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[YuriLowell]

Its probably just going to be another mediocre game multiplatform game made by one of Activision's studios.

 

[protonion]

So without knowing what I was doing, I googled intellectual property ownership check.

I clicked the first result and upon writing cr in the search box:

Not an original idea it seems!

 

[Syntsui]

This means nothing, they can have the rights and still develop a new game. The fact that they didn't yet just shows how out of touch they are.

 

[Joni]

Not really, Spider-man as a movie franchise is something of a dud. And given that you have Fox with the other big marvel franchise (X-men), Warner Brother finally attempt to pull a "Avengers" with the DCU... Sony doesn't have much of a leg to stand on in keeping Spider-man. So when Marvel/Disney walked into there offices with enough bags of cash to fill a dump-truck? What did you think that Sony would do?

Say no, pretend they can do better and only cave when Kaz angrily intervenes.

 

[Solrac]

nah all of this is scripted as fck, like when... " Shu doesn’t Know why Shawn wore the Crash Bandicoot t-Shirt "

 

[ramoisdead]

Yeah it stinks that Crash is still with Activision. Still, would love to see a game developed by Platinum Games. I mean, why not?

 

[BabyFaceKillah]

I can see then partnering up to make a game

Nothing crazy tho

 

[Camjo-Z]

Does anybody actually think that they would spoil what is presumably a big E3 surprise on Twitter?

 

[Nzyme32]

I'm still betting that they will show it at e3. It's all a cunning ruse

 

[xzeldax3]

Someone on stage at E3 needs to wear a Crash t shirt and then never mention the franchise.

 

[SOR5]

Surely they would just say "there is no Crash Bandicoot"

Like either of them, by now.

 

[wrestleman]

Surely they would just say "there is no Crash Bandicoot"

Like either of them, by now.

Anything in games that isn't a flat "no" is "yes". (Unless you're Jaffe)

Along similar lines, Sony not owning Crash doesn't mean it isn't their game.

Activision OWNING it doesn't mean it IS theirs.

Licensing is a thing.

 

[Ducktail]

Someone on stage at E3 needs to wear a Crash t shirt and then never mention the franchise.

I believe that has been done.

If they do not revive this franchise, these guys are the greatest trolls ever. Look how many Crash threads we've had recently: all the begging,fantasies, nostalgia...

 

[Queen of Hunting]

Microsoft aquired gears ip announced it in jan. It didn't change over in database till end of feb

So people searching for registered rights right now if sony does own it is pointless

 

[funkystudent]

Someone on stage at E3 needs to wear a Crash t shirt and then never mention the franchise.

Nah man. New target.


Someone should wear a t shirt that is just the number 3 in orange or "freeman".

 

[JamesAR15]

I'm still hoping they announce this at E3, they may not own the IP but they can still license it.

 

[The Lamp]

But what is Crash 2016/17 anyway? Crash 1-3 on Unreal 4 or something significantly expanded and different, 'matured', a la Jak and Daxter - risking backlash?

I'm not sure we actually need new Crash.

This is kinda what I said in the other thread but people gave me flak because R&C did well, as if they're the same thing.

 

[wachie]

Yes and we still expect you to 'surprise' us Sony. This has got to be one of the most poorly planned surprises ever.

 

[JordanN]

"Activision owns the rights to Crash Bandicoot."

"....until we told them to fuck off and hand him over to us."

 

[The Lamp]

Does anybody actually think that they would spoil what is presumably a big E3 surprise on Twitter?

They could have just not commented on the issue until E3. Why clarify and lie?

 

[GAMEPROFF]

PlayStations Half-Life 3.

 

[salromano]

They could have just not commented on the issue until E3. Why clarify and lie?

It's not a lie.

Read my post here: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1216189#21

 

[nillah]

taz the tasmanian devil Game?

ty the tasmanian tiger Game?

A new Crash game by Activision for all three consoles?

 

[Xamtheking]

It's not a lie.

Read my post here: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1216189#21

As a counter-point to that

Microsoft aquired gears ip announced it in jan. It didn't change over in database till end of feb

So people searching for registered rights right now if sony does own it is pointless

It doesn't seem like the database is real-time?

 

[Kjell]

Sony confirms Crash Bandicoot... for PS4?
Sony confirms Crash Bandicoot... for PS4 and Vita?
Sony confirms Crash Bandicoot... for E3?
Sony confirms Crash Bandicoot... for 2017?

GG OP

 

[FelipeMGM]

I feel like every time I post something useful, one person reads it. Thanks for being that one person!

Hey, I always read what you say man, always useful info

 

[The Lamp]

It's not a lie.

Read my post here: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1216189#21

Edit: I see your point, but I'm saying, to the people who believe Sony is lying to save a surprise for E3: why would they clarify and lie to save a surprise for E3 when they didn't have to say anything at all today?

 

[PaulloDEC]

Jesus guys, again and again, every single thread this has to be said:

They wouldn't need to acquire the rights to make a new game, just license the ip.

Not that I'm too bothered either way.

 

[Shpeshal Nick]

Did people not already know this?

Unless Sony wants to moneyhat development, it most likely won't happen.

 

[benedictm]

Well Uncharted 4 is out, Naughty Dog have nothing to do^ and, well, they made Crash Bandicoot soooooo Activison should hire them to make Crash Bandicoot 4: The Crash of Us. Starring Nolan North as Crash, obvs.


*im sure they are very busy! don;t jump on me!

 

[Sesha]

I'm not surprised by this statement, but it doesn't really mean anything for Crash's chances.

 

[Leafhopper]

People are surprised the series, Sony never had rights to in the first place, are owned by Activision after Universal stopped caring?

 

[wrestleman]

People are surprised the series, Sony never had rights to in the first place, are owned by Activision after Universal stopped caring?

This is so blatantly incorrect that I don't even want to bother correcting it...

 

[Avenger54321]

I still believe in Bruce

Me too, there's too much smoke going on with the IP. Bruce!!! WE NEED YOUR GUIDANCE!!!

 

[Hero of Legend]

People are surprised the series, Sony never had rights to in the first place, are owned by Activision after Universal stopped caring?

Here's the general history from my understanding:

1. Universal Interactive were the original owners, they licensed Crash and Spyro to Sony to publish the games on PS1.

2. After the PS1, Naughty Dog, Insomniac, and Sony decided to stop working on both IPs. All publishing rights went back to Universal (who again always owned both IPs).

3. Vivendi around this time bought Universal Interactive, renamed them Vivendi Universal Interactive.

4. Unrelated to 3, both IPs go multiplat.

5. In 2006, Vivendi Universal is renamed Vivendi Games, they appoint their Sierra division to now publish both IPs and others.

6. In 2008, Vivendi Games merged with Activision forming Activision Blizzard (Vivendi Games owned Blizzard). Both IPs then get transferred to Activision Blizzard/Activision's name.

And that's basically still effective today.

 

[wrestleman]

And that's basically still effective today.

That's the gist, yeah. Activision bought itself (And all of the Games-related properties) our of Vivendi in 2013, though. They're not merged anymore, but they took Blizzard, Sierra, Crash, Spyro, etc. The whole catalogue. So technically, 2013 is the only time Crash actually changed owners.

 

[Hero of Legend]

That's the gist, yeah. Activision bought itself (And all of the Games-related properties) our of Vivendi in 2013, though. They're not merged anymore, but they took Blizzard, Sierra, Crash, Spyro, etc. The whole catalogue. So technically, 2013 is the only time Crash actually changed owners.

Ah right, forgot that bit.

 

[william_557]

never seen anyone lie to avoid ruining a suprise

crash 2016 is happening...believe people!!

 

[RK128]

Sure Activision owns it Sony, and I'm a talking blue hedgehog!

To be serious, I could see a partnership ala Sony & Marvel deal working for Crash with Activision owning the IP and Sony having full creative control and exclusive rights to make PlayStation-only games with the series using internal Sony studios.

If recent events indicate anything, I wouldn't be that shocked if Sony bought the IP back but if they didn't a Crash game can STILL happen from Sony. Activision and Sony are buddy-buddy now thanks to deals for Destiny and Call of Duty; wouldn't be shocked if they came to an agreement, IP trade or something to get a Crash game rolling again.

 

[Bluekaveli]

Like we say in the world of wrestling, you're getting worked 🤓. This only means one thing!

 

[paragonpro]

I guess its dead, unless they come to some sorta marketing agreement

 

[Defect]

never seen anyone lie to avoid ruining a suprise

crash 2016 is happening...believe people!!

I'm not sure if it will actually release in 2016 but it has to be announced at E3. There's no way it doesn't.

 

[swearing-circle]

Not buying it at all. Crash is coming regardless of whether Activision owns the rights. I'm at full sail, stop teasin'

 

[213372bu]

I seriously don't understand this outside of bandwagoning.

Don't get me wrong, as a kid crash bandicoot made me want a Ps1. Crash 1,2,3 were fantastic games and CTR was better than Mario Kart.

Why people want a new crash game is madness to me. All the games after the ND run were absolute garbage. The only thing that even makes remote sense is to remaster 1-3.

A modern day crash game, what would that even be outside of a disappointment? No one is checking for platformers anymore. It's pure nostalgia behind this recent crash obsession on GAF. Feed the nostalgia with the remasters and then throw crash back into IP abyss where he belongs.

Right?

90% of Crash games I played all ranged from mediocre and boring to bad and janky.

I remember liking Crash 3 and playing it at my cousin's house, but the other games/spinoffs I played were nothing to write home about.

 

[Falchion]

That sucks, I'd love a comeback of all the fun platformers after Ratchet and Clank.

 

[Raylan]

Jesus guys, again and again, every single thread this has to be said:

This is not what a lot of longtime fans want.

 

[Megatron]

Why would Activison sell it? If Sony wanted to make a new Crash game, they'd need to license the rights.

Well they havent made a crash game in 15 years. If they sold him they would at least get something for the property.

 

[LakeEarth]

Whoever has the rights needs to at least test the waters with a new Crash game. 90s nostalgia is in, this is the time to do it.

 

[privitsan02]

Why would Activision sell the rights to Crash if they know Sony would make more money than the sale value? While they aren't doing anything with the IP itself, a Sony-made Crash game would likely sell more than what Activision sell the dead IP to Sony for.

Licensing is a thing, just like the Spider-Man rumor, but are Sony willing enough to dedicate their own internal studios and resources to work on IPs they do not own? I'd love to see it happen, and by extension see them acquire the Bond licensing as well, but I don't see Sony going through with it.

Best wishes.

 

[Yawnier]

Whoever has the rights needs to at least test the waters with a new Crash game. 90s nostalgia is in, this is the time to do it.

Exactly what I was thinking