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Skylanders 4 to be announced on April 23rd
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Daffy Duck
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Oh many kids will be all over this.
We've got so many skylanders at the moment we are running out of space to store them.
We've got so many skylanders at the moment we are running out of space to store them.
My son dropped out for a little bit and was really into LEGOs, but is at an all time high right now. We just beat Swap Force yesterday and he keeps talking about what new things they'll do in this years game. We're ready.
Man, this is another series that I'd really want to get more into if it didn't release every year. I liked the first one, messed with Giants a little... and then after that I'm just left in the dust. Collecting toys isn't fun when I know they release more of them faster than I can buy the first groups.
I understand why they do it though. If I was younger, I'd probably be all over it regardless.
I understand why they do it though. If I was younger, I'd probably be all over it regardless.
Chiaroscuro
Member
Well there is a counter in Toys'r'us website teasing "Something Big is coming to Skylands!" that will expire in 9 hours.
Could this be related to the announcement? Something Big? Maybe the return of the Giants.
Link:
http://www.toysrus.com/family/index.jsp?categoryId=11767538&sr=1&origkw=skylanders
Could this be related to the announcement? Something Big? Maybe the return of the Giants.
Link:
http://www.toysrus.com/family/index.jsp?categoryId=11767538&sr=1&origkw=skylanders
I bought one of each element with the first game and don't add upon that. I bought a cool looking Giant for the 2nd game and my gf bought me a SwapForce guy but other than that, I stick with what I got and it seems fine. The main/only draw back is I can't open all the special movement side areas that come with the different SwapForce guys but I'm fine.
It is a little costly, not going to deny it; but you just got to be smart about the guys you get.
I would expect that this will coincide with the announcement, which is apparently this evening. This site says that TRU in NY is giving away Soom Stone starting at 4pm EST and the event is after that, so the timing seems about right.
http://www.gamenguide.com/articles/...be-revealed-today-at-activision-nyc-event.htm
My biggest hope for the series is 4 player action. Other than that, I'm sure my kid will love whatever they do.
spyroflame0487
Member
First leaked image from a French In stage am account (now taken down)
First leaked image from a French In stage am account (now taken down)
Seems like a new portal..and something else. The new characters seem cool.
In the case the new portal is mandatory (and by the looks of it, it looks like it is) hopefully is backwards compatible with Swap-Force.
Hopefully, the game looks and plays as great as Swap-Force (on PS4) if not better.
First leaked image from a French In stage am account (now taken down)
Looks like some big guys again. And the ring style portal is interesting. Maybe it can expand/shrink? Could fit 4 dudes in there maybe...
cleveridea
Member
It seems confirmed from that pic that weapons are swap-able items. Had a feeling that might be where they went since the past swap force idea (ie to switchable items and weapons)
First leaked image from a French In stage am account (now taken down)
Kind of hard to tell but the gold lion like creature looks pretty cool. It should be interesting to see how an item switch mechanic works and how they plan to price accessories like that. I guess it was only a matter of time to Activision apes the power disc stuff from infinity.
Hopefully we get a trailer from the announcement.
Yeah, totally looks like you can switch weapons...not looking forward to a new portal though :/
yes but then you are tied to the 3 guys that come with it. In terms of abilities and what not.
Starter packs come with three characters (and the portal). That is enough to play the game and beat it. If you want to access every single area in the game, you will need one of each element (and one of each movement type of SwapForce for that game).
ALL Skylanders from the first and second game work on the latest game, SwapForce. But none of the SwapForce labeled guys work on the first two games. The back of each additional figure actually says what games they will be compatible with.
Heck, I don't think you even need all of the different elements to Platinum, 1000/1000 the games.
Starwolf_UK
Member
This post explains it all. Basically yes but you won't 100% the games.
If that leaked shot is to believe it makes me wonder if weapons will be able to ease the elements system (like say you can just get 8 elemental guns rather than separate characters).
spyroflame0487
Member
From their Facebook/Twitter:
What the heck is this? Looks like crystal things which seems to be the running theme, but..a skull? And the Magic logo?
Officially, the new game is going to be revealed at 7PM EST which is when the embargo is also ending, so...i guess we'll know everything then.
What the heck is this? Looks like crystal things which seems to be the running theme, but..a skull? And the Magic logo?
Officially, the new game is going to be revealed at 7PM EST which is when the embargo is also ending, so...i guess we'll know everything then.
SebastianAlexander
Member
From their Facebook/Twitter:
What the heck is this? Looks like crystal things which seems to be the running theme, but..a skull? And the Magic logo?
Officially, the new game is going to be revealed at 7PM EST which is when the embargo is also ending, so...i guess we'll know everything then.
looks like something you can "trap" in this new little jail attached to the portal, I bet those are collectible artifacts (sold in blind packs) - when placed in this little jail the skylanders can draw power from it ... like a rock skylander would get magic power with this purple skull .... i guess
splattered
Member
Just got into the series at the swap force level and we've already bought probably between 40-50 characters overall. Not at all ashamed to say I've enjoyed playing the gane with my son but then again I'm not exactly looking forward to buying another 40-50 characters plus a new portal and weapons and maybe vehicles!? haha
The Toys R Us countdown got to zero - and disappeared - and nothing. Anybody seen any news yet?
EDIT: NEVERMIND. Trap Team preorder is up:
http://www.toysrus.com/shop/index.jsp?categoryId=33322396
EDIT: NEVERMIND. Trap Team preorder is up:
http://www.toysrus.com/shop/index.jsp?categoryId=33322396
Trap Team: http://venturebeat.com/2014/04/23/activision-brings-life-to-toys-in-skylanders-trap-team-preview/
Beenox are developing the versions for the Xbox One, PS4, Wii U, and the 3DS. Toys for Bob are handling the PS3, 360, and Wii releases.
Beenox are developing the versions for the Xbox One, PS4, Wii U, and the 3DS. Toys for Bob are handling the PS3, 360, and Wii releases.
I guess we know where Beenox is going when Activision doesn't want to do big budget Spider-Man games anymore!
Description from the Toys R Us page:
Skylanders(R) is redefining the toys-to-life phenomenon with yet another ground-breaking innovation, Skylanders Trap Team(TM). In previous Skylanders games, we brought physical toys to life inside the game. With Skylanders Trap Team, we are reversing the magic by bringing characters out of the game, into physical "Traps" that kids can take with them, effectively bringing Life to Toys. In Skylanders Trap Team, Kaos continues his ongoing quest to rule over Skylands. He has discovered the location of the legendary Cloudcracker Prison -- a fortress built entirely out of the magical substance Traptanium(TM) and home to Skylands' most nefarious baddies. In an attempt to build his own army of foes, Kaos blows up the prison, releasing the most wanted villains and blasting shards of Traptanium to Earth in the form of Traps. Now it's up to Portal Masters to recapture all of the escaped villains using powerful Traptanium Traps and defeat Kaos before it's too late! Skylanders Trap Team introduces a ground-breaking innovation that lets Portal Masters "trap" the most wanted villains in Skylands and then play as them in the game in the battle for good. The game offers an unprecedented new addition to the game's play pattern in the form of Traptanium Traps. When this new type of toy is placed directly into the Traptanium Portal(TM), Portal Masters can "capture" a variety of special villains from the game and magically transport them from Skylands into the real world.
Skylanders(R) is redefining the toys-to-life phenomenon with yet another ground-breaking innovation, Skylanders Trap Team(TM). In previous Skylanders games, we brought physical toys to life inside the game. With Skylanders Trap Team, we are reversing the magic by bringing characters out of the game, into physical "Traps" that kids can take with them, effectively bringing Life to Toys. In Skylanders Trap Team, Kaos continues his ongoing quest to rule over Skylands. He has discovered the location of the legendary Cloudcracker Prison -- a fortress built entirely out of the magical substance Traptanium(TM) and home to Skylands' most nefarious baddies. In an attempt to build his own army of foes, Kaos blows up the prison, releasing the most wanted villains and blasting shards of Traptanium to Earth in the form of Traps. Now it's up to Portal Masters to recapture all of the escaped villains using powerful Traptanium Traps and defeat Kaos before it's too late! Skylanders Trap Team introduces a ground-breaking innovation that lets Portal Masters "trap" the most wanted villains in Skylands and then play as them in the game in the battle for good. The game offers an unprecedented new addition to the game's play pattern in the form of Traptanium Traps. When this new type of toy is placed directly into the Traptanium Portal(TM), Portal Masters can "capture" a variety of special villains from the game and magically transport them from Skylands into the real world.
puffyshirt
Banned
Beenox for PS4/Xbone? WHo developed Swap Force? That was far and away the best Skylanders yet.
Oh, and this twist doesn't really excite me. I like buying and collecting the Skylanders, but I have no desire to spend real world money to collect a bunch of digital creatures.
Oh, and this twist doesn't really excite me. I like buying and collecting the Skylanders, but I have no desire to spend real world money to collect a bunch of digital creatures.
CriterionDog
Member
Wow, I am surprised it isn't the other way around. How was Swap Force compared to the others?
Swap Force was Vicarious Visions' baby.
bequietdrive
Member
It was actually quite cool. Here's my eyes on preview http://www.godisageek.com/2014/04/skylanders-trap-team-preview/
puffyshirt
Banned
Damn. Well, I hope this one follows in that one's footsteps.
http://www.nintendolife.com/news/20...team_is_coming_to_wii_wii_u_and_3ds_this_year
Nintendolife says Toys for Bob is making the wii U version too....
Nintendolife says Toys for Bob is making the wii U version too....
spyroflame0487
Member
Gameinformer is posting full images.
tl;dr- all the characters still work, no new level increase, new smash attacks from jumping and the ability to play as villain characters, using the "trap" crystals. (one of each Skylander type)
puffyshirt
Banned
Kotaku has the most informative preview. I really don't like having to buy these crystal things. If they put them in blind packs, I'll be right pissed
bloodyroarxx
Member
Toys for Bob has a really huge task ahead of them after the lackluster reception for Giants and how incredibly well made Swap Force was.
My 4 year old was grinning ear to ear though during that trailer.
My 4 year old was grinning ear to ear though during that trailer.
bloodyroarxx
Member
This crystal trap thing seems like a really bad cash grab though, They better be real cheap.
puffyshirt
Banned
Yeah. I also wonder how, since you will need multiple crystals of the same type to catch all baddies, you're supposed to be able to tell what bad guy is on which crystal when you want to call in a specific one.
I need to learn more about these crystals, because they seem like the most blatant "cash grab" aspect of a franchise that has always walked a fine line.
bloodyroarxx
Member
Yeah Im thinking its you need the element crystal of the character you want to trap?
And Kaos has his own? YOU KNOW they are totally going to be blind packs.
Especially since this could have been some kind of add on that plugged into another USB port.
Chopper looks awesome... and I'm glad it's not a kart racer.
puffyshirt
Banned
Hmm, I suppose we'll see how many each can store, and what they will cost, etc. Either way, they are forcing me to spend money on something else that is much lamer than character figures. The Disney Infinity power discs really inspired them in the worst way.
nckillthegrimace
Member
There's a speaker in the portal that yells at you.
Hero of Legend
Member
As TFB are back on the Wii version, am I the only one thinking they've gone back to that as the baseline? Looks worse than Swap-Force which Vicarious did.
But who's doing the 3DS version? I'm betting on Vicarious also as they did the original on 3DS, and actually have worked on all three games in full on one version or the other, even TFB only had a supporting role in SF.
But who's doing the 3DS version? I'm betting on Vicarious also as they did the original on 3DS, and actually have worked on all three games in full on one version or the other, even TFB only had a supporting role in SF.