Skylanders
Destiny 2 PC Launch Trailer Released
Those who were holding off on playing Destiny 2 until the launch of the PC version don’t have much longer to wait, as Guardians will finally be able to jump in on October 24th at 10am PT via The Blizzard Battle.net app. In celebration of the Destiny franchise arriving on PC, Activision has released the launch trailer that will hopefully make the wait just a little bit easier.
Nintendo Switch Hands-On Impressions In Chicago
Nintendo held a little hands on convention in Chicago yesterday for the upcoming Nintendo Switch. Open to the public, the event was on a first-come, first-served basis. Here, I got some hands-on time to test out the most notable features that the new console has to offer. From the seamless hand-held capabilities to the comfortable Joy-Con controllers, I can say this new innovative console may actu...[Read More]
Crash Bandicoot Remake Coming to PS4
Sony’s elaborate Playstation event wasn’t subtle about their revival of one of the most iconic Playstation characters. Crash Bandicoot, Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back, and Crash Bandicoot: Warped are getting the remake treatment. However, no other details have yet to be confirmed by Sony, other than that very fact that it is happening. At the Playstation Experience at a local t...[Read More]
Skylanders Giants Giant Update
See what I did there? Last year, we got Skylanders, and it was good. The concept of being able to hotswap physical character models and have that reflected in-game made for a fascinating new dynamic. That, coupled with solid gameplay and good writing, allowed Skylanders to transcend from its original target audience (children who love collecting toys) and hit on an older audience as well. Next wee...[Read More]
Skylanders Follow-up Takes a Giant Leap Forward
I know, that’s a terrible title. We generally go for more informative titles, but I’m feeling a bit saucy and wanted to make a stupid title joke, so sue me.Let’s get to the point. Skylanders was a fantastic game for kids and adults, and has spawned an incredibly powerful addiction to little RFID toys that have resulted in sold out shelves and inflated eBay prices. Only a fool wou...[Read More]
Review: Skylanders: Spyro’s Adventure (360)
Do you want to know how I knew this would be a great game within minutes of starting the campaign? Allow me to paint a picture for you: it was a Monday afternoon, and the sun was bright in the sky. My wife sat on our couch with the laptop in front of her, while I was on the living room chair getting everything prepared for my first game of Skylanders: Spyro’s Adventure. The Portal was set, m...[Read More]
E3 2011: Skylanders: Spyro’s Adventure
Every now and then a game comes along that, while designed and marketed for a younger market, captures my interest and imagination in a uniquely satisfying way. No, I’m not talking about Barbie Horse Adventures. I’m talking about one of Activision’s E3 offerings, Skylanders: Spyro’s Adventure.