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Crash Bandicoot is 20 years old — and ready for a comeback

  • Posted byby Mike Minotti
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From breakout star to mascot to second-tier franchise and hiatus, Crash Bandicoot has had an interesting 20 years.

The original Crash Bandicoot came out for the Sony PlayStation on September 9, 1996. That’s 20 years ago. Crash became one Sony’s first major franchises, and it established developer Naughty Dog as a premier studio that would later developer major hits for Sony like the Uncharted series and The Last of Us. Crash has been quiet for some time, but this platformer hero looks to be making a comeback.

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.