'THE HISTORY of TONY HAWK'S PRO SKATER' Part I - High Risk, High Reward.

[@616Entertainment]

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[@samuelgilmore8789]

Go back to using your room as your background. Green screen is unnecessary. The room is more personal makes it stand out. Just a suggestion from someone that's watched a long time.

[@616Entertainment]

@@samuelgilmore8789 I appreciate the feedback. I'm actually enjoying using the green screen, having the same look for so many years gets a little tired. That said, the Superman shelf backdrop isn't dead or anything. I'll use it here and there. Just mixing things up, using a theme from the topic as my background, I'm into it at the moment.

[@samuelgilmore8789]

@@616Entertainment I enjoy your content. I'm a fan thanks for the response

[@KIDTV-qe2dm]

As a young black kid growing up in the hood, seeing Kareem Campbell skate board was a little shocking, but refreshing. That was cool.

[@marvellesaulsberry]

To every other black kid that's got that same story like me we dnt need to drop the similar comment just reply under this one for unity for Kareem aka I'm player 2 and player 2 already chose tony hawk

[@eyeguydojima7131]

Fun Fact: Spider-Man on the PS1 was developed using the THPS engine.

[@616Entertainment]

We'll get to Spider-Man, don't worry.

[@eyeguydojima7131]

@@616Entertainment btw, type EEL NATS in the cheat menu to unlock everything in Spider-man

[@mainsmain]

​@@616Entertainment OOOOOOOHHH MAH GAWD YES

[@VIGLounge]

The best part about Tony Hawk's Pro Skater was that it was simple. I played TPS with my stepfather to play "HORSE." I now own the remake on Playstation 4, and I have been able to introduce it to my son. We love just doing 2-player freeskate. The replay value of the first 3 TPS games is through the roof!

[@616Entertainment]

The simplicity was key, man. 100%

[@DSAVAGE92]

Tony Hawks Pro skater 1 & 2 on PS1 were my childhood, and introduced me to some incredible music too. 100%’d both remakes aswell.

[@AndyVanHalen]

For real, I’d argue this game’s ultimate legacy for those who played it during its era is ultimately going to come down to this. I grew up in a very religious household so this was my introduction for Dead Kennedys, Suicidal Tendencies, Primus, etc… It turned my world upside down. I tried my hand skateboarding and electric guitar because of this game. Got pretty good at guitar… skateboarding not so much 😂

[@616Entertainment]

The soundtracks are incredible, man. I'll do my best to keep getting away with little tips of the cap, hahaha

[@nickfromohio6032]

I ONLY played Tony Hawk and Wwe games as a kid.

[@jeffreybarker357]

As long as these retrospectives continue going this deep, ya boi is GONNA watch.

[@616Entertainment]

Thanks man, you know they will!

[@DoodlesGaming]

Already excited for the THPS3 retrospective, one of my favorite games of all time

[@MR.__G]

I’m excited for thps4 the most. Its such a massive game in comparison to its predecessors

[@ShawnPhoenix]

you mention that THPS came out at the perfect time, I could not agree more. In my town a brand new indoor skatepark also opened around the same time as the popularity took off. It was perfect. We'd come home from school, do our homework, go to the skatepark for a 2hr session, then come back home and play THPS

[@AndyVanHalen]

This is like the exact same life experience I had. Good times!

[@ShawnPhoenix]

@@AndyVanHalen what was the name of YOUR skatepark?

[@RaDicAL808]

So here I am, doing everything I can. Holding onto what I am Pretending I’m a Superman

[@timothyholland2927]

I’m try to keep, the ground on my feet. Seems the world is falling down around me, yeah.

[@EmmettXIV]

The late 90s, early 00s was a golden time for skateboarding and video games. Tony Hawk's Pro Skater combined those two worlds and it was a game that appealed to people beyond just skateboarders. It most likely introduced skateboarding to a whole new crowd. I was part of it and began skateboarding just shortly before THPS1 released. Skateboarding was a big part of my childhood and so was THPS. My friends and I would play THPS, go outside and skateboard, go back inside and play more THPS, rinse and repeat. The first three games hold a lot of nostalgia, such fun games and times.

[@ZachHighwind]

I started my THPS journey with 2x, essentially THPS 1&2 combined with extra levels on the OG Xbox. Great memories, it's about time for the remakes of 3&4 or an new entry in the main series

[@alexsilverkush6182]

THPS is a story of redemption in my opinion! I've lived in Mexico all my life therefore I knew who Tony Hawk was later on; fun fact, I actually knew who he was because of a documentary from xGames called ESPN's ultimate x. I became a huge fan.I used to play that DVD every single day after school! That's how I learned about the 900 and how it just change everything! It funny how during that time the game was in development and he just made it! He changed the game!! I became a fan since then and now I thank you so much for this video champ!! 616 rules!! Thanks Ian! You made my day!

[@chrisrausch3564]

Found your channel by way of your Friday the 13th retrospectives (I still love 3D and all of its cheese)! You do great work! This one hits home for sure, as I'm one of the original designers of the THPS games from Neversoft! Amongst a lot of "History of" and Making of" videos on YT, I love that you lean into a bit of unique perspective when talking about what it was actually like to play or experience these games at the time. I get the same nostalgic feels when you're talking about the earlier 720 and Skate or Die stuff, which is where a healthy amount of my own inspiration came from. Well done, man!

[@616Entertainment]

Thank you for the kind words! It’s always crazy to me when one of the creators of the topic I’m covering find my work, hahaha. I always try to bring my personal experiences to whatever I’m writing about. I hope you know what an impact you had on an entire generation. I know you’re not the only person from the team or anything like that, but your fingerprints are on the series. So thank you so much for your work, dude.

[@Psmgamer]

Got Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1 & 2 HD and it still holds well. Best soundtrack that introduced me to bands like RATM, Papa Roach, etc.

[@DarthEldniw]

2012 HD or the 2020 remake? Lol. Big difference.

[@Psmgamer]

2020

[@616Entertainment]

Sooooo good dude

[@WT1wL]

Growing up as a beach umbrella, this game was exactly what helped me fit in as I always choose my fellow umbrella as my skater

[@wrathchildrocks]

Looking forward to part 2! This takes me back. This was a special era, tony hawks, skating culture followed by jackass, cky, HIM, ect. late 90s/early 2000s was such a fun time.

[@mxcristian11]

Pro skater 2 was the first one I played and honestly is one of the earliest games I can remember playing. The Tony hawk games are legendary THUG2 being my favorite of all time I can’t wait to see you cover the next game!

[@PACKERMAN2077]

I remember unlocking the 411 video in THPS3 with Bob Burnquist playing thps one on his laptop with a USB PS2 controller, in my God my mind was blown

[@cheechandme96]

Think that was Eric kostons video, could be wrong though been a minute since i busted out my ps2

[@616Entertainment]

Dude seeing stuff like that back then was insane.

[@cheechandme96]

@@616Entertainment especially pre internet like you mentioned in the video, stuff like this was so rad to have growing up in a house with no computer at the time. Love your videos, from iowa here and had so many similar experiences growing up around the same time. The horror movie retrospectives and wrestling games and resident evil games retrospectives are my favorites i could watch over and over for the nostalgia. Oh and mortal kombat! Just such a great era to grow up and your channel brings back so many memories dude. Thanks for all the hard work, id support on patreon but money is tight and have a kid on the way soon but if i ever have the extra money i'll be backing you on there.

[@616Entertainment]

Congrats on the upcoming kid! Thanks for the kind words. Plenty more to come.

[@TWJP99]

These games were integral becoming interested in skating culture and things like CKY, Jackass etc. I was obsessed with all of the media around these guys. Thanks for making this! Such great memories.

[@JWUniverse]

Aye man let’s fucking Gooo THPS was my shit as an 11 year old back in the day. It not only turned me onto Skateboarding but Rock, POP music… Can’t wait for the second video…. I got a lot to say about the second entry!

[@1000Gamernerd]

"superman" was my jam in THPS. I have to say that Underground was my favorite. I loved the whole Bam vs Tony scenario.

[@darwinespinoza3440]

This got me into skating. I remember getting my first board, and trying to replicate some of the moves. Good times! Such a revolutionary game.

[@garbagepriest]

OH; I'm ALL in for this. the way you organize your information is so great. can't wait for the rest of this series!

[@Gravity999.]

We are soooooo here!!!! I had been asking for this so long before the patron support project. Definitely my most played Game series ever. Much love Dan dans

[@xbiker321]

I was an N64 kid growing up, so I had the watered down THPS 1 experience.. still absolutely loved it. When THPS 2 came out it was only on PSX and DC, this made me save up and buy a Dreamcast.. one of the best decisions I've made as a gamer.

[@RTA138]

Some of your best work yet, Ian! Looking forward to the 2nd installment as Pro Skater 2 is probably the game in the series I spent the most amount of time with as a kid. Thank you for your dedicated work!

[@Sultanofsleez]

Thank you for the nostalgia Ian! I hope you and the DanDans world wide have a great weekend!👍🏻🫡

[@SPac316]

I loved this series. I still do. I had so much fun with most of the games. It had it's ups and it's downs. But I will always enjoy the classics. I may not be a real skater but I can live vicariously through the games as one.

[@wolfsgaming6363]

This game is so awesome. This is my childhood. Thank you for this Ian. I love your retrospective videos

[@ShaunTheCHB]

I still remember meeting Bam Magera in Australia when he was there to promote Tony Hawk 3. He was actually a really friendly guy and it was cool playing as him in the game. Sad to see his struggles in his life. I wasn't a skater myself but I was very into the extreme sports scene as a teen. I had friends who skated and did BMX riding and surfing. I was simply the guy who carried the bag of bandages for when they fell on their faces.😄

[@DFPWeaponX]

Excited for this. Thank you and thank everyone who supported it.

[@616Entertainment]

Hell yea man!

[@jbilltx]

Long time Patreon supporter. This was one that I’ve been looking forward to the most. Amazing as expected. Can’t wait for the next along with the other ones in the pipeline. Keep up the good work Ian 🤙🏻

[@BeaMode1990]

No matter what platform you played this on..... this game was boss. 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@possiblylame]

Dude, THANK YOU for this video!!!!!

[@616Entertainment]

Thank YOU for watching!

[@MR.__G]

Wwf and thps peaking at the same time was legendary. These are the only 2 game franchises I cared about playing during this time 😊

[@Vihtal]

tony haws was my first ps1 game when i was 6, one of my favorite game series ever!

[@Jerrid_8675]

That Goldfinger song is still stuck in my head

[@cjtquk]

I still remember the demo from the UK Official mag 25 years ago. It didn't even have the balance meter for grinds and no Tony's special was Christ Air. Was also no special meter added yet.

[@whill0216]

Man! Not 1 but 2! History of's at the same time! What did we as viewers do to deserve such an abundance of premium! content! If I didn't know better I'd think it was my birthday lol. Love your work. Love your channel. U da man ian. P.s. I kno you said it in the announcements video we were getting 2 at the same time. But actually seeing it happening made it sink in how awesome it is & spurred my comment.

[@abecks8093]

Yes the music was awesome in that game which made me want to play it more. I remember pulling off a Kickflip McTwist while going through the elevated control room in the factory and getting a ridiculous amount of points and feeling like the man.

[@AwesomeCore3977]

Been waiting for this since the PSP was announced and now that it’s finally here it was absolutely worth the wait. You killed this video like I had no doubts you would and I’m so stoked for the rest of the series!

[@616Entertainment]

Hell yea! Thanks for watching.

[@rubendiaz9444]

You are the best at scratching that nostalgic itch! Seriously, great work on this one!

[@ScarysReviews]

liking the tunes from Raw 2 in the background. These games ( Tony Hawk's pro skaters) are still great fun to play today.

[@carlosvalenzuela2459]

Ooooohh, Ian you are a madman giving us two “History of” series’ in the same year. Thank you for all of your hard work my man

[@616Entertainment]

It is an ungodly amount of work. Hope you enjoy it.

[@jasonshouseoffunandvideoga7169]

Great job with the vid. Such an iconic series. For me, I sat out on the 1st one but 2 and 3, I played until I couldn't no more. Can't wait for the next one. ☝️💪🙌

[@JoshuaKirwin]

Kinda repeating what I said on Patreon when it dropped over there, this retrospective is already one of my top favorites of yours. Bravo, DanDan 🤘🏼

[@superrobz]

This right here was my childhood Also: Goldfinger has gone on record and said this game shot them into the stratosphere with their Superman song

[@GregCampos]

I remember play pro skater with my brothers and friends trying to out do each other. That may have been peak childhood.

[@CaptainMcKayRandom]

Late on this one, but this was a great video. This series was never one of the ones I played, but the development and inclusion of tricks almost in real-time after they happened in real life was really cool. I'm glad the royalty deal was taken, he had the right idea haha. Really cool as always, man!

[@LTJfan]

Idk why and maybe it's me...but...the insults from the taxicabs made me laugh every time I run into them 😂 Also 13:49 😂😂😂

[@DarthEldniw]

I love every second of this. THANK YOU! Cannot wait for Pt. 2 and beyond.

[@alec2000]

Yessir! It’s time for the History of Tony Hawk! Can’t wait for all the nostalgia you’ll be showing, Ian!😊❤️ *Edit* - This was a very great first part, Ian. So much nostalgia given, I love it. Can’t wait for part 2 and the rest of the series. Hope you and all the DanDans have a safe and great weekend. I love you all.❤️😊

[@MusicMastaJones]

This was so fun man. :-) I can’t wait for the next one!!!

[@derrickhaggard]

THPS 1 and 2 were my childhood. I still remember my surprise at unlocking Spiderman in the 2nd game.

[@616Entertainment]

Heeellllll yea dude

[@johnrogers9262]

Great video dude! Can't wait for the rest. These games defined a generation!

[@616Entertainment]

Thanks for watching, man.

[@max_91]

this guy just can't stop! im so excited to see the next part on the GTA retrospective and now we get THPS? 🤯

[@derekknowles5805]

Here and Now was my favorite song In happy we got Tony Hawk Proskater 1 and 2 remake

[@Shlumbus69]

I only played this game on the N64 when I was a young child so when I found out the songs were real as I got older and had lyrics, I was surprised lmao

[@KxNG_RxME]

Didn't play this series but I trust this will be the best series of vids to entertain & educate me

[@jasonhahn8797]

The first two games will forever be in my heart. Rodney Mullen to this day is My favorite. It's a minor bummer that you won't cover thug 1, thug 2, thaw, and project 8. But I'm on the band wagon regardless. I've been ITCHING to see you cover this series and I know I'm going to get more than I asked for. Let's do this.

[@jbzhummerh2gamer]

BRO! You brought me back to ESPN Zone with that Top Skater clip! And fun fact: This along with Sled Storm were my first PS1/Console games I ever played/got. Another fun fact: THPS OSTs helped me get through workdays at Amazon.

[@IntelligenceOfPlants]

I heard bands like The Ramones, QOTSA, Fu Manchu, Sublime, Sex Pistols, Black Flag and Bad Brains because of this series. I now play in bands (this is one) because of this franchise. It changed my life for real. I wouldn't be half the person I am now.

[@elchomper.1063]

"i got lunch" is why the birdman is an icon

[@JohnnyBoombatz1119]

Oh yeah! I've been waiting for this retrospective!!!

[@traviss345]

Oooo, super excited for this! Right in the childhood. I used to skate as well, still wear skate shoes to this day in fact. Wasn't very good, and the pain was not worth getting better.

[@616Entertainment]

Hell yea dude

[@zenkill24]

I love this game series, even though I was born when Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 was released I only grew up playing Tony Hawk: Underground 1 and 2, and Tony Hawk Proving Ground, but when Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 and 2 Remastered on PS4 I got it for Christmas and played the game alot, but its sad Activison cancelled the Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 and 4 Remastered becayse Microsoft bought Activision and they want to focus more on Call of Duty and any other Live service games, but at least we got a Tony Hawk game for the next Gen Console

[@thisisnotachannel]

I skated in the late 80's and early 90's a little bit, when I was 9 and 10 years old... never got good, though. Too many other hobbies already took up too much of my time... not to mention school. Anyway, I was hooked as soon as I played THPS at a friends house in... 1999, maybe? 2000? Can't remember... but I bought and played them all the way through Underground 2. In fact, I was playing THPS2 on my Dreamcast last night... that RATM intro is still epic as FUCK! Been looking forward to this one, Ian. I don't even bother watching other retrospectives (well, you and Nikateen)... I know where the best ones are! Good stuff, man.

[@rdpruett88]

For me, I had the N64 version THPS and despite it was the inferior version that me and my siblings had so much fun playing it. My younger brother would beat all of us in score attack. He was a maniac racking up combos like a pro.

[@ParuNexus]

So I watched my brother play maybe the 2nd game on psx or PS2. I was excited for Xbox and one of the biggest main steads was the thps serries it has been one of my all time favorite series among any console and computers in the past 45 years or so of my life. Thanks for doing this 🎉❤

[@blindmetalgamer]

For me, I remember playing tiny hawks pro skater one and two with my late brother. that game introduced me to some amazing music. Although I could not pull off the tricks, I enjoyed having fun with it nonetheless. One thing I did notice in the video is the sound that is played when a special move is performed. If you do end up covering the two, I have a bit of a request. If you don’t mind and if you’re able to do, so, would it be possible for you to cover any accessibility features that might be in the remake? I’m looking forward to part two of the series. You do amazing things. Keep up the amazing work. You’re crushing it. You rock. 1:33

[@blankwavemessiah]

ohhhh yeh buddy. Jamie thomas made me a skateboarder for almost 25 years now lol. what a ride its been. This game really helped form a culture

[@mikesemie5028]

IAN THIS IS YOUR GIFT MAN, you are so talented and I LOVE SUPPORTING THIS CHANNEL

[@616Entertainment]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@devonschwartz6456]

It’s been 86 years , it’s finally HERE!!! 😂😂

[@mariogallego5513]

These games were so fun to me. I miss these games.

[@DialSforSam]

Shout out to Skate or Die for the NES! I never got into skateboarding, but I rented that one time from Pharmhouse, and had a pretty decent time with it.

[@luxerhusku2609]

Can't wait till you get to THPS2 and talk about the impressive GBA port! That game ate up so many hours of my time on the bus, school, and trips when I'm off of the PlayStation. :D

[@rockguy1992]

Playing this game every Saturday night was basically life in 3rd grade

[@juntaoreagent]

One of the GREATEST video games of ALL TIME! I love the PS5 looking warehouse in the background. Dude..... MAXIMUM EXPOSURE?!!! WOOOOOWWWWW!!! Reminds me of watching Blind Date and the 5th Wheel 😂😂😂😂

[@michaelvaleone]

The soundtrack on the PlayStation was legendary

[@rockyhussle]

Classic game. I remember I had the demo and play it countless hours b4 I got the actual game.

[@stz03]

FUCKEN stoked for the rest; this was awesome! June is my fav month!

[@rileyholden-zc9ip]

I remember in one of the levels i would always allow the taxi cab to run me over because the taxi driver would say get out of the street

[@jonwolfenden]

Learned about this game at Pizza Hut after getting a demo disk. I preordered it for PS1 and then got it on N64 & Dreamcast. The Dreamcast version was definitely the best. Got THPS 1 through 4 and THUG 1&2 then I had Tony Hawk fatigue.

[@alexandercavazos2732]

Can’t wait for the vids on 2 3 and 4 💯😮‍💨❤️‍🔥

[@richievibzztmsrichie5201]

Brooo the soundtracks on all the tony hawk games hard

[@theantone7476]

You've outdone yourself again, pal. Great work

[@616Entertainment]

Glad you enjoyed it, dude. Much more to come.

[@dylanogg347]

Fair enough on skipping Underground. Any extended focus on Eric Sparrow is liable to make one's head pop.

[@dylanogg347]

18:11 - 18:25: "IT'S LOUDER THAN A METALLICA CONCERT IN THERE!"

[@ghw1985]

my guy was steve Caballero for no reason i was like '' i'll try him'' hahah

[@Djordje_Jovanovic]

Ever since I played THPS2 in early 2001, I've became an instant fan. One of my former friends HATED THPS series, but when THUG came along, he instantly liked it. When I've asked him why he likes THUG, but hates THPS, he said: "Because THUG is like GTA, but with skateboards." True story.

[@616Entertainment]

Hahahaha

[@nickfromohio6032]

I don't care about achievements, trophies, or gamer score but those tapes....I'm playing the Game Boy Advanced version right now.

[@KIDTV-qe2dm]

To this day, I could never land the KickFlip McTwist. Lol 😅

[@bashcrash9148]

That soundtrack. That biblical soundtrack.

[@elchomper.1063]

That warehouse is such a trip cause i first played thug2 first so that's how I remember the warehouse but it's basically identical but with addition of analog sticks of course and it was awesome. But I didn't grow up with superman although goldfinger is great It was 3 inches of blood and lamb of god. Disturbed rancid. Between thug2&vice city it made me ask for a guitar for Christmas

[@bearsfan22378]

The Pizza Hut PlayStation demo disc 1! It really helped the popularity of this game! Might be the great demo disc of all time!

[@mjdf122]

Tony Hawk 1 2 3 4 Thug 1 2 and American Wasteland the best Tony Hawk games good times blessed to see all from 1980-Now

[@dayquantalbert235]

Absolutely love tony hawk's pro skater 1 the game Is so amazing and Incredible one of the best games ever made easily ❤

[@CrisScottish]

i grew up playing a skate game on the xbox 360 called skate & skate 3 was my favorite I've never played this but damn this was awesome

[@decariusb71]

I liked BMX more, but this is an absolute classic

[@The_Juggla]

616 Talking about THPS?? Hell yeah, brother brother.