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|caption = ''Crash of the Titans'' box art
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|developer = [[Radical Entertainment]] ([[Wii]], [[Xbox 360]], [[PlayStation 2]]), [[PlayStation Portable]])<br>[[Amaze Entertainment]] ([[Nintendo DS]], [[Game Boy Advance]])
|developer = [[Radical Entertainment]] ([[Wii]], [[Xbox 360]], [[PlayStation 2]], [[PlayStation Portable]])<br>[[Amaze Entertainment]] ([[Nintendo DS]], [[Game Boy Advance]])
|publisher = [[Sierra Entertainment]]
|publisher = [[Sierra Entertainment]]
|designer =
|designer = [[Kirsten Forbes]]
|engine =
|engine =
|picture format= [[480p]], [[16:9]] ([[Wii]])
|picture format= [[480p]], [[16:9]] ([[Wii]])
|released = [[October 2]], [[2007]]<ref name="crashmania">{{cite web |title=Crash Mania |url=http://hpzr.freeweb7.com/infotitans.htm |accessdate=2007-07-15}}</ref>
|released = [[October 2]], [[2007]]<ref name="IGN">{{cite web |title=IGN's page on ''Crash of the Titans'' |url=http://wii.ign.com/objects/899/899066.html |accessdate=2007-07-17}}</ref>
|genre = [[Adventure game|Adventure]]
|genre = [[Adventure game|Adventure]]
|modes = [[Singleplayer]], [[Multiplayer]]
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'''''Crash of the Titans''''' is an upcoming [[video game]] for the [[Wii]], [[Xbox 360]], [[PlayStation 2]], [[Nintendo DS]], [[PlayStation Portable]], and [[Game Boy Advance]] video game consoles, is set for release on October 22 2007.<ref name="crashmania"/> ''Crash of the Titans'' is the fourteenth installment in the ''[[Crash Bandicoot series|Crash Bandicoot]]'' series, which began with ''[[Crash Bandicoot]]'' in [[1996]]. It is the first ''Crash Bandicoot'' game to appear on a seventh generation home console, and the first to support [[16:9]] [[Widescreen]] and [[Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection|Wi-Fi]] [[LAN]].
'''''Crash of the Titans''''' is an upcoming [[action-adventure game]] published by [[Sierra Entertainment]] and developed by [[Radical Entertainment]] for the [[Wii]], [[Xbox 360]], [[PlayStation 2]], and [[PlayStation Portable]] video game consoles; the [[Nintendo DS]] and [[Game Boy Advance]] versions of the game were developed by [[Amaze Entertainment]]. It was released in [[North America]] on [[October 2]], [[2007]], while release dates for other countries have yet to be announced.<ref name="IGN"/>


''Crash of the Titans'' is the fourteenth installment in the ''[[Crash Bandicoot series|Crash Bandicoot]]'' video game series, which began with ''[[Crash Bandicoot]]'' in [[1996]]. It is the first ''Crash Bandicoot'' game to appear on a seventh generation home console, and the first to support [[16:9]] [[Widescreen]] and [[Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection|Wi-Fi]] [[LAN]]. The game's story centers on the discovery of a new mysterious substance known as 'mojo', which the antagonist of the series, [[Doctor Neo Cortex]], plans on using to create a huge army of loyal mutants out of the inhabitants of the [[Wumpa Islands]]. The protagonist of the series, [[Crash Bandicoot (character)|Crash Bandicoot]], must stop Cortex's plot by utilizing the new technique of 'jacking' to take control of the mutated 'Titans' and destroy the Titans while collecting the mysterious mojo himself.
The console versions are confirmed to have co-op multiplayer. The [[Wii]] will be the game's main console, and will be ported over to the [[Playstation 2]] and [[Xbox 360]]. The [[Wii]] version will also be able to link-up to the [[Nintendo DS|DS]] version to unlock secrets<ref>{{cite web |title=Cubed3 coverage on ''Crash of the Titans'' |url=http://www.cubed3.com/news/7336/1/Crash_of_the_Titans_-_Wii%20and%20DS%20and%20GBA_Exclusive? |accessdate=2007-07-13}}</ref> and support [[480p]] and [[16:9]] [[Widescreen]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Additional magazine scans on Go Nintendo |url=http://gonintendo.com/?p=16451 |accessdate=2007-07-13}}</ref> According to [[IGN]]'s preview of the game, the [[Wii]] version's graphics is one of [[Radical Entertainment]]'s main focuses in the game's development,<ref>{{cite web |title=IGN preview of ''Crash of the Titans'' |url=http://wii.ign.com/articles/782/782068p1.html |accessdate=2007-07-13}}</ref> having stated that the [[Wii]] has a lot of horsepower under the hood and wanted to make full use of it.<ref>{{cite web |title=Radical states that the Wii has a lot of horsepower |url=http://www.codenamerevolution.com/?p=4393 |accessdate=2007-07-13}}</ref> The [[Xbox 360]] version was to get a few extra months of development time to make sure its visuals are up to scratch,<ref name="eurogamer">{{cite web |title=Eurogamer's preview of ''Crash of the Titans'' |url=http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=75703 |accessdate=2007-07-13}}</ref> but this is no longer the case.<ref name="crashmania"/>


The game's title is a pun on the [[1981]] film ''[[Clash of the Titans]]''.
The game's title is a pun on the [[1981]] film ''[[Clash of the Titans]]''.


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
The gameplay in ''Crash of the Titans'' expands upon that of ''[[Crash Twinsanity]]''; while retaining a free-roaming style of platform gaming, ''Titans'' also introduces a combat-style element in the game, with Crash throwing combos of punches and kicks against his enemies while retaining his classic spin move. These same moves can be executed against the larger enemies of the game, called "Titans", but rather than being destroyed with the depletion of their health, the Titan will become stunned, and is now susceptable to a new move called "jacking", in which Crash mounts the creature and takes control of it, using its abilities to destroy other Titans and enemies. Additional fighting combos can be unlocked by collecting mojo. The [[Aku Aku]] character plays a slightly larger role in ''Crash of the Titans'' than he did in previous games; during certain sections of the game, Crash can use Aku Aku as a skateboard to speedily slide across the terrain.
Crash has donned new markings on his wrists and hands that symbolize the powers of jacking (controlling titans). Aku Aku will also play a significant role in this mechanism; when Crash takes control of a titan, Aku Aku transforms himself to fit onto the titan's face. He can also be used as a skateboard-type object in certain sections of the game.


The console versions are confirmed to have co-op multiplayer. The [[Wii]] will be the game's main console, and will be ported over to the [[Playstation 2]] and [[Xbox 360]]. The [[Wii]] version will also be able to link-up to the [[Nintendo DS|DS]] version to unlock secrets<ref>{{cite web |title=Cubed3 coverage on ''Crash of the Titans'' |url=http://www.cubed3.com/news/7336/1/Crash_of_the_Titans_-_Wii%20and%20DS%20and%20GBA_Exclusive? |accessdate=2007-07-13}}</ref> and support [[480p]] and [[16:9]] [[Widescreen]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Additional magazine scans on Go Nintendo |url=http://gonintendo.com/?p=16451 |accessdate=2007-07-13}}</ref>
==Synopsis==
===Plot===
{{cquote|In a nefarious plot to unleash destruction, Crash Bandicoot 's arch-nemeses, Dr. Neo and Nina Cortex, have mutated the creatures of Crash's island into monstrous abominations! Never one to shirk from danger, our orange furry friend finds that with his potent mix of wacky bravado and daredevil action he is able to hijack the titanic monsters and wield their immense powers against each other! Bring on the titans, because with Crash in charge, the bigger the baddie, the better!}}


==Plot==
In an interview by fansite Crash Mania with Radical Entertainment, it has been announced that the origins of Aku Aku and Uka Uka will be further explored in the game, and that there will be an "[[M. Night Shyamalan]] big" plot twist centering around Uka Uka's relationship with Neo and Nina Cortex.<ref>{{cite web |title=Crash Mania interview with Radical Entertainment |url=http://hpzr.freeweb7.com/interviewtitans.htm |accessdate=2007-07-13}}</ref>
===Story===
Much of what is known so far about the story of ''Crash of the Titans'' is seen in a theatrical trailer for the game; The antagonist of the series, Doctor Neo Cortex, has stolen a magical substance known as 'mojo' and plans to use it to mutate the inhabitants of the Wumpa Islands into loyal soldiers. It is Crash Bandicoot's duty to take control of the Titans and use the new mojo to foil Cortex's new plot for world domination. At one point in the game, [[Uka Uka]], Doctor Cortex's overlord, becomes fed up with Cortex's general incompetence, and "replaces" him with his niece, an action that Cortex objects to for extremely trivial reasons.<ref>'''Uka Uka:''' Allow me to announce your replacement. / '''Doctor Neo Cortex:''' You can't replace me. My name's on the stationery! / '''Tiny Tiger:''' It's really nice stationery too.<span style="font-size: 90%;"> (''Crash of the Titans'')</span></ref> Coco Bandicoot, Crash's sister, is also kidnapped by Doctor Cortex before his replacement, and is later brainwashed by Nina Cortex, Cortex's replacement.

In an interview by fansite Crash Mania with Radical Entertainment, it has been announced that the origins of Aku Aku and Uka Uka will be further explored in the game, and that there will be an "[[M. Night Shyamalan]] big" plot twist centering around Uka Uka's relationship with Neo and Nina Cortex.<ref name="crashmania">{{cite web |title=Crash Mania interview with Radical Entertainment |url=http://hpzr.freeweb7.com/interviewtitans.htm |accessdate=2007-07-13}}</ref> The Nintendo DS version of the game largely follows the same story of the Wii version, but with minor tweaks involved, such as Nina Cortex having a more predominant role and the inclusion of Dingodile.


===Characters===
===Characters===
Nine returning characters from previous Crash titles have been confirmed so far:<ref>{{cite web |title=IGN character sheet |url=http://media.wii.ign.com/media/899/899066/img_4483484.html |accessdate=2007-07-13}}</ref> [[Crash Bandicoot (character)|Crash]], [[Doctor Neo Cortex|Doctor Cortex]], [[Coco Bandicoot]], [[List of Crash Bandicoot characters#Nina Cortex|Nina Cortex]], [[Crunch Bandicoot]], [[Doctor N. Gin]], [[Tiny Tiger]], [[Aku Aku]], and [[Uka Uka]]. [[Dingodile]] has also recently been confirmed as being in the DS version of the game, and he has had an appearance change as well.<ref>{{cite web |title=Crash Mania interview with Amaze Entertainment |url=http://hpzr.freeweb7.com/interviewamaze.htm |accessdate=2007-07-13}}</ref> The characters have been redesigned as to give them a modern look that is distinct from other cartoon characters. A "Carbon Crash" is also playable in the two-player co-op mode.
Nine returning characters from previous Crash titles have been confirmed so far:<ref>{{cite web |title=IGN character sheet |url=http://media.wii.ign.com/media/899/899066/img_4483484.html |accessdate=2007-07-13}}</ref> [[Crash Bandicoot (character)|Crash]], [[Doctor Neo Cortex|Doctor Cortex]], [[Coco Bandicoot]], [[List of Crash Bandicoot characters#Nina Cortex|Nina Cortex]], [[Crunch Bandicoot]], [[Doctor N. Gin]], [[Tiny Tiger]], [[Aku Aku]], and [[Uka Uka]]. [[Dingodile]] exclusively appears in the DS version of the game, and has also had an appearance change.<ref>{{cite web |title=Crash Mania interview with Amaze Entertainment |url=http://hpzr.freeweb7.com/interviewamaze.htm |accessdate=2007-07-13}}</ref> The characters have been redesigned as to give them a modern look that is distinct from other cartoon characters. A "Carbon Crash" is also playable in the two-player co-op mode.


The game will have around 7,000 lines of dialogue, so that the audio doesn't get repetitive. Much like ''[[Crash Tag Team Racing]]'', the game will also make numerous references to popular culture, including a nod to the film ''[[Brokeback Mountain]]''.<ref name="eurogamer"/> Many of the confirmed voice actors appeared in the earlier ''Crash Tag Team Racing'', with the exceptions of [[Greg Eagles]] (who inherited the role of Aku Aku from [[Mel Winkler]]), [[Tom Kenny]] (who will be voicing numerous fodder enemies), and [[John DiMaggio]] (the voice of Tiny in ''[[Crash Nitro Kart]]''), who was just recently revealed to be Uka Uka's voice (taking over the role from [[Alex Fernandez]]).
The game features around 7,000 lines of dialogue, resulting in audio that rarely gets repetitive. Much like ''[[Crash Tag Team Racing]]'' before it, the game also makes numerous references to popular culture, including a nod to the film ''[[Brokeback Mountain]]''.<ref name="eurogamer"/> Many of the voice actors in the game appeared in the earlier ''Crash Tag Team Racing'', with the exceptions of [[Greg Eagles]] (who inherited the role of Aku Aku from [[Mel Winkler]]), [[Tom Kenny]] (who voices numerous fodder enemies), and [[John DiMaggio]] (the voice of Tiny Tiger in ''[[Crash Nitro Kart]]'') as the voice of [[Uka Uka]] (taking over the role from [[Alex Fernandez (actor)|Alex Fernandez]]).


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|Mentor of the Bandicoots
|Mentor of the Bandicoots
|'''[[Greg Eagles]]'''
|'''[[Greg Eagles]]'''
|'''[[Kenichi Ogata]]'''
|'''TBA'''
|-
|-
!'''[[Doctor Neo Cortex]]'''
!'''[[Doctor Neo Cortex]]'''
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|Cortex's boss
|Cortex's boss
|'''[[John DiMaggio]]'''
|'''[[John DiMaggio]]'''
|'''[[Ryūzaburō Ōtomo]]'''
|'''TBA'''
|-
|-
!'''[[Dingodile]]'''<br>(DS version only)
!'''[[Dingodile]]'''<br>(DS version only)
|A minion of Cortex
|A minion of Cortex
|'''TBA'''
|Unknown
|'''TBA'''
|Unknown
|}
|}

==Development==
Development on ''Crash of the Titans'' began immediately after the completion of ''Crash Tag Team Racing''.<ref name="crashmania"/> According to [[IGN]]'s preview of the game, the [[Wii]] version's graphics was one of [[Radical Entertainment]]'s main focuses in the game's development,<ref>{{cite web |title=IGN preview of ''Crash of the Titans'' |url=http://wii.ign.com/articles/782/782068p1.html |accessdate=2007-07-13}}</ref> having stated that the [[Wii]] has a lot of horsepower under the hood and wanted to make full use of it.<ref>{{cite web |title=Radical states that the Wii has a lot of horsepower |url=http://www.codenamerevolution.com/?p=4393 |accessdate=2007-07-13}}</ref> The [[Xbox 360]] version was originally to get a few extra months of development time to make sure its visuals are up to scratch before the final release date was set.<ref name="eurogamer">{{cite web |title=Eurogamer's preview of ''Crash of the Titans'' |url=http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=75703 |accessdate=2007-07-13}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.crashbandicoot.com/ ''Crash Bandicoot Official Website'']
*[http://www.crashbandicoot.com/ ''Crash Bandicoot Official Website'']
*[http://hpzr.freeweb7.com/interviewtitans.htm ''Crash Mania's Interview with Radical Entertainment'']
*[http://hpzr.freeweb7.com/interviewtitans.htm ''Crash Mania interview with Radical Entertainment'']
*[http://hpzr.freeweb7.com/interviewamaze.htm ''Crash Mania's Interview with Amaze Entertainment]
*[http://hpzr.freeweb7.com/interviewamaze.htm ''Crash Mania interview with Amaze Entertainment]
*[http://www.gametrailers.com/player/20923.html ''Gameplay footage at gametrailer.com'']
*[http://www.gametrailers.com/player/20923.html ''Gameplay footage at gametrailer.com'']
*[http://wii.ign.com/objects/899/899066.html ''Crash of the Titans'' (Wii)] | [http://xbox360.ign.com/objects/899/899191.html (Xbox 360)] | [http://ps2.ign.com/objects/899/899065.html (PS2)] | [http://psp.ign.com/objects/899/899189.html (PSP)] | [http://ds.ign.com/objects/899/899192.html (NDS)] | [http://wireless.ign.com/objects/907/907830.html (Wireless)] at [[IGN]]
*[http://wii.ign.com/objects/899/899066.html ''Crash of the Titans'' (Wii)] | [http://xbox360.ign.com/objects/899/899191.html (Xbox 360)] | [http://ps2.ign.com/objects/899/899065.html (PS2)] | [http://psp.ign.com/objects/899/899189.html (PSP)] | [http://ds.ign.com/objects/899/899192.html (NDS)] | [http://wireless.ign.com/objects/907/907830.html (Wireless)] at [[IGN]]

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Crash of the Titans
File:Crash of the titans cover.jpg
Crash of the Titans box art
Developer(s)Radical Entertainment (Wii, Xbox 360, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable)
Amaze Entertainment (Nintendo DS, Game Boy Advance)
Publisher(s)Sierra Entertainment
Designer(s)Kirsten Forbes
Platform(s)Wii, Nintendo DS, Game Boy Advance, Xbox 360, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable
ReleaseOctober 2, 2007[1]
Genre(s)Adventure
Mode(s)Singleplayer, Multiplayer

Crash of the Titans is an upcoming action-adventure game published by Sierra Entertainment and developed by Radical Entertainment for the Wii, Xbox 360, PlayStation 2, and PlayStation Portable video game consoles; the Nintendo DS and Game Boy Advance versions of the game were developed by Amaze Entertainment. It was released in North America on October 2, 2007, while release dates for other countries have yet to be announced.[1]

Crash of the Titans is the fourteenth installment in the Crash Bandicoot video game series, which began with Crash Bandicoot in 1996. It is the first Crash Bandicoot game to appear on a seventh generation home console, and the first to support 16:9 Widescreen and Wi-Fi LAN. The game's story centers on the discovery of a new mysterious substance known as 'mojo', which the antagonist of the series, Doctor Neo Cortex, plans on using to create a huge army of loyal mutants out of the inhabitants of the Wumpa Islands. The protagonist of the series, Crash Bandicoot, must stop Cortex's plot by utilizing the new technique of 'jacking' to take control of the mutated 'Titans' and destroy the Titans while collecting the mysterious mojo himself.

The game's title is a pun on the 1981 film Clash of the Titans.

Gameplay

The gameplay in Crash of the Titans expands upon that of Crash Twinsanity; while retaining a free-roaming style of platform gaming, Titans also introduces a combat-style element in the game, with Crash throwing combos of punches and kicks against his enemies while retaining his classic spin move. These same moves can be executed against the larger enemies of the game, called "Titans", but rather than being destroyed with the depletion of their health, the Titan will become stunned, and is now susceptable to a new move called "jacking", in which Crash mounts the creature and takes control of it, using its abilities to destroy other Titans and enemies. Additional fighting combos can be unlocked by collecting mojo. The Aku Aku character plays a slightly larger role in Crash of the Titans than he did in previous games; during certain sections of the game, Crash can use Aku Aku as a skateboard to speedily slide across the terrain.

The console versions are confirmed to have co-op multiplayer. The Wii will be the game's main console, and will be ported over to the Playstation 2 and Xbox 360. The Wii version will also be able to link-up to the DS version to unlock secrets[2] and support 480p and 16:9 Widescreen.[3]

Plot

Story

Much of what is known so far about the story of Crash of the Titans is seen in a theatrical trailer for the game; The antagonist of the series, Doctor Neo Cortex, has stolen a magical substance known as 'mojo' and plans to use it to mutate the inhabitants of the Wumpa Islands into loyal soldiers. It is Crash Bandicoot's duty to take control of the Titans and use the new mojo to foil Cortex's new plot for world domination. At one point in the game, Uka Uka, Doctor Cortex's overlord, becomes fed up with Cortex's general incompetence, and "replaces" him with his niece, an action that Cortex objects to for extremely trivial reasons.[4] Coco Bandicoot, Crash's sister, is also kidnapped by Doctor Cortex before his replacement, and is later brainwashed by Nina Cortex, Cortex's replacement.

In an interview by fansite Crash Mania with Radical Entertainment, it has been announced that the origins of Aku Aku and Uka Uka will be further explored in the game, and that there will be an "M. Night Shyamalan big" plot twist centering around Uka Uka's relationship with Neo and Nina Cortex.[5] The Nintendo DS version of the game largely follows the same story of the Wii version, but with minor tweaks involved, such as Nina Cortex having a more predominant role and the inclusion of Dingodile.

Characters

Nine returning characters from previous Crash titles have been confirmed so far:[6] Crash, Doctor Cortex, Coco Bandicoot, Nina Cortex, Crunch Bandicoot, Doctor N. Gin, Tiny Tiger, Aku Aku, and Uka Uka. Dingodile exclusively appears in the DS version of the game, and has also had an appearance change.[7] The characters have been redesigned as to give them a modern look that is distinct from other cartoon characters. A "Carbon Crash" is also playable in the two-player co-op mode.

The game features around 7,000 lines of dialogue, resulting in audio that rarely gets repetitive. Much like Crash Tag Team Racing before it, the game also makes numerous references to popular culture, including a nod to the film Brokeback Mountain.[8] Many of the voice actors in the game appeared in the earlier Crash Tag Team Racing, with the exceptions of Greg Eagles (who inherited the role of Aku Aku from Mel Winkler), Tom Kenny (who voices numerous fodder enemies), and John DiMaggio (the voice of Tiny Tiger in Crash Nitro Kart) as the voice of Uka Uka (taking over the role from Alex Fernandez).

Character Role English voice actor Japanese seiyū
(unconfirmed)
Crash Bandicoot Main protagonist of the series Jess Harnell Kappei Yamaguchi
Coco Bandicoot Crash Bandicoot's sister Debi Derryberry Satomi Arai
Crunch Bandicoot Member of the Bandicoots Chris Williams Masafumi Kimura
Aku Aku Mentor of the Bandicoots Greg Eagles TBA
Doctor Neo Cortex Main antagonist of the series Lex Lang Shōzō Iizuka
Doctor N. Gin Cortex's right-hand man Nolan North Mitsuru Ogata
Tiny Tiger A minion of Cortex Chris Williams TBA
Nina Cortex Cortex's niece Amy Gross Shizuka Sasaki
(Chihiro Kusaka)
Uka Uka Cortex's boss John DiMaggio TBA
Dingodile
(DS version only)
A minion of Cortex TBA TBA

Development

Development on Crash of the Titans began immediately after the completion of Crash Tag Team Racing.[5] According to IGN's preview of the game, the Wii version's graphics was one of Radical Entertainment's main focuses in the game's development,[9] having stated that the Wii has a lot of horsepower under the hood and wanted to make full use of it.[10] The Xbox 360 version was originally to get a few extra months of development time to make sure its visuals are up to scratch before the final release date was set.[8]

References

  1. ^ a b "IGN's page on Crash of the Titans". Retrieved 2007-07-17.
  2. ^ "Cubed3 coverage on Crash of the Titans". Retrieved 2007-07-13.
  3. ^ "Additional magazine scans on Go Nintendo". Retrieved 2007-07-13.
  4. ^ Uka Uka: Allow me to announce your replacement. / Doctor Neo Cortex: You can't replace me. My name's on the stationery! / Tiny Tiger: It's really nice stationery too. (Crash of the Titans)
  5. ^ a b "Crash Mania interview with Radical Entertainment". Retrieved 2007-07-13.
  6. ^ "IGN character sheet". Retrieved 2007-07-13.
  7. ^ "Crash Mania interview with Amaze Entertainment". Retrieved 2007-07-13.
  8. ^ a b "Eurogamer's preview of Crash of the Titans". Retrieved 2007-07-13.
  9. ^ "IGN preview of Crash of the Titans". Retrieved 2007-07-13.
  10. ^ "Radical states that the Wii has a lot of horsepower". Retrieved 2007-07-13.