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Sunday25th Aug 2024
News Crash Team Rumble Was Reportedly In Development For Switch But Got Cancelled
A Crash 5 project featuring Spyro also got axed
In a new 'DidYouKnowGaming' video, game historian Liam Robertson has shed light on 'Crash Bandicoot 5' as well as a Switch version of Crash Team Rumble. The full video is well worth a watch, but if you want a quick recap, Toys for Bob reportedly had plans for a Switch version of Crash Team Rumble. It...
Saturday1st Jun 2024
News Crash Bandicoot And Spyro Studio 'Toys For Bob' Is Now Officially Independent
It will partner with Xbox to publish its next game
In March, the Crash Bandicoot and Spyro developer Toys for Bob announced it would leave Activision and the Xbox team to become an independent studio. In an update on social media, it's now made this official with a profile update. In its bio description on X, it now says "We are an independent game...
Friday1st Mar 2024
News Crash Bandicoot Dev Toys For Bob Splits From Activision & Xbox, Goes Independent
"We're thrilled"
It's been another wild week for the video game industry and it seems we're not done just yet. After mass layoffs at companies like PlayStation and Electronic Arts, we've now got developers splitting from their owner groups. Adding to this is the Crash Bandicoot and Spyro developer Toys for Bob, which has now announced it's leaving...
Thursday8th Feb 2024
News Microsoft's Xbox Layoffs Hit Crash Bandicoot And Spyro Developer 'Toys For Bob'
It reportedly includes an office closure
Just weeks ago, Xbox's owner Microsoft announced mass layoffs, and now in an update, it seems the Crash Bandicoot, Spyro and Skylanders developer Toys for Bob has been hit. According to the San Francisco Chronicle, 86 workers will be affected at the developer's office in Novato, Cali
Friday1st Sep 2023
News Spyro Reignited Trilogy Has Sold 10 Million Units Ahead Of 25th Anniversary
Can we have a true Spyro 4, now?
A certain generation of people are going to feel old when we say this, but Spyro the Dragon is about to celebrate its 25th anniversary. And ahead of that big birthday, the official Spyro Twitter account has announced that the Spyro Reignited Trilogy has hit a scorching sales milestone: it's shifted over 10 million...
Wednesday5th May 2021
News Toys For Bob Is Now A Support Developer For Call Of Duty: Warzone
Update: Activision says studio will continue to support Crash 4
Update: [Wed 5th May, 2021 00:45 BST]: In a response to VGC, an Activision spokesperson has denied reports about "layoffs" at Toys for Bob and says the studio will "continue supporting" Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time while providing additional support to Call of Duty Warzone...
Saturday6th Feb 2021
News Get Ready For More Remasters From Activision Blizzard In 2021
What might be making a comeback?
Video game powerhouse Activision Blizzard has been banking big bucks for some time now thanks to a number of remasters. We've seen the return of IP like Crash Bandicoot and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater from Activision's side, while Blizzard has chipped in with titles such as Warcraft III: Reforged - that one obviously...
Saturday18th Jul 2020
News Activision Says It's Evaluating Additional Platforms For Crash Bandicoot 4
Will it make the Switch?
One game we would really love to see make its way across to the Nintendo Switch, is the recently announced Activision title, Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time. So far, the Toys for Bob-developed game has been confirmed for the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 and is arriving this October. What about other platforms, like Switch...
Friday19th Jun 2020
News Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time Has Been Rated In Taiwan
But will it come to Nintendo Switch?
Taiwan's Digital Game Rating Committee has just rated Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. The game has not yet been officially announced by Activision, but as you can see above - the box art has already been uploaded. While we wouldn't normally cover news like this for other...
Friday7th Feb 2020
News Spyro And Crash Bandicoot Games Discounted On Switch For A Limited Time (Europe)
Up to 50% off!
If you've been putting off buying Activision's recent remasters of Spyro and Crash Bandicoot, now is your time to shine. The publisher has put Spyro Reignited Trilogy and both of its Switch Crash Bandicoot games on sale for a limited time. We've got all the info you need below: Spyro Reignited Trilogy Nintendo Switch • Adventure,...
Monday9th Sep 2019
UK Charts Astral Chain Loses Its Number One Spot As NBA And Spyro Take Charge
Switch gives Spyro a new spark
UK chart data is now in for the week ending 7th September, revealing that PlatinumGames' Astral Chain hasn't managed to keep hold of its number one spot. The game fell to 11th place this week with a 73% drop in sales, leaving the chart's top spot open for any eager newcomers. That very position was taken by 2K's NBA...
Thursday5th Sep 2019
Nintendo Download 5th September (Europe)
Spyro, River City Girls, Gun Gun Pixies!
The latest Nintendo Download update for Europe has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Switch Retail - New Releases: Spyro Reignited Trilogy (Activision,...
Sunday1st Sep 2019
Video 14 Exciting New Games Coming To The Nintendo Switch In September
An action-packed month of releases
Hide your money, because this month is absolutely jam-packed with a selection of high-quality Switch games. Honestly, this is set to be one of the best months of 2019 – with things kicking off on 3rd September when Sypro Reignited Trilogy and Final Fantasy VIII Remastered arrive on the same day. It only gets...
Friday30th Aug 2019
News The Physical Version Of Spyro Reignited Trilogy On Switch Will Require A Sizable Download
Clear up some space
Not long after the Switch version of the Spyro Reignited Trilogy was announced, multiple listings for the game began to appear online. At the time, online retail listings in North America suggested the physical copy would require a download, while there was no mention of this on the front of the European box art. Now, with the...
Thursday29th Aug 2019
Nintendo Download 29th August (North America)
Astral Chain, Spyro Reignited Trilogy and Torchlight II
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it's bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy! Nintendo Switch: Astral Chain...
Wednesday14th Aug 2019
News Activision Eager To Revive More Classics After The Success Of Crash Bandicoot
"Stay tuned for some future announcements"
Earlier this year, Activision revealed Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy had sold more than 10 million units. It seems like Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled is also destined to become a major success for the company, after staying up in the charts for weeks on end and
Saturday3rd Aug 2019
News First 4 Figures Presents Its Stunning Spyro Reignited Resin Statue
Payment plans available
In celebration of the Spyro Reignited Trilogy, which is also due out on the Nintendo Switch later this year, Activision has teamed up with First 4 Figures to release a gigantic purple dragon resin statue. The exclusive edition is only available until 6th September. If you do intend to purchase either edition for the sum of...
Tuesday30th Jul 2019
News This Might Be The Actual File Size For The Spyro Reignited Trilogy On Switch
It's not looking good for physical fans
The Spyro Reignited Trilogy is due out on the Switch this September, but there's still some confusion about the physical copies of the game and if they will require an additional download. In June, retail listings in North America suggested an additional download would be necessary and in Europe, there was no...
Monday17th Jun 2019
News Spyro Reignited Trilogy To Require Additional Download In North America, But Not Europe?
A tale of two box arts
Last Tuesday, as part of the Nintendo E3 Direct, Spyro Reignited Trilogy was confirmed for release on Nintendo Switch. Soon after, the game was listed on North American retailer Best Buy's website and the box art revealed that an additional download was required when buying the game physically.
Tuesday11th Jun 2019
News Spyro Reignited Trilogy Is Coming To Nintendo Switch After All
What took so long?
As part of Nintendo's E3 Direct presentation, it was revealed that Spyro Reignited Trilogy is indeed coming to Nintendo Switch. This one has had a particularly confusing history; Switch rumours started to appear way back in February 2018, and then the game appeared on
