The latest game featuring everyone’s favourite heroic little dragon is set to go for sale this week as Vivendi Universal announces that it has shipped Spyro: A Hero’s Tail to retail stores nationwide.

In Spyro: A Hero’s Tail, Spyro must save the Dragon Realms from the Evil Red Dragon who has planted light-sapping Dark Gems all over the Dragon Realms in an attempt to imprison and control the world. With the help of his chums, Spyro must seek out and destroy all of the Dark Gems to return the lands back to normal and to save the Dragon Realms from the evil dragon's tyrannical control.

"Spyro has been a favourite character and strong leader in the platform genre since its 1998 debut," said Philip W. O'Neil, President of North America, VU Games. "Spyro A Hero's Tail continues the franchise's tradition by immersing players into a deep storyline, more diverse, lush environments and a line-up of engaging characters."

The game is available for Playstation 2, Xbox and Gamecube systems. More facts about Spyro: A Hero’s Tail can be found at the official website - http://www.herostail.spyrothedragon.com. RP