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Activision Sold A Crapload Of Skylanders Toys

Activision has sold 20 million Skylanders action figures, the publisher said during a call to investors today. That’s, like, 20 times a million.


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Why The Future Of Gaming Might Not Be That Digital

It might seem like physical media is on its last legs. Between digital distribution, downloadable content, and the proliferation of online platforms like Valve’s Steam and EA’s Origin, the gaming industry seems to be inching closer and closer to virtual reality every day.


February 8, 2012
Nintendo

Here’s How Giants Will Fit Into The Next Skylanders Game

As you might have guessed from the screenshots, trailers or your ability to read words, Activision’s upcoming Skylanders Giants will feature a set of new figures called Giants. You’ll be able to collect up to eight of the hulking creatures, which are twice the size of normal Skylander action figures both in-game and in real life.


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This Skylanders Giants Trailer Teases A Tiny Bit Of Gameplay

Most of this buzz clip that accompanied today’s Skylanders Giants announcement is Activision beating its brawny chest about the success of their new toy-and-video-game franchise. But you’ll see a snippet of gameplay featuring new larger-than-normal character Tree Rex towards the end of the video. He’s doing big things.