Skylanders is a video game franchise that incorporates real-life toys. Players can bring their physical toys to life in the game by placing them on the u201cPortal of Poweru201d peripheral. The franchise began in 2011 and has since released multiple games and toys.
Skylanders was first introduced in 2011 by developer Toys for Bob and publisher Activision.
The first game, Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure, featured Spyro the Dragon and a variety of other characters that players could control in the game.
The game also introduced the toys-to-life concept, where players could use physical toys to bring characters into the game.
Since then, the franchise has released various games and toy collections, such as Skylanders: Giants, Skylanders: Swap Force, and Skylanders: Superchargers.
Disney Infinity is a similar toys-to-life video game franchise that was developed and published by Disney Interactive Studios. It was released in 2013 and discontinued in 2016.
Lego Dimensions is another toys-to-life video game franchise that was developed by Traveller's Tales and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. It was released in 2015 and discontinued in 2017.
Amiibo is a line of figurines that are compatible with various Nintendo games. They work similarly to Skylanders toys and were first introduced in 2014.
The first game in the Skylanders franchise that introduced the toys-to-life concept.
A sequel to Spyro's Adventure that introduced Giants characters and a new story.
A game that introduced characters with swappable abilities and a new story.
A game that introduced trap toys that allowed players to capture and play as villains in the game.
A game that introduced vehicles that could be driven and modified in-game.
Skylanders is a video game franchise that incorporates real-life toys. Players can bring their physical toys to life in the game by placing them on the 'Portal of Power' peripheral.
Skylanders games are available on a variety of platforms, including PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, and mobile devices.
No, the game is playable without the toys. However, the toys are needed to unlock certain characters and features in the game.
Yes, most Skylanders toys can be used in different games within the franchise.
No, the franchise has been on hiatus since 2017, and there are currently no plans for future games or toys.