There are some videogames that tie merchandise into the fabric of the game. Disney Infinity and Skylanders use toy figures to access characters and features, for example. However there are some other games that have spun off their own ...
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With Skylanders facing a big rival product for the first time this year in Disney Infinity, how will the products compete with one another and what does this mean for toy industry? "It will be interesting to see how this year pans out for ...
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Just as we were getting used to the yearly cycle of Skylanders announcements, previews and releases Disney Infinity comes along and muddies the waters. It will be interesting to see how this year pans out for both products, and whether ...
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National retailers’ separate toy and video game buying departments should be more closely aligned, says Namco Bandai. The company, which is launching its Tekken Card Tournament online game and physical cards, believes better ...
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Upcoming Skylanders rival Disney Infinity has been delayed by one month. The game and figures had been due for release on Friday, June 28th in the UK, but it will now arrive on Friday, August 23rd. Furthermore, the move comes not due to ...
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The 'toys to life' video game category is about to get a lot more interesting, with the announcement that Pokémon figures will enter the fray. First there was Skylanders, then Disney Infinity was announced, and Hasbro has dabbled ...
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Disney Infinity might not even be out until the summer, but Toys R Us has already hinted it may be stocking exclusive figures. CEO Jerry Storch, who has announced he will step down from his current role, told Family Gamer his views on ...
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First there was Skylanders, then Disney Infinity was announced - and now Hasbro has entered the new 'toys to life' category. The new B-Daman marble battling line from Hasbro, under licence from D-rights and with manufacturing ...
Tags: Skylanders, Disney Infinity, US Toy Fair
After decades of playing second fiddle to the No. 1 video game hero, Luigi is getting some love from Nintendo. Nintendo has named 2013 the "Year of Luigi," thanks to the numerous appearances that Mario's timid, green-clad twin brother will ...
Skylanders is Activision's very popular video-game line that lets you use a physical toy as an in-game character. At Toy Fair this year, we got a sneak peek at the upcoming Skylanders: Swap Force, the third installment in the game series. ...
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Disney Interactive today unveiled its most ambitious gaming initiative ever, Disney Infinity. This all new game platform unlocks the freedom to create stories and play experiences starring beloved characters from The Walt Disney Company and ...
Disney has lifted the lid on a new video game/toy crossover that is set to challenge Skylanders. Disney Infinity is a video game that brings together characters from a mix of Disney/Pixar IP, including Jack Sparrow from Pirates of the ...
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