Crash Bandicoot co-creator praises remake, except for one specific thing
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Andy Gavin, the co-creator of Crash Bandicoot, recently shared his opinion on the remake – which is largely positive, but believes jumping is “botched”.
Crash Bandicoot was remade several years ago as part of the N. Sane Trilogy. Gavin seems to be in the camp that largely praised the release, though he has now spoken at length about why he feels the jumping mechanic is off.
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 review for Nintendo Switch 2
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System: Switch 2 (also on Switch)
Release date: June 5, 2025
Developer: Iron Galaxy Studio
Publisher: Activision
We’re right at the beginning of the review, but forgive me – I have to take a quick detour. In order to give Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 a fair shake, it’s important to briefly eulogize that which came before. In 2020, developer Vicarious Visions lovingly reimagined the first two Tony Hawk Pro Skater titles, punctuating years of community demand and anticipation in the process. Blending the aesthetics and structure of the original games with the flow and feel of the series’ later entries, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 was a glistening oasis for parched Pro Skater zealots (like me), and it effortlessly washed away the rancid aftertaste left by the chaotically inept Pro Skater 5. The studio’s remake heralded a new beginning for the series – one we all felt would kickflip the franchise back into life. A sequel was expected, but it didn’t happen – at least not initially. After years of the same false starts and dashed hopes that preceded its release, we’ve finally been given reprieve courtesy of developer Iron Galaxy. Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 is part sequel, part remake, and has the mammoth task of building on what came before, by rebuilding what came next.
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 details Pinball and Movie Studio parks, New Game+, more
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Activision unleashed a ton of details about Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 today, covering the new Pinball and Movie Studio skate parks, skater additions like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ Michelangelo and Bam Margera, New Game+, Create-A-Park upgrades, and more. This comes ahead of the launch next month.
Below is the full rundown, courtesy of Activision:
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 launch trailer
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A very early Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 launch trailer is here, which shows a collaboration with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Despite the game still being over a month out, we have the video now.
Here’s an overview of the game:
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 set for Nintendo Switch 2 release [update: launch confirmed]
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April 2: Today, it was announced that Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 will be appearing on Nintendo Switch 2. The game launches this summer.
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 was previously announced to be coming to the current Nintendo Switch. That version is confirmed for July 11, 2025.
Tony Hawk wants a remaster of Tony Hawk’s Underground
Posted on 2 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
Tony Hawk’s Underground could be the next remaster we see in the legendary skateboarding franchise.
Little by little, the series has been seeing new life. After Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 + 2 got the remastered treatment, we’re now about to see updated versions of 3 + 4. Fans might be wondering what’s next, and that could very well end up being Tony Hawk’s Underground.
Diablo 4 dev says Nintendo Switch 2 version is “something to look at”
Posted on 3 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch 2 | 0 comments
Although there haven’t been any announcements, Blizzard is leaving the door open to Diablo 4 on Nintendo Switch 2.
Rod Fergusson, who is overseeing the franchise, has said that porting it over is “something to look at”. It seems that the hardware itself is not the issue – rather, it’s about ensuring that the system 2 can fully support live services.
More: Activision, Blizzard, Diablo 4
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 announced for Nintendo Switch with release date, first details, trailer
Posted on 4 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Videos | 0 comments
Following recent leaks, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 was made official today. The game is coming to Nintendo Switch in just a few months with a release date confirmed for July 11, 2025.
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 brings back the classic games with updated graphics and addition content, including the new Waterpark level.
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 leaked for Nintendo Switch
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Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 will seemingly release on Nintendo Switch, according to a new leak.
A rating for the game was just spotted today in Singapore. Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 has been rated for various platforms in the region, including Nintendo Switch.
James Bond co-owner didn’t want guns in GoldenEye 007 Wii remake
Posted on 5 months ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii | 0 comments
The remake / reimagining of GoldenEye 007 for Wii was a big deal back in 2010, but it turns out there was originally opposition to including guns and making it violent.
Founder Bobby Kotick recalled the early days of the project in the latest episode of the Grit podcast. Barbara Broccoli, who co-owns the rights to the James Bond IP, was opposed to including guns. However, Activision stood its ground knowing what fans would expect given how closely the game resembles the N64 original.
