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The '''Spyro''' franchise is a series of platforming games starring [[Spyro the Dragon]]. The games were originally developed by [[Insomniac Games]] for the [[PlayStation]], starting with the release of ''[[Spyro the Dragon (video game)|Spyro the Dragon]]'' in 1998, and published by [[Digital Eclipse]]. It is the sister franchise of the ''[[crashbandicootwiki:Crash Bandicoot (franchise)|Crash Bandicoot]]'' series. The whole series has sold over 20 million copies worldwide, as of October 2007.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20081219033912/http://kotaku.com/gaming/toys/spyro-invades-wendys-kids-meals-310244.php Spyro Invades Wendy's Kid's Meals]</ref> | The '''''Spyro''''' franchise is a series of platforming games starring [[Spyro the Dragon]]. The games were originally developed by [[Insomniac Games]] for the [[PlayStation]], starting with the release of ''[[Spyro the Dragon (video game)|Spyro the Dragon]]'' in 1998, and published by [[Digital Eclipse]]. It is the sister franchise of the ''[[crashbandicootwiki:Crash Bandicoot (franchise)|Crash Bandicoot]]'' series. The whole series has sold over 20 million copies worldwide, as of October 2007.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20081219033912/http://kotaku.com/gaming/toys/spyro-invades-wendys-kids-meals-310244.php Spyro Invades Wendy's Kid's Meals]</ref> | ||
In the 2000s, the ''Spyro'' series has switched between various publishers and developers. Since 2008, when [[Activision]] acquired the rights to the franchise, the ''Spyro'' series has entered a long hiatus. In 2011, the ''Spyro'' series spawned a large spin-off series, the ''[[Skylanders (franchise)|Skylanders]]'' franchise, which contributed to the ''Spyro'' series' abandonment. However, in 2018, [[Activision]] published the ''[[Spyro Reignited Trilogy]]'' on [[PlayStation 4]] and [[Xbox One]], a whole decade since a game has been released in the ''Spyro'' series. | In the 2000s, the ''Spyro'' series has switched between various publishers and developers. Since 2008, when [[Activision]] acquired the rights to the franchise, the ''Spyro'' series has entered a long hiatus. In 2011, the ''Spyro'' series spawned a large spin-off series, the ''[[Skylanders (franchise)|Skylanders]]'' franchise, which contributed to the ''Spyro'' series' abandonment. However, in 2018, [[Activision]] published the ''[[Spyro Reignited Trilogy]]'' on [[PlayStation 4]] and [[Xbox One]], a whole decade since a game has been released in the ''Spyro'' series. | ||
==Games== | ==Games== |
Revision as of 14:18, May 27, 2019
The Spyro franchise is a series of platforming games starring Spyro the Dragon. The games were originally developed by Insomniac Games for the PlayStation, starting with the release of Spyro the Dragon in 1998, and published by Digital Eclipse. It is the sister franchise of the Crash Bandicoot series. The whole series has sold over 20 million copies worldwide, as of October 2007.[1]
In the 2000s, the Spyro series has switched between various publishers and developers. Since 2008, when Activision acquired the rights to the franchise, the Spyro series has entered a long hiatus. In 2011, the Spyro series spawned a large spin-off series, the Skylanders franchise, which contributed to the Spyro series' abandonment. However, in 2018, Activision published the Spyro Reignited Trilogy on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, a whole decade since a game has been released in the Spyro series.
Games
Main series
Name | Console(s) | Year released | Synopsis |
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Spyro the Dragon |
PlayStation | 1998 | Test |
Spyro 2: Ripto's Rage! |
PlayStation | 1999 | Test |
Spyro: Year of the Dragon |
PlayStation | 2000 | Test |
Spyro: Enter the Dragonfly |
PlayStation 2, Nintendo GameCube | 2002 | Test |
Spyro: A Hero's Tail |
PlayStation 2, Xbox, Nintendo GameCube | 2004 | Test |
Spyro Reignited Trilogy |
PlayStation 4, Xbox One | 2003 | Test |
Portable games
Name | Console(s) | Year released | Synopsis |
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Spyro: Season of Ice |
Game Boy Advance | 2001 | Test |
Spyro 2: Season of Flame |
Game Boy Advance | 2002 | Test |
Spyro: Attack of the Rhynocs |
Game Boy Advance | 2003 | Test |
Spyro Orange: The Cortex Conspiracy |
Game Boy Advance | 2004 | Test |
Spyro: Shadow Legacy |
Nintendo DS | 2005 | Test |
The Legend of Spyro series
Name | Console(s) | Year released | Synopsis |
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The Legend of Spyro: A New Beginning |
PlayStation | 2006 | Test |
The Legend of Spyro: The Eternal Night |
Nintendo DS | 2007 | Test |
The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon |
Nintendo DS | 2008 | Test |
Skylanders series
Name | Console(s) | Year released | Synopsis |
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Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure |
N-Gage, iOS, Zeebo | 2011 | Test |
Skylanders: Giants |
Blackberry | 2012 | Test |
Skylanders: Swap Force |
iOS | 2013 | Test |
Skylanders: Trap Team |
iOS | 2014 | Test |
Skylanders: SuperChargers |
iOS | 2015 | Test |
Skylanders: SuperChargers Racing |
iOS | 2015 | Test |
Skylanders: Imaginators |
iOS | 2016 | Test |