Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon - Blu-ray Forum

Aaron · 04-30-2008, 06:52 PM

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Gamers of the PS1 era might remember Spyro rather fondly in their hearts. The original titles were developed by Insomniac (Ratchet & Clank series, Insomniac) and they featured some impressive visuals, animation and voice acting for its time. Since then, Spyro was picked up by a few other developers and faded into obscurity.
Well, could the fire-breathing dragon be making a comeback? We were surprised (we still are) by the startling transformation the series is experiencing with its upcoming PS3/360 game. Like many, we didn't know that Dawn of the Dragon is the end of a trilogy. Who knew that this supposed children's series could look so inspired?
The production values extend to far beyond the visuals. Elijah Wood, Gary Oldman, Cristina Ricci, Blair Underwood, Mark Hamill, and Wayne Brady all have voice roles in the upcoming game. With such star power, and incredible visuals, it seems like Spyro is ready to return to its PS1-era glory. Let's hope Dawn of the Dragon can make Insomniac Games proud when it releases later this year.

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Nerdkiller likes BD · 04-30-2008, 06:55 PM

I just read the news to that myself. This better be the best Spyro since the first one. I just don't get why Sony sold the franchise along with Crash Bandicoot.

darkpoet25 · 04-30-2008, 07:28 PM

I haven't played a Spyro game in a really long time. They were somewhat simplistic in nature, but were a lot of fun to play. I may have to check out this game when it is released. The pictures look really good.

crackinhedz · 04-30-2008, 07:30 PM

My wife absolutely loves Spyro. But we agree, it has gone downhill over the years. She loved it because she likes "collecting gems"

...over the years they moved away from gems.

Hopefully they did it right this time.

PS3-Playb3yond · 04-30-2008, 07:55 PM

Spyro has sure grown lol. Is this for the PS3 I didn't read the article.

Blu Blur · 05-01-2008, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Nerdkiller likes BD

I just read the news to that myself. This better be the best Spyro since the first one. I just don't get why Sony sold the franchise along with Crash Bandicoot.

Sony never totally owned either, Universal owned Crash (through a 3 game contract with ND) and Spyro. Either way Naughty Dog created Crash for the Playstation under a co publishing agreement with Universal and Sony but when Sony wanted to buy ND, Universal said "if they go Crash stays" so ND gave up creative rights to crash. Isomniac I believe either sold off Spyro or when they went independent had to leave Spryo with the publisher. Universal only saw the money and marketability behing Crash and never realized that the series would be nothing without Naughty Dog, and I would say the same for Spyro. Currently Vivendi owns both franchises

Aaron · 06-01-2008, 08:29 PM

Shin-Ra, do you have any more info on this?

The Lion King · 06-01-2008, 11:13 PM

I've only ever bought the PS1 Spyro games. They were by far the best. The rest have better graphics, but the gameplay is extremely dull.

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04-30-2008, 06:55 PM	#2
Nerdkiller likes BD Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Wrestling in Ireland. PSNetwork: Nerdkiller316PSN Nerds beaten up: Loads 4K collection:75 Blu-ray collection:880 Trading Score:1	I just read the news to that myself. This better be the best Spyro since the first one. I just don't get why Sony sold the franchise along with Crash Bandicoot.

04-30-2008, 07:28 PM	#3
darkpoet25 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Indianapolis, IN Home Theater Gallery:45 4K collection:50 Blu-ray collection:297 Blu-ray reviews: 4	I haven't played a Spyro game in a really long time. They were somewhat simplistic in nature, but were a lot of fun to play. I may have to check out this game when it is released. The pictures look really good.

04-30-2008, 07:30 PM	#4
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	My wife absolutely loves Spyro. But we agree, it has gone downhill over the years. She loved it because she likes "collecting gems" ...over the years they moved away from gems. Hopefully they did it right this time.

04-30-2008, 07:55 PM	#5
PS3-Playb3yond Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Cincinnati, OH Blu-ray collection:19 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:13	Spyro has sure grown lol. Is this for the PS3 I didn't read the article.

06-01-2008, 08:29 PM	#7
Aaron Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Oklahoma City Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:33 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:4	Shin-Ra, do you have any more info on this?

06-01-2008, 11:13 PM	#8
The Lion King Special Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Somewhere you aren't. Blu-ray collection:48 Blu-ray reviews:20	I've only ever bought the PS1 Spyro games. They were by far the best. The rest have better graphics, but the gameplay is extremely dull.

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