Tony Hawk on Pro Skater 3+4 Music, Bam Margera, and the 2028 Olympics

Pro Skater 3+4 Remaster Decisions

• 🛹 Selecting skaters for the remasters involved balancing modern talent with legendary figures, prioritizing those actively skating and contributing to the scene.
• 💡 New additions like Khloe Kovll, Raisa, and Andy Anderson bring unique styles and input to the game.
• 🤝 Bam Margera's inclusion was a last-minute encouragement from Tony Hawk after seeing him in a healthy and focused place, leading to a quick scan session.
• 🎤 Vocal acting for Bam in the game was likely impacted by the rushed nature of his inclusion.

Jack Black's Cameo

• 🎭 Jack Black, a long-time fan of the Tony Hawk's Pro Skater series, agreed to be a secret character.
• 🌟 He was enthusiastic about reprising the role of Officer Dick, now Constable Richard, stating he was "born to be Officer Dick."

Soundtrack Curation

• 🎶 Tony Hawk's input on soundtracks reflects his roots in punk rock, hip-hop, and ska, music that defined skate parks during his youth.
• 🎧 While Activision's music department handles much of the newer selections, Hawk managed to include personal picks like Fontaine DC, Idles, and X-ray Specs.
• 🤔 He also included different songs by artists already featured, aiming to keep the soundtrack fresh and introduce listeners to new music.
• 🚫 Alien Ant Farm was not included in the remasters to make room for new acts and songs, a decision Hawk acknowledges might be a bummer for fans but emphasizes it's not personal.

Skateboarding's Olympic Future

• 🏅 Skateboarding's inclusion in the Olympics is seen as long overdue, with Hawk noting the Olympics needed skateboarding's cool factor.
• 📍 The upcoming 2028 Los Angeles Olympics are particularly exciting for Hawk, considering LA's role as a birthplace of modern skateboarding.
• 🏞️ If Hawk had his way, vertical halfpipe skating would be a discipline in the Olympic skateboarding competition.
• 👋 Hawk expressed willingness to be involved in the 2028 LA Olympics opening ceremony if approached.