There are some potential negatives that are also worth considering. Gamers could even see a new AAA Spyro game that takes the classic platforming fun of the series and adapts it for modern gamers. This could be a blessing in disguise for Spyro, as Microsoft's deep pockets could mean the series will receive the love and attention it deserves. Spyro: A Hero's Tail will be available for a suggested retail price of $49.99 with an ESRB 'E for Everyone' rating.With the recent acquisition of Activision Blizzard, Spyro's IP now lies in the hands of Microsoft. Byrd, loyal sidekick Sparx the Dragonfly or the all-new weapons-equipped, climbing Blink the Mole. In addition to playing as the heroic leader Spyro, gamers will also have the opportunity to play as weapons master Hunter the Cheetah, dive-bombing penguin Sgt. Outfitted with mighty new abilities including the Wall Kick, Tail Swing and Ledge Grab, Spyro will fight his enemies with powered-up breath attacks - burning opponents with Flame Breath, deep-freezing rivals with Freeze Breath, obstructing adversaries with Water Breath and destroying mechanical enemies with Electric Breath. The fierce purple dragon will travel across dark, mysterious lands in which the environments shift from evil to good in real-time - affecting enemies, music, lighting, objects, sky and more. With the help of his allies, Spyro must seek out and destroy all of the Dark Gems to return the lands back to normal and to save the Dragon Realms from the evil dragon's tyrannical control. Spyro must save the Dragon Realms from the Evil Red Dragon who has planted light-sapping Dark Gems all over the Dragon Realms in an attempt to capture and control the world. 'Spyro fans are sure to welcome his greatest adventure to date - an adventure game that immerses players into a deep storyline, more diverse, lush environments and introduces a strong line-up of engaging characters.' 'Since his debut in 1998, our purple dragon Spyro has been a favorite character among console gamers everywhere,' said Michael Pole, EVP of Worldwide Studios, VU Games. Stewart Burns, this new 3D action platformer will feature five fully-playable characters and brand-new Spyro breath attacks, power-ups and moves. Developed by UK-based Eurocom Entertainment Software and scripted by Emmy Award-winning writer J.

LOS ANGELES, CA (April 27, 2004) – Vivendi Universal Games (VU Games) today announced the development of Spyro™: A Hero's Tail for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, Xbox® video game system from Microsoft and Nintendo GameCube™, scheduled to arrive at retail in Q4 2004. SPYRO THE DRAGON RETURNS THIS FALL IN HIS BIGGEST ADVENTURE EVER FOR PLAYSTATION®2, XBOX® AND GAMECUBE™Ĭurrently in development, this new 3D action platformer from the popular video game franchise will feature five playable characters and powerful new Spyro abilities

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