That Tony Hawk game I wouldn't say put us on the map, but almost gave us a second life or a second wave of being noticed by the public.' This reflects how 'Tony Hawk's Pro Skater' revitalized interest in various punk bands, showcasing the game's role in bridging music and sports.
Read at Los Angeles Times
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