Skylanders Swap Force Archives

Skylanders 4 Interview Hints at New Game

February 25, 2014November 23, 2017Andy Robertson

At New York toy fair the atmosphere around the Skylanders booth may have been a little muted, but there was still a lot to cover.

Skylanders Swap Force Dad and Son Battles Every Weekend

December 7, 2013November 23, 2017Andy Robertson

These dad vs son Skylanders battle videos offer Saturday morning TV with a competitive edge. They also highlight why it’s great to game in a family.

Mom, Dad, Son, Daughter, Friends Play Through Skylanders Swap Force

October 29, 2013December 16, 2017Andy Robertson

We test how much fun Skylanders Swap Force is for Mums, Dads, Sons and Daughters as we play through the whole game.

Skylanders Swap Force Review

October 13, 2013December 16, 2017Andy Robertson1

With the game out today in the US and soon to arrive on other shores, here’s my family first-look review after working through much of the experience with my kids.

New Mega Bloks Build Excitement

October 7, 2013November 23, 2017Tony Sims

Skylanders Swap Force is only a few days away now. That’s right, another new addition of interactive toys that meld with you gaming console is almost here. My kids area already feeling the excitement, so they picked up on of the new Mega Bloks sets

10 Days Till Skylanders Swap Force Wave 1

October 3, 2013December 16, 2017Andy Robertson2

With Swap Force almost upon us I had a chance to play through 30 minutes of the game at my leisure and in relative quiet at the Eurogamer Expo in London.

Skylanders Swap Force Official Champion Wins Complete Set of Figures and Starter Set

September 12, 2013November 26, 2017Andy Robertson

After many region heats and much hammering of buttons / waggling of sticks, we have the world’s first official Skylanders champion. Here’s the video of the final.

First Skylanders Swap Force PS4 Gameplay

August 22, 2013December 16, 2017Andy Robertson

Exclusive new game-play for new Skylanders Swap Force on PS4 characters.

Grilla Drilla Skylanders Swap Force Exclusive Reveal At Gamescom

August 21, 2013November 23, 2017Andy Robertson

Exclusive early look at gameplay for Grilla Drilla.

Father and Son Play Skylanders Swap Force

August 20, 2013December 13, 2017Andy Robertson

Father and son play through the first levels of Skylanders Swap Force, and quite like it.

Activision Kicks Off Skylanders eSports In The UK

August 9, 2013November 23, 2017Andy Robertson

We check in on the latest thing in eSports, the Skylanders Championships.

Skylanders Swap Force Speed Run: 144 Character Combinations

July 19, 2013November 23, 2017Andy Robertson

Here are our tips and tricks for identifying the Swap Force figures you really need.

Giants in Skylanders Swap Force?

July 18, 2013November 23, 2017Andy Robertson1

Swap Force website update confirms wave 1 figures and hints at Giants.

Skylanders Swap Force Wii Support, Rhythm Action Attacks and Character Gender

June 29, 2013December 16, 2017Andy Robertson

A close look at Skylanders Swap Force‘s Wii Support, Rhythm Action Attacks and Character Gender

Skylanders Swap Force 101: Naming Conventions

June 26, 2013November 23, 2017Andy Robertson

Hands-On Test swapping Skylanders with Developer CEO Guha Bala.

Skylanders Swap Force Stats on Wii U

June 18, 2013November 23, 2017Andy Robertson1

We have a look at the Swap Force character stats via the Wii U controller.

Skylanders Swap Force Full Level Play Through With Studio Head

June 12, 2013December 16, 2017Andy Robertson

Here’s our big 30 minute play through of Skylanders Swap Force: new character, missions, modes, levels and special areas.

Skylanders SWAP Force Increases Level Cap to 20 and Introduces Starstrike

June 11, 2013November 23, 2017Andy Robertson1

Skylanders Swap Force will increase the level cap to 20 and add a new female character, Starstrike.

Skylanders Swap Force Special E3 Bronze Hot Dog Unboxed

June 10, 2013November 23, 2017Andy Robertson3

We unbox the E3 Limited Edition Skylanders Swap Force figure.

Disney Infinity New Toyset Announced for The Lone Ranger

June 6, 2013November 23, 2017Andy Robertson

Hands-on with Disney Infinity play-set for The Lone Ranger

Skylanders Swap Force Pre-E3 News and Rumour Round Up

May 31, 2013Andy Robertson2

A Skylanders Swap Force update that rounds up the rumors and goes into some detail about how the new Swap Force figures are upgraded.

Toys For Bob Likely to Develop Skylanders 4

May 10, 2013November 24, 2017Andy Robertson2

We take a look back at Toys for Bob’s work on Skylanders Giants and a look ahead to their likely development of Skylanders 4.

Skylanders Swap Force vs Disney Infinity

E3 Show Down: Skylanders Swap Force and Disney Infinity

May 8, 2013November 24, 2017Andy Robertson2

We get ready for the E3 show down between Disney Infinity and Skylanders Swap Force.

Disney Infinity Toy Box Developer Interview

April 24, 2013Andy Robertson1

We interview developers James Rowe and Manfred Neber of Avalanche Software about the Toy Box mode in Disney Infinity; co-operative game creation and the future of toy tie-in games.

Skylanders Swap Force News Incoming at E3

March 21, 2013December 16, 2017Andy Robertson

News to expect for Skylanders Swap Force at E3 this year.

Hands-On With Disney Infinity Cars Playset

March 18, 2013Andy Robertson

I had a chance to go hands-on with the toys from the first Playset expansion for Disney Infinity. Here’s our close-up assessment of Lightning McQueen, Holley Shiftwell, Francesco Bernoulli and Mater in Disney Infinity style.

Skylander Giants Scarlet Ninjini Appears on Amazon.de

March 8, 2013Andy Robertson

Skylanders Giant Scarlet Ninjini appears on Amazon.de, listed for sale on March 15th.

Toys R Us CEO Compares Disney Infinity and Skylanders Swap Force

February 19, 2013December 16, 2017Andy Robertson

Having quizzed Activision Publishing’s CEO about Skylanders Swap Force, we had a chance to get an opinion from the other side of the retail fence. Jerry Storch is the CEO and Chairman of Toys R Us and knows a thing …

Activision CEO Defends Skylanders Swap Force’s Re-Released Toys and Portal Incompatibility

February 16, 2013Andy Robertson

We quizzed Eric Hirshberg, CEO of Activision Publishing, about Skylanders Swap Force, in particular the incompatibility of last year’s portal and the third re-release for some toys in Series 3 form.

Skylanders Swap Force Starter Pack Preview

February 11, 2013December 16, 2017Andy Robertson

Having processed the information from the New York launch event for Skylanders Swap Force a picture is emerging of the likely elements of the game’s Starter Pack.

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