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Fans have pushed back at Iron Galaxy, calling it “just a silly gag”…

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Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 Kicks Out a Sneaky Guitar Hero Nod

Iron Galaxy has discovered a cheeky Easter egg in the Waterpark level of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4: a bin-hiding box modelled on Guitar Hero World Tour art—rebranded in-game as “Banjo Hero.” The studio says it has “the utmost respect for anyone who makes games,” is investigating how this tribute slipped into the remakes, and will yank it in the next update.

Fans aren’t thrilled about its removal, arguing it’s a harmless gag and a fun nod to former series partner NeverSoft (the now-defunct studio behind early THPS and Guitar Hero games). Despite a few grumbles, most players seem to agree it fits perfectly with the skate-punk vibe.