Editing The Legend of Spyro: A New Beginning

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{{Game infobox
|image = [[File:LoS A New Beginning GC US cover.jpg|250px]]<br>Gamecube cover
|developer = [[Krome Studios]] (console, GBA)<br>[[Amaze Entertainment]] (Nintendo DS)
|publisher = [[Vivendi Universal]]<br>[[Sierra Entertainment]]
|released = {{released|USA|October 10, 2006|Europe|October 27, 2006|Australia|November 2, 2006}}
|genre = Action
|ratings = {{ratings|esrb=e}}
|console = [[PlayStation 2]], [[Xbox]], [[Nintendo GameCube]], [[Nintendo Gameboy Advance]], [[Nintendo DS]], Mobile
|modes = Single player
|media = Disc
|input = Controller
}}
''''The Legend of Spyro: A New Beginning'''' is the first installment of [[The Legend of Spyro (series)|The Legend of Spyro continuity]]. Unlike [[Spyro the Dragon (series)|the previous games before it]], this game features [[Dragon Realms (The Legend of Spyro)|a different universe]] that reboots the Spyro character and the world that surrounds him. It was released on the [[Xbox]], [[Nintendo Gamecube]], [[Playstation 2]], [[Nintendo DS]] and [[Nintendo Gameboy Advance]].

When [[Spyro (The Legend of Spyro)|Spyro]], a young [[Dragon (The Legend of Spyro)|dragon]], leaves his home to find the truth about his past, he finds a shocking discovery - the fate of the world rests on his wings. In a race against time, Spyro must realize his destiny and unlock the explosive powers that lie within if he is to put an end to the mysterious black dragon, [[Cynder]].<ref>''[https://web.archive.org/web/20170629145243/http://www.divisionagency.com/archive/spyro/official/ Game Info - The Legend of Spyro: A New Beginning official website]''. - archived</ref>

==Press Release summaries==
{{Quote2|The Legend of Spyro™: A New Beginning explores the true origins of Spyro as you embark on a dangerous, combat-driven quest that will bring you face to face with [[Malefor|the Dark Master]]’s ultimate creation, Cynder. Experience the true power of the purple dragon as you unleash devastating fury attacks, upgradeable breaths & ground to aerial melee combos in a frenzied battle with hordes of menacing enemies and bone-chilling bosses. This epic and cinematic gameplay experience also harnesses the voice talent of Hollywood’s best.|Sierra Entertainment}}<ref>''[https://web.archive.org/web/20061117225622/http://www.sierra.com/en/home/games/game_info.prod-L2NvbnRlbnQvc2llcnJhL2VuL3Byb2R1Y3RzL3RoZV9sZWdlbmRfb2Zfc3B5cm8%3d.platform-global.html Game Information The Legend of Spyro: A New Beginning]''. - archived</ref>

{{Quote2|The Legend Of Spyro: A New Begining'' takes the world famous Spyro The Dragon back to the beginning, in his first ever adventure! Find out what makes him such a special creature as he masters powerful elemental breath attacks, battles enemies with devestating melee combat moves and levels up his abilities to become the most powerful dragon the world has ever seen! Forget everything you thought you knew about Spyro, this really is A New Beginning.|Krome Studios}}<ref>''[https://web.archive.org/web/20070829054852/http://www.kromestudios.com/games/overview.php?id=00011 Krome Studios' game page of A New Beginning]'' - archived.</ref>

==Characters==
{|class="wikitable"
!Character
!Description
!Voice Actor
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|style="text-align:center"|[[Spyro (The Legend of Spyro)|Spyro]]
|A small purple dragon. Adventurous, curious about his past and eager to shape his future. Although he shows the recklessness of an adolescent at times, he is slowly turning into his role as a leader of a proud species. This is Spyro's coming of age as he discovers his true origins and embarks on a quest to fight the mighty Cynder.
|[[Elijah Wood]]
|-
|style="text-align:center"|[[Sparx (The Legend of Spyro)|Sparx]]
|The dragonfly sidekick to Spyro. He is more cautious than Spyro, but will explore with gentle prodding. Sparx uses wit and sarcasm as a mask for his uncertainty and fear. Friends with Spyro since childhood, he makes a great ally.
|[[David Spade]]
|-
|style="text-align:center"|[[Ignitus]]
|A Guardian dragon elder who was once a proud general-like figure, but is now grizzled and a little broken inside. He acts as a mentor to Spyro, guiding him and teaching him the ways of the world, while casting a careful eye on Spyro's well-being.
|[[Gary Oldman]]
|-
|style="text-align:center"|[[Volteer]]
|Nimble in both deed and mind, Volteer is the most intellectual of the four Guardians. He often enjoys using big words and inserting barely relevant facts into discussions.
|[[Corey Burton]]
|-
|style="text-align:center"|[[Cyril]]
|Coolest of all the Guardians, Cyril is aloof and a bit snobbish. He harbors a carefully cultivated cynicsim which he uses a defense and radar for the rest of the Guardians. He speaks with a strong English accent.
|[[Jeff Bennett]]
|-
|style="text-align:center"|[[Terrador]]
|A battle-scarred warrior, Terrador is the most militant of the four Guardians. Dedicated and focused on the practical art of battle, he is straightforward and agendaless. Judges everyone, Spyro included, not by looks, color or species, but by how well they fight. Respects Spyro as a fellow warrior.
|[[Kevin Michael Richardson]]
|-
|style="text-align:center"|[[Cynder]]
|The main antagonist of the game. A lithe, powerful dragon with a sultry, seductive voice. Cynder is the classic femme fatale: unstable, alternately calm and explosive, she seeks to free the Dark Master from imprisonment.
|[[Cree Summer]]
|-
|style="text-align:center"|[[Flash]]
|A blue dragonfly who is Spyro's foster father and Sparx's biological father.
|Jeff Bennett
|-
|style="text-align:center"|[[Nina]]
|A pink dragonfly who is Spyro's foster mother and Sparx's biological mother.
|[[Vanessa Marshall]]
|-
|style="text-align:center"|[[Kane]]
|Leader of the [[Atlawa]]. He is strongly independent and believes he doesn't need any help when Cynder's forces take over [[Tall Plains]] and captured his tribe.
|[[Phil LaMarr]]
|-
|style="text-align:center"|[[Mole-Yair]]
|Leader of the [[Manweersmall|Manweersmalls]] that live on [[Munitions Forge]].
|Jeff Bennett
|-
|style="text-align:center"|[[Exhumor]]
|Mole-Yair's brother who is more cantankerous than his sibling.
|Corey Burton
|-
|style="text-align:center"|[[Conductor]]
|Head of Cynder's security on Munitions Forge. He operates a menacing steam-engine train named [[Steam]].
|Kevin Michael Richardson
|}

==Levels==
{|class="wikitable"
!Number
!Name
|-
|1
|[[Swamp]]
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|2
|[[Dojo (The Legend of Spyro)|Dojo]]
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|3
|[[First Flight]]
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|4
|[[Dante's Freezer]]
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|5
|Dojo
|-
|6
|[[Tall Plains]]
|-
|7
|Dojo
|-
|8
|[[Munitions Forge]]
|-
|9
|[[Escape from Cynder]]
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|10
|Dojo
|-
|11
|[[Concurrent Skies]]
|-
|12
|[[Convexity]]
|}

==Gallery==
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==Trivia==
*Press releases refer to ''A New Beginning'' as a prequel to [[Spyro the Dragon (game)|the first ''Spyro'' game]].<ref>''[https://web.archive.org/web/20061118002202/http://www.sierra.com/en/home/games/game_info.tab-newsdetail.prod-L2NvbnRlbnQvc2llcnJhL2VuL3Byb2R1Y3RzL3RoZV9sZWdlbmRfb2Zfc3B5cm8%3d.platform-global.newsId-L2NvbnRlbnQvc2llcnJhL2VuL2hvbWUvbmV3cy9wcm9kdWN0X25ld3Mvc2llcnJhX2VudGVydGFpbm1lbnQ%3d.html SIERRA ENTERTAINMENT HITS THE RESET BUTTON ON THE SPYRO THE DRAGON® UNIVERSE THIS FALL WITH THE LEGEND OF SPYRO™ A NEW BEGINNING]'' (archived).</ref><ref>''[https://www.gamesindustry.biz/sierra-entertainments-spyro-the-dragonr-returns-in-the-legend-of-spyrotm-a-new-beginning Sierra Entertainment's Spyro The Dragon(R) Returns In The Legend Of Spyro(TM): A New Beginning]''. (Date Posted - Oct. 27, 2006) ''[https://www.gamesindustry.biz GameIndustry.biz]''.</ref>

==External Links==
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20170629145243/http://www.divisionagency.com/archive/spyro/official/ ''The Legend of Spyro: A New Beginning''] – archived June 2017; requires Adobe Flash

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