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Skate or Die: Neversoft and THPS Part Ways

Written by Nat X7 | January 12, 2009

Neversoft co-founder and president, Joel Jewett, confirmed that his company is breaking ties with the Tony Hawk franchise, a relationship that spanned nine iterations and over nearly ten years worth of collaboration.

Speaking with the Great Falls Tribune, Jewett said, “It’s probably best for the franchise, it’s time for someone to add fresh ideas to it.”

The Hawk franchise helped sky rocket Neversoft to fame when it debuted in 1999 with “Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater,” a game that achieved critical acclaim, and brought in large sales; both of which helped in creating 8 eventual sequels. [Continue Reading]

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