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NECA Toys Director Claims Sony Is Bringing Back Crash Bandicoot

The NECA toys director claims in a new interview that Sony is set to bring back Crash Bandicoot in some form in the near future. This could be further evidence that the company has not given up on reviving the franchise for a new generation.

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DigitalRaptor3029d ago (Edited 3029d ago )

All signs point towards an E3 reveal.

It's the 20th Anniversary this year (1996-2016). PERFECT!

Crash has been teased numerous times over the past few years, going back to the PS4's launch trailer, of which many images have led to PS4 games being announced, such as SFV, FFVII and Tearaway Unfolded.

Here's my previous comment on this, that compiles all the teases so far: http://n4g.com/news/1863646...

This NECA guy seems confident, but maybe he's just rolling off the teases and making assumptions. Or he could be privy to certain information. Exciting times to say the least!

breakpad3029d ago (Edited 3029d ago )

ohhh damn in this E3 , Sony's conference will be muscle shivering ...i m already hyped

emad-E-three3029d ago

Tears of joy if it's true!! And I believe it is :D

Relientk773029d ago (Edited 3028d ago )

Also how can Sony EVEN TRY to top last years E3 with Final Fantasy 7 Remake, Shenmue 3, The Last Guardian etc

Crash Bandicoot is a huge megaton announcment! Can you believe it? It might happen this June!

Edit: I'm assuming they will show Crash Bandicoot and new God of War at E3, huge megaton announcments. Omg what if they show The Last of Us 2 as well, 3 huge announcements

nX3028d ago

Another Crash might bring tears of joy to my eyes... but they would quickly turn into sad tears if Activison is working on it.

Rayven3028d ago

I thought the 20th anniversary was last year? Or was it 2 years ago? They even had the special PS4 PSOne Grey edition.

I'm not gonna google it (too lazy) so please correct me if I'm wrong.

Anyway, I can't believe it took them this long to revive Crash Bandicoot. That was one of the few games I still want to play from the PSOne days. I thought for sure they're gonna have atleast one CB game every console gen. And please make it a CB Kart game, I preferred the racing games than the platforming ones.

TripleCs3028d ago (Edited 3028d ago )

Yea.. I can't wait till Sony's E3 this year. Sony acquiring the rights to Crash and announcing it at this years E3 would be HUGE. Crash has been a part of SCE since the very beginning. The game should've never been sold off in the first place. Crash is without a doubt the home of PlayStation. Also, a lot of Sony's other studios are still in the dark and have games to announce as well like Sony Bend, Sony Santa Monica, Sony Japan and Sucker Punch. There's also rumors that FromSoftware is making a PS4 exclusive as well. E3 is gonna be off the hook this year.

@Rayven

The 20th anniversary for last year was PlayStation's 20th anniversary. This year will be Crash's 20th anniversary year since he was introduced in 96. 2016 - 1996 = 20.

rainslacker3028d ago

I would love the reveal to have some precursor which plays into the old ad campaign they had with crash where they're antagonizing the competition.

Not that I really care for such tactics, just those ads were awesome for their time. Imagine all the console war fodder that Crash would have to work with this time around.

Pl4sm43028d ago

imagine ... the stage goes black ... then the announcer says i present you, what you all wanted all these years...... CRASH BANDICOOT 4 and drops mic. crowd goes wild, and trailers starts .... oh man. i would faint

CRASHBASHUK3028d ago

btw it goes even more back then that they played one of crash bandicoots themes at a press conference on February 20, 2013 have a look https://youtu.be/oPrtO1x8pS...

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Relientk773029d ago

Please be true

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!

Germany73028d ago

I can't take this anymore, Crash really needs to come back!

Aloy-Boyfriend3029d ago

Good day to be a PlayStation Fan

showtimefolks3028d ago

e3 2016 would be epic to start with crash or end with crash(last e3 startrf with the last guardian)

either way there is a 100% chance of sony buying back crash ip

the positive PR alone will be worth it for sony

DarkOcelet3028d ago

What would be Mega Epic in my opinion..

E3 starting with Crash Bandicoot 4 in Production by Naughty Dog's Second Team.

E3 ending with The Last Of Us 2 in Production by Naughty Dog's First Team.

But that is just a dream.

UltraNova3028d ago

@dark

ND has two teams, one working on U4 and the other on tLoU 2. If Sony got the rights back (which is very unlikely considering Activision would want to cash in on it because they know we and Sony want this badly) I dont believe ND would make the sequel since they have lots on their plate right now and they should start work on a completely new IP to replace Uncharted.

That said I hope ND assigns certain veterans to work close with the studio that will develop the game.

I hope these rumors end up being true...because if Crash is coming, E3 2016 might be even bigger than 2015's.

showtimefolks3027d ago

UltraNova

if crash is happening than sony has bought back or is in process of buying back the IP. i think activision could careless. they like games that set sales record so a game like crash doesn't interest them in any way

sony could pay cash or stocks to get the IP

UltraNova3027d ago

@Showtime

Yes I know that, what I was trying to say on my original post is that Activision might try strangling Sony for every single penny they can get just because they know what Crash means for PS fans, potentially ruining it for Sony.

I guess time will tell, but if all these teases and leaks throughout the years are anything to go by, I think we have a good chance to see Crash on PlayStation after-all.

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Meltic3028d ago

Crash will surely come 2017. They are making it in silent.

TrollsBringer3028d ago

As much as we want it to success, it won't. Let's not kid ourselves, this is the gen of shooters and RPGs. Platformers struggle these days.

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littlezizu3029d ago

E3; it got be E3 2016. Sony will once again win E3 if the reveal it.

NukaCola3029d ago (Edited 3029d ago )

Would be an awesome reveal

NukaCola3029d ago

If true, called it. Sony and Activision have built a good relationship. This may be a really special thing.

littlezizu3029d ago

Yep, i think Sony was smart to tie up with Activision early in the gen and Crash could be icing to their bond.

-Foxtrot3029d ago (Edited 3029d ago )

No one really wants to see Activision have any part in it so hopefully Sony got the full rights

Imagine them being forced to use the shitty new designs

showtimefolks3028d ago

nuka

destiny did excellent on playstation and so did destiny. activision is one of the only smart publishers who actually come out looking smart

they bet on sony and it paid off while EA placed theirs with xbox and they are regrets(with titanfall)

Thatguy-3103029d ago

It was only a matter of time. I'm truly hoping that they go back to the old model though and that the IP is back to Sony.

littlezizu3029d ago

I do think sony bought back IP as activision was just sitting on it.

xxCaveman_88xx3028d ago

Bring back the old commercials too. Those were awesome.

Hunkaloverbear3028d ago

Don't think they have won one to begin with their previous e3 showing have been extremely poor and laughed at.

Hope this rumour is true but if it's not naught dog working on it then I'll pass.

Goldby3028d ago

you misinformation is strong, and it is eventually goign to cost you your bubbles (which will most likely cause you to activate a new account again.
while some may agree that sony's E3 press conference wasn't as strong last year, their announcment of the ps4 (under 3 years ago) destroyed xbox. but partially die to MS terms with their new product. thankfully MS listened to the gamers and changed alot of their policy. but to say sony has had laughable e3 showing is just immature.

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DashArrivals3029d ago

I hope it's an Open-World Crash... that'd be fun

DarkOcelet3029d ago (Edited 3029d ago )

Not every game needs to be open world.

Just make it like Crash Bandicoot 3 with tons of awesome levels!

ColonelHugh3029d ago

I agree, but 2 had objectively the best level designs.

Relientk773029d ago (Edited 3029d ago )

I wouldn't mind it being like Spyro the Dragon, like have home worlds. But having it like Crash Bandicoot 3 Warped also works for me

*Edit: I just really love the Spyro the Dragon trilogy on PS1 lol, I wish Sony could get Spyro back too

Eiyuuou3029d ago

Certain things are not meant to be open-world.

This is one of them.

Segata3028d ago

There goes my open world Tetris idea

WeAreLegion3029d ago

Hold on, everyone. It's possible he's talking about an open world over world hub where you can enter levels. Like Spyro or Sly Cooper. That would work really well, I think.

TWB3028d ago (Edited 3028d ago )

Open world could work but sadly none of the previous OW Crash games were given enough thought.

Besides, Crash was supposed to go open world after 3 but then the whole ND/IG from universal separation happened. Twinsanity was supposed to emulate that, and the first Jak game was built on the original idea.

I think confined open world with each level put together but having and a world progression similar to Crash 1/Super Mario 3 with some branchin paths/extra levels on the side could be pretty cool.

I dont really care which way they would do it, as long as its not a mediocre game like the couple last ones.

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Pedantic913029d ago (Edited 3029d ago )

Imo, there are so many things that can go wrong with a Crash revival unless they stick to a specific line of planning.

This is all just my opinion but they need to stick with his original design being this:
http://i.imgur.com/yllvPXs....

And not this:
http://i.imgur.com/eKzc3SS....

And of course he should be mute and only stick to grunts and voice effects. Giving giving him a voice and a couple of lines would ruin the character.

They need to bring back atleast most of the original team who worked on the 3 first games.

A vast open world does not really fit Crash.

Linear levels requiring timed jumps, slides, spinning along with FU***** awesome bonus levels and specific spots in the level and fulfilling certain requirements for gems fits him lot more.

They need get Clancy Brown as Neo Cortex.

Friggin remove Crunch and give me back Tiny Tiger for Naughty Gods sake.

Put Coco in there as well along with Aku Aku and Uka Uka.

In fact, add most of the old villains: Papu Papu, Komodo Brothers Dingodile, Ripper Roo, Dr. N. Gin, Pinstripe Potoroo, Koala Kong and Nefarious Trop.

Have Dr. Nitrus Brio as an alternative last boss.

Have Fake Crash hidden somewhere on a level as a part of the background.

Yea, it really does sound like i want more of the same and you'd be absolutely right.

But most of the orignal team has moved on since then and im mostly certain if they're planning on bringing Crash back, Sony will be co-developing it with Activison. I very much doubt Sony has bought him back outright, would probably cost way too much.

Whatever they're planning, it'll be nice but they'll most likely be focusing on bringing in more new players rather than make a game for the old fans.

Walter_Official3028d ago

I dont know why you are getting some disagrees

Pedantic913028d ago (Edited 3028d ago )

Tired young gamers i believe.

My fault really, On N4G, users would rather read smaller short negative/positive sentences than wall-o-text like the one above.

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Brendan O’Brien, Original Voice Behind Crash Bandicoot, Dies at 60

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1996 Voted as ‘Best Year in Gaming’ by UK Public

Have you ever wondered what the best year in gaming was? Well wonder no more! The British public have had their say, and voted for 1996.

Limitedtimestruggle624d ago

I have some many fond memories as a 10 year old gamer from back then! The best of times!

Dfooster624d ago

Yeah that is a good choice. Great times

Snakeeater25624d ago

Lol Nintendo 64 … talk about a shitty year for gaming

Old McGroin624d ago

The N64 was amazing at the time, how old are you, 12?

CobraKai624d ago

Mario 64, Mario Kart, WaveRace. They’re prolly too young to appreciate em. My kids love the N64.

Terry_B623d ago

No..1996 was not a good start for the N64. The system had a lousy start in comparison to the SNES, Playstation and probably even the Sega Saturn.

CobraKai624d ago

So…. Nevermind the first time Resident Evil or Tomb Raider was released, a damn near arcade perfect port of Tekken 2, Quake, Wipeout, Crash Bandicoot, Super Mario RPG, Nights, Panzer Dragoon Zwei? It’s shitty cuz the old N64 is it?

BrainSyphoned624d ago (Edited 624d ago )

More of a 97 person myself.
FF7, Symphony of the Night, Gran Turismo, Grand Theft Auto, Dynasty Warriors, Diablo, Fallout, Tomb Raider 2, Mega Man Legends, GoldenEye, Turok, Wing Commander Prophecy, Star Fox 64, Einhander, Tobal 2, Bushido Blade, Colony Wars, Ultima Online. Was a great year to start working at Funcoland.

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After10Ben623d ago

You beat me to it. I loved both years, but 97 was one of my favorite years ever.

Marcello624d ago

2013 was a good year too. Dead Space 3, The Last of Us, GTA5, Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, Tomb Raider reboot, Bioshock Infinite, Batman: Arkham Origins, Splinter Cell: Blacklist, Grid 2 & more.

Limitedtimestruggle623d ago

Dead Space 3? That game only deserves to be on rock-bottom lists. In my honest opinion.

Marcello623d ago

Its is very Marmite that game but to me it was only that love story nonsense that was bad, really bad.

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