It may almost be eight years since we last saw Crash get the video game treatment, but confound it if we're not allowed to hope for another entry. Last being seen in 2008's Mind over Mutant, the friendly orange marsupial has yet to receive a current-gen title of his own, which is a shame considering just how much of an ambassador he is for gaming as an avenue of entertainment. It would have to have some serious talent behind the project to execute on years of rumours though - the type that would only be made possible with Naughty Dog's return. Seen above: The fake 'screenshot' that had 90s gamers' hearts racing across the first half of 2015. Despite Activision's long detested hoarding of the rights to the franchise, there's still always hope that somehow, some way, the bandicoot's preeminent guardians could mark their return to the lighthearted titles the studio first made its name on. The platforming genre Crash once called home may now belong to a bygone era of the medium, but it's more than overdue a comeback - especially seeing as Yooka-Laylee and Ratchet & Clank are landing in 2016, too. Who better to lead the charge than one of Naughty Dog's best loved icons? Are there any 'last' gaming instalments you wish didn't end their franchise? Post a comment below!
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