The legendary pro skater and the video-game developers look back at the 25-year-old classic's underground sound

In a post on social media commemorating the 25th anniversary of ‘Pro Skater,’ Tony Hawk teased that ‘there will be a future’ for the game franchise. See the post toward the bottom of the page. If you thought there would never be another Tony Hawk‘s Pro Skater game,

For the 25th anniversary of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater, we take a look back at its origins and influence as a one-of-a-kind platformer.

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.

Tony Hawk is certain "there will be a future" for Tony Hawk's Pro Skater as he celebrates the game's 25th anniversary.

Tony Hawk sat down to talk about a video game that changed his life, but also the sport of skateboarding, forever. Assistant editor Vanessa Franko oversees audience engagement for the Los Angeles Times’ Entertainment and Arts section.

Don’t worry Tony Hawk Pro Skater fans, Activision has heard your cries. The company’s Chief Operating Officer confirms there is demand for more entries, and consider it a core franchise. Activision COO says the company has “heard the demand” for a new Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater In a recent interview with Digital Trends,

The Tony Hawk's Pro Skater celebrates its 25th anniversary this month, and Activision says it has heard the demand for the series' return loud and clear.The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox