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Not even Disney execs would deny the ‘inspiration’ the company took from Activision’s Skylanders when thrashing out its design for Disney Infinity. And indeed, who could blame them? MCV reported last week that Skylanders has grossed over $500m in the US in the last year. But Activision is playing it …
Read More »Disney takes on Skylanders with Disney Infinity
New title based on a range of iconic characters to be released on console, mobile and online
Read More »Disney announces ambitious multi-IP gaming platform – Infinity
Last night, Disney revealed Infinity, its most ambitious gaming project, and one that aims to bring several popular Disney and Pixar IP under one creative gaming platform. Infinity games will be available across multiple devices, such as PS3, Xbox 360, Wii U and PC as well as smart mobile devices …
Read More »Disney to launch Skylanders rival in June
Disney wants in on the consumer excitement that has propelled Activision’s Skylanders to become a $500m-grossing toy-game property in the US. Disney Infinity unites a range of iconic characters as a console, mobile and online game It is "not just a single game" the firm says, with Infinity tapping into …
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