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After working on something "big and ambitious" with Xbox, the Spyro and Crash studio wants to tackle another iconic platformer: Banjo-Kazooie

"I think we all can agree Banjo's been hibernating long enough, right?"

Skylanders studio Toys for Bob says they'd love to work on a 'Banjo-Kazooie' since going independent of Xbox, all in this new interview

Skylanders studio Toys for Bob says they'd love to work on a 'Banjo-Kazooie' since going independent of Xbox, all in this new interview

Toys for Bob, known for games like Spyro the Dragon and the recent Crash Bandicoot reboots, discuss going indie.

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With Astro Bot winning Game of the Year, Microsoft and Xbox need to start reinvesting in their platforming games

With Astro Bot winning Game of the Year, Microsoft and Xbox need to start reinvesting in their platforming games

Xbox doesn't really currently have an "all-ages" platformer like Astro Bot, but it could revive a character from one of its many classic series.

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Activision reportedly canceled a Crash Bandicoot 5 that also starred Spyro because it wanted more live-service games

Activision didn't think Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time had sold well enough to garner a sequel

Crash Bandicoot 5 was reportedly canceled, and a former developer says it'll "break hearts" for fans of the platforming series

'Project Dragon' was definitely not a new Spyro game

Spyro remake devs are officially "partnering with Xbox" on their next game, and the teaser already has fans convinced it's a new Spyro game

Hopes for Spyro 4 have never burned hotter

The long-awaited sequel to The Ur-Quan Masters hits its crowdfunding target in less than four hours, and they're not kidding about that $4.4 million stretch goal

Free Stars: Children of Infinity is off to a roaring start.

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After 32 years, the 1992 open-world space game that helped inspire Mass Effect is getting a proper sequel

After 32 years, the 1992 open-world space game that helped inspire Mass Effect is getting a proper sequel

Free Stars: Children of Infinity is Star Control 3 in all but name, and it managed to smash a $100,000 Kickstarter goal in under 3 hours

Crash Bandicoot, Spyro, and Skylanders developer is reportedly making a game with former owner Xbox shortly after going indie

Crash Bandicoot, Spyro, and Skylanders developer is reportedly making a game with former owner Xbox shortly after going indie

Toys For Bob has apparently signed a deal with Microsoft

Xbox has reached an agreement with 'Crash Bandicoot,' 'Spyro' dev Toys for Bob for their new game

Xbox has reached an agreement with 'Crash Bandicoot,' 'Spyro' dev Toys for Bob for their new game

During a recent town hall meeting within Xbox and Activision-Blizzard, Microsoft's President of Game Content Matt Booty confirmed that the firm has reached an agreement with Toys for Bob to fund their first game since going independent.

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Amid mass layoffs, Crash Bandicoot and Warzone studio Toys for Bob is going indie, but says it's exploring a "possible" partnership with Xbox

Amid mass layoffs, Crash Bandicoot and Warzone studio Toys for Bob is going indie, but says it's exploring a "possible" partnership with Xbox

This comes two weeks after Toys for Bob was hit by layoffs

Activision studio Toys for Bob is going independent, exploring future partnership with Xbox

Activision studio Toys for Bob is going independent, exploring future partnership with Xbox

Microsoft's Activision-owned studio Toys for Bob is going independent, with the team exploring a partnership with Microsoft for the future.

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FTC criticizes Microsoft for laying off Activision Blizzard workers after claims it would operate independently

FTC criticizes Microsoft for laying off Activision Blizzard workers after claims it would operate independently

The FTC also says it would struggle to get aid to affected workers if a court later reversed the acquisition

Spyro and Crash Bandicoot developer lays off at least 86 developers amid mistaken reports of full studio closure

Spyro and Crash Bandicoot developer lays off at least 86 developers amid mistaken reports of full studio closure

It was speculated that the studio would fully close down earlier this week

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Crash Team Rumble review - a tragically fun time

Crash Team Rumble is an engaging multiplayer game that’s woefully lacking in modes and content.

Activision "wants to invest" in new Crash Bandicoot games

The bandicoot is back

Crash Team Rumble has serious potential, but its price might be its undoing

Crash Team Rumble is surprisingly great fun, but its price tag could stop it from flourishing.

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