Tony Hawk's Pro Skater Coming Soon

[iVaro]

This came from Tony Hawk's tweet

Tony Hawk's tweet: http://twitter.com/tonyhawk/status/10384173227

"In the PR world, this is considered 'going rogue,' but I'm too excited. This is real & dropping soon."

[misfitskater6]

Awesome!!!!

[LBG]

Is this really coming? I thought it was cancelled

[WunDaii]

Is this really coming? I thought it was cancelled
Aww damn. :(

[Ouisch]

Yeah, as much as I'd love it to be happening, this was rolling around on youtube quite a while ago.

If it's happening again, great! I'm not holding my breath however.

[LBG]

Yeah, as much as I'd love it to be happening, this was rolling around on youtube quite a while ago.

If it's happening again, great! I'm not holding my breath however.

Yeah. If I remember correctly, some company made it, but they didn't own the IP and therefore couldn't publish it without being sued by Activision.

[squarezero]

Yeah, as much as I'd love it to be happening, this was rolling around on youtube quite a while ago.

If it's happening again, great! I'm not holding my breath however.
The controls on the video don't match the controls on the screenshot -- interesting. But yeah, that seems to be the same video that was doing the rounds about six months ago.

Seems to me that releasing this would be a license to print money for Activision -- makes no sense not to do it. Then again, we're talking about the same company that stuck the knife into the goose that laid the golden eggs (also known as Infinity Ward).

[Austin:]]

This better be real, not some fluke like last time:mad:

[Donovan1209]

I hope it's real because it looks fun!

[Mike1527]

can't wait! looks promising!

[diffusion8r]

Look at his Twitter. Actual shots and confirmation, he is working on the project it seems and so it will be out for sure

[Sainter]

Proof: http://twitter.com/tonyhawk/status/10384173227

And another image: http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/tonyhawk/vuDIqyiAvDqDAuHHvuEozEzllbICknxvdxyDseHnothzCcvCgv tmosCmiBwe/image.jpg.scaled500.jpg

http://twitter.com/tonyhawk/status/10392787943

[spidey146]

Proof: http://twitter.com/tonyhawk/status/10384173227

And another image: http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/tonyhawk/vuDIqyiAvDqDAuHHvuEozEzllbICknxvdxyDseHnothzCcvCgv tmosCmiBwe/image.jpg.scaled500.jpg

http://twitter.com/tonyhawk/status/10392787943

Probably Skae It that inspired them to finally do so, if the big-man himself is giving the OK then it must be real ;).

[iVaro]

Proof: http://twitter.com/tonyhawk/status/10384173227

And another image: http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/tonyhawk/vuDIqyiAvDqDAuHHvuEozEzllbICknxvdxyDseHnothzCcvCgv tmosCmiBwe/image.jpg.scaled500.jpg

http://twitter.com/tonyhawk/status/10392787943

Added it to the original post thanks.

[qasim]

Wow! Finally. I needed a real Tony Hawk game. Any ETA on release? Hopefully this month or next month. I have 32 bucks that I've been saving, and I'm probably gonna spend some of that money on Mirror's Edge, The Sims 3 Adventures, and now this. Looks great

[Ouisch]

Proof: http://twitter.com/tonyhawk/status/10384173227

And another image: http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/tonyhawk/vuDIqyiAvDqDAuHHvuEozEzllbICknxvdxyDseHnothzCcvCgv tmosCmiBwe/image.jpg.scaled500.jpg

http://twitter.com/tonyhawk/status/10392787943

OK, now I'm intrigued. And ecstatic if this turns out to be true. It is posted on his verified twitter account, and he does say he's "going rogue" with the information, which could be the reason we haven't heard anything else official about it.

Now I'm seriously considering holding my breath.

[LBG]

Looks like Pocket Gamer just stole the news:http://www.pocketgamer.co.uk/r/iPhone/Tony+Hawk%27s+Pro+Skater+2+%28iPhone%29/news.asp?c=19078

But I wouldn't trust them for a second. They said that Tekken was coming, and it isn't.

They never seem to differentiate a rumor from an officially announced game.

[squarezero]

Pardon my skepticism -- we've been burned before.

This looks as official as it gets, though. Mike V ended up being pretty disappointing (though it could very well be much improved with the forthcoming update), so I'll be really glad to see this hit the App Store.

[Ouisch]

Pardon my skepticism -- we've been burned before.

This looks as official as it gets, though. Mike V ended up being pretty disappointing (though it could very well be much improved with the forthcoming update), so I'll be really glad to see this hit the App Store.

Yeah, my spidey senses are tingling a little bit on the skeptical side as well. However, I don't think Tony would just throw it out there if he stumbled across a youtube vid and assume it must be coming out at some point point.

I actually kind of enjoyed Mike V. after spending some time with it, but... Tony Hawk 2 is one of my favorite games of all time. It's not even in the same ballpark.

[iVaro]

The controls on the video don't match the controls on the screenshot -- interesting. But yeah, that seems to be the same video that was doing the rounds about six months ago.

Seems to me that releasing this would be a license to print money for Activision -- makes no sense not to do it. Then again, we're talking about the same company that stuck the knife into the goose that laid the golden eggs (also known as Infinity Ward).

I removed the video realizing that it didn't match the confirmed screenshots.

[Somerandomdude]

Holy CRAP! Insta-buy!!

I have $10 right now and between this, the upcoming Gameloft games, Pro Zombie Soccer and a few others, I'm going to be well in debt.

And to add to it it's my favorite THPS game! I've spent too many hours playing it on my N64 back when it was new, and playing it on my iPod will be insane...

BTW: Looking at the screens, I don't see any buttons for switching stance/going to nollie stance. I'm assuming you just tap the icons. Any info on this?

[Random_Guy]

The graphics look pretty dull.

[Somerandomdude]

The graphics look pretty dull.

That's because it was a PS1/N64 game...

[Random_Guy]

Aren't these iPhone graphics?

[squarezero]

Aren't these iPhone graphics?
You mean, the ones on the iPhone?

EDIT: Alright, to be fair, it looks like the second screenshot has been digitally darkened.

[Random_Guy]

I think Skate it will outdo this.

[Maciphone]

What publisher?

[diffusion8r]

You know this is one of tje highest rated games ever?

I bought a PS2 just to play this and THPS1, and so far this is my most anticipated iPhone game ever, there is no question that it will be the best...

...except from controls. If the controls are nailed then this will be the best app ever. Seriously, if you haven't played the game before, you may be wondering why I am pissing myself here but THPS2 is easily possibly my favourite game ever, it's only rival it's prequel.

[Random_Guy]

Gameloft did an excellent job with Skater Nation, so let's see if Activision can beat it.

[lord-sam]

I'd rather pro skater 3 tbh :p

[Random_Guy]

Who knows. If this game is successful, then Activision may release Pro Skater 3.

[CrossoverCase]

The graphics look pretty dull.

What are you comparing this to? It looks just like the graphics from the original

I think Skate it will outdo this.

TBH Skate It looks like crap lol

Gameloft did an excellent job with Skater Nation, so let's see if Activision can beat it.

skater nation has laggy controls, the video of THPS2 for iphone (the vid from last year) looks pretty damn smooth. hopefully the final version will look as smooth as that


i just realized i quoted the same person 3 times lol

[diffusion8r]

Skate It will pale in comparison to this if activision nail the controls. This us better than 3, but 1 is cemented in my gaming soul for ever, and probably is the best game ever.

[Grigorovich Ourumov]

If the controls work this is the best thing ever. Though i hope they don't cut the music like they did on the 64 just to lower the file size. I want the full soundtrack with Papa Roach and RATM.

[diffusion8r]

If the controls work this is the best thing ever. Though i hope they don't cut the music like they did on the 64 just to lower the file size. I want the full soundtrack with Papa Roach and RATM.

Lights out! Guerilla radio! Turn that s*** up!

[FurryKing]

I assuming that turning for tricks is done by tilting the device. If that's the case these controls should be fine.

I guess it's wrong of me to expect Dreamcast level graphics though. :-/ But this honestly looks like a PS1 port.

And I'd rather lose the sountrack if it means I'll get the create a park feature too.

[steezybreezy]

skate it will be better because its more like skating for a real skater

tony hawk sucks it just button mashing

[Ouisch]

I guess it's wrong of me to expect Dreamcast level graphics though. :-/ But this honestly looks like a PS1 port.

Umm, it is. TH2 was originally a ps1 game. The dreamcast version was a ps1 port.

[iVaro]

Umm, it is. TH2 was originally a ps1 game. The dreamcast version was a ps1 port.

To me the graphics look better than on dreamcast by far

[MadDesignMonkey]

I could have honestly taken THPS2 or 2X, tossed them in their respective systems and glued the lids shut. I cannot wait for this to drop, awesome retro memories and great gameplay.

Bring it on! Oh and keep the soundtrack exactly the same as it was please. kthxbye

-Randy

[Somerandomdude]

Anyone have any ideas on release date?

[gatorsxrule]

Anyone have any ideas on release date?

Sometime this year

[Muscat]

Lights out! Guerilla radio! Turn that s*** up!

Hahah, dear god. Every single song in that game is FOREVER burned into my mind. I swear I can even remember the order in which the tracks played. :D

[Somerandomdude]

Hahah, dear god. Every single song in that game is FOREVER burned into my mind. I swear I can even remember the order in which the tracks played. :D

Same thing here. Guerilla Radio, When Worlds Collide, Blood Brothers, and a few others are pretty much eternally burned into my memories. Then again, I grew up with the N64 version, so most of the memories have edited music, but otherwise my playing of the PC version has added in a few songs.

[qasim]

Did anyone notice Tony Hawk deleted his tweet about THPS2 coming on iPhone? Haha

[gatorsxrule]

Did anyone notice Tony Hawk deleted his tweet about THPS2 coming on iPhone? Haha

GODDAMN IT ANOTHER FAKE
http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr226/forrest0872/FFFFFUUUUUU-.jpg

[qasim]

GODDAMN IT ANOTHER FAKE
http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr226/forrest0872/FFFFFUUUUUU-.jpg

It's probably not a fake, Activison probably made him delete it. It wasn't supposed to be announced yet.

[gatorsxrule]

It's probably not a fake, Activison probably made him delete it. It wasn't supposed to be announced yet.

Oh ok
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_b3GHoGMBNpY/Saqao-PcJwI/AAAAAAAAD1w/wxb6YxvWQeM/s400/lolcat73.jpg

[iVaro]

Oh ok
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_b3GHoGMBNpY/Saqao-PcJwI/AAAAAAAAD1w/wxb6YxvWQeM/s400/lolcat73.jpg

lmao!

[Ryan el champ]

Lights out! Guerilla radio! Turn that s*** up!

no cigar is still a song i listen to frequently, the soundtrack was awesome

[Random_Guy]

This will probably be better than Skate it.

[iVaro]

This will probably be better than Skate it.

I know this will be better than Skate It!

[jak56]

why will this be better than skate it?

skate it= nintendo ds port
this=nintendo 64 port

*pauses*
ohhhhhh

[iVaro]

why will this be better than skate it?

skate it= nintendo ds port
this=nintendo 64 port

*pauses*
ohhhhhh

I just think it will be better because of the controls

[Somerandomdude]

I just think it will be better because of the controls

That, and the fact that THPS2 is one of the greatest games of all time, and Skate It is more or less just a regular mobile skateboarding game. Pro Skater 2 is a legend among skateboarding games, while Skate it is just fun. This is going to be WAY better.

[iVaro]

Well it's finally out!

iTunes : http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/tony-hawks-pro-skater-2/id365383577?mt=8

TA Thread : http://forums.toucharcade.com/showthread.php?t=50223