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While the Spyro Reignited Trilogy was technically No.1, Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Eevee actually sold more copies

With the release of the Spyro Reignited Trilogy today, we talk to Toys for Bob’s studio head Paul Yan about the challenges of working on the remasters

Remastered versions of the Spyro Trilogy could be released as soon as Q3 2018 by Activision

Activison has announced that a new range of premium Skylanders toys will be coming to the UK later this year. The limited edition Eon’s Elite set will introduce eight new versions of existing Skylanders characters, with Spyro and Chop Chop the first two ‘fan-favourite’ figures to see a re-release. The …

Bobby Kotick has warned the markets to expect shortages of its innovative kids title Skylanders this Christmas. The game uses augmented reality technology to place real-life monster figurines into the game. This of course leads to a secondary trade in the figures for Activision. It is currently available on Xbox …

Activision brings the worlds of toys and video games together with today’s release of Skylanders: Spyro’s Adventure. This ambitious title lets players use special figurines to activate characters in game by placing them on the Portal of Power. These figures will then remember their progress, regardless of what platform they …

A whopping three-month ad campaign is underway for toy/game hybrid Skylanders: Spyro’s Adventure. Activision has teamed up with the Mumsnet website to educate parents on its innovative new product. The Skylanders: Spyro’s Adventure Starter Pack retails for 59.99 and comes with a copy of the game, three figures and a …

Kids TV giant Nickelodeon and Activision are going on tour to promote Skylanders: Spyro’s Adventure. The pan-European tour will be advertised on Nick’s TV and digital channels, and will make use of the firm’s Slime Truck to take the game across the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Sweden and Spain. …

Skylanders: Spyro’s Adventure is probably the most retail-friendly game out this Christmas. It has DLC you can only buy in a shop. When the game talks of cross-platform play, it doesn’t mean online multiplayer between a 360 and PS3, it means taking your toys round a mate’s house.It’s innovative in …

Forget video games, Activision is well on its way to establishing a foothold in the toy sector. The firm is talking to retailers and media it has never spoken to before in a bid to ensure Skylanders: Spyro’s Adventure is a hit. The game is almost a reboot for the …