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Crash Bandicoot Remastered Collection
Developer(s)Vicarious Visions[1]
Publisher(s)Activision
SeriesCrash Bandicoot
Platform(s)PlayStation 4
Release2017
Genre(s)Platform
Mode(s)Single-player

Crash Bandicoot Remastered Collection is an upcoming remastered collection of the Crash Bandicoot video game series: Crash Bandicoot, Cortex Strikes Back, and Warped published by Activision and is being developed by Vicarious Visions. It is set for release in 2017 for the PlayStation 4 video game console.

Development

2011–16: Rumors and speculations

On a 2011 Kotaku interview with Activision CEO Eric Hirshberg regarding the future of the Crash series, he said, "I don't have anything official to announce, but I can speak as an individual, I love Crash Bandicoot. Those were some of my favorite video games growing up. And I would love to find a way to bring him back, if we could."[2] In 2012, co-creator of Crash Bandicoot, Andy Gavin said he would love to see a HD version of the marsupial's first four games, or even a full blown reboot.[3] The same year, co-creator Jason Rubin said he was hopeful that Activision would "bring Crash back to their glory days and that the character is still very dear to fans between 18–49 years".[4] In 2013, a new design of Crash Bandicoot was spotted in a photo from the Vicarious Visions's studio, raising rumors that a new game might be in development,[5] though this was later confirmed to be concept art from a previous cancelled Crash Bandicoot game.[6]

In June 2013, co-creator Andy Gavin suggested ways to revitalize the series. "Crash needs a total reboot. There's an opportunity to reset the history, and go back to his creation story and the original conflict with Cortex. In that context, you could reprise classic Crash 1 and 2's settings and villains. It would make sense to use a more modern, free-roaming style. I would concentrate on Looney Tunes-esque animation and really addictive action. That's what we did with the original Crash, and there's no reason it couldn't be done today. Given the current Crash games, people forget that he was once cool. Our Crash had a certain whimsical edge to him. Sure, it was goofy – but it wasn't dumb.".[7]

In November 2013, rumours began circulating that Sony bought the rights to the franchise from Activision.[8] Speculations fueled after the release of PlayStation 4's #4ThePlayers campaign, featuring a road sign of a bandicoot, with an arrow pointing towards the orange diamond logo of Sony Computer Entertainment.[9][10] It was also noted by publications such as IGN that Crash had been removed from Activision's official website,[11] which would add further credibility to the rumor. However, this was proven false as an Activision representative told Game Informer that "[Activision still owns] Crash Bandicoot and we continue to explore ways in which we could bring the beloved series to life".[12]

In July 2014, Sony Computer Entertainment CEO Andrew House revealed that reviving the Crash Bandicoot series is something that they have been thinking about, saying "It's never off the table.", and Naughty Dog also revealed through an IGN interview the possibility that they may revive both series of Crash Bandicoot as well as Jak & Daxter.[13] In January 2015, however, Naughty Dog's Josh Scherr stated in an interview with Game Informer that Naughty Dog does not miss working on either series and has no intention of bringing them back to life.[14] Despite this, Naughty Dog co-president Evan Wells stated that the company would love to return to Crash Bandicoot, but doesn't see it as viable.[15]

On December 5, 2015, rumors of a possible Crash Bandicoot return flared up once again when SIE Worldwide Studios Chairman and SCEA President and CEO Shawn Layden appeared onstage at PlayStation Experience wearing a Crash Bandicoot shirt. Layden, however, never mentioned the series at the event.[16] In February 2016, a new Crash game appeared to be on the horizon when NECA Director of Product Development Randy Falk stated in an interview with YouTuber Pixel Dan that the company has "a lot of stuff going on with Sony" before mentioning that "I see they're bringing Crash Bandicoot back, so there's some great stuff there."[17] However, an NECA representative later clarified with GameSpot that Falk's comments were misunderstood, and that Falk was only speaking of a hypothetical return of the series after seeing a fan-made Crash art just before being interviewed.[18]

In early May 2016, a Crash Bandicoot Easter egg was discovered in Naughty Dog's 2016 video game Uncharted 4: A Thief's End, in which protagonist Nathan Drake is seen playing a level from the original Crash Bandicoot, further adding to the rumor that a return for the series was imminent.[19] Speculation was fueled further when it was discovered that Activision's legal ownership of the franchise was not mentioned anywhere in the game's credits, sparking rumors that the franchise had been purchased by Sony.[20] Lex Lang also hinted on Facebook that he had been asked to return to his role as voice actor of Dr. Neo Cortex.[21] However, the rumors and speculations were derailed when Sony VP of Publisher Relations Adam Boyes confirmed on Twitter that Activision still owns the rights to the franchise,[22] and Lang clarified that he was not teasing a Crash Bandicoot revival, and that he had not been asked to return to the series, but would be open to potentially lending his voice to a new Crash game in the future.[23]

2016: Reveal

At E3 2016, after years of rumors and speculation, it was announced that Crash Bandicoot would make his official return in Activision's 2016 video game Skylanders: Imaginators as a playable character, marking his first appearance in a video game since Crash Bandicoot Nitro Kart 2 (2010), and first console system game since Crash: Mind Over Mutant (2008). In addition, a remaster of the first three titles for the PlayStation 4 was also announced for the 20th anniversary of Crash Bandicoot in a partnership between Sony and Activision.[24] The remasters will be developed by Vicarious Visions, the team behind Skylanders and who previously developed Crash Nitro Kart (2003), as well as the Crash Bandicoot GBA titles.[25] In July 2016, European PlayStation boss Jim Ryan hinted that the remasters could lead to new original Crash Bandicoot games in the future.[26]

References

  1. ^ Original games developed by Naughty Dog.
  2. ^ "Waiting for a Crash Bandicoot Comeback". Kotaku.com. November 8, 2011. Retrieved November 7, 2012.
  3. ^ "Crash Bandicoot co-creator: 'I'd love to see an HD version' « BeefJack – The Gamer's Sauce". Beefjack.com. February 7, 2012. Retrieved November 7, 2012.
  4. ^ "Naughty Dog co-founder hopeful Activision can return Crash Bandicoot to former glory". VideoGamer.com. Retrieved November 7, 2012.
  5. ^ "Crash Bandicoot Sports New Look At Vicarious Visions". Game Revolution. January 7, 2013. Retrieved February 15, 2014.
  6. ^ "Skylanders: Swap Force preview and interview – toy story". Metro. February 5, 2013. Retrieved February 15, 2014.
  7. ^ "The other Naughty Dog: co-founder of the Uncharted studio chats next-gen, The Last Of Us, and how he'd fix Crash Bandicoot". PlayStation Official Magazine. May 7, 2013. Retrieved June 5, 2013.
  8. ^ "Rumor: More On Sony Buying Crash Bandicoot". Just Push Start. November 22, 2013. Retrieved February 15, 2014.
  9. ^ "Did Sony Buy Crash Bandicoot From Activision?". IGN. November 21, 2013. Retrieved February 15, 2014.
  10. ^ "Is Crash Bandicoot Making a Comeback on the PS4?". Unleash The Fanboy. November 22, 2013. Retrieved February 15, 2014.
  11. ^ Search for Crash Bandicoot on Activision's website
  12. ^ Zeidler, Brett (November 25, 2013). "Activision states it still owns the Crash Bandicoot IP". Destructoid. Retrieved August 28, 2014.
  13. ^ "Naughty Dog Talks New Crash Bandicoot, Jak 4 and Uncharted Remastering". IGN. Retrieved August 6, 2014.
  14. ^ "Doesn't Look Like Crash Bandicoot PS4 Will happen". PlayStation Lifestyle. Retrieved May 17, 2015. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |1= (help)
  15. ^ "Naughty Dog 'Would Love' to Return to Crash Bandicoot". Power Up Gaming. Retrieved May 25, 2015.
  16. ^ "Shawn Layden Trolled Us All with Crash Bandicoot Shirt". Push Square. Retrieved May 4, 2016.
  17. ^ "NECA Toys Says Sony is Bringing Back Crash Bandicoot". IGN. Retrieved May 7, 2016.
  18. ^ "Crash Bandicoot Revival Mentioned by Director of Toy Company [UPDATE]". GameSpot. Retrieved May 7, 2016.
  19. ^ "Uncharted 4 Easter Egg is the Best in Playstation History". SegmentNext. Retrieved May 4, 2016.
  20. ^ "Does Sony Own Crash Now?". Crash Mania Blog. Retrieved May 5, 2016.
  21. ^ "Lex (Cortex VA) rumored to be returning a role for Neo Cortex". Crashy News. Retrieved May 6, 2016.
  22. ^ "Crash Bandicoot Rights Still Belong To Activision, Sony Confirms". GameSpot. Retrieved May 9, 2016.
  23. ^ "Voice Actor Says He Wasn't Teasing Crash Bandicoot Revival". PlayStation Lifestyle. Retrieved May 9, 2016.
  24. ^ "Crash Bandicoot is Back in Skylanders Imaginators and in Remastered Classics!". Business Wire. Retrieved June 14, 2016.
  25. ^ "SONY INTERACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT AMERICA UNVEILS EXTRAORDINARY GAMING EXPERIENCES FOR PLAYSTATION 4 AND PLAYSTATION VR AT E3 2016". Sony Interactive Entertainment. Retrieved June 14, 2016.
  26. ^ http://www.dailystar.co.uk/tech/gaming/531304/Crash-Bandicoot-Remaster-PS4-PlayStation-4-E3-Skylanders-Imaginatios
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