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|name = Skylanders: Giants | |name = Skylanders: Giants | ||
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|develop = Toys for Bob <br /> | |develop = Toys for Bob <br /> n-Space (3DS) | ||
|publish = Activision | |publish = Activision | ||
|release = October 2012 | |release = October 21, 2012<ref name="Skylanders Giants coming October 21">[http://games.yahoo.com/blogs/plugged-in/skylanders-giants-coming-october-21-character-revealed-134728701.html Skylanders Giants coming October 21, new character revealed]</ref> | ||
|rating = | |rating = Unknown | ||
|platform = Nintendo Wii <br /> Nintendo 3DS <br/> Xbox 360 <br/> Sony PS3 | |platform = Nintendo Wii <br /> Wii U <br /> Nintendo 3DS <br/> Xbox 360 <br/> Sony PS3 <br /> PC | ||
|Soundtrack = Hans Zimmer (Main Theme) <br /> Lorne Balfe | |Soundtrack = Hans Zimmer (Main Theme) <br /> Lorne Balfe | ||
|genre = ESRB: E10+ | |||
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'''''Skylanders: Giants''''' is a new [[Skylanders (series)|Skylanders]] game that will be released | '''''Skylanders: Giants''''' is a new ''[[Skylanders (series)|Skylanders]]'' game that will be released on October 21, 2012<ref name="Skylanders Giants coming October 21"/>, a direct sequel to the spin-off Spyro game, [[Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure]]. | ||
==Story Summary== | ==Story Summary== | ||
Thousands of years ago, the [[Giants]] fought epic battles in [[Skylands]] but were banished to Earth. With a new threat looming, it's time to bring them back to join forces with the Skylanders. Only you can put them on the [[Portal of Power]] to unleash their strength in the ultimate battle to save Skylands.<ref>[http://www.skylanders.com/giants Skylanders Giants website, What Everyone's Asking]</ref> | |||
==Details== | ==Details== | ||
Joel Cohen and Alec Sokolow have returned to help write the story. The theme music will again be composed by Academy Award Winning film composer Hans Zimmer and there will be a brand new score by returning composer, Lorne Balfe. | Joel Cohen and Alec Sokolow have returned to help write the story. The theme music will again be composed by Academy Award Winning film composer Hans Zimmer and there will be a brand new score by returning composer, Lorne Balfe. | ||
In the brand new Starter Pack, you will get three Skylanders | In the brand new console Starter Pack, you will get three Skylanders ([[Tree Rex]], [[Jet-Vac]], and a Series 2 [[Cynder]]), a Portal of Power, Trading Cards, a Poster, and the game itself.<ref>[http://www.gamersbliss.com/2012/06/10/e3-2012-hands-on-skylanders-giants/ E3 2012: Hands-On Skylanders: Giants]</ref> The Starter Pack will also be available without the Portal of Power for those who already have it, and that Pack will contain only a Giant (Tree Rex). In the 3DS Starter Pack, you will get [[Pop Fizz]], Tree Rex, and a Series 2 Cynder.<ref>[http://nspaceinc.wordpress.com/2012/06/05/were-developing-skylanders-giants-for-nintendo-3ds/ We’re developing Skylanders Giants for Nintendo 3DS]</ref> | ||
24 of the Skylanders from ''Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure'' are going to be released with a remodel and light up when near a Portal of Power, having an orange base instead of a green base. | 24 of the Skylanders from ''Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure'' are going to be released with a remodel and light up when near a Portal of Power, having an orange base instead of a green base.<ref>[http://www.wired.com/geekdad/2012/03/top-3-skylanders-giants/ Top 3 Skylanders Giants Compatibility Tips]</ref> | ||
The 3DS version will once again have a different storyline.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4YVFkjL20o Skylanders Giants 3DS Version Details]</ref> | |||
==Features== | ==Features== | ||
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===Going Big=== | ===Going Big=== | ||
''Skylanders: Giants'' introduces eight new highly collectible figures that are more than twice the size of the main Skylanders cast in both physical and virtual form. Their in-game powers and abilities reflect their colossal scale. | ''Skylanders: Giants'' introduces eight new highly collectible figures that are more than twice the size of the main Skylanders cast in both physical and virtual form. Their in-game powers and abilities reflect their colossal scale.<ref name="Activision's Skylanders: Giants Toy Fair Coverage">[http://investor.activision.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=646775 Big Shoes Filled -- Skylanders Giants™ Revealed at the 2012 American International Toy Fair]</ref> | ||
===Bright Lights=== | ===Bright Lights=== | ||
Helping to further the real world magic of bringing toys to life, ''Skylanders: Giants'' includes a set of characters that feature spectacular new light technology integrated into the toys, allowing the figure to light up when near or on the Portal of Power. These characters have additional in-game benefits as well. Batteries are not required. | Helping to further the real world magic of bringing toys to life, ''Skylanders: Giants'' includes a set of characters that feature spectacular new light technology integrated into the toys, allowing the figure to light up when near or on the Portal of Power. These characters have additional in-game benefits as well. Batteries are not required.<ref name="Activision's Skylanders: Giants Toy Fair Coverage"/> | ||
===Brand New Skylanders=== | ===Brand New Skylanders=== | ||
Eight new regular sized Skylanders, each with their own unique powers, abilities, and personality, join the adventure alongside the Giants. | Eight new regular sized Skylanders, each with their own unique powers, abilities, and personality, join the adventure alongside the Giants.<ref name="Activision's Skylanders: Giants Toy Fair Coverage"/> | ||
===Forward Compatibility=== | ===Forward Compatibility=== | ||
Every beloved character from ''Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure'' is 100% compatible with ''Skylanders: Giants'', leveled-up stats and customizations intact. | Every beloved character from ''Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure'' is 100% compatible with ''Skylanders: Giants'', leveled-up stats and customizations intact. In ''Giants'', they will be able to level up to level 15.<ref name="Activision's Skylanders: Giants Toy Fair Coverage"/> | ||
===Wider Worlds=== | ===Wider Worlds=== | ||
Portal Masters will see all new arenas and more gameplay options in Battle Mode for exciting head-to-head play, as well as enhanced Elemental Zones, new [[Heroic Challenges]] , and other features that encourage players to collect and level up every character. | Portal Masters will see all new arenas and more gameplay options in Battle Mode for exciting head-to-head play, as well as enhanced Elemental Zones, new [[Heroic Challenges|Hero Challenges]], and other features that encourage players to collect and level up every character.<ref name="Activision's Skylanders: Giants Toy Fair Coverage"/> | ||
===Difficulty=== | ===Difficulty=== | ||
''Skylanders: Giants'' will include | ''Skylanders: Giants'' will include three difficulty levels (Easy, Normal, and Hard) and possibly a fourth unlockable "nightmare" or "legendary" mode. A nightmare mode or legendary mode will be unlocked if you finish [the game], but it is known if they have been finalized.<ref>[http://www.theverge.com/gaming/2012/6/21/3104193/skylanders-giants-difficulty-levels Skylanders Giants Difficulty Levels]</ref> | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*It is mentioned by Alex Ness, the producer of Toys for Bob, that [[Spyro]] will have a role in ''Giants | *It is mentioned by Alex Ness, the producer of Toys for Bob, that [[Spyro]] will have a role in ''Giants.''<ref>[http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/37230/features/skylanders-giants-interview-spyro-still-has-a-role-to-play/?cid=OTC-RSS&attr=ONM-General-RSS Skylanders Giants interview - Spyro still has a role to play]</ref> | ||
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*[http://www.skylanders.com/giants Official site] | |||
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XiFSXH3yP_c Debut Trailer] | |||
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Fvdx0j7q38 E3 2012 Trailer] | |||
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| Developer(s): | Toys for Bob n-Space (3DS) |
| Publisher(s): | Activision |
| Released: | October 21, 2012[1] |
| Genre: | ESRB: E10+ |
| Rating(s): | Unknown |
| Platform: | Nintendo Wii Wii U Nintendo 3DS Xbox 360 Sony PS3 PC |
Skylanders: Giants is a new Skylanders game that will be released on October 21, 2012[1], a direct sequel to the spin-off Spyro game, Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure.
Story Summary
Thousands of years ago, the Giants fought epic battles in Skylands but were banished to Earth. With a new threat looming, it's time to bring them back to join forces with the Skylanders. Only you can put them on the Portal of Power to unleash their strength in the ultimate battle to save Skylands.[2]
Details
Joel Cohen and Alec Sokolow have returned to help write the story. The theme music will again be composed by Academy Award Winning film composer Hans Zimmer and there will be a brand new score by returning composer, Lorne Balfe.
In the brand new console Starter Pack, you will get three Skylanders (Tree Rex, Jet-Vac, and a Series 2 Cynder), a Portal of Power, Trading Cards, a Poster, and the game itself.[3] The Starter Pack will also be available without the Portal of Power for those who already have it, and that Pack will contain only a Giant (Tree Rex). In the 3DS Starter Pack, you will get Pop Fizz, Tree Rex, and a Series 2 Cynder.[4]
24 of the Skylanders from Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure are going to be released with a remodel and light up when near a Portal of Power, having an orange base instead of a green base.[5]
The 3DS version will once again have a different storyline.[6]
Features
Skylanders: Giants builds upon the breakthrough fundamentals of the first game—merging the physical and virtual realms with an innovative line of cross-platform toy figures that have "brains," which players everywhere can magically bring to life in the world of Skylands. This next installment of the franchise features a variety of new characters, new challenges, a thrilling new story-driven adventure, and advanced integration across console, handheld, mobile and online:
Going Big
Skylanders: Giants introduces eight new highly collectible figures that are more than twice the size of the main Skylanders cast in both physical and virtual form. Their in-game powers and abilities reflect their colossal scale.[7]
Bright Lights
Helping to further the real world magic of bringing toys to life, Skylanders: Giants includes a set of characters that feature spectacular new light technology integrated into the toys, allowing the figure to light up when near or on the Portal of Power. These characters have additional in-game benefits as well. Batteries are not required.[7]
Brand New Skylanders
Eight new regular sized Skylanders, each with their own unique powers, abilities, and personality, join the adventure alongside the Giants.[7]
Forward Compatibility
Every beloved character from Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure is 100% compatible with Skylanders: Giants, leveled-up stats and customizations intact. In Giants, they will be able to level up to level 15.[7]
Wider Worlds
Portal Masters will see all new arenas and more gameplay options in Battle Mode for exciting head-to-head play, as well as enhanced Elemental Zones, new Hero Challenges, and other features that encourage players to collect and level up every character.[7]
Difficulty
Skylanders: Giants will include three difficulty levels (Easy, Normal, and Hard) and possibly a fourth unlockable "nightmare" or "legendary" mode. A nightmare mode or legendary mode will be unlocked if you finish [the game], but it is known if they have been finalized.[8]
Trivia
- It is mentioned by Alex Ness, the producer of Toys for Bob, that Spyro will have a role in Giants.[9]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Skylanders Giants coming October 21, new character revealed
- ↑ Skylanders Giants website, What Everyone's Asking
- ↑ E3 2012: Hands-On Skylanders: Giants
- ↑ We’re developing Skylanders Giants for Nintendo 3DS
- ↑ Top 3 Skylanders Giants Compatibility Tips
- ↑ Skylanders Giants 3DS Version Details
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 Big Shoes Filled -- Skylanders Giants™ Revealed at the 2012 American International Toy Fair
- ↑ Skylanders Giants Difficulty Levels
- ↑ Skylanders Giants interview - Spyro still has a role to play
External Links
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| Main series | Spyro's Adventure • Giants • Swap Force • Trap Team • SuperChargers (Racing) • Imaginators | |
| Spin-offs | Universe • Cloud Patrol • Lost Islands • Battlegrounds • Battlecast • Ring of Heroes | |
| Miscellaneous | Skylanders Collection Vault - Skylanders Creator | |
