After the success of the Reignited Trilogy it would only make sense for Activision to return to the purple dragon of old but still, take all of this with a pinch of salt.

How utterly shocking, I know. Who could have guessed such out there and seemingly impossible revelations? Certainly not I.

I’ll forever associate Nintendo with platformers and collect-a-thons. You could blame their iconic plumber in red, but it also comes from past comparisons. While Banjo-Kazooie was busy gathering up music notes, the height of digital combat realism was being experienced with Metal Gear Solid over on the Playstation. This is, of course, a gross misconception as colourful kid-friendly mascots collecting …

Spyro's three adventures have aged gracefully in this stunning remake of Insomniac Games' PlayStation 1 trilogy, with only missed opputunties and strange audio issues marring a delightfully nostalgic trip back in time.

Originally set for release next month, developer Toys for Bob has confirmed that the Spyro Reignited Trilogy has been delayed.

The impending Spyro Reignited Trilogy not only remasters the visuals, but also remasters the music. As revealed at SDCC this year though, those who favour their nostalgia and want those old-school tunes can happily toggle soundtracks. But wait! There's more!

While Spyro hasn’t faded into the background thanks to a stint in the Skylanders series of toys to life video games, fans have still been starving for a return to the classics. It’s that very nostalgia that Activision and developer Toys for Bob are revisiting with Spyro: Reignited Trilogy, a compilation of classics that so far looks absolutely stunning.

Should games only be remastered and rereleased years later? How soon is too soon to rerelease a game with a shiny coat of paint?