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How Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater changed gaming … and skating – The Guardian
Pros from then and now recall a game that sparked a cultural phenomenon and inspired some of the best skaters in history
Skateboarding has always ebbed and flowed in popularity, according to pro skateboarders Rodney Mullen and Chad Muska. Weve watched this rollercoaster ride and, each decade, theres usually a huge peak and then a dip, says Muska. But weve not felt the dip for quite a long time now. Since a crash in the early 90s, skateboarding has been enjoying a slow ride to the top. The dudes of the original skateboarding boom, now in their 40s, are now vastly outnumbered in skate parks by teenagers.
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