Neversoft blessed gaming audiences with Tony Hawk's Underground 2, a ridiculous skating game that captured the cultural zeitgeist.

The iconic skater and entrepreneur helped make skateboarding mainstream with two contemporary classic games and has plans for more in the future.

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.

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.

As Tony Hawk's Pro Skater marks its 25th anniversary, the skateboarding legend himself says 'there will be a future.'

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 original Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater was released exactly 25 years ago today ," and Tony Hawk has some heartfelt words for all his fans. It's a small, 'best-I-can-say-right-now' nugget of hope, but for those uncertain about the future of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater, it's a significant ledge to grab onto.

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.