2005/07 Crash & Spyro games

Spyro the Dragon and Crash Bandicoot are two of the most iconic video game characters from the late 1990s, both originally developed as platformers for the Sony PlayStation. Crash Bandicoot was created by Naughty Dog and released in 1996. He quickly became known as PlayStation’s unofficial mascot, known for his fast-paced levels and quirky humor. Spyro the Dragon, developed by Insomniac Games, was released in 1998, offering a colorful 3D platforming experience centered around a young purple dragon in a fantasy world. In 2005, both franchises had left their original developers. Universal Interactive (later part of Vivendi Games) owned both properties, and new titles were developed by various studios. During this period, the quality of the games varied, and neither franchise was as critically acclaimed as in their early years. Today, Crash Bandicoot and Spyro are owned by Activision (which is owned by Microsoft). Both franchises saw a major revival with the Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy (2017) and the Spyro Reignited Trilogy (2018), which remastered the original games for modern consoles. These were followed by new titles like Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time (2020). The characters remain beloved by fans and continue to be important names in gaming history. ...Show More