Not like this – please, not like this! While your humble host was warring with faulty pre-E3 2016 hardware, a Singapore-based retailer named Qisahn has been busy listing a PlayStation 4 exclusive version of Skylanders: Imaginators – which will supposedly include Crash Bandicoot. As the Kaiser Chiefs once sang, we predict a riot.
We have a few thoughts on this. Firstly, we can't imagine that Sony would be stupid enough to parade this on stage next week if it's all that it's got on the 'Coot front – there'd be a mutiny. Secondly, and perhaps more interestingly, why on Earth would a Crash Bandicoot version of Skylanders: Imaginators be exclusive to the PS4?
We suppose that Sony could have negotiated some kind of deal with Activision and exclusive access to the iconic character in Imaginators is all that it could secure, but then why has it spent eons teasing the hero if all it could muster is dibs to a Skylanders character. None of it makes sense, valued readers – we sincerely hope that all is revealed next week.
[source qisahn.com, via skylanders-inquirer.com, neogaf.com]
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IMAGINE THE GIFS!
On a side note, remember the Kaiser Chiefs? Absolute sh*te band.
@get2sammyb
I actually wouldn't really be surprised, in fact it makes more sense than a new game.
@ShogunRok utter indeed! Don't even get me started on The Killers :/
@kyleforrester87 Come on man you know better, watch the language -Tasuki-
@get2sammyb Love the matrix reference.
I'd even accept a crash 1-3 reboot at this point.
If this is remotely true then it shows just utterly clueless Activision really are.
If this is the case then I would rather have no reveal at all!Sony wouldn't do this though...right?
@adf86 they are doing pretty well if they are clueless, one of the biggest publishers in the world going strong since the 70's? They maybe other things but clueless they ain't haha
@kyleforrester87 I mean clueless in understanding what core gamers actually want, they know people want a proper Crash game again but if as it could be the case let's just stick him Skylanders for the sake of it.
They will wait for everyone to finally accept Crash is dead and gone. Wait for everyone to move on. Then they will revive him.
@adf86 I get you. Hopefully they don't screw it up.
Yeah, I'd rather nothing as well. If this is in addition to a new game and stuff, then fine. But if this is it... Nah!
I seriously hope this is true now, just to see the overwhelming reaction to it.
@get2sammyb There's still 5 days to go until E3 and you're already showing signs of cracking. I hope you have a post E3 vacation planned.
https://youtu.be/07Y0cy-nvAg
I'd write this off as nonsense, if only it weren't for those Skylanders amiibo last year, so the precedent has already been set. Can't wait to see how this plays out.
@MitchVogel Me and you both man. I actually want to see this happen. And part of me doesn't know why really. On one hand, awesome, Crash does something, on the other hand, what the hell do you expect, it's Activision, and Sony is due a cock up, at least something but I wasn't expecting something this fanbase crushing.
Well Nintendo did get exclusivity on Skylanders with DK & Bowser, so the precedent is there.
I don't think this is true. One of the "clues" is cortex's va saying he's reviving a doctor. And I highly doubt cortex would be in sky landers. I think this is in addition to
Most of all it seems to imply that Activision still holds the rights to Crash Bandicoot. Why else would they only now revive the character if they're planning on selling it. (There could be some kind of deal worked out, where Sony is lending the righ- Scratch that, Occam's razor.)
So the rights are probably still with Activision. They could make a Crash Bandicoot game and announce it at the PS4 conference, maybe. If that were to happen it would probably be developed by Vicarious Visions, who worked on a cancelled Crash Bandicoot before. Problem is that they've not worked on anything besides Skylanders since 2010.
So... I don't know.
@ztpayne7: Let's hope so!
Heh, if they didn't reveal a new game, this would be Federation Force levels of trolling.
Hope they're smart and follow the Bethesda model: announce this AFTER revealing the existence of a proper sequel or reboot.
If Crash is just included in that game it wouldn't be too bad. I'm still hoping for a new game.
Yeah, the scumbag part of me really wants to see Sony parade this on stage, just so I can get a laugh at the fanboy outrage. Then to follow up, announce the sequel to the entirely mediocre Knack afterwards, the game nobody except some super hardcore fans want.
Unless Somy got exclusive rights to Crash and this is their way of announcing it while they develop a stand alone Crash game?
If this what all of the teasing has been for, then Sony and Activision are about to get some Federation Force levels of backlash, and deservedly so.
@IceClimbers
No doubt. Not fun for them, hilarious for us. I'd like to think Sony isn't this stupid but every time one company does something dumb these days that I don't think could possibly topped another proves me wrong right away. The backlash for that FF VII stunt at PlayStation Experience 2014? It'll seem like child's play.
just made an account just to post this but apparently the retailer has removed the crash edition from their website
This can't be where this is all leading, all these little clues just to put him in a **** toys to life game. Then again if Activision still held the rights why would he be a PS4 exclusive, this gives me some hope. Certainly better than Crash Bandicoot effectively retiring in a Spyro the Dragon spin off, who'd of thought that 20 years ago
@Wazeddie22 its not up to Sony Activison own Crash Bandicoot
It really wouldnt surprise me at all tbh, theyve seen all the bring back Crash stuff for years now and selling a little toy of him could make them a lot of money
oh what terrible possibility If something could realistically happen..
Why do people love Crashbandicoot so much? From what I remember it was just an ok game and certainly did not stand on in the games I have played over the years.
DONT YOU DO THIS TO ME NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
A new Spyro game would be nice to have too...not in the form of Skylanders, but that doesn't look like it's going to happen either. I really hope for a new Crash game...or even re-releases of the first 3 and the ones that came on PS2 (considering on how expensive they are to get in old game stores nowadays). The skylanders games are growing old, especially with how much money is thrown into completing the game at a full 100%. Infinity is gone, I'm thinking Skylanders would have been the next one. I'm still waiting to buy and play Dimensions, but the price tag keeps me away...too much money. Please, no Crash for Skylanders only.
Some developers just want to watch the world burn.
Why???????
The shirt is guilty! Its all the shirt's fault!!
Really man, let the shirt go.
About this, like I mentioned the other day, why have Spyro day 1 and Crash till now?
First they take my Spyro... Then they want to take my other Sony mascot?! OVER MY DEAD BODY!
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