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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 Is Here—And Tony Turned His Office Into a Real-Life Level
The long-awaited Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 is officially out now, and you know The Birdman himself is celebrating the drop in a way only he could. Tony's team surprised him with a custom 'real-life level' inside his office—complete with goofy obstacles and nostalgic nods to classic challenges from the game (like a real-life secret tape). "Do not try this at home," Tony joked on Instagram. "Unless you have a rainbow rail and a lemon loaf." You'll see. Take a look: View the to see embedded media. 💻 💻 "Everything you loved is back," it mentions on the official THPS game website. "But revamped with more skaters, new parks, gnarlier tricks, eardrum shattering music, plus a whole lot more." From Bam Margera to Andy Anderson, Nora Vasconcellos to Jamie Foy, and countless others, the amount of new players is exciting in itself. But all the new levels do look pretty fun. The attention to detail is those who don't know, the original Tony Hawk's Pro Skater series was a game-changer when it dropped in 1999. It played a huge role in shaping skate culture and arguably introduced skateboarding to a global audience like nothing before it. Personally, I played both Tony Hawk's Pro Skater and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 religiously when I was a kid. And even though I was already pretty obsessed with skating at the time, the game really amplified that obsession. Safe to say the new THPS 3+4 will have similar results. Welp, it's finally here. Visit for more info and start playing today! Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 Is Here—And Tony Turned His Office Into a Real-Life Level first appeared on Skateboarding on Jul 11, 2025
The Advertiser
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Advertiser
Skateboarder Covell rebounds after Paris disappointment
Tenacious teen Chloe Covell has finally cracked her first World Skateboarding Tour victory, with the young Australian victorious in Rome. Competing internationally for the past three years, Covell's long-awaited win comes on the back of being included as a playable character in the latest remake of the Tony Hawk Pro Skater video game. The daughter of former NRL player Luke Covell, she was hand-picked by the legendary Hawk for the iconic game. Covell captured the Australian public's attention at the Paris Olympics last year when she was bidding to become the country's youngest ever gold medallist. Competing in the final of the street discipline, the then 14-year-old was in tears midway through the medal round when she was unable to land any of her five tricks and finished last of the eight finalists. But in Rome Covell, who is from Tweed Heads in northern NSW, was all smiles after laying down a flawless run in the final. She entered the deciding run as the hot favourite after topping the quarters and semi-finals, with Brazil's Olympic champion Rayssa Leal missing out. Covell produced her best score, 89.79, in her final run to hold a seven point lead going into the trick section. Instead of playing it safe after two falls and requiring just a 71.22 for victory, Covell went large and nailed a superb frontside 50-50 kickflip to win by more than 20 points from Japan's Funa Nakayama and Ibuki Matsomoto. Sora Shirai won the men's event. A beaming Covell was almost speechless after the performance. "I'm so excited like my words can't even come out of my mouth right now, I'm just super stoked," Covell said. "I was the most nervous I've ever been because I know I can do this trick and I was just a little bit sketchy for the first two, so yeah, I just took some breaths and did what I had to do. "Having like a first win at a competition, like a competition I haven't won before is just amazing." Tenacious teen Chloe Covell has finally cracked her first World Skateboarding Tour victory, with the young Australian victorious in Rome. Competing internationally for the past three years, Covell's long-awaited win comes on the back of being included as a playable character in the latest remake of the Tony Hawk Pro Skater video game. The daughter of former NRL player Luke Covell, she was hand-picked by the legendary Hawk for the iconic game. Covell captured the Australian public's attention at the Paris Olympics last year when she was bidding to become the country's youngest ever gold medallist. Competing in the final of the street discipline, the then 14-year-old was in tears midway through the medal round when she was unable to land any of her five tricks and finished last of the eight finalists. But in Rome Covell, who is from Tweed Heads in northern NSW, was all smiles after laying down a flawless run in the final. She entered the deciding run as the hot favourite after topping the quarters and semi-finals, with Brazil's Olympic champion Rayssa Leal missing out. Covell produced her best score, 89.79, in her final run to hold a seven point lead going into the trick section. Instead of playing it safe after two falls and requiring just a 71.22 for victory, Covell went large and nailed a superb frontside 50-50 kickflip to win by more than 20 points from Japan's Funa Nakayama and Ibuki Matsomoto. Sora Shirai won the men's event. A beaming Covell was almost speechless after the performance. "I'm so excited like my words can't even come out of my mouth right now, I'm just super stoked," Covell said. "I was the most nervous I've ever been because I know I can do this trick and I was just a little bit sketchy for the first two, so yeah, I just took some breaths and did what I had to do. "Having like a first win at a competition, like a competition I haven't won before is just amazing." Tenacious teen Chloe Covell has finally cracked her first World Skateboarding Tour victory, with the young Australian victorious in Rome. Competing internationally for the past three years, Covell's long-awaited win comes on the back of being included as a playable character in the latest remake of the Tony Hawk Pro Skater video game. The daughter of former NRL player Luke Covell, she was hand-picked by the legendary Hawk for the iconic game. Covell captured the Australian public's attention at the Paris Olympics last year when she was bidding to become the country's youngest ever gold medallist. Competing in the final of the street discipline, the then 14-year-old was in tears midway through the medal round when she was unable to land any of her five tricks and finished last of the eight finalists. But in Rome Covell, who is from Tweed Heads in northern NSW, was all smiles after laying down a flawless run in the final. She entered the deciding run as the hot favourite after topping the quarters and semi-finals, with Brazil's Olympic champion Rayssa Leal missing out. Covell produced her best score, 89.79, in her final run to hold a seven point lead going into the trick section. Instead of playing it safe after two falls and requiring just a 71.22 for victory, Covell went large and nailed a superb frontside 50-50 kickflip to win by more than 20 points from Japan's Funa Nakayama and Ibuki Matsomoto. Sora Shirai won the men's event. A beaming Covell was almost speechless after the performance. "I'm so excited like my words can't even come out of my mouth right now, I'm just super stoked," Covell said. "I was the most nervous I've ever been because I know I can do this trick and I was just a little bit sketchy for the first two, so yeah, I just took some breaths and did what I had to do. "Having like a first win at a competition, like a competition I haven't won before is just amazing." Tenacious teen Chloe Covell has finally cracked her first World Skateboarding Tour victory, with the young Australian victorious in Rome. Competing internationally for the past three years, Covell's long-awaited win comes on the back of being included as a playable character in the latest remake of the Tony Hawk Pro Skater video game. The daughter of former NRL player Luke Covell, she was hand-picked by the legendary Hawk for the iconic game. Covell captured the Australian public's attention at the Paris Olympics last year when she was bidding to become the country's youngest ever gold medallist. Competing in the final of the street discipline, the then 14-year-old was in tears midway through the medal round when she was unable to land any of her five tricks and finished last of the eight finalists. But in Rome Covell, who is from Tweed Heads in northern NSW, was all smiles after laying down a flawless run in the final. She entered the deciding run as the hot favourite after topping the quarters and semi-finals, with Brazil's Olympic champion Rayssa Leal missing out. Covell produced her best score, 89.79, in her final run to hold a seven point lead going into the trick section. Instead of playing it safe after two falls and requiring just a 71.22 for victory, Covell went large and nailed a superb frontside 50-50 kickflip to win by more than 20 points from Japan's Funa Nakayama and Ibuki Matsomoto. Sora Shirai won the men's event. A beaming Covell was almost speechless after the performance. "I'm so excited like my words can't even come out of my mouth right now, I'm just super stoked," Covell said. "I was the most nervous I've ever been because I know I can do this trick and I was just a little bit sketchy for the first two, so yeah, I just took some breaths and did what I had to do. "Having like a first win at a competition, like a competition I haven't won before is just amazing."
Perth Now
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Skateboarder Covell rebounds after Paris disappointment
Tenacious teen Chloe Covell has finally cracked her first World Skateboarding Tour victory, with the young Australian victorious in Rome. Competing internationally for the past three years, Covell's long-awaited win comes on the back of being included as a playable character in the latest remake of the Tony Hawk Pro Skater video game. The daughter of former NRL player Luke Covell, she was hand-picked by the legendary Hawk for the iconic game. Covell captured the Australian public's attention at the Paris Olympics last year when she was bidding to become the country's youngest ever gold medallist. Competing in the final of the street discipline, the then 14-year-old was in tears midway through the medal round when she was unable to land any of her five tricks and finished last of the eight finalists. But in Rome Covell, who is from Tweed Heads in northern NSW, was all smiles after laying down a flawless run in the final. She entered the deciding run as the hot favourite after topping the quarters and semi-finals, with Brazil's Olympic champion Rayssa Leal missing out. Covell produced her best score, 89.79, in her final run to hold a seven point lead going into the trick section. Instead of playing it safe after two falls and requiring just a 71.22 for victory, Covell went large and nailed a superb frontside 50-50 kickflip to win by more than 20 points from Japan's Funa Nakayama and Ibuki Matsomoto. Sora Shirai won the men's event. A beaming Covell was almost speechless after the performance. "I'm so excited like my words can't even come out of my mouth right now, I'm just super stoked," Covell said. "I was the most nervous I've ever been because I know I can do this trick and I was just a little bit sketchy for the first two, so yeah, I just took some breaths and did what I had to do. "Having like a first win at a competition, like a competition I haven't won before is just amazing."
The Courier
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Courier
Why Newport dad Michal is learning to skate at 40
Michal Winiarski is no stranger to a set of wheels. But the Newport-on-Tay driving instructor, owner of Working Way driving school, is used to being the teacher – not the student. Michal emigrated from Poland in 2006 and lives in Newport-on-Tay with his 'Dundee born and bred' wife Diane, and their sons Jan, 11, and Hubert, 6. Now, thanks to skateboard-mad Jan, Michal has become a 'learner' once again. The pair have been taking skateboarding lessons together at Passion Park, an indoor skatepark in Dundee, since February. At age 40, it's Michal's first ever foray into the skate scene. Michal Winiarski and Jan Winiarski are a father-son skating duo from Newport. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson. 'I am very, very, sore,' laughs Michal when I meet him and Jan at a Passion Park beginners session. 'But I'm trying!' Jan's life 'was taken over by skateboarding' Kitted out in matching black, stickered helmets and black baggy T-shirts, the pair certainly look the part. They stand at the foot of a steep wooden ramp; it seems I've saved Michal from 'dropping in' at the top for a moment. Meanwhile Jan, at his side, is torn by his excitement to share his love of skateboarding with me and his palpable desire to get back to it. This is why Michal is here. When skating took over Jan's world last year, the devoted dad decided to get on board, literally. 'Jan's life was taken over by skateboarding,' Michal smiles. 'Everything in the room, all the video games, the YouTube.' Michal Winiarski, 40, gets some encouragement from son Jan. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson. Jan pipes up to tell me all about his 'Tony Hawk Pro Skater' skateboarding game; a moment which catapults me back to a Playstation 2 childhood, and has me marvelling at the fact Tony Hawk remains the most famous professional skater on Earth, 25 years later. But impossible 'vert' tricks and death-defying moves don't come close to Jan's favourite thing about skating. Which is? 'Doing it with my dad.' How did Jan get dad to skate at 40? And while some of the other parents in the room were skaters in their youth, Michal is following his son's lead. Since taking on 1:1 lessons in February, Jan has quickly become a dedicated and fairly fearless skater. 'He was here 10 hours yesterday, for a skate camp during the day and then back after dinner until they closed at 10pm,' Michal grins. Passion Park, an indoor skate park in Dundee, is Michal and Jan's favourite spot. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson. 'We are here every week, sometimes twice a week. 'It's fun, because Jan's learning stuff and then he's challenging me, and I'm following. Like this, he showed me this yesterday,' he continues as Jan takes off up a mini ramp. 'My first three tries? I went flat on the face. But when I manage to do it, it's a lot of fun.' Building confidence ahead of high school For Michal, seeing Jan throwing himself into something so physical – and persevering through skint knees and frustration – is comforting. After summer, Jan will make the transition from Newport Primary to S1 at Madras College, and Michal wants to encourage him to grow his confidence ahead of the move to secondary school. 'Jan, he was very premature,' explains Michal. 'He was born a few weeks early, 1lb 4oz. So he's 11 now but doesn't look it. 'So it's really good he's trying this new thing, and he really, really likes it. His co-ordination and everything has been so improved. Which is relaxing for me.' Jan says he tried other activities before, like football and Scouts, but never found his place in big team environments. Since taking up skating, he's found role models and a community he feels at home in. The Winiarskis get some pointers from park owner Lewis Allan. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson. 'He did not enjoy himself then at those things,' says Michal. 'But here, he is so happy. And the older skaters here, they give him advice. So yeah, he's alone, but he's never really alone.' It's also important to Michal that Jan spends time out in the world, not absorbed in a screen. 'This is what we do all the time, up and out,' he says. 'The amount of computers and everything for the young kids now, it's too much.' Jan doesn't mind that at all. 'I only like being online or using my screens when it's raining,' he says. 'I don't like gaming and stuff that much. I'd rather be skating.' Balancing passion with family life For now, coming to Passion Park is special one-on-one time for Jan and his dad. Younger brother Hubert is 'still at the age where he prefers sliding down the ramp on his bum', but Jan is teaching him how to skate at home in the garden so he can join in next summer. 'We go a lot of walks, and go cycling, play in the garden with the kids,' Michal explains. 'But it's quite a big age difference and we need to make sure they're both satisfied, so every spare moment, we bring Jan to skate.' Michal 'absolutely loves' the quality time with his eldest son, and makes it a priority to 'find the time around work'. Skater Jan is teaching his dad 'how to fall' Whether skating is a flash-in-the-pan obsession or a lifelong hobby for Jan, Michal doesn't mind. He's just happy his pre-teen son is bringing him along for the ride. 'I'm obviously not going to force him to do something I enjoy more than him,' he says. 'He's the youth, he's passionate. This is his time to flourish and develop skills. Skate-mad Jan with his dad Michal. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson 'If you can enjoy it with them, why not try it? I'm not going to become a professional, but at least we get to spend a little time together.' As for Michal's own skate skills, he's holding his own. At 40, the prospect of a bone-breaking fall is a bit more intimidating for him than young Jan, but he's still giving it his all – including learning how to fall without being scared. 'We tried that big ramp yesterday, I got Dad to try it with me,' Jan sidles up to tell me in a conspiratorial whisper. How did they get on? 'We fell,' he giggles. 'But,' adds Michal, 'we fell together.'
Yahoo
04-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 and 4 Remake Coming in July
After weeks of teasing, a new remake of Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3 and 4 is official. The revamped arcade skating game is set to come out in July, and it'll come with new tricks, skaters, music and a few bonuses. Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3 and 4 will come out on July 11, publisher Activision announced Tuesday, though it was leaked earlier in the day on social media. The remake will include the original levels from Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3 and 4 while improving the game's presentation, adding different mechanics that didn't show up until later in the series, a new Career mode and a slew of extra content. The remake was teased on the Tony Hawk Pro Skater website weeks ago, after a new map featuring a skate park was revealed for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. A countdown clock ticked away over the weeks until Tuesday afternoon, when the big reveal took place. Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3 and 4 will retail for $50 for the Standard Edition. The Deluxe Edition costs $70 and comes with additional music, skate decks, create-a-skater apparel, three-day early access to the game, and two special skaters: Doom Slayer and Revenant from the Doom series. A Special Edition is also available for $130 and comes with the content of the Deluxe Edition plus a full-size Birdhouse skateboard deck. The remake will be available on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X and Series S, and Nintendo Switch. Activision released Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1 and 2 back in 2020. The game was a complete remaster of the first two Tony Hawk games, but incorporated tricks that came later into the series into the first two games, although fans of the original could turn off the new additions for the most faithful gameplay. The original levels and music were in the game, as well as the original cast of skaters, but a slew of modern pro skaters were added too.
