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As of this moment, it has been 1 year, 6 months, and 21 days since the last Spyro game - which is the longest gap between any previous Spyro release (and that's just in the U.S. - it has been even longer for the rest of the world...)
So what's going on with the world's most famous purple dragon? (not that he ever had too much competition...)
Well, there's not much news that you haven't already seen in the forums or over at darkSpyro - but that's because there really isn't that much news.
First, the Spyro movie was canceled. See a quote regarding that further down.
Second, we continue to have no news of a new Spyro game.
However, a lot of evidence is pointing towards the next game not being a direct sequel to "The Legend of Spyro" series, or at least if it is a sequel - there will be some big changes.
First was the (previously reported) news that the producer of the previous TLoS games - Chris Wilson - was let go. Then we discovered that Rebecca Kneubuhl, one of the composers of the TLoS series, was also not returning.
Then, Aura24, a regular of our forum, darkSpyro, and Activision fourms contacted one of the writers of the ( now canceled) Spyro movie - Daniel Altiere, and he had this to say:
| Quote: | So sorry for the let down but we're as disappointed as you are. I'm afraid we're just the writers -- no more than hired hands. We didn't even know the project was cancelled until months after they pulled the plug.
Did you consider writing the gaming company? They're the ones who made the decision to go in a different direction. And if we knew what that direction was we'd share it with you. Again sorry for the disappointment. Wish we had more encouraging news for you. |
So they fire a producer of TLoS, don't re-hire the same composers, and they cancel the movie to go in a "different direction."
Mind you, none of this directly says "we are not making a fourth Legend of Spyro" - but it is certainly leaning in that direction.
I e-mailed Activision's associate producer, Donna Woo - but she did not offer any information:
| Quote: | Hi Neal,
Thank you for your interest in the future of Spyro. It is exciting to see that there are so many fans out there.
Unfortunately, I am unable to comment on your questions at this time.
Thanks,
Donna Woo |
So basically, we are no closer now to knowing about the future of Spyro than we were over a year and a half ago.
Now, on to my personal Spyro geek hype/rumor-mongering. There are two recent quotes regarding Activision titles that may have NOTHING TO DO WITH SPYRO! However, I'll post them anyways - because in the midst of a Spyro news draught, gossip is about all I can offer.
| Quote: | Activision Blizzard: Gamers will be amazed by new title
March 2nd, 2010
Martijn Kroon Stuiver, PR Manager of Activision Blizzard Benelux, recently sat down with Netherlands website Wii-DS. Stuvier was pushed by the interviewer from Wii-DS, who noted that the company does not have many titles coming to the Wii and DS. In response, he said:
“There’s a lot coming up, but it isn’t announced yet. I’m pretty sure you’ll be amazed by at least one specific title.”
Stuvier was then asked if an old franchise will be returning, but said nothing more than “no comment.” Obviously, that’s not much to go on, but it looks like Activision has something special in development for either the Wii or DS (or perhaps both systems).
Thanks to Dragoon for the news tip, as well as the translation! |
... also ...
| Quote: | | On the May 14 episode of GameTrailers TV, an extensive look at Activision Blizzard’s next web-slinging title Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions will be shown. However, what’s more interesting to note is that they will also "premiere the first trailer for an upcoming game from a classic franchise you’ll have to see to believe." |
Perhaps neither quote/tease relates to Spyro. Only time will tell...
That's all for now. Don't forget, E3 2010 is little over a month away... I think it's a pretty safe bet that details of the next Spyro game will be announced.
Hey everyone!
We just received confirmation from Rebecca Kneubuhl herself that, as far as she knows, she will not be taking part in the composition of music for the next spyro game. Thanks Aura24 for contacting her for us!
| Quote: | michael graham and chris wilson wanted us on the next spyro game, but unfortunately the decision for hiring a composer was made by another department at activision and the new producers of the title. sooo...it's not gonna be us. at least, as far as we're aware. :-)
but thank you for writing, we really appreciate it.
best,
becky |
What do you guys think? Should they sign her on again?
Although any news about the Spyro flick has been scarce, in an interview yesterday with Moviefone promoting his upcoming film, "9", Elijah Wood was asked about Spyro's silver screen adventure:
| Quote: | You voiced the titular dragon in the 'The Legend of Spyro' video game. Will you be lending your voice to the film adaptation as well?
You know, it's funny. People have mentioned that to me. I'm not attached to do that. I know that there's talk of that. I did the video game [laughs]. I don't know if I'll do that or not. It'd be fun to carry on the character, but I'm not officially attached to that yet. |
Either the project is dead, in limbo, or carrying on without Elijah. There's no way of knowing but 2009 looks to be the first year without some sort of Spyro installment.
Read the whole interview here.
After a several month hiatus, the replacement to the Sierra Forums are up! They are the 'Activision Games Forums' and as promised, are a fresh slate.
There is an option to migrate your old account over from Sierra (although it won't work for me, for some reason), use your Activision account, or create a whole new account.
(For now) the forums are located at their old URL: click here to check them out!
Take it with a few grains of salt, but a recent update on the Legend of Spyro 3D IMDb page suggests that the film will be released on February 19, 2010...in Turkey.
How official or accurate this information may be is unknown since it's not difficult to edit an IMDb page, but with so little news floating around lately, it may be something to whet the appetite.
Some news from the soon-to-close Sierra Forums courtesy of Legend of Spyro producer Chris Wilson: future Spyro games are in the works at Activision and Mr. Wilson is, sadly, no longer working on the Spyro team.
| Quote: | | Thanks again everyone for your support. Discussions are on-going at Activision about what to do next. In the meantime, for those of you that have played it, I really hope you've enjoyed Dawn of the Dragon. Time will tell what happens next :) |
Questions for Chris Wilson
| Quote: | As for future games, I can't really say too much at this time. What I will share with you is that I am unfortunately no longer going to be working on the Spyro franchise. My reassignment comes with a heavy heart I assure you. This project has been an amazing experience that I will always cherish, but have no fear because Mike (Graham) will carry the torch. I have the utmost faith that the future will be brighter than ever for Spyro.
Thanks again for all of your support over the years. I can't tell you how much it has meant. |
Volteer - Not So Chatty
Chris Wilson has been working on Spyro games since 2004 and will be missed by all of us who had a chance to speak with him over the years. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors Chris!
In the meantime, you can all stop worrying about whether there will be any Spyro games in years to come. We have it straight from the source that there will.
It's been pretty quiet on the Spyro front these days, but a new game has been added to Spyro's Lair. In case you missed it, the game is titled "Cavern Escape" and is a simple flying game in which you fly Spyro through several obstacles in a set of caves.
Play it here!
Looks like they didn't forget to mention the new Spyro movie in production in an article written by The Examiner titled 28 video games being made into movies... Will they suck?.
There's no mention of the new Spyro movie "sucking". There's also a major lack of information about this movie...
X-Play interviewed Ted Price, head of Insomniac games (the people who made Spyro 1-3). Okay, this has very little to do with Spyro, but its a slow news month, give us a break.
Spyro does sneak a little cameo at 7:48. Check it out here.
Well, more like "mid day" now... While we've been busy playing the latest Spyro title, reviews have slowly been trickling in and piling up. It's been a mixed bag, but most scores seem to rate Dawn of the Dragon as average. Here's the run down for the console versions.
GameSpot = 5.0
CommonSense = 4/5
GameDaily = 7, OK
Diehard GameFAN = mediocre
Tech-Gaming = C+
Blend Games = 1.5/5
The Gaming Planet = 8.5
PGNX Media = 8.5
1Up.com = C+
dbtechno = 6.0
Games Radar = 6
ZT Game Domain = 6.7
Gaming Illustrated = 64%
GameShark = C
GameZone = 8.5
PSX Extreme = 6.1
PSU = 5.5
Honest Gamers = 6
Worth Playing = 6.5/10
Nintendo World Report = 5.0
Gaming Trend = 86%
IGN = 7.3
Motherboard also gave the game a good review.
A big "thank you" to all the Spyro fans at the Sierra Spyro forums for collecting all of these reviews and sharing them.
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