It’s Cyber Monday!
In the midst of your online hunt for the best deals, take a moment to check this out. We’re all on the lookout today for the same reason – to find the best gifts at the lowest prices possible for all of those lucky enough to make it on our gift lists. Every year there are the few most requested and highly coveted items. This year, much like many others, video games are atop that list. One of the top items in that particular category actually made its way onto my own shopping list this year.
That’s right, Skylanders. Now, before I get into everything, how many of you parents remember Spyro? Ages ago there was a video game with an adorable little, fire-spitting, purple dragon. Well this, Skylanders, is the new generation version of that game. When the first installment, Skylanders Spyro’s Adventure, came on the market it was huge hit with audiences, both, young and old. Just ask my little ones. They got it as a gift and ended up convincing Daddy to buy additional characters so he could “help” them beat a level. That, of course, turned into Daddy playing multiple levels while the kids were in bed. After quickly gaining popularity with its initial launch, they followed up with the second edition – Skylanders Giants. This edition followed suit in matching its predecessor’s popularity. Now, Activision has done it again with its most recent launch of Skylanders SWAP Force.
The gameplay takes kids on an adventure throughout Skylands and on a mission to defend the Cloudbreak Islands against the evil Kaos and now… his mom! Set in an elaborately detailed next-gen world, Skylanders SWAP Force and the city within is based upon the real-life version of the Isle of Skye in beautiful Scotland.
Here, and with the Portal of Power, players can bring the game’s (and their own) characters to life like never before. With brand new abilities and powers like climbing, flying, and – yes! – even teleporting, protecting their world from the evil doings of Kaos will, surely, be easier than ever.
Played in either solo player, drop-in/drop-out cooperative mode, or Battle and Survival modes, Skylanders SWAP Force is a great game for the whole family. Just look at how much fun we had with it!
Buy:
You can purchase Skylanders SWAP Force for a variety of platforms – Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo Wii U and Nintendo 3DS (coming soon for Xbox One & PlayStation 4) – from gaming retailers online and in-store nationwide. Each starter pack sells for an ARV of $75, but considering the Cyber Week celebration, many deals can be found.
Connect:
Be sure to keep up with Skylanders via their social media networks on Facebook and Twitter to stay up to date on all of the latest news, most interesting character swaps, newest characters and products, sales, giveaways, and more!
My little ones absolutely love the Skylanders trilogy and many of their friends, young and old, are right on board. As this season’s hottest toy for the holidays, Skylanders SWAP Force is a great addition to your shopping list for just about anyone. Get out and get yourself a starter pack and have at it. It will certainly be the most fun that you’ve had in quite a while. Hands down, this game is an absolute blast!
*Randi received the above product(s), free of charge, to facilitate this review. All opinions are those of the reviewer only.
Erin
How cool! I bet my younger nephews would love this.
D Charte
This will be very popular with my grandson – Nana does not know much about them
Marti Tabora
I have to admit Skylanders is pretty cool. It seems really popular now too.
latanya
This game looks like a lot of fun, but can be challenging as well.
Dana Rodriguez
Oh that game looks like fun!
Janet W.
Skylanders seems to be so popular right now. I’m sure my grandsons would love to start making a collection of figurines!
Debbie
Looks so cool and fun
Alyshia
We just got our Xbox yesterday my boys are dying to play this.
Sherrie C.
This looks like such a fun game. My granddaughter’s might still be a bit young for it though, maybe in a few years.
Donna L
This looks like something the grandkids would like to have.
Erica Barnes
My friend Davey would love these!
Thuy Vu
My boys absolutely love this game. It is really good for 5 and up.
BusyWorkingMama
Looks like a fun game! I bet my daughter would enjoy it.
Cynthia R
I don’t have boys so I don’t know much about the skylanders, I bet they are very popular with boys though.
Rhonda Martin
Yup I already have this on our Christmas list for this year. I just hope it doesn’t end up like most toys at Christmas and is sold out. I think this is an item that will be flying off the shelf so I might shop early for these.
Seyma Shabbir
We love Skylanders. They have it for free on the ipad, we have the giants game and LOVE IT! Fun to play with the family on xbox. I love the new characters, swapping them is cool!
Daniela Tapia
Such a great gift idea, I don’t have boys but I would give one to my nephews. I remember spyro and when I was little I use to play it . Old times, its really cool !
mrsshukra
Skylanders toys are always a hit with us!
polly
Our 5 year old grandson just loves Skylanders. He has so many of the Skylander Toys
elfette
love the MUST have toys
Heather Fawcett
This game looks like a lot of fun… got to get it for my boys