The internet is abuzz once again with rumours of remastered Tony Hawk games. If the rumours have any substance remains to be seen, but regardless, fans are excited.

While Activision still hold publishing rights, they have not licensed it out to any developers since the Robomodo deal lapsed. While this has been mostly attributed to the disaster that was Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 5, that was simply the final nail in the coffin.

Since Robomodo took over, the series has seen many ill fated attempts to keep the Hawkster relevant in the game space. Starting with Ride, the developers tried desperately to cash in on the Guitar Hero craze with peripheral support. Ride and followup game Shred required gamers to use a life-size skateboard controller, rather than the traditional gamepad - a move that failed to impress.

All that aside however, the 'Neversoft era' gave us one of the most beloved series of games in history. Consistent innovation and ability to keep up with the trends at the time meant players always had something to look forward to with the next instalment.

Even the game’s soundtracks are still fondly remembered today, often being the highlight of an individual game.