| Game | Year | Key Innovation | |------|------|----------------| | THPS | 1999 | Revert, combo system | | THPS2 | 2000 | Manual, create-a-skater | | THPS3 | 2001 | Revert-to-manual, online play (PS2) | | THPS4 | 2002 | Open career mode, no time limit | | THUG | 2003 | Get off board, story mode | | THUG2 | 2004 | Classic mode, Jackass crossover | | THAW | 2005 | Parkour elements, story-based | | THP8 | 2006 | Next-gen physics, online parks |
In the world of professional sports, this is usually the age of a retired commentator or a coach. In the world of skateboarding—an activity notorious for the toll it takes on knees, hips, and ankles—Hawk’s continued presence on a board is nothing short of a medical marvel. While he officially retired from competitive vert skating in 2003, he has continued to skate demos, produce video parts, and even throw himself down vert ramps well into his AARP years. His ability to land tricks past the age of 50 has redefined what is possible for "aging" action sports athletes. age of tony hawk