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After watching last night’sState of Play, I have one niggling thought.
Astro Bot is the PlayStation mascot, and I really wishXboxhad something similar.
Astro Bot is PlayStation’s cute robot that goes on platforming adventures.
So before anyone reading this begins to utter the sentence “but Master…” NO.
PlayStation has Astro Bot, Nintendo has Link and Mario (to name a few).
I ask, what does Xbox really have that’s instantly recognizable as intrinsically Xbox?
The figures were pricey to collect, but the games could make a comeback minus the toys
The 3D platformer beats ‘em up with level design and dialogue built for both children and adults to enjoy.
New IP is hard work and potentially wasted money.
Imagine being able to unlock a miniatureMaster Chief?Or808 from Hi-Fi Rush?
Banjo say hi to all the Banjo believers in the Xbox fanbase
Unlock a Halo energy sword as a weapon?
Collecting hidden collectible Xbox controllers around each level?
Xbox could turn Skylanders, and by extensionSpyro the Dragonhimself, into the Xbox cross-generational mascot they desperately need.
Minecraft isn’t an Xbox-only game.
This game will appeal to kids and grown-ups alike if the comeback is done right.
This series has appeared on multiple platforms, and some may say Banjo-Kazooie is synonymous with the Nintendo 64.
Not to mention, Xbox owns Rare, the Banjo-Kazooie developers.
In the mainstream gaming audience?
Could we see a revival in the Xbox Showcase?
My choice, Skylanders, with its whimsical characters, could be that bridge.
So, Xbox, lets make dreams a reality.
Revive Skylanders, weave in that magic and remind us why we keep returning to this platform.
