Overview
From skateboarding to shredding. Neversoft found success with Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater, creating annual entries that defined extreme sports gaming through the PlayStation era. When skateboarding fatigue set in, they transitioned to Guitar Hero, continuing Activision’s rhythm franchise. The studio eventually merged with Infinity Ward, ending two decades of independent identity.
Fast facts
- Founded: 1994.
- Location: Los Angeles, California.
- Parent: Activision (acquired 1999).
- Merged: Infinity Ward (2014).
Tony Hawk era
| Title |
Year |
| Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater |
1999 |
| THPS2 |
2000 |
| THPS3 |
2001 |
| THPS4 |
2002 |
| Underground series |
2003-2004 |
Guitar Hero transition
| Title |
Year |
| Guitar Hero III |
2007 |
| Guitar Hero World Tour |
2008 |
| Guitar Hero 5 |
2009 |
| Warriors of Rock |
2010 |
Design strengths
| Aspect |
Quality |
| Control responsiveness |
Tight gameplay |
| Level design |
Memorable environments |
| Soundtrack curation |
Genre-defining |
| Polish |
Consistent quality |
Corporate journey
| Event |
Year |
| Founded |
1994 |
| Activision acquisition |
1999 |
| Tony Hawk success |
1999-2007 |
| Guitar Hero era |
2007-2010 |
| Infinity Ward merger |
2014 |
See also