Tag Archives: Crash Bandicoot

Microsoft has officially revealed the latest round of Game Pass titles for August. Unfortunately, there is very little ‘new' information here, as every game on the list had leaked weeks ago.  Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy and Mafia: Definitive Edition are indeed landing on Game Pass this month. While we …

Following the acquisition of Activision Blizzard by Microsoft, the console manufacturer promised that it would begin to bring the publisher’s back catalogue of titles to its Xbox Game Pass subscription service. While it took some time, Activision games are finally coming to the platform – with Crash Bandicoot arriving in …

Toys for Bob impressed fans around the world with the Crash Bandicoot N.Sane trilogy and Crash 4. However, under the old corporate overlords at Activision, the studio also had many projects cancelled and was slowly being turned into a Call of Duty support studio. As it turns out, one of …

Crash Bandicoot is an iconic classic video game mascot, being closely associated with the PS1 back in the day, and helping to put developers Naughty Dog on the map at the time. In the decades since, Crash’s cache had fallen out of relevance – until the release of the much-loved …

After acquiring Activision Blizzard in late 2023, Microsoft made the decision to allow Toys for Bob to go independent. At the time, we did not know what this meant for the studio’s future involvement with franchises like Spyro and Crash Bandicoot. However, things are looking positive at this stage, as …

After acquiring Activision Blizzard in late 2023, Microsoft made the decision to allow Toys for Bob to go independent. At the time, we did not know what this meant for the studio’s future involvment with IP like Crash Bandicoot and Spyro the Dragon. However, the company’s new logo gives us …

Crash Bandicoot is one of the most iconic classic gaming mascots, with the marsupial having his heyday during the PS1 era. Following years of substandard entries, Crash was revived with the N’Sane Trilogy – a remake of the first 3 titles. Crash 4 then released, being a wholly new and …

Toys For Bob have had an interesting few weeks. Following the completion of Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision-Blizzard, the studio announced their intentions to go independent. Microsoft obliged, though are still working with Toys For Bob on their next game. According to one insider, this game is Spyro 4. Releasing a …

Following the acquisition of Activision Blizzard by Microsoft, one of the publisher’s dozen+ studios – Toys for Bob – expressed their desire to be independent. Microsoft obliged late last month, freeing the Crash/Spyro devs from their new owners. The positive outcome with Microsoft has now led to a 2nd-party relationship, …

Toys for Bob were one of Activision's hidden-gem studios, having done fantastic work on the Spyro and Crash Bandicoot remakes, before launching new games like Crash Bandicoot 4 and Crash Team Rumble. Now, following Microsoft's acquisition of Activision, as well as a round of layoffs, Toys for Bob is going …

As a publisher, Activision Blizzard owns a great deal of well known and loved IP, ranging from 90s mascots to other various contemporaries. As such, it was always odd to see the company not take advantage of its IPs through cross-promotion – that is until now, as a free Crash …

Crash Team Rumble has been in the works for years but the game is finally nearing launch. The latest spin-off in the franchise goes in a very different direction, offering up MOBA gameplay in a competitive multiplayer setting.  Crash Team Rumble is officially launching on the 20th of June, Activision …

After starting off as a console exclusive, Activision brought Crash Bandicoot 4 to PC in 2021. At that time, Activision was still avoiding Steam, choosing to stick to Blizzard's own Battle.net launcher instead. With the Microsoft acquisition looming, that is starting to change, and Activision games are finally returning to …

We're coming up towards July, which means a new set of free games are on the way for PS+ subscribers. Next month, those subscribed to the entry-level PS+ Essential tier will get three games, including Crash Bandicoot 4.  billbil kun, a Dealabs user who accurately leaks all PS+ games a …

Back in April 2021, we reported that Toys for Bob, the Activision-owned studio responsible for the Spyro remakes as well as Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time, was being reduced to a support studio for Call of Duty. Luckily, it seems as though this decision has been somewhat reversed, with …

March has been a big month for Crash Bandicoot, not only have we seen Crash Bandicoot 4 launch for next-gen consoles, Nintendo Switch and PC, but a mobile spin-off has also come out, which garnered over 8 million downloads on its first day.  Crash Bandicoot: On the Run launched on …

Last month, Activision announced that it would be bringing Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time to more platforms. Aside from enhanced Xbox Series X/S versions, the game is also coming to PC for the first time and its release date is not far off.  Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time …

Crash Bandicoot 4 came out a little too early to be part of the next-gen console launch window, but PS5 and Xbox Series X/S versions of the game are on the way this year. In addition, the game is also coming to PC and Nintendo Switch for the first time.  …

Crash Bandicoot served as one of the first major video game mascots when the original trilogy first released on the PlayStation 1. Since then, the Bandicoot saw a gradual decline in both popularity and releases. The franchise was finally revitalised in 2017 when the N.Sane Trilogy launched. Now, 22 years …

Recently, Activision revealed Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time, the canonical 4th entry in the popular platformer franchise. While the original trilogy released before the concept of microtransactions, it would seem as though the 4th entry will include the functionality that has become so synonymous with the publisher’s titles – …

There have been many Crash Bandicoot games following the original trilogy but now, a couple of decades later, we are getting a proper sequel. Today, Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time was officially announced.  We got our first hint of this last week, when box art for the game leaked. …

A few days ago, we reported on the alleged existence of Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time, which showed up via a Taiwanese Games ratings board alongside box art. Now, the game has been officially confirmed to be real, with the Crash Bandicoot Twitter announcing that an official reveal is …

Activision has previously told investors that it is open to bringing back key franchises following some very successful remakes. The Crash Bandicoot trilogy is what kicked this all off and now, it looks like we will be getting an official Crash Bandicoot 4 soon. Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time …

Ever since the Crash Bandicoot Trilogy was remade for current hardware in 2017, fans of the series have been wondering what was next for the platformer. 2019 saw the remake of Crash Team Racing, and now following on from that is Crash Bandicoot Mobile, “A new kind of Crash adventure …

The Spyro series has had a turbulent life. The first three games in the series, which were developed by Insomniac Games and released on the PlayStation 1, received universal acclaim from critics and fans alike. Since then however, the series has seen a significant decline in quality, with Spyro Reignited …

Activision Blizzard recently had its earnings call, and in the meeting, they revealed that the company is planning to announce multiple remastered games and reimagined titles later this year. The company is no stranger to remasters, and so, many of the remastered titles which have circulated the rumour mill over …

Humble Bundle has given us some fantastic deals since its inception in 2010 and this month's subscriber bundle is up there with the best we've seen – for just $12 you can get Crash Bandicoot N.Sane Trilogy, Call of Duty: WWII and Spyro Reignited Trilogy. Available directly from Humble Bundle …

Nintendo has packed Super Smash Bros. Ultimate to the brim, featuring every single fighter from the series' past and more. With the surprise reveal of Persona 5's Joker being the first DLC challenger to join the roster, all bets are off as to who the remaining four could be – …

The Crash Bandicoot N.Sane Trilogy is heading to the PC, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch this year, and now it will arrive earlier than expected. In a rare change of pace, Activision has brought the game's release date forward. Initially, the highly regarded remasters were set to launch on other …

It looks like Activision is already well on its way to releasing more remasters following the great success of the Crash Bandicoot N.Sane Trilogy. Back when the Crash remakes first launched, players found a Spyro easter-egg and since then, fans haven't stopped asking for Spyro to make a comeback. It …