Spyro A Realm Beyond didn't give us MUCH to go on...but it certainly gave us enough to think about to begin hoping for what it could be. From the new flight mechanics, the presentation, the potential minigames...we wanted to talk about what we do, and don't, want from the return of the classic Spyro formula.
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We kind of joke about Stewart Copeland "no efforting" the PS1 music, we're just lightheartedly calling back to this short interview from the time. It's a good watch!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQq6rXdFGwEHere's Kevin's Spyro video that we mention, it's as long as this podcast:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpVBnf53e10And here's Brody's video on Spyro Reignited's development that we bring up:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTZucl5DnkwTODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTSBrody:
https://www.youtube.com/@RACROXChris:
https://www.youtube.com/@MykonosFanKevin:
https://www.youtube.com/@TheGoldenBoltCHAPTERS
00:00 Is it actually 9? Let's find out!
06:41 Main takeaway: don't get too lost in nostalgia to appease 40 year olds
12:02 Don't make it too much of a flight game, please
23:34 Don't mimic Copeland's style just for the sake of it
31:49 We love you Tom Kenny, but...
36:50 Don't feel pressured to make this game 25+ hours
41:23 Of Gem economies and skyboxes
52:40 Let the 100% reward be a nostalgia hit, keep it there
1:01:15 Is being a leaker "worth it"...?