WithTony Hawk Pro Skater 1+2set to launch at the beginning of next month, fans are already likely wondering what fun easter eggs and secrets will pop up in the long-awaited reimagining of the seminal skating franchise. WithmostPro Skaterentries providing players with some hilarious unlockablesand added extras, it’s no surprise datamining fans have discovered a new celebrity cameo that will seemingly pop up in the new remake.Be warned, potential spoilers for a secret unlockable character lie ahead.
Discovered by Reddit user Derek420, it seemsTony Hawk Pro Skatermainstay Officer Dickwill bear the likeness of none other than iconic comedian Jack Black. For those unaware, Officer Dick is an original character present through the vast majority of thePro Skaterseries, debuting back in the firstTony Hawk Pro Skaterin 1999.
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The cameo leaked after the dataminer unveiled an image of Officer Dick in the game, with the picture showing the iconic actor in the character’s police uniform holding a skateboard. To lend credence to its authenticity, the image has since been pulled from Reddit by theTony Hawk Pro Skatermoderators, hinting that the unlockable skater is likely legitimate. Much like his presence in the 2012 HD port of the first game, it seems likely he’ll be asecret skaterthat is unlocked by completing a set challenge or gaining an achievement.
As many of the comedian’s biggest fans are likely aware, the cameo itself actually makes a lot of sense. Jack Black currently has a reasonably active gaming YouTube channel calledJablinski Games, where he’s played titles such asRed Dead Redemption 2,Doom Eternal,and evenPsychonauts 2.Yet, perhaps his biggest attachment toTony Hawk Pro Skateris how actively he’s been involved with the game’s titular star himself, making videos with Tony Hawk while playing both the game’s fifth entry and the new remake. Clearly, he’s now been digitally immortalized for his videos with the iconic skating legend.
The game itself is quickly shaping up to be one of the biggest remakes 2020 has to offer, with Vicarious Visions taking extra time and care to bring back the frantic fun that made the franchise such a huge hit. The game’s recentWarehouse demohints it succeeded, with the title’s combination of crazy combos, incredible music, and fast-paced gameplay all resurrecting what made the original games such memorable classics.
Tony Hawk Pro Skater 1 + 2will be available on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One on September 4.
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