Crash Bandicoot in Skylanders Imaginators is meant to introduce the franchise to new fans
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There hasn’t been too much going on with Crash Bandicoot in recent years, but that’s starting to change. Crash and Dr. Cortex will both have their own figures in Skylanders Imaginators and will be playable in the game. Additionally, a special Crash level is being created in the form of Thumpin’ Wumpa Island.
Vicarious Visions’ Jennifer O’Neal spoke about Crash’ representation in Skylanders Imaginators with Gamereactor, noting that it’s an opportunity to reintroduce the series “to a new generation of fans”. She said:
“As you know it’s the twentieth anniversary of Crash Bandicoot so what better time to reintroduce them to a new generation of fans […] I can play as Crash or Neo and my kids can create their own character and play alongside me and that’s what Skylanders is about, bringing families together, playing co-operatively and it’s really fun. Crash and Neo have their own level, it’s called the Thumpin’ Wumpa Island. There’s a lot of fun gameplay that’s really nostalgic for the player that’s played the original Crash Bandicoot games, there’s Wumpa fruit you collect, there’s crates you smash and bounce on and there’s even a really cool area in the level that’s like the old boulder chase levels.”
Wii U owners can obtain the Skylanders Imaginators Thumpin’ Wumpa Islands Adventure Pack this holiday. It includes the Crash and Dr. Cortex figures as well as the new level.
Skylanders Imaginators video shows how the game honors Crash Bandicoot
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Crash Bandicoot’s 20th anniversary is today, and Activision is celebrating the occasion with a new Skylanders Imaginators video. Below, you can see twenty ways in which the game honors Crash’s past in the Thumpin’ Wumpa Islands level.
Update: Tae Kwon Crow – Skylanders Imaginators footage shows off Barbella
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Update: Here’s another video showing Tae Kwon Crow:
FamilyGamerTV uploaded some new Skylanders Imaginators footage featuring one of the recent characters, Barbella. The video below shows her attacks and more.
30 minutes of new Skylanders Imaginators gameplay
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Family Gamer TV just uploaded 30 minutes of new Skylanders Imaginators gameplay on their YouTube channel. Several different characters are shown off in the video, including the new Crash Bandicoot and Dr. Cortex characters. You can watch the video below.
Skylanders Imaginators – Crash, Cortex, Thumpin’ Wumpa Islands footage
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We have some brand new footage of Crash, Cortex, and Thumpin’ Wumpa Islands in Skylanders Imaginators. Take a look at it all below.
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Skylanders Imaginators – Crash and Cortex figures, special level bundled in new pack this holiday
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Earlier this week, news leaked out about plans for a Dr. Neo Cortex figure in Skylanders Imaginators. Activision has now officially shared the news, and provided more details about the additional Crash Bandicoot representation.
Those who intend on picking up the Wii U version of Skylanders Imaginators can obtain a figure based on Cortex this holiday. He’ll be included in the Thumpin’ Wumpa Islands Adventure Pack for $29.99. It’ll also contain the Crash Bandicoot as a toy and the Thumpin’ Wumpa Islands level.
Here’s what that course offers:
“In the game, a ‘Synchronization Celebration’ has aligned the world of Skylands with the Wumpa Islands. Upon arriving, Spyro and Mags discover that Dr. Neo Cortex (voiced by Lex Lang) has created a terrible machine to harness the rhythmic power of the island’s celebration for his newest evil scheme! When the machine goes awry, something occurs that throws the whole party out of sync. Crash (voiced by Jess Harnell) must team up with the Skylanders and his old enemy Neo Cortex to restore the celebration before the Wumpa Islands are syncopated right out of existence!”
“The level includes special Crash Zones that bring back the classic massive boulder chases from the original games. And, as with any Skylanders level, there are secrets and hidden areas all along the way. In paying homage to this iconic character on his 20th anniversary, the level is packed with TNT boxes, crabs, hazards, temple ruins, Wumpa Fruit, exploding crates and many more elements from the original Crash. But it all takes place in the Skylands – which means a new twist of Skylanders combat and action brought into the world of the Wumpa Islands.”
Get a first look at Cortex in the gallery below. We also have some new screenshots of Crash.
Source: Activision PR
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Cortex from Crash Bandicoot on the way to Skylanders Imaginators, will have his own figure
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Crash Bandicoot will be joining Skylanders Imaginators later this year, as he’ll be getting his own figure. However, that’s not the only character from the classic platforming series on the way to Activision’s new toys-to-life title.
An image on GameSpot’s website (now removed) reveals the existence of a Doctor Neo Cortex figure. Of course, he’s the primary antagonist of the Crash series.
Cortex will be included in a Starter Pack on the PlayStation 4. But just like Crash, he should be playable in all versions, including Wii U. Activision will likely bring out standalone figures of both Crash and Cortex at some point in the future.
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8 minutes of Crash Bandicoot footage in Skylanders Imaginators
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IGN has posted 8 minutes of pure gameplay showing Crash Bandicoot in Skylanders Imaginators. Here’s the new video:
Skylanders Imaginators gameplay demo
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IGN hosted a gameplay demo for Skylanders Imaginators at E3 a little while ago. You can get a look at the full recording below.