Entries in 'skylanders' (52)
Giant sales expected for Skylanders sequel
The biggest toy craze of the past 12 months is ready to rock toy retail all over again.
Skylanders gets the Mega Bloks treatment
Mega Brands will bring the popular blind format to the world of jigsaws when it launches its new Skylanders Giants Blind Pack puzzles this October.
INTERVIEW: Activision's Peter Hepworth and Michael Sportouch
Activision now claims to have not one, but two of the biggest franchises in games, serving two very different audiences. MCV asked European VP Michael Sportouch and UK & Ireland ...
Activision Blizzard Q2 revenues down but beats expectations
Activision has seen its revenues fall, down from $1.15bn in 2011 to £1.08bn in 2012, for the quarter ending June 30th, 2012.
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HOT TOPICS: Is the kids games market dead?
In the fifth of a series of features answering the biggest questions about the industry's future, Christopher Dring shatters the myths behind the shrinking children's sector
Skylanders soars as the world's top game franchise
Activision has stated that Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure is the No.1 best selling console and handheld game this year.
Skylanders goodies land at retail
A range of brand new Skylanders accessories will hit store shelves this summer.
Skylanders craze compared to '90s Tamagotchi mania
Toy retail giant Toys R Us has compared the hunger for Activision’s Skylanders to the crazed fenzy that surrounded virtual pet toy Tamagotchi in the mid ‘90s.
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New iOS outing for Skylanders
Activision’s hugely successful new IP Skylanders is coming to iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch.
FEATURE: Activision's new $1bn franchise
Forget Call of Duty and World of Warcraft, Activision Blizzard has a new superbrand on its hands. Christopher Dring speaks to VP of marketing John Coyne to discover how the publisher ...
Skylanders licensing business takes off
Would-be licensees are lining up to get a piece of Skylanders, says Activision.
Rare Skylanders figures sell for £827 on eBay
Activision’s toy-based console title Skylanders has demonstrated its incredibly loyal fan following after an auction for some rare figures reached £797 on eBay.
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Activision Blizzard's revenue hits $4.7bn
Activision Blizzard has posted record breaking revenue of $4.76bn for the financial year.
Skylanders Giants announced by Activision
Activision has unsurprisingly announced a sequel to 2011 smash hit Skylanders.
Revealed: Skylanders' secret success
Skylanders: Spyro’s Adventure was a bigger hit than you might think.
Activision predicts Skylanders shortage
Bobby Kotick has warned the markets to expect shortages of its innovative kids title Skylanders this Christmas.
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What's Out Today? w/e October 14th, 2011
Activision brings the worlds of toys and video games together with today's release of Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure.
Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure
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WIth technology that bridges the gap between toys and games, as well as the chasm between consoles, Skylanders: Spyro’s Adventures is set to become a must-have title for kids at ...
Activision partners with Mumsnet
A whopping three-month ad campaign is underway for toy/game hybrid Skylanders: Spyro’s Adventure.
Activision signs Nickelodeon for Spyro tour
Kids TV giant Nickelodeon and Activision are going on tour to promote Skylanders: Spyro’s Adventure.
FEATURE: Activision's toy challenge
Skylanders: Spyro’s Adventure is probably the most retail-friendly game out this Christmas.
Skylanders takes Activison to 'unexpected' territory
Forget video games, Activision is well on its way to establishing a foothold in the toy sector.
Activision clarifies social games no-show
Amongst other things, publisher Activision is notable amongst its competitors right now for its decision not to rush into the social gaming market.
Spyro flying to retail in October
Activision’s Skylanders: Spyro’s Adventure will hit UK shelves on October 14th.
E3 2011: Skylanders gets cross-platform play
Skylanders: Spyro’s Adventure will be the first title to feature cross-platform gameplay across all three consoles, as well as PC, 3DS and mobile.
