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12:36 PM - Sunday the 1st of June, 2008 - by dark52
It appears that much like the previous years, the banner on Sierra's forum is indeed the new boxart. You can see them all (except PS3 for some reason) over on Amazon.com.

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#1 Ross 12:56:27 01/06/2008
Wow! That looks awesome! This time, I am REALLY looking forward to the next game. And I hope it'll be my first Wii game that I can actually class as "Acceptably good". The cover usually attracts people, so I'm looking forward to seeing thousands of more fans when this hits the stores.

#2 bionicle2809 13:49:45 01/06/2008
OMG! IT SAYS THE DATE ITS OUT! 28TH OCTOBER!

#3 d_dan_n 13:55:16 01/06/2008
That cover is amazing

#4 Aura24 14:30:43 01/06/2008
The cover looks awesome! But why does the release date say October 28, 2008? Isn't the real date the 8th of October, or is that Amazon's date that the game will be available on the site?

#5 bionicle2809 15:22:22 01/06/2008
Amazons date is quite often (All the time smilie) the same date that it is actualy out. No offence.

#6 Aura24 15:26:51 01/06/2008
But the real release date of the game will be on the 7th of October.

#7 dark52 15:35:08 01/06/2008
I think we can go with 28th of October as the release date for now but it doesn't truly matter until we get nearer the date anyway.

#8 Eternal Night 15:41:32 01/06/2008
WOW! THIS GAME'S BOXART IS VERY COOL smilie

#9 Tango 16:45:45 01/06/2008
YAY! it's awsome! best cover yet!

#10 Dragon Lover 16:47:07 01/06/2008
Yes, it is, Tango.

#11 SequoiaDragon 17:52:00 01/06/2008
YAY! BOX ART!!! smilie (I'm very happy smilie)

#12 Shrazer320 18:18:04 01/06/2008
Quote: dark52

It appears that much like the previous years, the banner on Sierra's forum is indeed the new boxart. You can see them all (except PS3 for some reason) over on Amazon.com.

User Posted Image



Oh my god I love it! X3

o_O What the HELL is Cynder breathing at though!? I certainly hope that isn't how the Dark Master is after his ressurection!

T_T I wonder why there's no PS3 box art though...

#13 Lover of Spyro 19:03:37 01/06/2008
Cynder is breathing probably breathing Poison

#14 HIR 19:13:20 01/06/2008
My guess is not poison. I doubt they'd use green poison (unless a more appropriate name for the breath would be acid, and even the "acid ray" that Dark Spyro used is purple). >.>

Also, it looks very... better than the other two in my opinion. >.>

#15 Shrazer320 20:01:44 01/06/2008
Quote: Lover of Spyro

Cynder is breathing probably breathing Poison



I was asking WHAT she was breathing AT.

Quote: HIR

My guess is not poison. I doubt they'd use green poison (unless a more appropriate name for the breath would be acid, and even the "acid ray" that Dark Spyro used is purple). >.>

Also, it looks very... better than the other two in my opinion. >.>



Yeah, acid tends to be green, aye?

xD Indeed.

#16 Spyroboy 20:38:39 01/06/2008
The cover looks awesome smilie

#17 dragmundis 20:53:43 01/06/2008
you can say that again, I LOVE IT smilie

#18 rojo froglag 20:57:14 01/06/2008
Quote: Shrazer320

Quote: Lover of Spyro

Cynder is breathing probably breathing Poison



I was asking WHAT she was breathing AT.

Quote: HIR

My guess is not poison. I doubt they'd use green poison (unless a more appropriate name for the breath would be acid, and even the "acid ray" that Dark Spyro used is purple). >.>

Also, it looks very... better than the other two in my opinion. >.>



Yeah, acid tends to be green, aye?

xD Indeed.



I agree with you acid can be green

#19 alexis1213 21:26:39 01/06/2008
Quote: Shrazer320

Quote: dark52

It appears that much like the previous years, the banner on Sierra's forum is indeed the new boxart. You can see them all (except PS3 for some reason) over on Amazon.com.

User Posted Image



Oh my god I love it! X3

o_O What the HELL is Cynder breathing at though!? I certainly hope that isn't how the Dark Master is after his ressurection!

T_T I wonder why there's no PS3 box art though...



OUUUHHHHHHHHH ME LIKEY

#20 Shrazer320 21:44:08 01/06/2008
Eh?

#21 Rexy 21:52:43 01/06/2008
It's definitely pretty alright, easily one to capture a mass crowd. smilie

Yet, I couldn't help but think that the style of the boxart is a radical departure from the previous two legend arc titles, where Spyro was portrayed in a more artistic fashion, was the sole character ON the art, had one particular effect on screen (lightning and moonlight respectively for the previous two titles) and focused on one particular color shade. I feel curious as to why there had to be a complete change of artistic direction for this title's boxart, especially since it's Sierra that usually wears the trousers around here.

#22 Cynder XD 23:28:26 01/06/2008
Awesome! This game is going to be the best smilie So is it 0ct 7 (release date) or 28th?

#23 Mewnaphy 23:37:28 01/06/2008
The boxart looks amazing!!I just hope that isn't Malefor they're fighting.smilie

#24 Aura24 23:58:48 01/06/2008
Quote: Shrazer320

Quote: dark52

It appears that much like the previous years, the banner on Sierra's forum is indeed the new boxart. You can see them all (except PS3 for some reason) over on Amazon.com.

User Posted Image



Oh my god I love it! X3

o_O What the HELL is Cynder breathing at though!? I certainly hope that isn't how the Dark Master is after his ressurection!

T_T I wonder why there's no PS3 box art though...



I think it's another new enemy in the game, it's definitely NOT the Dark Master though since he's a purple dragon.

#25 Brazilian Spyro 00:39:07 02/06/2008
Though he can be black, Spyro has turned black, so...

#26 Gwenio 04:10:48 02/06/2008
Quote: Mewnaphy

The boxart looks amazing!!I just hope that isn't Malefor they're fighting.smilie



It is not a dragon, there are four claws while dragon only have three.

#27 EternalSpyro 05:38:45 02/06/2008
Great box art!
Release dates. Since this is the 10th anniversary, will that be somewhat the worldwide release date?

#28 spyro48 07:24:40 02/06/2008
Box art!!!!

#29 Twilight 10:45:35 02/06/2008
Yes the box art does look better than I had originally thought, but experience has taught me to never judge a book by its cover. A good box art does not make a good game, it only enhances aesthetic appeal.

I shall wait for some more in-depth information regarding the actual gameplay and plot before I can consider this game worth purchasing.

#30 Cynder28 11:34:38 02/06/2008
OMG NICE COVERS!

#31 Dragon Lover 13:41:44 02/06/2008
Quote: Gwenio

Quote: Mewnaphy

The boxart looks amazing!!I just hope that isn't Malefor they're fighting.smilie



It is not a dragon, there are four claws while dragon only have three.



I've noticed that some people make dragons with four claws. Hm...
Maybe it's just deformed. smilie But, I mostly agree with you.

#32 Gwenio 13:46:12 02/06/2008
The dragons in Spyro have three, I should say.

#33 Dragon Lover 13:51:18 02/06/2008
Good call.

#34 Robo-Spyro 16:17:01 02/06/2008
Quote: Ross

Wow! That looks awesome! This time, I am REALLY looking forward to the next game. And I hope it'll be my first Wii game that I can actually class as "Acceptably good". The cover usually attracts people, so I'm looking forward to seeing thousands of more fans when this hits the stores.



I thought you liked the old series more.

#35 SilverDragon 17:08:38 02/06/2008
the Best Spyro - Boxart EVER!

It's beatiful, full of amazing colours, just breathtaking!
I love it smilie

#36 Ross 17:46:07 02/06/2008
Quote: Robo-Spyro

Quote: Ross

Wow! That looks awesome! This time, I am REALLY looking forward to the next game. And I hope it'll be my first Wii game that I can actually class as "Acceptably good". The cover usually attracts people, so I'm looking forward to seeing thousands of more fans when this hits the stores.



I thought you liked the old series more.



I do. I'm just saying that it looks like it may be the best one since YotD.

Then again, the same was said about ANB, but that hasn't gone down in history so well...

Quote: Mewnaphy

The boxart looks amazing!!I just hope that isn't Malefor they're fighting.



A possessed mountain? smilie

#37 Blackholes_Wolf 18:17:46 02/06/2008
Hmmm....
Guess am the only person who doesn't like it :/

#38 SilverDragon 19:24:12 02/06/2008
Why you don't like it?
I think it's awesome!

#39 Rexy 19:39:38 02/06/2008
Blackholes_Wolf may not express reasons, but I can find more than enough reasons to explain why we could both have reservations on it.

1 - Color scheme is actually way too vibrant in comparison to other boxarts for the Legend arc. Sure, it may be a "dawn" of the dragon, but they didn't need to put THAT many shades on all at once.

2 - Spyro's representation is very similar to the concept paintings as done from Etranges Libellules. This is actually a far cry from the more abstract portrayals on the other two games' boxes.

3 - Spyro isn't alone. Nuff said.

4 - There's no thematic element involved. Surely if it's a "dawn" of the dragon, I would have suggested more of a reflective "starring out into the distance" shot rather than some generic action scene.

5 - Zerodius and I figured this one out together - the box portrays a gimmick to be used in the game (the free flight). None of the other games have done that, leaving us into a very thoughtful shroud of mystery. We as gamers LIKE the idea of mystery, expecting it to hit us square on the chest when we expect it the least.

That should be more than enough to state why most of us more mature followers may have reservations on the image used. I just hope the corny decision there purely doesn't reflect the effort that would end up being put into the game.

#40 Blackholes_Wolf 19:56:02 02/06/2008
Quote: Rexy

Blackholes_Wolf may not express reasons, but I can find more than enough reasons to explain why we could both have reservations on it.

1 - Color scheme is actually way too vibrant in comparison to other boxarts for the Legend arc. Sure, it may be a "dawn" of the dragon, but they didn't need to put THAT many shades on all at once.

2 - Spyro's representation is very similar to the concept paintings as done from Etranges Libellules. This is actually a far cry from the more abstract portrayals on the other two games' boxes.

3 - Spyro isn't alone. Nuff said.

4 - There's no thematic element involved. Surely if it's a "dawn" of the dragon, I would have suggested more of a reflective "starring out into the distance" shot rather than some generic action scene.

5 - Zerodius and I figured this one out together - the box portrays a gimmick to be used in the game (the free flight). None of the other games have done that, leaving us into a very thoughtful shroud of mystery. We as gamers LIKE the idea of mystery, expecting it to hit us square on the chest when we expect it the least.

That should be more than enough to state why most of us more mature followers may have reservations on the image used. I just hope the corny decision there purely doesn't reflect the effort that would end up being put into the game.



Exactly.

#41 DragonFriend244 20:56:10 02/06/2008
I take that back the Golem Spyro and Cynder are fighting has leaves on him. O_O

Please oh please not another Arborick!!!

#42 Forgotten World 22:14:46 02/06/2008
Could this be? could the box-art be the real thing? Or could the real box-art happen only weeks away from the release of the game? ?_?

#43 Blackholes_Wolf 22:31:41 02/06/2008
Quote: Forgotten World

Could this be? could the box-art be the real thing? Or could the real box-art happen only weeks away from the release of the game? ?_?



Why would they do that?

:/

#44 fantasy luver 22:48:28 02/06/2008
Yeah, it's official I think.

#45 Shrazer320 01:37:33 03/06/2008
Quote: Aura24

Quote: Shrazer320

Quote: dark52

It appears that much like the previous years, the banner on Sierra's forum is indeed the new boxart. You can see them all (except PS3 for some reason) over on Amazon.com.

User Posted Image



Oh my god I love it! X3

o_O What the HELL is Cynder breathing at though!? I certainly hope that isn't how the Dark Master is after his ressurection!

T_T I wonder why there's no PS3 box art though...



I think it's another new enemy in the game, it's definitely NOT the Dark Master though since he's a purple dragon.



:/ That's at least what we know from the PAST of him.

Quote: Gwenio

Quote: Mewnaphy

The boxart looks amazing!!I just hope that isn't Malefor they're fighting.smilie



It is not a dragon, there are four claws while dragon only have three.



Hey, some dragons don't have any arms at all!

Quote: fantasy luver

Yeah, it's official I think.



It is.

#46 Mewnaphy 01:39:40 03/06/2008
Quote: Gwenio

Quote: Mewnaphy

The boxart looks amazing!!I just hope that isn't Malefor they're fighting.smilie



It is not a dragon, there are four claws while dragon only have three.



Ok,good!So glad that isn't him.And nice observation on the dragon claws!

#47 Gwenio 02:46:08 03/06/2008
Quote: Shrazer320

Hey, some dragons don't have any arms at all!



But those in these games do, as I said in a later post after the one you quoted.

#48 Shrazer320 00:11:13 04/06/2008
Quote: Gwenio

Quote: Shrazer320

Hey, some dragons don't have any arms at all!



But those in these games do, as I said in a later post after the one you quoted.



Yes, BUT!, in Spyro 3, there were two "fire dragons" that you had to fight in the Fireworks Factory, but that was the past series; this is the new one.

#49 darkspyro1 20:30:24 04/06/2008
why isnt there a ps3 cover is it going to be differrent

#50 HIR 01:02:03 05/06/2008
Quote: Shrazer320

Quote: Lover of Spyro

Cynder is breathing probably breathing Poison



I was asking WHAT she was breathing AT.

Quote: HIR

My guess is not poison. I doubt they'd use green poison (unless a more appropriate name for the breath would be acid, and even the "acid ray" that Dark Spyro used is purple). >.>

Also, it looks very... better than the other two in my opinion. >.>



Yeah, acid tends to be green, aye?

xD Indeed.



Nice to see we're on the same page. >.>

#51 Shrazer320 03:38:03 05/06/2008
Quote: darkspyro1

why isnt there a ps3 cover is it going to be differrent



Quote: dark52

u can see them all (except PS3 for some reason) over on Amazon.com.



Can you not read?

Quote: HIR

Quote: Shrazer320

Quote: Lover of Spyro

Cynder is breathing probably breathing Poison



I was asking WHAT she was breathing AT.

Quote: HIR

My guess is not poison. I doubt they'd use green poison (unless a more appropriate name for the breath would be acid, and even the "acid ray" that Dark Spyro used is purple). >.>

Also, it looks very... better than the other two in my opinion. >.>



Yeah, acid tends to be green, aye?

xD Indeed.



Nice to see we're on the same page. >.>



I think it's IQ level. <.<

#52 Lover of Spyro 17:05:16 05/06/2008
IQ?

#53 arathyne 19:51:50 05/06/2008
IQ = Intelligence.

#54 HIR 01:16:27 06/06/2008
Quote: Shrazer320

Quote: darkspyro1

why isnt there a ps3 cover is it going to be differrent



Quote: dark52

u can see them all (except PS3 for some reason) over on Amazon.com.



Can you not read?

Quote: HIR

Quote: Shrazer320

Quote: Lover of Spyro

Cynder is breathing probably breathing Poison



I was asking WHAT she was breathing AT.

Quote: HIR

My guess is not poison. I doubt they'd use green poison (unless a more appropriate name for the breath would be acid, and even the "acid ray" that Dark Spyro used is purple). >.>

Also, it looks very... better than the other two in my opinion. >.>



Yeah, acid tends to be green, aye?

xD Indeed.



Nice to see we're on the same page. >.>



I think it's IQ level. <.<



You say po-tay-to I say po-tah-to. >.>

#55 bionicle2809 22:36:53 06/06/2008
Quote: darkspyro1

why isnt there a ps3 cover is it going to be differrent



Maby no one knows weather its going to be HD or not yet? I mean its got the blue strip at the top if its HD.

#56 Cynder_543 11:56:38 07/06/2008
Coooooooool!!!!! Best cover I have seen!

#57 SpyroGirlCazy 13:33:12 14/06/2008
hello pll!

my dad say that this may not be the real cover because on amazon i know it shows a cover but on play.com it has no cover !! AND my dad says that they always change the cover just befor it gets relised.

#58 Night Owl 14:10:30 14/06/2008
Maybe but TEN didn't get a changed cover

#59 SpyroGirlCazy 11:21:43 15/06/2008
ON PLAY.COM !!!

IT SAYS IT WILL BE OUT IN THE 28TH OF NOVMBER !!!!

AAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH !!! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

#60 SpyroGirlCazy 11:22:29 15/06/2008
good point Night Owl

#61 Spyro rocks 15:47:26 18/06/2008
Quote: SpyroGirlCazy

ON PLAY.COM !!!

IT SAYS IT WILL BE OUT IN THE 28TH OF NOVMBER !!!!

AAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH !!! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!



WHAT!!! thats right after my birthday.

#62 Cookie_Yummy 17:28:18 18/06/2008
28th!? I was expecting on October..

#63 alexis1213 18:47:15 18/06/2008
OMG before my b-day T_T way before my b-day my b-day is Dcember 16

#64 Dragon Lover 18:54:37 18/06/2008
smilie Play.com? PLAY.COM? *pants* This is not happening. Ah, it's happening, isn't it? KILL ME!!!! smilie

#65 Spyroboy 20:13:16 19/06/2008
Quote: Dragon Lover

smilie Play.com? PLAY.COM? *pants* This is not happening. Ah, it's happening, isn't it? KILL ME!!!! smilie



smilie

#66 Dragon Lover 20:28:02 19/06/2008
Quote: Spyroboy

Quote: Dragon Lover

smilie Play.com? PLAY.COM? *pants* This is not happening. Ah, it's happening, isn't it? KILL ME!!!! smilie



smilie



Seriously! I mean, the 28 of November?

#67 Miles Tails 02:30:26 21/06/2008
it looks soooo cool!

#68 Spyrofan12345 01:27:48 22/06/2008
I like the boxart alot except for that really creepy & really scary thing on the bottom left... I hope its not huge & strong & stuff... I hate bosses like that... x_x I'm very squeamish alot of the time Dx

#69 spyro puppy 23:45:03 22/06/2008
i think that game wil be cool but i like the boxart i hope that boss is not that strong i hate bosses like that im very squeamish alot of the time smilie

#70 spyro puppy 23:50:38 22/06/2008
i mean it dont make the monster that way !- !

#71 Anonymous 23:53:30 22/06/2008
it better not `_`

#72 Robo-Spyro 09:31:26 23/06/2008
*yawns*

#73 Axel 23:10:46 23/06/2008
Oooohhh. Ummmmmmmmmmmmmm.............................. SHINY!

#74 Samuel 12:53:24 01/07/2008
It looks cool.

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