Spyro Featured In XBOX Offical Magizine:

Well, i just recieved a copy of this months xbox offical magizine. As i was looking through the table of contents, i saw "The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon" I immeadetly fliped to the page and read:

"Laugh if you want to, but there's no denying the SPYRO franchise's plase in our industry. Its sold well, and its had some serious star power backing it up, with notables shuch as Elijah Wood, Christina Ricci, Gary Oldman, and Wayne Brady leading their voices to the story of The Little Dragon Tha Could.

The serie's xbox360 debut aslso happens to the third in the trilogy that began on xbox (disconting the earlier five chapters kicked off by developer Insomnaiac), with the Dark Master now free to plunge the world into darkness following the previous edition's cliffhanger ending. Cooperative play and fast action define the latest verttion, with spyro's ability to fly anytime-eliminationg frustrating plummets to your doom - and elemental special powers (earth,air, fire, and water) on tap to dish out maximum pain. Helping you dole out punishment are combo-friendly attacks and the skills to juggle foes in the air, plus all new enimy turned ally Cinder, who's controlled by the AI, or a second player. It all makes the latest SPYRO feel a bit like NINJA GADIDEN LITE... and yes, that a compliment!"

-Ryan McCaffrey, July issue #85 Offical XBOX Magizine, pg. 34

That was the article i read. I was dissapointed in the first 5 words, as apperently xbox feels spyro is a joke. However, it did seem that through out the article, it was all positive feedback. I have one question though:

it said spyro had powers shuch as "(Earth, Air, Fire, and Water)" quoted directly from the article. This is weird because i thought his powers would still be the same as the prevous game (Eternal Night) that were (Ice, earth, fire, and electricity)

Great find, sputnick. I'm guessing you have an Xbox360? That's cool. I have only have a PS2.

Anyway, I was thinking the same thing you were. When I first read about the four elements, I was thinking "Did he make a typo or something?" But then I read what you wrote after it and agreed with you.

I'm not sure about it though. I never heard of anyhting myself about Spyro having any water elements. I hope not though! That was a disaster with him spitting out bubbles and water in YotD. However, I do know that of course Spyro will have his normal four elements, as Cynder will have the elements of fear, poison, darkness, and another that I forget at the moment. But I know it's not water! Maybe we'll hear about this somewhere else. If anything try to see on the magazine's website if it says the same thing.....

Great find, sputnick. I'm guessing you have an Xbox360? That's cool. I have only have a PS2.

Anyway, I was thinking the same thing you were. When I first read about the four elements, I was thinking "Did he make a typo or something?" But then I read what you wrote after it and agreed with you.

I'm not sure about it though. I never heard of anyhting myself about Spyro having any water elements. I hope not though! That was a disaster with him spitting out bubbles and water in YotD. However, I do know that of course Spyro will have his normal four elements, as Cynder will have the elements of fear, poison, darkness, and another that I forget at the moment. But I know it's not water! Maybe we'll hear about this somewhere else. If anything try to see on the magazine's website if it says the same thing.....

SOADjoe19

Yes, i have both a 360 and a PS2. Im going to see if i can get DOTD for both systems, and do a personal comparison to see if anything is different (Besides graphics).

About the Elements issue: i tried looking up anything spyro related on the web site and as i expected, got nothing. I think that the person writing the article probably had no intrest in doing so, and probably just did it to get paid. After all, the article was very short, and the entire section about "The Legend Of Spyro: DOTD" was less than a quarter page, and only had two pictures of gameplay.

Yes, i do remember hearing about the "Bubble" powers. I never owned/played the game, only have read and saw footage about it. Terrible, simply terrible. As for cynders powers; im curious how the game will incorporate her powers into fighting attacks like spyros, especially the "Fear" one.

Yea, its a start, but like i said before; If i wasnt looking for the game in the magizine, i probably would not have seen it at all. We can still have hope though!

No, the game is already going to DVD. Thanks to Velvet Octopus. They're the ones who are publishing it and they don't deal with cinema movies, just DVD.

But maybe if the Spyro movie is a great success, they might think of making the next one on the big screen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Maybe...just maybe........

We can only hope. = )

A stupid question:

Will the PS3 and Xbox 360 game graphics be better than the PS2? Probably...:(

Also, thanks for sharing this!

Well, i remember reading about that exact question on the Q&A from GANGSTASAN & SOADJOE. The answer is yes. From what i have seen, he said that the new technology of the xbox360 and PS3 allows for a more realistic and visually expanded enviroment. Here are his exact words:

"Regarding the graphics on all of the versions -

Obviously the 360 and PS3 versions will look amazing. The added horsepower of those systems allows us to do a great deal more than the others.

Having said that, our goal is to provide the very best visual experience that each system allows for. Etranges Libellules is doing everything they can to make each version of Dawn of the Dragon shine."

Yeah, LGD. It's simple really. The newer the system, the better the graphics.

The 360 and PS3 have much bigger graphic engines. But still, I love the graphics of the PS2, as long as it looks as best as it could be, I'm fine! And sputnick, I did some research on Etranges Libellules. They are renowned fro their graphics in video games in France, so I'm sure they'll take some of the best designers here to Spyro! ^_^

I hate how a lot of people think Spyro is a joke. =(Dragon66116

Me too. Hopefully, DOTD's stunning graphics and smooth gameplay will change peoples minds.

We can only hope. It does look like a worthy game though. As I've said many times before, it just seems that perhaps there's more effort put into this one. The cover art is awesome and I'm sure the game is gonna rock :)Iceferno

Me too!

I'm actually surprised how soon it is to come out now and also, that I might even be able to get it because of my recently-acquired 360! Thought it'd be years lolIceferno

Great! Too bad it doesnt have online co-op that way all of us could play online together. :(

O-well, dispite that, and the loss of the blood effects, its still going to be a good game.

Yeah, guys. Look at the positives! Spyro is essentially at his peak! And besides, I don't know what you guys are complaining about.....

Your not the ones to are going to play it on the PS2.... :(

Yeah, guys. Look at the positives! Spyro is essentially at his peak! And besides, I don't know what you guys are complaining about.....SOADjoe19

From looking at the gameplay videos, I think Dawn of the Dragon, depending on how much it is advertised, may attract a whole bunch of new fans to the series. It has some of the elements that are really popular right now like the "hack and slash" and flashy moves.

It's just that sometimes change doesn't really appeal to everyone.

Your not the ones to are going to play it on the PS2.... :(SOADjoe19

Although, the graphics won't be as impressive, it will still be fun. Remember, that "awesome" graphics isn't always everything in a game. I still enjoy ones from the NES, SNES, PS1, N64, and more, to this day. Sometimes, I feel myself liking them even more then when I first played them.

Yeah, guys. Look at the positives! Spyro is essentially at his peak! And besides, I don't know what you guys are complaining about.....

Your not the ones to are going to play it on the PS2.... :(

SOADjoe19

I beg to differ. I too am planning on getting the PS2 vertion. but i see your point.

I beg to differ. I too am planning on getting the PS2 vertion. but i see your point.sputnick2006

How come you're not getting the Xbox 360 version?

lolz. I'm not really that picky with the graphics myself, and refuse to dish out $400 for another console....

As long as the thing isn't pixelated to a minimum point of where it's retarted, I'm good. With the new discs they're making, and larger amount of grahical storage on them, it'll complement the handicap the PS2 graphics compared to the next generation....

[QUOTE="sputnick2006"]I beg to differ. I too am planning on getting the PS2 vertion. but i see your point._Drago_

How come you're not getting the Xbox 360 version?

I should have said this in my prevous message, but im getting BOTH the xbox360 vertion and ps2 vertion. I hopefully plan to do a comparison between them to see if there is any difference (besides the resolution) among them.

Sry for the mis-understanding. :D

I should have said this in my prevous message, but im getting BOTH the xbox360 vertion and ps2 vertion. I hopefully plan to do a comparison between them to see if there is any difference (besides the resolution) among them.

Sry for the mis-understanding. :Dsputnick2006

Oh that's right. You already told us that. No need to apologize then.

Well, I have decided to get it on the PS3, since it seems that I am the only one who will. That way, we can fully compare all the console releases to see if anything is different.

It looks like the Wii will have to wait a little longer, but I will get the games for it while I wait.

Wow, your getting the game for each system? That's a lot of money....

I'm happy with just the PS2 version....:D

Wow, your getting the game for each system? That's a lot of money....

I'm happy with just the PS2 version....:D

SOADjoe19

I know! I cant seem to find a job now that the US econ. is going bad. :(

Trust me, ill get the money somehow!

Here's a trick I used, sputnick (your name's Adam, isn't). This should work for you since we're both around, if not, the same age.

I only work for a job during the summer since I'm in school. Look for a job around early to mid June. Around that time, you should have the best chance at getting the job you want. It worked for me, and a little over a week, five other people were turned down because all the spots were full. Trust me, look for things early and you'll get them! ;)

I hear ya.....

I'm still have another one more year in high school left, and I can already imagine what's it's gonna be like....

I hear ya.....

I'm still have another one more year in high school left, and I can already imagine what's it's gonna be like....

SOADjoe19

Well, i finally got a job, and i can describe it simply as "Ugh.."

I now work at "Moo's Place" its a chinese restaurant. Im the deliverie boy, and its A LOT harder than i thought. I have to answer calls, take orders, pack the food, wash the dishes (a lot of dishes), find the total cost, then finally try to figure out the best route to a house up to 10 min away. O yea, and did i menchen that when im not doing all that, i am cleaning/ making the white rice???????:o

At least the pay is deasent...:roll:

Wow-za! Well, I guess the pay would be good for that? If you don't mind me asking, what are you starting out at?

My job is just skating around a roller rink supervising everyone else. Sometimes, I was also behind the snack bar, which was even easier..... :D
It sounds easy, and it is. But on Friday nights, dear God. It's Hell......:cry:

i make $5 an hour, plus (about) $4 per deliverie, plus whatever tip money i make on each delivery.

Tonight i made about $26 and worked for about 3 1/2 hours. However, since i was being trained, i only did 1 delivery, and my trainer did the rest (about 5).

So the next time i go to work, ill make more money because ill have all the deliveries to myself.... Now i just gotta figure out how to get to peoples houses w/out getting lost! LOL. :)

Like i said before, Its A LOT of work for someone who only got 3 hrs of training.... Ill see if i still like it in a couple weeks.

Well, hope you like it after then....Schools coming up in a bit too.

Are you going to keep this job when it starts?

Well, hope you like it after then....Schools coming up in a bit too.

Are you going to keep this job when it starts?

SOADjoe19

I dont know really... But its only on friday/saturday nights (im also on call) so the hours arnt Too Bad. Anyway, i really NEED some source of income now that i have a car and videogames to buy! LOL.

What about you joe? do you keep your job through the school year, or is it just a summer thing?

What about you joe? do you keep your job through the school year, or is it just a summer thing?sputnick2006

OOO. Well, anyway, i got a job interview with STAPLES today. Hopefully i can land that job and maby quit the Chinese Food Delevery route. :)sputnick2006

Great. Good luck with it. That'll probably be more reilable. Are you working through-out the school year also?