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Meet Cynder: Felicia Day Enrolls at ‘Skylanders Academy’

October 5, 2017Jamie Greene

In anticipation of the second season of ‘Skylanders Academy,’ we’re thrilled to bring you an exclusive clip of Felicia Day’s new character in the show.

3 (More) Perfect Picks for the Nintendo Switch

March 3, 2017Z2

Here are three more picks sure to satisfy family gamers on the Nintendo Switch.

‘Skylanders Imaginators’ Is One of the Best Yet

December 17, 2016Ruth Suehle

With the ability to create your own Skylanders to defeat Kaos, ‘Skylanders Imaginators’ is one of the best titles of the series. (And it’s not too late to get it before Christmas!)

EB Games Expo 2016 Highlights

October 1, 2016Evil Genius Mum2

Right now, this very weekend, there is a gathering of all the computer games in a tiny little place you haven’t heard of: Sydney, Australia.

Cortex and Kaos Skylanders Revealed at Gamescom

August 17, 2016Andy Robertson

‘Skylanders’ gets playable Kaos and Cortex figurines and ‘Crash Bandicoot’ adventure packs for all consoles.

‘Infinite Arms’ Is Toys to Life for Core Gamers

June 22, 2016Andy Robertson

A first look at Infinite Arms with the developers who previously worked on ‘Halo’ and ‘Gears of War.’

‘Skylanders Superchargers’ Goes Online Multiplayer on iOS

November 21, 2015Andy Robertson

With versions for iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, and Apple TV, this year’s ‘Skylanders’ has the bases covered. Here’s a look at the ‘Skylanders Superchargers’ Tablet Starter Pack.

‘Skylanders SuperChargers’ Go Racing Online

August 5, 2015Andy Robertson

At Gamescom Activision has unveiled Kart Racing in all versions of Skylanders SuperChargers as well as online play throughout. Along with a first look at the figurines and vehicles for Shark Shooter Terrafin, Shark Tank, Night Fall and Sea Shadow, on show in the demo were the following levels: Cloud Factory Calamity Canyon Dragon Spire […]

'Skylanders SuperChargers' Goes Online

July 11, 2015Andy Robertson

The UK pre-order packaging for Skylanders Superchargers details online modes, first 10 Supercharger duos and Race as Villain expansion packs.

‘Skylanders Superchargers’ Expands Line-Up At E3

June 17, 2015Andy Robertson

Yesterday Activision revealed more details, characters and levels on their new toys-to-life game Skylanders Superchargers.

‘Skylanders SuperChargers’ Brings Vehicle Play

June 3, 2015December 16, 2017Andy Robertson

Another year and another ‘Skylanders’ game. No huge surprise there, until you realize ‘Skylanders SuperChargers’ includes toy vehicles.

‘LEGO Dimensions’ Family Assessment

April 11, 2015Andy Robertson

Is ‘LEGO Dimensions’ toys-to-life done right or just another hit on family gaming budgets?

Kids React to ‘Lego Dimensions’ Rumors, Build Their Own Lego Portal

April 1, 2015Andy Robertson

We’d been talking about the possibility of a Lego toys to life game with the rumor of Lego Dimensions. Then the kids went off and made their own. I have to say I like how it looked:

‘Sick Bricks’ at Home With Toys and App

February 19, 2015Andy Robertson

We have a close look at the first 30 minutes with this new Skylanders style toy-game cross over, Sick Bricks.

Hands-On With ‘Sick Bricks’ at Toy Fair

February 16, 2015Andy Robertson

We had a chance go get hands on with the new game from Spin Master that combines Skylanders, Lego and Angry Birds Telepods: Sick Bricks.

‘Skylanders’ Releases Love Potion Pop Fizz for Valentine’s Day

February 5, 2015Anton Olsen

‘Skylanders’ has released another great holiday character. This time it is Love Potion Pop Fizz. Rumor is he was working on a raspberry soda when his recipe backfired and what you see is the result. A raspberry pink Love Potion Pop Fizz, just in time for Valentine’s Day.

Skylanders Day at GameStop, Sunday January 10th, 2015

January 9, 2015February 21, 2018Anton Olsen4

From open to close, all local GameStop stores will be hosting a Light & Dark Skylanders Day. Stop in for some great deals and exclusive traps and characters. Eon’s Elite Stealth Elf and Elite Terrafin will be on sale for $20 and if you haven’t joined the Trap Team, all starter packs will be $30 off.

Skylanders Introduces Two New Elements

December 19, 2014Anton Olsen2

For the first time in the franchise’s history, Skylanders is introducing two new elements. Light and Dark elements join the other eight elements in Skylanders Trap Team with the introduction of two new characters. Knight Mare and Knight Light will be available soon along with a location piece that will unlock a special level in the game.

Skylander Eruptor to Appear in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

November 26, 2014Anton Olsen

Many congratulations to our friends at Toys For Bob, and Activision. Eruptor, one of my favorite Skylanders, is to appear in this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The larger than life Eruptor balloon took more than 40 gallons of fluorescent paint and five barrels of glitter to recreate his fiery personality. Check out the parade on turkey day starting at 9 a.m. on Thursday.

Everything Parents Should Know About Skylanders Trap Team in 2 Minutes

October 4, 2014November 23, 2017Andy Robertson

Here’s a video run down with all the key details about Skylanders Trap Team:

Skylanders Trap Team: Released October 5th

October 4, 2014Anton Olsen

Skylanders Trap Team will be released this Sunday in the US. My family and I, along with a few friends, had a chance to play a demo of the new game last weekend, and what we saw has us stoked for the release. This release delivers new characters, new elements, and the trap itself.

Skylanders Trap Team Talks Like a Pirate

September 19, 2014Anton Olsen

Skylanders Trap Team gets into the Talk Like A Pirate holiday with this little clip. It also gives a little insight into one of the mini-games we can expect to see in Trap Team.

Full Skylanders Trap Team Console Game Comes to Tablets

August 12, 2014November 23, 2017Andy Robertson2

With Gamescom almost upon us Activision announced a new version of Skylanders Trap Team for tablet devices. Unlike previous years though this is the full console experience and comes with a Bluetooth controller and Portal.

The Best Family Games at E3 2014

June 12, 2014Kelly Knox1

Here’s a quick roundup of some of the best video games coming out soon for families and kids featured at this year’s E3.

Buzzer Beak is Next Skylanders Trap Team Villain

June 9, 2014December 16, 2017Andy Robertson

With E3 only a day away from opening its doors, I was excited to get an exclusive hands-on with a new Trap Team villain. Buzzer Beak is an Air villain that offers impressive flying and swooping attacks.

Decoding E3 For Families

June 6, 2014December 16, 2017Andy Robertson

I’m often asked what this yearly event is that I keep jetting off to, and not just by my kids. To that end I got a colleague to put together a family guide to E3 along with our expectations about what to look out for this year.

More Skylanders Trap Team Heroes Incoming

May 23, 2014November 23, 2017Andy Robertson2

In this third Skylanders Trap Team What We Know video Family Gamer TV investigates the recently leaked photos of what appears to be an Undead Trap Master.

Torch Skylander Revealed in Game Informer

May 9, 2014December 14, 2017Andy Robertson

Here’s a look at Torch, a new Trap Team core Skylander revealed in the June copy of Game Informer. We found the image online in advance of the magazine hitting shelves.

Skylanders Trap Team Gets Legendary

May 7, 2014November 23, 2017Andy Robertson

I had a chance to talk to the buying director for Toys R Us at the UK announcement event of Skylanders Trap Team, she talked about Legendary Skylanders and how it’s work that she’s happy to take home.

Lilo and Stitch, Brave and Maleficent in Disney Infinity 2.0 Trailer

May 3, 2014November 23, 2017Andy Robertson1

Re-watching the Disney Infinity 2.0 trailer we spotted some other non-Marvel Disney brands that may be appearing in this year’s game.

Tag: skylanders

Meet Cynder: Felicia Day Enrolls at ‘Skylanders Academy’

3 (More) Perfect Picks for the Nintendo Switch

‘Skylanders Imaginators’ Is One of the Best Yet

EB Games Expo 2016 Highlights

Cortex and Kaos Skylanders Revealed at Gamescom

‘Infinite Arms’ Is Toys to Life for Core Gamers

‘Skylanders Superchargers’ Goes Online Multiplayer on iOS

‘Skylanders SuperChargers’ Go Racing Online

'Skylanders SuperChargers' Goes Online

‘Skylanders Superchargers’ Expands Line-Up At E3

‘Skylanders SuperChargers’ Brings Vehicle Play

‘LEGO Dimensions’ Family Assessment

Kids React to ‘Lego Dimensions’ Rumors, Build Their Own Lego Portal

‘Sick Bricks’ at Home With Toys and App

Hands-On With ‘Sick Bricks’ at Toy Fair

‘Skylanders’ Releases Love Potion Pop Fizz for Valentine’s Day

Skylanders Day at GameStop, Sunday January 10th, 2015

Skylanders Introduces Two New Elements

Skylander Eruptor to Appear in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Everything Parents Should Know About Skylanders Trap Team in 2 Minutes

Skylanders Trap Team: Released October 5th

Skylanders Trap Team Talks Like a Pirate

Full Skylanders Trap Team Console Game Comes to Tablets

The Best Family Games at E3 2014

Buzzer Beak is Next Skylanders Trap Team Villain

Decoding E3 For Families

More Skylanders Trap Team Heroes Incoming

Torch Skylander Revealed in Game Informer

Skylanders Trap Team Gets Legendary

Lilo and Stitch, Brave and Maleficent in Disney Infinity 2.0 Trailer

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