Backflip to the future: The lasting legacy of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater (THPS) was released 25 years ago on Sept. 29, 1999, and the franchise it spawned became a cultural phenomenon that forever altered not only the video game industry but for the sport of skateboarding itself. The game launched the PlayStation console but was later adapted for Nintendo 64, Game Boy Color, Dreamcast and N-Gage.