Skateboarder Tony Hawk makes a trick as the role of an ambassador at the Vans BUT.
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Stockholm – the legend of the skateboard Tony Hawk once rejected half a million dollars in future tanthyts from the popular Pro Skater video game – and says that it was “the best financial decision” of his life.
Hawk was offered $ 500,000 in a one -off purchase offer for the use of its name and similarity to the title of Pro Skater Activision, which was issued in 1999.
Speaking on Thursday at the Technology conference in Stockholm, Hawk said that when he received a proposal, “I didn't seem to be a real number.”
Ultimately, he decided to reject this, citing success in both personal and professional life, which gives him a risk and detachment of the offer.
“I had a family, I just bought a new house and felt like I could afford a mortgage. And I thought I was doing quite well in my life besides this video game project, “said Hawk.
“I thought I could afford risk. So it was a happy time of it, so I rejected. It was absolutely the best financial decision in my life, “he added.
Instead, Hawk negotiated a license agreement under which he will receive a cut for each copy sold.
“It was a much better offer,” Hawk said, adding: “This is probably one of the reasons I am here.”
Immediately after Hawk rejected the check, Activision mentioned the continuation of the game – which means that Hawk earnings will continue.
The license agreement between Hawk and Activision, which is currently owned by the Microsoft technological giant, lasted from 16 years to 2015.
It finally paid off: the Franchise Pro Skatera was generated over $ 1.4 billion Since the premiere of Singinging Hawk career.
The athlete has been riding a skateboard since the 1970s and was widely considered the best skateboard in the world at the age of 16.
But it was only in the publication of his video games that he became really famous. Today, his name is practically synonymous with skateboard and the culture surrounding him.
He invented numerous skateboard tricks, including Madonna, Rodeo Flip, Airwalk, Kickflip Mctwist, 720, opening the door and worldwide on television 900.
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