How have the Tony Hawk games impacted skateboarding as a whole?
I think that the games have inspired a new generation of skaters and helped to legitimize skating in the eyes of the mainstream sports fan. What is your dream for the ultimate Tony Hawk game? It would be great to see something even more interactive than what is currently available. We have tried to make controllers that respond like skateboards, but nothing feels intuitive yet. I am very pleased with how much we have utilized the latest technologies for PS3, X360 and Wii. What are you particularly proud of in the next Tony Hawk game? Indy 900s… I still can’t do them, but I like to live vicariously through my character. Where’s your favorite place to skate in real life? My favorite places to skate are on my Boom Boom HuckJam ramp, or my backyard skatepark. There is no pressure to perform at either and I can fall on easy stuff without the embarrassment of a bunch of people watching or posting it on YouTube. Do you listen to music before or while skating? What artist has been getting yo