Spyro the dragon skylander
They are inter-action figures," said Eric Hirshberg, CEO of Activision Publishing. This marks a wholesale change in the interaction between toys and video games, opening up new possibilities and revenue streams for both industries. Through an innovative use of technology, the game allows players to transport real-world toys into virtual worlds of adventure through the "Portal of Power." These "toys with brains" can come to life inside the game in connection with multiple gaming platforms, as well as on handheld gaming devices, mobile devices and on the web, remembering achievements and level-ups wherever they go. (Nasdaq: ATVI) announced today the worldwide debut of Skylanders Spyro's Adventure, an entertainment breakthrough for the toy and video game industries. Santa Monica, CA - FebruActivision Publishing, Inc. Innovative New Game Lets You "Bring Your Toys to Life"Ĭompany Announces Global Marketing Partnership with Toys "R" Us Check out the galleries below for a look at the game and its importable statuettes.ĪCTIVISION TO UNVEIL SKYLANDERS SPYRO'S ADVENTURE - A BREAKTHROUGH NEW PLAY EXPERIENCE THAT MERGES THE WORLD OF TOYS AND VIDEO GAMES -ĪT THE 2011 AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL TOY FAIR Heck, even in our jaded mid-20s, we're having a difficult time tempering our excitement. Man, if we were 12 again, we'd go absolutely nuts for these things. No platforms have been announced, though the game was demonstrated on Wii during its debut presentation at the 2011 American International Toy Fair today (that's right - mystery solved). Skylanders is set to launch this fall for $70, which nets you the game itself, a Portal mat, three toys and some trading cards. Oh, and to make these little guys even more collectible, each toy adheres to an element (fire, water, earth, etc.), augmenting its abilities and giving it access to exclusive areas of the game. From there, players can drop their toys on other players' Portals to use their customized characters in one of the game's cooperative or competitive modes. Each figure includes some sort of internal memory, which saves the experience, gold and improved skills of their in-game counterparts.
Though it sounds like a lot of love is going into the actual game - with a script penned by the writers of Toy Story and a score composed by Hans Zimmer - the toys actually seem to be the focal point. This drops the character into the game, where its unique set of skills helps the player. Here's the pitch: The game includes a "Portal" mat, upon which players can place one of over 30 toys modeled after characters, including the titular dragon. Have you ever heard such a completely radical combination of words in your entire life? Activision and developer Toys for Bob are banking on the novelty of that concept to make their recently announced franchise reboot, Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure, a hit.