Skateboarding reality show is practically a live-action of Tony Hawk’s; Get to know

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater is a true video game phenomenon and helped shape the musical taste of many fans and sports lovers in the 90s. With a proposal going more towards the arcade side of things, it is certain that the franchise has inspired many programs over the years — such as , for example, the Japanese reality show Kasso.

Well, many know that Japanese programs are very unique and they go to great lengths to gain an audience. Basically, Kasso’s proposal is to be a mix of skateboarding with Ninja Warrior (a kind of gymkhana full of challenges) and features professional skateboarders facing tracks full of obstacles that seem to have come straight out of the skateboarding phases. Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater.

Discover Kasso, the program that looks like a live-action Tony Hawk’s

Kasso began airing at the beginning of April this year and is already one of the main TV shows in Japan. Each week, skateboarders are tasked with creating and overcoming circuits full of obstacles with the intention of setting their best times.

Sometimes challenges for skateboarders can seem quite simple — like, for example, paddling up a steep hill through various obstacles. However, there are other circuits in which competitors must walk through narrow paths before sliding over a handrail over a river.

Tony Hawk’s franchise made a triumphant return in 2020

After years of being forgotten at the barbecue, the franchise Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater made a triumphant return in 2020 with the remakes of the first two games. Well, with the commercial and critical success, naturally, many fans are questioning what’s next — but unfortunately, the news isn’t very good.

Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2 was a success for Activision.Fonte:  Activision

According to information from the DidYouKnowGamingVicarious Visions presented the duology proposal Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 for Activision — following the clear success of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2. However, supposedly, the sequel project was rejected by the publisher, and the studio ended up serving as support for the franchise’s games. Call of Duty.

So far it remains unclear whether Activision, which has now been acquired by Microsoft, will work on the sequel. More details can be found at the link below!

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