Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com Joystiq http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com en-us Copyright 2013 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Today's potential franchise relaunch video: Crash Bandicoot]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/06/26/todays-potential-franchise-relaunch-video-crash-bandicoot/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/06/26/todays-potential-franchise-relaunch-video-crash-bandicoot/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/06/26/todays-potential-franchise-relaunch-video-crash-bandicoot/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , ,

Gameplay footage from Crash of the Titans held our interest for today's video pick. The upcoming Bandacoot adventure for all current platforms besides PS3 will be out this fall, and Crash fans may find a new title to love. (We're not talking about you, Action Pack.) Or is Crash looking a little too like The King for his own good?

See the new video after the break, and watch a longer GameTrailers developer interview, too.

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JoystiqToday's potential franchise relaunch video: Crash Bandicoot originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 26 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It seems like Sony Europe got a visit last night from the Ghost of PlayStation Future. "Update the European PSN Store!" the ghost would no doubt have said. "And not with one of those well-intentioned insults that consist of a couple of trailers. Give them games!" So Sony did and, seemingly, they will continue to do so for at least the next two weeks.

So scared was Sony of the Ghost of PlayStation Future that they even planned to release a selection of PS1 games onto the European PSN Store, on the 22nd of June. Namely:
  • Crash Bandicoot
  • Medievil
  • Wipeout
  • Jumping Flash
  • Syphon Filter
With that, the Ghost of Playstation Future's work was done. Harmony would reign over the European continent. At least until July.

The End.

[Via PSP Fanboy]

JoystiqPlayStation 1 games on their way to the EU PSN Store originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 15 Jun 2007 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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After months-long delay, Europe is finally getting a chance to download and play PS1 classics on their PSP and PS3 systems. Although there's no way to directly download games to the PSP yet, those fortunate enough to have both Sony machines will be able to access the following content next week, according to Three Speech:
  • Crash Bandicoot
  • Wipeout
  • Medievil
  • Jumping Flash
  • Syphon Filter
Of these titles, we recommend Crash Bandicoot and Jumping Flash the most. These games will be available in the European PS Store on 6/22.

JoystiqEurope finally gets PS1 downloads originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 15 Jun 2007 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The original Crash Bandicoot may already be playable on our system, but the first real PSP entry in the series is still on its way. Set to be another reinvention of the series, this new game will be titled Crash of the Titans. The main new feature of the game has Crash hijacking the minds of enemies. He'll also have expanded combat moves, and the game will have multiplayer elements. Radical Entertainment is helming this series reboot, which may be good,since they have a history of making enjoyable licensed games (Scarface, Hulk). Maybe this Crash will be worth getting excited over. Any long time Crash fans looking forward to this entry?

[Via Games Radar]

JoystiqReinvented Crash Bandicoot coming to PSP originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 22 May 2007 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Remember when Crash Bandicoot used to be Sony's mascot for the PlayStation brand? Things have certainly changed over the course of three console generations. While we don't mourn the loss, it's interesting to point out that, like an angry ex-girlfriend, Sony's ex-mascot is avoiding Sony's latest console endeavor altogether. The newly announced Crash of the Titans will have the trademark marsupial doing his thing on Xbox 360 and Nintendo Wii ... with PLAYSTATION 3 suspiciously absent.

Is this an intentional omission or is there something far more malicious? Regardless, we can't say we really care. Sorry Crash, but we think Ratchet is so much dreamier than you these days.

JoystiqCrash Bandicoot goes long way from home - avoids PS3 entirely originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 19 May 2007 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Everything we've seen from Crash of the Titans makes us want to ride around on the backs of beasties. Think we can sneak into the rhino pen down at the zoo? If you don't hear from us soon, please send medics and painkillers. In honor of the latest Crash title's co-op multiplayer, maybe we'll take a friend to distract the rhinos while we climb on board. Any volunteers?

No?

Well, just check out the new screens then. And here we thought you liked us ....

Gallery: Crash of the Titans

JoystiqThe latest from Crash of the Titans originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 18 May 2007 16:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Most gamers won't miss the lack of Calling All Cars in today's update to the PLAYSTATION Store. Why? Because there's just so much to see and play:
  • PS1 titles, now playable on PS3. 2Xtreme, Crash Bandicoot(R), Destruction Derby, Jet Moto(R), Jumping Flash[TM], MediEvil[TM], Rally Cross[TM], Syphon Filter(R), Tekken(R)2 and WipeOut(R) are all available for only $5.99. Players that previously purchased these games for PSP will be able to download these updated files at no additional charge. For reviews of all these games, visit PSP Fanboy and read their Retro Reviews.
  • Super Rub a Dub starter pack & full game. Get a free taste of Sony's quirky motion-sensing duck game. Addicts can get the full game for only $7.
  • Gauntlet II full game. The retro classic is back for only $5.
  • Game Trailers: Super Stardust HD, Rampart, BlackSite: Area 51
  • Movie Trailers: Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End
Get your PS3s ready to download. It's going to be a long night.

JoystiqMassive PS Store update includes PS1 games, Super Rub a Dub, and more originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 03 May 2007 13:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Well, these new Crash of the Titans screens did make us giggle, so we have a little hope for this forthcoming Wii title. The flood of screens didn't hurt, either. We've tucked several away after the jump for your viewing pleasure.

How's it look? Besides, of course, the funny.

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JoystiqMore Crash screens than you could ever need originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 23 Apr 2007 16:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Is it wrong to have loved Crash Bandicoot back in the day? If it is, we'll just have to settle for being wrong ... but we will say that this news seems to have come out of nowhere. We're not going to ask any awkward questions about Sony (that would be the big elephant in the room here), but instead, we'll just quietly raise an eyebrow and hope that this game brings a fun and frenetic experience to Nintendo systems.

There's also a hint of DS-Wii functionality here, and even if Crash himself doesn't excite you, perhaps that will. According to a Spanish gaming magazine, Crash of the Titans will hit shelves in October, though we're guessing that's a European date.

As usual, you can see the scan after the break.

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Joystiq'Crash' of the Titans headed to Nintendo systems originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 18 Apr 2007 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>actionconnectivityCrash BandicootCrashBandicootDSGBANaughty DogNaughtyDogNintendoplatformSonyWiiWed, 18 Apr 2007 14:30:00 EST<![CDATA[New PSone games hit Japanese PlayStation Store]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2007/01/25/new-psone-games-hit-japanese-playstation-store/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/01/25/new-psone-games-hit-japanese-playstation-store/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/01/25/new-psone-games-hit-japanese-playstation-store/#commentsSony has made a new batch of six PSone games available for download (and subsequent PSP play) from the PS3's Japanese PlayStation Store. As usual, all titles are priced at ¥525 (US$4.30). Two of the games released yesterday have already been available in North America for some time -- namely, Crash Bandicoot and Rally Cross -- but the remaining four titles are exclusive to Japan. They are:
  • A.I.V. Evolution Global (city railway management from Artdink)
  • Logic Mahjong (a mahjong game by Nippon Ichi)
  • Spectral Force (the first game in Idea Factory's strategy RPG series)
  • Vampire: Legend of the Bloodsuckers (an isometric action-RPG by Artdink)

JoystiqNew PSone games hit Japanese PlayStation Store originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 25 Jan 2007 20:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Six new PlayStation One games are available for Japanese PS3 owners. They include:

As you can see, some of these games are already available for US PS3 owners. The other games, which include an RPG and strategy game offering, will most likely never make it to the States.

[Thanks, Kspraydad! Via PSU]

JoystiqNew PSone games available for Japan originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 25 Jan 2007 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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super marioAs noted earlier, a list published by UK newspaper The Independent reveals what many already assume; Nintendo's Mario is the best-selling franchise of all time. Coupled with the second best-selling franchise Pokémon (also a Nintendo property), the two series, which have sold a combined 348 million games worldwide, account for nearly 34% of the total sales of the top-twenty best-selling franchises; which include two additional Nintendo IPs ranked in the top ten, Donkey Kong and Zelda. So what's Nintendo's secret?

Cross-culture appeal, spin-offs (e.g., racers, sports titles, puzzlers), brand saturation (e.g., apparel, card games, TV shows), and E-ratings all appear part of a profitable formula built for the long haul.

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JoystiqNintendo holds key to franchise longevity, profitability originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 10 Jan 2007 18:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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File Size: 467MB
Price: $5.99
Developed By: Naughty Dog
Published By: Sony Computer Entertainment of America
Original Release Date: September 3, 1996

Short Review
Recommended. Crash Bandicoot, in some ways, becomes a better game on the PSP than it was on the classic console back in the day. The graphics look sharp on the small screen, and the simplistic gameplay is ideal for gamers on the go. However, expect frustration due to a confusing and outdated save system and some touchy controls.

Continue reading Retro Review: Crash Bandicoot

JoystiqRetro Review: Crash Bandicoot originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 12 Dec 2006 17:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Make that unconfirmed -- sometimes even we here at Wii Fanboy get caught up in the excitement of the rumor mill. Matt Casamassina of IGN reports that the Vivendi rep they spoke with pulled no punches, calling the Wii connection "rubbish." That doesn't mean it isn't possible, however. Vivendi claims to be looking at all consoles for their next box-busting foray, and Wii is, in fact, a console. We're pretty sure it is, at least.

Can't say we're terribly surprised that this rumor has been Crash-bashed, though a good game using the Wiimote might inject a little new life into the struggling series.

JoystiqNo Crash Bandicoot after all originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 25 Jul 2006 14:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Old school.
At one point, Crash Bandicoot was the closest thing Sony had to a true mascot for their system. Over the years, as our favorite marsupial's popularity has waned, he's made appearances on several other systems, including Nintendo's own DS. At a recent demonstration for Crash Boom Bang!, a party title for the DS, a Vivendi spokesperson confirmed that the company has plans to bring the series to the Wii.

Although unconfirmed, the spokesperson seemed to imply that the Wii title would also be a party-style game. Vivendi is planning for a 2007 release.

JoystiqConfirmed: Crash Bandicoot coming to Wii originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 19 Jul 2006 16:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Crash Bandicoot and Spyro the DragonVivendi revealed that new Crash Bandicoot and Spyro the Dragon games will be appearing in the publisher's E3 lineup, joined by some popular entertainment licenses. TimeShift, which was just acquired from Atari, will also be on hand. Here's the complete list of titles that will be featured at Vivendi's booth:
  • 50 Cent: Bulletproof (PSP)
  • Caesar IV (PC)
  • Crash Boom Bang! (DS)
  • Eragon (DS, GBA, PC, PS2, PSP, Xbox, Xbox 360)
  • Freestyle Street Basketball (PC)
  • Joint Task Force (PC)
  • The Legend of Spyro: A New Beginning (DS, GBA, GameCube, PS2, Xbox)
  • Miami Vice (PSP)
  • Scarface: The World Is Yours (PC, PS2, PS3, Xbox, Xbox 360)
  • TimeShift (PC, Xbox 360)
  • World in Conflict (PC)

JoystiqCrash & Spyro headline Vivendi E3 lineup originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 21 Apr 2006 19:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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