It seems as though remaking the first three Crash Bandicoot games has been well worth the effort for Activision. Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy launched just a few days ago, claiming the second biggest software launch of 2017 here in the UK. What's more, our friends list is currently packed with people playing the collection, and our social media feeds are full of people tell us how good it feels to be back in with the Bandicoot.
But will the publisher attempt to capitalise on the Trilogy's immediate popularity? It's certainly possible according to CEO Eric Hirshberg. "We are experimenting with Crash," he told Games Industry. Hirshberg comments: "We know there's a vocal fanbase that wanted that to come back. But you never know if that is emblematic of a larger audience or just this niche, nostalgia-based community." He continues: "So far, we are seeing some real passion for it, so that could lead to other things."
Obviously Hirshberg isn't going to go ahead and tell us that the company's considering the revival of Crash Team Racing, but honestly, we'd be shocked if Activision didn't pursue a few more nostalgia-driven projects. An audience for such things clearly exists, so now we just have to wait and see what the publisher decides to drag back into the spotlight.
Be sure to mention a certain purple dragon in the comments section below.
[source gamesindustry.biz]
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Please give us a brand new Crash game. That's the major reason I bought the trilogy.
Spyro!
Croc!
...Gex! 😂
@kyleforrester87 Croc is owned by...err...good question. And Gex is up for licensing by Square
If they give Spyro this treatment itll have to be one to one and get Insomniac to do it. I can let Crash be imperfect but not the first thing I ever played.
The only thing I hope for is that this brings us a 'new' Crash game and preferably a modern (as in game-play) take on it. I don't really want Crash 1-3 but with new levels but a whole new Crash game
I'd love the classic Spyro trilogy ...
Remakes for Spyro would be awesome. I would also like to see a new cross-over game with Crash and Spyro, I can dream can't I?
@BLP_Software Yeah for sure, just messing. I'm pretty sure everyone hates Croc and Gex anyway. I love em myself.
Croc was brutal, I was a very patient child and completed the game 100%, but still remember the trauma...
CTR next please
@DerMeister Who's going to make it? That's the question because crash after naughty dog isn't very good.
If it prints money then build more printers!
"Other things" is as inevitable as the PS5 "news". The biggest question is what?
I think Crash Team Racing seems certain. After that I'd love a completely new platforming Bandicoot game along the lines of the remakes, an overhauled Spyro would also be high up my wishlist.
Spyro trilogy or Crash 4. i think CTR would be underwhelming in a post MK8D world
@Simon_Fitzgerald
Skylanders?
No interest in playing the trilogy at this point (maybe once it goes on sale), but I would totally jump on a brand-new Crash Bandicoot game with revamped game design.
The Bandicoot really needs his Super Mario 64 moment.
@lacerz nope, anything but that
HYYYYYYYYPE
@redd214 I think Crash Team Racing should exist. MK8D is too luck based for my taste.
They already said that if N. Sane Trilogy sells well enough, they'll do Crash Team Racing. In my books, I'm all for it. It was by far my favorite racer on the PS1, and one of my most frequently played games. I love that thing.
@kyleforrester87 loved Gex 3D return of the gecko
Crash.Team.Racing.
Online support.
Nuff said.
I really want a Spyro trilogy remaster.
@kyleforrester87 Croc is a bad game, but I love it too. I remember the game being insanely difficult back in the 90s. I played the game a few years ago and I discovered it wasn't me being ''not good enough'', the controls are absolutely awful.
@waluigifan1
I hope they let Vicarious Visions pull a Sanzaru and have a spin at a new Crash game.
Spyro! Spyro!! SPYRO!!!
Spyro trilogy remaster and a new Crash in a couple of years please
Crash Team Racing next, please. After that, don't care what they do. I'd be very uninterested in a new Crash Bandicoot platformer and I don't think any 'kart' style game would match the original CTR.
The world needs CTR. Do the right thing Activision.
Spyro Spyro!
Same here, I've been playing the trilogy lovingly all weekend and my friends list is full of people playing.
We as well have had the same discussions that we want a similar treatment for the first Spyro games as well.
As well as Crash Team Racing. Bring those back please
Spyro the dragon perhaps?? Gex?? Hmmm 🤔🤔
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