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News Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time Officially Revealed, Coming to PS4 in 2020
Crash, Coco, and Cortex return
Whoa! Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time has now been officially announced. It's the first proper game in the series since 2008's Mind Over Mutant, and it sees a return to the original style of gameplay. In other words, this game looks to pick things up where Warped left them all the way back in 1998. Check out the...
News Crash Bandicoot 4 Will Be Officially Revealed Tomorrow
It's about time
Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time will be officially revealed tomorrow -- that's the 22nd June -- during the scheduled Summer Games Fest showcase. The official Crash Bandicoot Twitter account spilled the beans after the game's existence was leaked earlier in the week. We even got a look at some blurry scre
News Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time Screenshots Leak, Comes 9th October
They're poor quality
It's looking incredibly likely that Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time will be announced during Monday's Summer Game Fest Developer Showcase, but this latest leak might have already blown that spot. After the game's boxart made its way onto the internet yesterday, low-res screenshots from the reveal trailer are now on the web...
News Age Rating and Box Art Leak Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time
Whoa!
Looks like Crash is back. Earlier this week, Activision began sending out some sort of Crash Bandicoot related puzzle to influencers. Given this is very similar behaviour to the publisher's actions when announcing games like Spyro Reignited Trilogy and Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled, it's safe to assume some sort of reveal is on the way. It...
News Crash Bandicoot Announcement Imminent As Influencers Snag Jigsaws
Crash bash
Crash Bandicoot didn’t put in an appearance during PlayStation 5’s big reveal event last week, but it looks like Activision is gearing up to announce a new game. It’s sent influencer Canadian Guy Eh a mysterious package, which includes a message from the mischievous marsupial and a jigsaw. The note reads: “A little something to...
News Crash Bandicoot Merch Hints at New Game Ahead of PS5 Reveal Event
Bandicoot's back
Rumours and speculation of a brand new Crash Bandicoot game have been swirling for quite some time now, and it looks like fans may finally get their wish at today's PlayStation 5 reveal event. A new line of merchandise for the bandicoot has leaked, suggesting that the reveal of the new title is just around the corner. The...
Quiz How Well Do You Know Crash Bandicoot?
Use your Cortex
If you're a PlayStation fan, there's a good chance you also love Crash Bandicoot. Gaming's most famous marsupial was an early icon for Sony's hardware, pioneering 3D movement and high quality visuals -- but more than that, everyone just loved that goofy grin. The wacky character has endured over the years, and he even made a...
News New Crash Bandicoot, Tony Hawk Titles Expected in 2020
Activision going big
Activision has two unannounced titles based on “library intellectual property” in the pipeline, and there are strong rumours to suggest that they’ll be new entries in the Crash Bandicoot and Tony Hawk franchises. With regards to the skateboarding series, pro skater
News Woah! There's a New Crash Bandicoot Game, But It's on Mobile
It's out in some countries now
Crash Bandicoot’s return to the mainstream has reached another major milestone – in the form of a smartphone autorunner developed by Candy Crush creators King. This has clearly been inspired by the likes of Temple Run, although given the nature of the marsupial’s main games, it actually makes
News This Isn't the New Crash Bandicoot Game We Were Hoping For
Crash landing
There have been strong rumours floating around over the last few months regarding a brand new Crash Bandicoot game. Following the huge success of Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy and Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled, an eventual announcement seems inevitable, but as it happens, it looks like Crash is back already -- although probably not...
Rumour New Crash Bandicoot Game Reveal Planned for Next Week
Wumpa wumpa
Rumours of a new entry in the Crash Bandicoot franchise have been circling for a while now thanks to the success of the N. Sane Trilogy and Nitro-Fueled remasters, but overnight things reached a whole new level as almost concrete evidence surfaced that an announcement is incoming. Seven social media influencers have been sent Crash...
News Sony Is Allegedly Making a Crash Bandicoot Movie
But could be bogus
As the ill-fated Uncharted movie and recently established PlayStation Productions can attest, Sony’s a fan of video game adaptations. The problem it has is getting its ideas off the whiteboard and into actual cinemas. The two (!) Angry Birds films prove that it’s capable, though, and there are all sorts of rumours swirling...
News Is Sony Teasing a New Crash Bandicoot Game in Latest TV Ad?
Is that Crash Bandicoot Worlds?
Sony released another cool TV advert just over two weeks ago, but upon closer inspection, the PlayStation community reckons the hardware manufacturer has buried a tease for a new Crash Bandicoot game within the 60 seconds of footage. We're not entirely convinced, but the video above is timed to show you the supposed...
News Crash Bandicoot Buses Invade Britain
Time to play
Crash Bandicoot buses are popping up all over the UK, as part of a massive PlayStation promotion in the nation. The gigantic banner advertisements feature a fresh render of the contrary ‘coot, complete with the slogan ‘It’s Time to Play’. There are similar liveries being used throughout the country featuring Kratos, too. Of...
News Activision Looking into Possibly Making New Crash and Spyro Content, More Retro Remakes
Cash Bandicoot
There's no question that Activision struck nostalgic gold with its Crash Bandicoot and Spyro the Dragon remakes. The N. Sane Trilogy, Reignited Trilogy, and the recent Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled have all been big sellers, so it makes total sense that the publisher will be chasing more retro-tinged games later down the line, as...
News Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy Spins Past 10 Million Units Sold
Woah!
If you were wondering why Activision is continuing to remake some classic titles, look no further than the success of Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy. Initially launching with a bang on PS4 in July 2017, the game eventually made its way to other platforms, boosting its already healthy numbers significantly. The publisher confirmed during its...
News Spyro and Crash Bandicoot Trilogy Bundle Spotted on Retailer Websites
Together at last
Now that we think of it, a Crash and Spyro game bundle makes so much sense. As Activision is responsible for the two beloved platformer characters, and seeing as they both have had their original trilogy of adventures remade for PS4, why not put them together? While nothing official has yet been said about such a product, multiple...
News Vicarious Visions Hiring Multiplayer Networking Architect - Could It Be for Crash Team Racing?
Maybe
We haven't heard much from Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy developer Vicarious Visions for quite a while. The Activision studio has surely been beavering away at something, of course, with many speculating that its next venture is the revival of beloved kart racer Crash Team Racing. There have been one or two hint
Rumour Strange 'Crash Bandicoot Racing' Listing Spotted in PlayStation Asia Survey
Vroom vroom
Hey, you ever play Crash Bandicoot Racing? The name may be a little off, but that's because in Japan, the PSone classic that we know as Crash Team Racing was called Crash Bandicoot Racing, and we're telling you this because the latter has shown up in a PlayStation Asia survey. Said survey asks users to choose which...
News Crash Bandicoot Update Adds New Level and HDR Support on PS4
Play Future Tense now
An update for Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy is now available on PS4, bringing a couple of interesting additions to the nostalgic package. First and foremost is a new level named Future Tense, an entirely original creation from Vicarious Visions. As for where it's located, it's been added to Crash Bandicoot Warped's hub...
E3 2018 Crash Bandicoot's Getting a Brand New Level, Free to Download
Future Tense drops this year
Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy is getting brand new content, meaning you’ll have a reason to return to Crash Bandicoot 3: Warped later this summer. Set inside the threequel’s future world, the level’s been created from scratch by Vicarious Visions. It joins Stormy Ascent, which launched on the PlayStation 4 last...
E3 2018 New Crash Bandicoot Reveal Coming Very Soon
DLC, or something more?
An interesting detail that pops up on Geoff Keighley's E3 2018 livestream schedule, the team behind Crash Banidcoot N. Sane Trilogy will be joining Geoff in order to reveal a "first look at something new". It's happening on Monday at 17:30 Eastern time. Naturally, people are already losing their minds over the...
News Crash Bandicoot to Score a New Game in 2019
Activision has five year plan for platforming icon
Crash Bandicoot is back. Last year’s excellent N. Sane Trilogy appeared to take even Activision by surprise, becoming one of the bigger success stories of 2017 with minimal marketing spend. And now a merchandising company in a European licensing manual has hinted that a new game is on the way...
News Crash Bandicoot Is PS4's Best Selling Remaster Collection to Date
Cool as a 'coot
“Who cares about Crash Bandicoot?” the sceptics said. “He’s just a product of 90s nostalgia!” But we told you that the N. Sane Trilogy was going to do big business for Activision, owing to the fact that you lot clicked on any articles we wrote about the character in droves. And we were right: Vicarious Visions’ brilliant...
News Okay, These Crash Bandicoot Funko Figures Actually Look Pretty Cool
Getting funky with furries
We're not gigantic fans of Funko Pop! figures here at Push Square, but we do think that every now and then, you see some good looking ones. Fortunately for the world's most popular bandicoot, his various Funko incarnations seem pretty swell. Only just announced and due to release in November, the official Crash...
"We had no idea it'd be this popular"
We’re going trumpet our own horn a little bit here: we told you time and time again that Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy was going to be huge. But it seems even Activision didn’t predict the PlayStation 4 remake’s, ahem, N. Sane success – with CEO Eric Hirshberg admitting during an earnings call that the...
News Crash Bandicoot's Hardest Ever Level Released As DLC
Free through 19th August
Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy not hard enough for you? Fancy a free level? Activision’s launched the unreleased Stormy Ascent stage on the PlayStation Store today – and it’s free through 19th August, which is nice. Of course, we already more or less knew this was coming due to the original title’s Trophy list. If...
News Crash Bandicoot PS4 Is Indeed Harder than the Original, Says Dev
Not so N. Sane
"Yowza, Crash Bandicoot is harder than I remember" is something that many PlayStation 4 users have been saying over the last few weeks. Since the launch of Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy, people have been investigating the claim that the remade version of the first Crash Bandicoot title is actually more difficult than the...
News Crash Bandicoot PS4's Success 'Could Lead to Other Things', Says Activision CEO
Spin it to win it
It seems as though remaking the first three Crash Bandicoot games has been well worth the effort for Activision. Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy launched just a few days ago, claiming the second biggest software launch of 2017 here in the UK. What's more, our friends list is currently packed with people playing the...
Guide How to Beat All Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy's Bosses
Defeat every evil foe in Crash Bandicoot's PS4 remake
Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy loves a good boss fight, and we’re here to help you smash them all. In this Crash Bandicoot boss guide you’ll find tips and strategies for beating all of Naughty Dog’s nasties. Most of the end-world encounters that you’ll face in this trio of platformers...
News Sony Awarded PlayStation Employees the Coolest Crash Bandicoot Gift
Any jobs going?
Employees at PlayStation in the United States got a cool gift on company dime today: a copy of Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy presented in a retro jewel case. The artwork has been altered to make it look like an original PSone release, while there’s a mock CD-ROM inside boasting a PlayStation Network code for the full game. While...
Guide Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy Tips and Tricks for When Your Ass Is Getting Kicked
Help with surviving trio of uber-tough platformers
Don’t let the cartoony characters and colourful graphics deceive you: Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy is hard. Like, brutally hard. Vicarious Visions has attempted to soften the challenge of Naughty Dog’s platforming classics with the addition of bonus checkpoints and insta-Aku Aku buffs that...
Guide How to Get All Gems in Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy
All White and Colored Gem locations
There’s only one thing Crash Bandicoot likes more than Wumpa fruit: Gems – of the White or Colored variety. Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy plays host to a wealth of different jewels, many of which task you with completing various unique trials and tribulations in order to snatch them up. Each game in the...
Round Up Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy PS4 Reviews Spin In
Should you buy it?
After literally years of Crash Bandicoot begging on this site and countless others, the ‘coot with ‘tude is finally making his long-awaited comeback. N. Sane Trilogy compiles all three original PSone titles, but while much of the design has been retained, it introduces all-new assets and some quality of life improvements to...
News N. Sane Trilogy Plots the Return of Japanese Crash Bandicoot
Face lift
Veteran fans of Crash will know that the bandicoot has a slightly different face in Japan. As part of Sony’s localisation efforts for the original trilogy of games, it gave the titular character a bit of a facelift, attempting to make him more palatable to local audiences. It worked, too – Naughty Dog’s titles were a surprise hit in...
News Crash Bandicoot Is Back with 90s Style N. Sane Trilogy Ads
Someone get this guy a drink
Remember those old 90s Crash Bandicoot ads featuring some poor guy in a big mascot suit? Well, Activision's brought the suit back in order to advertise Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy. A fitting campaign for a collection of remade PSone titles. The first video has our furry friend sweat it out in the gym, while...
E3 2017 Want Crash Team Racing? Buy N. Sane Trilogy
Va va voom
This is our favourite sales pitch: if you want Game X then you must buy Game Y. It’s a teensy bit shady, but the fact is that it holds water: publishers are much more likely to fund games if there’s tangible proof that a market exists, so when Vicarious Visions suggests that Crash Team Racing could come to the PlayStation 4 if the
E3 2017 Yep, Coco Bandicoot Is Playable in All Three Crash PS4 Games
This trailer confirms it
No, the big Crash Bandicoot surprise didn't turn out to be a Crash Team Racing remake, but it's still pretty cool. As evidenced by the above trailer, Coco Bandicoot will be a fully playable character in all three titles included in Crash Bandicoot: N. Sane Trilogy. She's even got her own daft animations and...
E3 2017 New Crash Bandicoot PS4 Trailer Confirms Fully Playable Coco
In all levels, it seems
Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy has a brand new E3 2017 trailer, spotlighting a few more remade levels and some fresh gameplay. Oh, and it confirms what the rumours have been saying: Coco Bandicoot - Crash's more responsible sibling - will be playable throughout the collection. The Trilogy comes to PlayStation 4 at the...
News Crash Bandicoot PS4's Trophies Reveal Major Secrets
Far out
Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy’s trio of Trophy lists are live ahead of the game’s launch later this month, and they’re harbouring some interesting secrets. First and foremost, the trinkets look reasonably achievable, though you will have to earn a lot of secret gems, which will surely challenge your platforming prowess...
News Activision Teases Special Crash Bandicoot Reveal for E3 2017
Publisher also announces full lineup
Activision has revealed its E3 2017 lineup, which includes Call of Duty: WWII and Destiny 2 this year. The former will be playable on the show floor, with the new narrative-driven multiplayer playlist War Mode being one of the things on display, while Bungie’s latest and greatest will be demoed on the PS4 Pro...
News Sony Readying Ratchet and Crash Bandicoot PS4 Slim Bundle
Platforming bliss
This bundle makes way too much sense, and you’re probably going to see a lot more of it around the world this Christmas: a Reddit post has revealed that Sony is readying a Ratchet & Clank and Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy bundle. The package includes the two aforementioned titles, alongside a 1TB PlayStation 4 Slim...
News Naughty Dog 'Very Impressed' and 'Quite Touched' By Crash Bandicoot PS4
Top dog
We reckon Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy looks the biz, but what does Naughty Dog think of the upcoming collection? For those who perhaps don't know, the studio behind the Uncharted games started on its path to greatness by creating the original Crash Bandicoot titles on PSone. Naturally, we're all interested in hearing what the team...
Deals Here Comes All the Crash Bandicoot Merchandise
Mugs! Tees! Scented candles?
Crash Bandicoot is back, baby! And that means in addition to the upcoming N. Sane Trilogy, merchandise manufacturers have created a cavalcade of themed products to flog, spanning scented candles to crate-shaped mugs. We’re not making any of this up by the way – see for yourself! Official Crash Bandicoot Merchandise:...
Feature June 2017 - The Return of 3 Iconic PSone Properties on PS4
Tekken, Crash, and WipEout are back
June may well turn out to be a very memorable month for those of you who have been fond of PlayStation since the PSone days. Sony's first console launched in Japan all the way back in 1994, which seems like a lifetime ago. The success of the system is well documented, and its popularity saw Sony form an iron grip...
News All of Crash Bandicoot's Incredible Death Animations Remain Intact on PS4
Woah!
In a slightly twisted way, we've always loved Crash's death animations. In the original PSone Crash Bandicoot trilogy, Naughty Dog put real effort into crafting specific animations for each and every way that you could die - and many of them were hilarious. Fortunately, it seems as though all of these animations have been...
News Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy Will Have Three Platinum Trophies
Bling
Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy is going the extra mile in almost every area, recreating Naughty Dog’s classic levels for a new generation, while adding in all-new art assets and quality of life improvements. But you didn’t think it was going to skimp on the Trophies, did you? Activision has confirmed that the release will include not one,...
News Crash Bandicoot 3 Looks N. Sanely Good in Huge New PS4 Gameplay Video
Crash is back, baby
Who's up for some remade Crash Bandicoot 3 gameplay, then? The only game in the trilogy that we haven't see in action up until now, PlayStation Underground has pushed out 20 minutes of lovely looking footage. Seriously, how spot-on does this look? The video takes us through three levels that veteran fans of the 'coot may...
News Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy Will Get Warped on Friday
N. Ot long N. Ow
Many of you have been asking why Activision hasn’t released any footage of Crash Bandicoot: Warped’s remake for the PlayStation 4 yet. We’ve always suspected that the publisher may be saving the best until last, and that certainly seems to be the case. Worry not, though, you impatient ‘coots – you’ll be getting your...
News Remember the Fantastic Baddies of Crash Bandicoot with This PS4 Boss Trailer
Nostalgia overload
The original three Crash Bandicoot games defined PlayStation back in the day, but we daresay that they wouldn't have been quite so memorable without the brilliant boss fights that Naughty Dog crafted. We remember some of them being devilishly tricky, but that made victory all the more rewarding. With that in mind we hope...
