The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon

The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon

Called The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon, this is the third and final part of the first Legend of Spyro trilogy.

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North America October 21st 2008
Europe November 21st 2008
Platform Developer Age Rating
EU NA
Xbox 360
PlayStation 3
Wii
PlayStation 2
Etranges Libellules
7+ E10+ - Everyone 10+
Nintendo DS Tantalus Interactive E - Everyone

Info

In the culmination of the trilogy, players find Spyro teaming up with an unlikely ally - Cynder, his former enemy, to face his most challenging mission to date. As the Dark Master's (voiced by Mark Hamill) evil envelopes the world like a plague, Spyro must fulfill his destiny and unlock the true power of the purple dragon within him to stop the Dark Master in his tracks.
  • First appearance on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360
  • Epic culmination of "Legend of Spyro" storyline Spyro finally faces the Dark Master
  • Fly at any time – first free flight in a Spyro game
  • Drop-in/drop-out co-op play with Cynder (female dragon)
  • Both characters can complete the game separately
  • Global release Oct/Nov 2008
  • Elijah Wood voices Spyro
  • Gary Oldman as Ignitus
  • Mark Hamill is the Dark Master
  • Christina Ricci is Cynder
  • Wayne Brady is Sparx
  • Blair Underwood is Hunter
  • The game takes place three years after The Eternal Night
  • Sets of armor can be found throughout the game that can be mixed and matched or use one whole set to gain bonus abilities.
  • Spyro uses Fire, Earth, Ice and Electricity
  • Cynder uses Poison, Fear, Wind and Shadow
Spyro Cynder
Fire Earth Ice Electricity Poison Fear Wind Shadow

Story

Three long years have passed since Spyro and Cynder were trapped in the crystal, since then Malefor has unleashed his evil onto the world. In this third chapter of the epic Legend of Spyro trilogy, Spyro must fulfil his destiny and face the Dark Master. As evil spreads over the world, Spyro and Cynder must discover new abilities and unlock their true powers to defeat Malefor and stop him from destroying the world.

Websites

Xbox.com
Xbox's official page for the game.
Australian Gamer
Australian Gamer interview Tantalus and get a hands-on of the DS game.
Sierra
Sierra's product page for the game.
Dawn of the Dragon
Sierra's official minisite for the game.
Joystiq
Some impressions from Joystiq.
Kotaku
Kotaku's impression of the game and some DS screenshots.
IGN
First screens of the game on Xbox 360.
GameStop
GameStop lists "Legend of Spyro: Darkest Hour" on PS2, PS3, Xbox 360, Wii and DS for release on the 7th of October.
Velvet Octopus
The first information on the third game was given via a Powerpoint that has since been removed.

Comments
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#6135 supermalefor 00:59:14 22/12/2008
yeah u can kill him! try first thing in da mawnin'(kidding, i dont rhelly talk like that) also my birthday is next monday, i want to eat out at HOOTERS! SPYRO IS COOL!!!!!
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#6134 supermalefor 00:54:11 22/12/2008
i wish that there wuz a spyro game where u could play as the elders.
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#6133 wanderist 00:51:07 22/12/2008
Cool! um....do you think I can really kill malefor? This game is my favorite!
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#6132 supermalefor 00:47:26 22/12/2008
oh, sorry. just got ur message about beggin ur bro. wat do u like to watch on tv? i like adult swim. they need to make a spyro tv show...no, wait! a spyro channel! AWESOME! I GET PAPA JOHNS FOR SUPPER!
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#6131 wanderist 00:45:39 22/12/2008
I know,I know!! I just want to relax and stay here right now! And my brother may want to get on the ps2 now. I will try it tomorrow! This game is sooooooooo cooooooool!
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#6130 supermalefor 00:42:21 22/12/2008
no, wanderist! malefor might be big, but he has the strength of a dead body! SPYRO IS MASTER!!!!!!!
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#6129 wanderist 00:39:23 22/12/2008
I'm not playing yet! I'm waiting until tomorrow! Ive had a long day of DOTD today....right now I just want to relax and chat here with you. But Spyro still rules!!!
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#6128 supermalefor 00:37:20 22/12/2008
is anyone still here? i know wanderist is playin DOTD, but are u there, ignitus lover? SPYRO IS THE AWESOMEST CHARACTER EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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#6127 wanderist 00:32:58 22/12/2008
Okay,thanks supermalefor! I need to ask my brother ( more like beg my brother) to help me kill Malefor! I don't think I can face him alone!
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#6126 supermalefor 00:32:03 22/12/2008
thanks for inspiring me, guyz...i might make a sequel to the one with Ms. Ripto! Wanderist, if u need help with anything on that level(u probably wont cuz malefor is such a wus) just gimmie a post. ill be glad to help. MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYBODY!!!!
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#6125 supermalefor 00:26:31 22/12/2008
wanderist, there is a cutscene, then you, cynder, and malefor fly in the air, where the first part of the battle takes place. i got more comin soon. SPYRO CHRISTMAS ROXS! ill tell u a hint about s.c. 3 that'll lead u to know wat happens in 4.......it wasnt santa who ran over hunter, some one not-so-sinister, the person u least expect.....WHO IS IT?
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#6124 wanderist 00:24:02 22/12/2008
For some reason I'm nerves about facing that idiot purple dragon,Malefor! I don't know why!
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#6123 supermalefor 00:21:13 22/12/2008
i should be done with spyro christmas 4 by tommorrow afternoon, hopefully. so just wait, ppl! its comin'! my spyro christmas story will have an ending u never saw coming!
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#6122 wanderist 00:17:25 22/12/2008
Ya,what is going to happen when I first enter the tower? Am I going to have to fight Malefor the second I get in???!!!
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#6121 supermalefor 00:15:11 22/12/2008
of course, dude, ill make more.....in fact, im already working on part 4 of my 4-part spyro christmas miniseries...wanderist, need any help?

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