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September 3, 2015

Skylanders SuperChargers To Be First Skylanders Game On iPad and iPhone

The Skylanders franchise has been a phenomenon from nearly the word go. And with its newest expansion, Skylanders SuperChargers, the game is going to a place it’s never been before, iPhone and iPad, arriving October 25th! Here’s the full breakdown via a press release: “The game offers fans a new cloud save feature which allows for portability betwe en multiple Apple devices for a true on-the-go experience. Simply save your progress via cloud save and pick up your progress on separate devices as long as you’re logged in under the same Game Center account. Now fans can seamlessly enjoy the same robust gameplay-driven adventure as its console counterpart wherever and whenever they want. The Skylanders SuperChargers Starter Pack for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch will include everything necessary for fans with those devices to create the full Skylanders SuperChargers gameplay experience out of the box, including a Bluetooth portal, an embedded Bluetooth controller and a built-in stand. Upon download, players will get Instant Spit Fire and Instant Hot Streak for

June 25, 2015

Skylanders: SuperChargers E3 2015 Preview

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The Skylanders franchise was really the franchise that made the Toys-to-Life video game genre accessible, efficient and profitable. Without Skylanders, I doubt that Disney Interactive would have followed suit with Disney Infinity. Even Nintendo has joined in with the current Amiibo craze. However, Toys-to-Life really was perfected by the Skylanders franchise. The franchise receives its next installment later this year with Skylanders: SuperChargers. The franchise has gotten so big that even Nintendo is getting a piece of the action with the appearance milestone Nintendo icons Bowser and Donkey Kong, who will get their own dedicated Skylander figurines and vehicles for the game. Following Skylanders: Trap Team, the latest edition of the franchise features vehicles as the new gimmick. So, for the new game, players will be able to not only switch out characters, but the vehicles they can ride throughout the game. During this year’s E3, I got the chance to personally demo the PlayStation 4 version of the game. One great aspect of the Skylanders franchise is that the

June 16, 2015

Donkey Kong and Bowser Coming To Skylanders SuperChargers

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During it’s E3 Digital Event, Nintendo unveiled that two of its prominent characters will be featured in the upcoming expansion of the mega popular Skylanders franchise. Turbo Charge Donkey Kong and Hammer Slam Bowser will be appear in Skylanders SuperChargers. Both will have their own figurines that you can use in Skylanders and as a regular (epic) Amiibo! “Activision Blizzard has always cherished our collaboration with Nintendo, and we are grateful for decades of partnership,” said Bobby Kotick, Chief Executive Officer of Activision Blizzard. “Since we made the first toys-to-life game, some of our most dedicated players have been Nintendo fans around the world. Skylanders is delighted to welcome beloved guest stars Donkey Kong and Bowser into its magical world.” “Activision’s Skylanders games have been very popular on Nintendo platforms, and we hope this collaboration will delight fans of the franchise,” said Satoru Iwata, President of Nintendo Co., Ltd. “We believe this unique approach will help expand the entire category and make it appealing to even more players.” It’ll be fun

June 3, 2015

Skylanders Super Chargers Officially Announced

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While it may have been a huge risk at the time, the Skylanders franchise has boomed into a major money maker for Activision. Not only has both their games and figurines (which you use to play the game) sold well, they single-handedly inspired the creation of Disney Infinity, the Amiibos, and LEGO Dimensions. But that doesn’t mean the Skylanders franchise is going to stay stagnant. The franchise continues to grow in many ways. First came bigger Skylanders, next game the ability to mix and match the character, and then you could capture your enemies in Trap Team. Now? You get to ride vehicles! Activision has announced the next installment in the franchise with Skylanders Super Chargers. Skylanders Super Chargers is going to be the next iteration of the popular franchise. In the game, Kaos returns to be the main villain, but this time, he’s brought a huge warship called the Sky Eater to reign terror and…eat the sky. It’ll be up to your team and a crew of 20 new characters including the

November 13, 2014

Skylanders Trap Team (PS4) Review

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I come to the whole toys as video game DLC thing rather late. So far there have already been four main Skylanders games, Disney joined the in with Disney Infinity, even Nintendo is getting in on the act with its amiibo line and I’m regularly seeing dumbed down ripoffs of the idea in the mobile space. So it’s past the time to litigate the concept of making a single game potentially earn hundreds of dollars by tying game content to collectible toys. It’s obviously a big hit, people like it, they’re willingly spending the money and having fun. However, in reviewing Skylanders Trap Team, I can only relate my reactions to the concept. I’ve been gaming for more than 30 years. My hobby has changed a lot since the first time I stuck an Atari 2600 Combat cart in the console and wrapped my sweaty hands around the joystick. But Skylanders, man, that was a weird ride. Do I have to tell you what Skylanders is? Chances are you know

October 23, 2014

Skylanders Trap Team Starter Pack (Tablet Edition) Review

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Whether this is your first or your fourth venture into Skylands, you’ll find Skylanders Trap Team’s story engaging and humorous with some legitimate laugh out loud moments. Skylanders Trap Team Starter Pack (Tablet Edition) plays just as well as its console counterparts. The portal peripheral’s poor battery life will diminish your gaming experience if it catches you off-guard. Those purchasing this edition of Skylanders Trap Team should consider investing in rechargeable AAA batteries. Skylanders Trap Team is the fourth entry in the Skylanders series and is available for the PS4, Xbox One, PS3, Xbox 360, Wii, Wii U, Nintendo 3DS and tablet devices. This review covers the tablet edition, played on a 3rd Generation iPad. Skylanders Trap Team Starter Pack (Tablet Edition) contains the wireless Traptanium Portal and game controller, AAA batteries for each, two Skylanders Figures, two villain Traps, a poster, trading cards, a tray for storage of the Traps and instructions on where to download the game for your device. A Device Compatibility Chart on the back of

August 19, 2014

Activision looking to create its own movie studio

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According to The Information, Activision is currently working on a plan to launch its own movie studio to create hit films based on its biggest brands. The site claims that sources within the publisher have confirmed that the initial plans are still in the early stages but it is something executives are seriously looking at. The fact that Activision is looking to move into the movie and television industries should not come as a surprise. Games such as Call of Duty and Skylanders have millions of fans around the globe and many of those would likely be interested in seeing a big budget film adaptation. In fact, many of their series are already ideally suited to making the transition to film and TV. Call of Duty titles are traditionally action-packed adventures that already have big names such as Kevin Spacey involved. Others like Bungie’s Destiny have a huge world and back story that could easily be exploited in other media. The move by Activision to open their own studio would

July 28, 2014

SDCC – Games

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SDCC – Games San Diego Comic Con is one of the biggest events on the calendar, and with it comes its trademark mix of comics, movies, TV, games, cosplay, toys, weirdness and much more. We’ve tried desperately to keep track of everything that went on and cherry pick out the best news from the show. Here’s our picks from the games on show at SDCC. Check out our other San Diego Comic Con wrap-ups; Games | Movies | TV LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham was officially announced at SDCC this weekend, promising to take the series to new heights – in space and beyond! The game promises to be “this year’s ultimate super hero video game for all ages“. Here’s the official launch trailer for the game; Not content with simply announcing the title and giving us the launch trailer (below), we also get this cast video showcasing a host of the heroes and villains who will appear in the game including 1960’s Batman, voiced

July 16, 2013

Skylanders monopoly grows with release of themed board game

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From today, the US population can buy a Skylanders-inspired version of Hasbro’s fast-dealing property trading game Monopoly, all thanks to a special partnership between videogames publisher Activision and USAopoly.

February 5, 2013

Activision Announces Skylanders Swap Force

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After selling nearly 500 million dollars of Skylanders it really isn’t a surprise that Activision was going to keep cranking out the sequels with its bread winning series. Today they’ve announced the new Skylanders Swap Force will hit 360, PS3, Wii U and Wii this fall and feature a brand new type of Skylanders for your children to drive you crazy over. Hit the jump for more information.

February 9, 2012