Crash Bandicoot: N>>sane Trilogy

[Havok83]

Did Sony Buy Crash Bandicoot From Activision?



http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/11/...rom-activision

Famed studio Naughty Dog -- the developer behind Uncharted and The Last of Us -- created Crash Bandicoot back in 1996. Naughty Dog worked on four Crash games, all released on the original PlayStation, before moving on to PlayStation 2’s Jak & Daxter. The franchise was owned not by Sony, but by Universal, until it was sold off to Activision in the early 2000’s. The last game in the series, Crash: Mind Over Mutant, was released on PS2, PSP, Xbox 360, Wii, and Nintendo DS in 2008.

However, Reddit editor cocobandicoot has put together a post chronicling the last few years for Crash Bandicoot, culminating in some mighty compelling information that may indicate that Sony’s original mascot may be returning to the PlayStation fold.


Via Reddit.

The most interesting evidence comes by way of the picture, seen above, from Sony’s recent launch commercial for PlayStation 4. On the white, circular sign with a red outline, a silhouette of what appears to be Crash Bandicoot is seen, with an arrow pointing towards a gold diamond, which just so happens to be the logo of Sony Computer Entertainment, the PlayStation brand’s home company.




Even more interesting is that Activision’s Crash Bandicoot website has been taken down (an archived version can be found here). Any references to Crash Bandicoot seem to have been removed from Activision's web properties.

We’ve reached out to Sony for comment and clarification, and we’ll update if and when we hear back. In the meantime, let’s slot this story as a rumor, albeit an interesting one.

While we wait for more information, why not catch up on IGN’s The History of Naughty Dog to learn more about what the studio went through while creating Crash Bandicoot?

just announced!

[NewJerseyDevil]

Originally Posted by tommyboy81

Did Sony Buy Crash Bandicoot From Activision?



http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/11/...rom-activision

Famed studio Naughty Dog -- the developer behind Uncharted and The Last of Us -- created Crash Bandicoot back in 1996. Naughty Dog worked on four Crash games, all released on the original PlayStation, before moving on to PlayStation 2’s Jak & Daxter. The franchise was owned not by Sony, but by Universal, until it was sold off to Activision in the early 2000’s. The last game in the series, Crash: Mind Over Mutant, was released on PS2, PSP, Xbox 360, Wii, and Nintendo DS in 2008.

However, Reddit editor cocobandicoot has put together a post chronicling the last few years for Crash Bandicoot, culminating in some mighty compelling information that may indicate that Sony’s original mascot may be returning to the PlayStation fold.


Via Reddit.

The most interesting evidence comes by way of the picture, seen above, from Sony’s recent launch commercial for PlayStation 4. On the white, circular sign with a red outline, a silhouette of what appears to be Crash Bandicoot is seen, with an arrow pointing towards a gold diamond, which just so happens to be the logo of Sony Computer Entertainment, the PlayStation brand’s home company.




Even more interesting is that Activision’s Crash Bandicoot website has been taken down (an archived version can be found here). Any references to Crash Bandicoot seem to have been removed from Activision's web properties.

We’ve reached out to Sony for comment and clarification, and we’ll update if and when we hear back. In the meantime, let’s slot this story as a rumor, albeit an interesting one.

While we wait for more information, why not catch up on IGN’s The History of Naughty Dog to learn more about what the studio went through while creating Crash Bandicoot?

[detective392]

I really hope so. I would love to see Crash back on PS4. Can't even imagine how amazing it would be.

Maybe if it's a success we can get an actual Spyro game.

[tigertron]

Still, Sony could just be lying to us to hide this megaton announcement. Otherwise, why else would they put Crash Bandicoot in their PS4 TV advert?

Crash returning on the PS4 would be my biggest dream come true. Crash is Playstation's mascot, and the fact that Sony didn't attempt to buy the rights off Universal is crazy.

Since Sony has said no, some Neogaffers are trying to start a Twitter campaign called #GetCrashback.

[tommyboy81]

Originally Posted by tigertron

Still, Sony could just be lying to us to hide this megaton announcement. Otherwise, why else would they put Crash Bandicoot in their PS4 TV advert?

Crash returning on the PS4 would be my biggest dream come true. Crash is Playstation's mascot, and the fact that Sony didn't attempt to buy the rights off Universal is crazy.

Since Sony has said no, some Neogaffers are trying to start a Twitter campaign called #GetCrashback.

it was always him and Spyro to me.

[agoofykindasuperman]

Yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes

[Mavrick]

[tigertron]

Fans of Crash Bandicoot have often requested that the odd mascot make a triumphant return. Recently, rumors have surfaced that Activision sold off the IP to Sony. We asked the publisher in order to find out what's going on.

Recently, Activision scrubbed any mention of Crash Bandicoot from its site (as identified by redditor “cocobandicoot”). This led some to believe that the IP wasn't owned by the publisher any longer.

“Activision owns Crash Bandicoot and we continue to explore ways in which we could bring the beloved series back to life,” a representative told us. While this might not be as hopeful as if the IP had changed hands, it still does keep a glimmer of hope alive.

Our Take
We know that many of our readers are fans of Crash. We're just as hopeful that he makes his triumphant return one day.

http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/a...bandicoot.aspx

[West E]

Naughty Dog creating a new Crash game would almost be unfair to all other games coming out.

[Mavrick]

Corrinne Yu leaves Microsoft to join Naughty Dog team

Corrinne Yu, principle engine programmer for the Halo team at Microsoft, has left the company for a position with Naughty Dog as a graphics programmer. Before joining Microsoft in 2008, Yu was director of technology at Gearbox Software from 2006 – 2008. Looking over her Wikipedia page, it notes she studied electrical engineering at California State Polytechnic University, and worked on some really cool stuff before joining the games industry. She is a repeat entry on various lists containing the most influential women in video games. It’s unknown at present which project at Naughty Dog Yu will be working on.

So, working on Crash?

[ultlife2013]

Crash and pyro games for ps4 would be insane!

[Havok83]

I think a lot of people are letting nostalgia get to their heads and will be disappointed. I learned my lesson with Twisted Metal

[Nerdkiller likes BD]

Originally Posted by Mavrick

Well, that's a fairly suspicious way of saying yes.

Originally Posted by Mavrick

Corrinne Yu leaves Microsoft to join Naughty Dog team

So, working on Crash?

Naaa. I'd honestly expect it if Sanzaru worked on it, like they did with Sly 4.

Originally Posted by ultlife2013

Crash and pyro games for ps4 would be insane!

I wouldn't expect them to relinquish the Spyro IP any time soon, considering how profitable the Skylanders franchise is for them.

[ultlife2013]

Originally Posted by Nerdkiller likes BD

Well, that's a fairly suspicious way of saying yes.

Naaa. I'd honestly expect it if Sanzaru worked on it, like they did with Sly 4.

I wouldn't expect them to relinquish the Spyro IP any time soon, considering how profitable the Skylanders franchise is for them.

Oh yeah forgot all about sky landers.

[tigertron]

Originally Posted by Havok83

I think a lot of people are letting nostalgia get to their heads and will be disappointed. I learned my lesson with Twisted Metal

You could say that, but recently I was playing the games on my Vita and I still think they're awesome.

[Mavrick]

Activision has not sold Crash Bandicoot

Crash Bandicoot still belongs to Activision, despite rumours last week the publisher has sold the IP back to Sony.

Despite removing all evidence of the series from its online portals, Activision has made a statement assuring fans it still owns the IP and is hoping to bring it back.

"Activision owns Crash Bandicoot and we continue to explore ways in which we could bring the beloved series back to life," an Activision representative told Game Informer.

While Sony made no official statement regarding last week's rumours, Crash Bandicoot did appear as an easter egg in recent PlayStation 4 promotional material. It's likely this was a reference to the company's heritage in light of Activision's statement.

Crash Bandicoot was originally a PlayStation exclusive when it launched for the PSOne in 1996. The series has been handled by several publishers in the interim before being purchased by Activision in 2008.

Activision only released one Crash Bandicoot game for consoles in the form of Crash: Mind Over Mutant. Three mobile games have since released under the Crash Bandicoot brand. Two other titles have also been cancelled.

[tigertron]

So there you have it people, Crash is still dead and will continue to be dead unless Activision sell the rights to Sony.

[kristoffer]

I don't understand why Sony wouldn't buy the rights!

[Mavrick]

Originally Posted by kristoffer

I don't understand why Sony wouldn't buy the rights!

Maybe because Activision won't sell them?

[tigertron]

If I was Sony I'd write all kinds of figures down on a big fat cheque.

Unless Activision are going to turn Crash into an annual FPS, I really don't see them making another Crash game. They've been sitting on a dead IP for a while now.

If only they understood that Crash won't sell well unless he's back at Sony...