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Really cool youtube “Lets Play” of Skylanders

Posted on October 18, 2011May 22, 2019 by Dodger

Youtube user tealgamemaster has put up a really cool full playthrough of Skylanders. If you’re not worried about spoilers, certainly check it out. My favorite thing is how he starts off and it seems like he is prepared to hate the game. His impression slowly grows more and more positive as he plays until he…

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Skylanders!

Posted on October 13, 2011May 22, 2019 by Dodger

Hey guys, Sorry for the lack of activity here. I’ve been sick for a while, and I’m starting to get better. In good news, though, Skylanders reviews are coming in and the first few are good! WOO! Wii Sku Review – 90% http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/review/28068 360/PS3 Sku review – 85% http://www.gamingnexus.com/Article/Skylanders-Spyros-Adventure/Item3246.aspx Pro tip – Get the Wii…

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E3 2011: Skylanders!

Posted on June 9, 2011May 22, 2019 by Dodger

So far this is my favorite E3 hands-on preview: http://www.gamefront.com/e3-2011-skylanders-hands-on-your-little-brothers-allowance-is-forfeit/” And this is my favorite part: Until today, the phrase “game with toy tie-in” would have sent me running in the other direction. Especially if a publisher as avaricious as Activision were involved. Having played Skylanders, however, its clear that they’ve come up with a…

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Skylanders: More info!

Posted on February 11, 2011May 22, 2019 by Dodger

Joystiq has some more info here EDIT: Kotaku’s coverage is really good too. Augmented reality dragons. 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,…

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Skylanders: What I’ve been working on for the past year and a half!

Posted on February 10, 2011May 22, 2019 by Dodger

http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/spyro-breathing-fire-skylanders/story?id=12889789&page=1 As the article mentions, there will be more info coming tomorrow, but I just couldn’t wait: Skylanders: Spyro’s Adventure. When the game is running, players can put an action figure on a plastic “portal” or stand and watch the toys appear on their TV, and the toy becomes a moving character in the game…

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