Quickie: New Patch for ‘Crash Bandicoot: On the Run!’ is now rolling out in stages (Google Play Store, 0.7.9320)


Looks like there’s a new version rolling out on Android via the Google Play Store for Canada and Malaysia. Here’s what the patch notes say:

These notes will be rolled out in stages – at first, only half of our players are likely to have these. If you’re not part of the group at first, please be patient – everyone will get these, soon!

Changes

  • New Aku Aku rules, and a Dizzy mode
    • Before, the Aku Aku mask would only save you from crates and selected enemies. Now, we are pleased to say that Aku Aku will also protect you from stone obstacles and a majority of Boss attacks.
    • If you have an Aku Aku mask, hitting any of these obstacles will still consume it. Also, hitting these obstacles without a mask will now make you dizzy for a few seconds. Yes, we added a Dizzy Mode! But be careful: If you hit another obstacle while you’re dizzy, you’ll die. So if you see stars above Crash and Coco, watch out!
  • Easier Turtle Woods levels
  • Extended smash radius on your spin move
  • Adjusted the tutorial

Bug Fixes

  • The Frosty Neo Cortex crash has been fixed
  • Crash could sometimes be invincible against crate, and we fixed that, too
  • If there’s stuff in the crates, you’ll now get the loot no matter how you smashed the crate

Thanks for the tip, 12iWander!

Crash Bandicoot: New Booty Calls Screenshot (Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time)


How’s it hanging today?! 😜

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Quickie: Gallery of #Crash4 backgrounds as seen on YouTooz’s page for the Crash Bandicoot figures lineup


We now have backgrounds based on levels from Crash 4 that depict material used in the figures merchandise and the Crash section for YouTooz’s website. The levels features are: Rude Awakening, Booty Calls, Nitro Processing and Food Run. Reminder that their figures will be releasing soon between March 15-22, 2021 for $29.99 USD.

Thanks for the tip, JACKT00NS and Danyq94!

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Charles Zembillas: Cover Art for “The History of Naughty Dog” – France


Early in 2020 I was contacted by an author in France who was writing a history of the Naughty Dog Studio for a publisher in that country. After 2 interviews I was contacted by the publisher and invited to create the cover art for the book.

“L’Histoire de Naughty Dog” is being released January 29 2021. It’s in the pre-order phase. Here’s a link to it. You can see they changed the color and tone of the composition but that’s okay. The original art is what I’m presenting.

I was under a lot of pressure when I started this. The Covid lockdowns hit and I was overwhelmed with trying to work with my existing onsite students who were migrating online.

I’m also including the individual sketches I created which were all incorporated into the final composition.

The publisher was very patient and I was compensated well for the job. So here’s the art for a fun and educational presentation. Thank you friends and Keep Creating !!

Originally posted over on the blog of Charles Zembillas

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