The enduring cool of skateboarding games
Briefly

Skateboarding video games, epitomized by the upcoming releases like Activision's Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 remake and EA's online-only Skate, remain popular 25 years post-inception. The genre's success lies in its ability to showcase the culture, fashion, and art of skateboarding, giving players an accessible way to connect with the sport without physical risk. The variety offered—ranging from realistic to arcade-style gameplay—reflects the diverse skate community and its varied interests, ensuring continued growth in this exciting gaming genre.
Being able to dive into a fantasy world where you can act that out and see the gnarly consequences and not have to suffer from them is like immediately appealing.
Skateboarding is one of those things that's just always cool. Being a skateboarder is a sign of what and who is cool.
The skate community is so diverse, so it makes sense that there's an appetite for all different types of games.
Video games let people experience that skateboarding culture, too.
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