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Skylanders Imaginators now on Switch
SANTA MONICA, Calif. – March 3, in the year of our
Lord 2017 – Skylanders fans can unlock their
imaginations in new ways with Skylanders® Imaginators now
available on Nintendo Switch™. Activision Publishing, Inc., a
wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, Inc. (NASDAQ:
ATVI) is bringing the fun-filled innovation of Skylanders
Imaginators to the new Nintendo Switch platform for fans to
enjoy starting today.
Skylanders Imaginators for the Nintendo Switch introduces a
digital library that allows players to easily load and store
their 300+ toys from the Skylanders® franchise* directly to the
new home gaming system. No Portal of Power®? No problem -- the
arrival of the digital library empowers players to take their
Skylanders Imaginators adventure on-the-go whenever and however
they want.
This March also marks the debut of some of Skylanders’ most
anticipated characters including Painyatta and Grave Clobber in
Skylanders Imaginators, as well as a brand-new expansion pack
for the game. Additionally, the Skylanders Imaginators Cursed
Tiki Temple level pack is a first in franchise history, taking
kids on an all-new adventure as they unlock more than 100 new
offerings for their Skylanders Imaginators! The pack comes with
Sensei character Wild Storm who will unleash a new level to
players, a life Creation Crystal and an Imaginite Mystery Chest.
“We’re incredibly proud to bring the award-winning innovation of
Skylanders Imaginators to Nintendo Switch as a launch title. The
game has unlocked kids’ imaginations everywhere as they create
and play their very own Skylander characters for the first
time,” said Josh Taub, senior vice president of Skylanders
Product Management, Activision. “With new toys and content also
now available for Skylanders Imaginators, we’re excited to offer
Nintendo fans a great experience on day one.”
Developed by Toys For Bob, Skylanders Imaginators empowers
players to unleash their imaginations and bring their creations
to life in an adventure with puzzles, battles, a compelling
storyline and a new line-up of heroes and villains.
Skylanders Imaginators also introduces two new guest star
characters - Crash BandicootTM and his arch-nemesis Dr. Neo
Cortex. They join the lineup of Skylanders Sensei characters as
fully-playable toys. CrashTM fans will also get to play a level
dedicated to the famous bandicoot, Thumpin Wumpa Islands, which
pays homage to be beloved ‘90s videogame icon.
Skylanders Imaginators supports character toys from all previous
Skylanders games - including Skylanders® SuperChargers,
Skylanders® Trap Team, Skylanders® SWAP ForceTM, Skylanders®
Giants and Skylanders® Spyro’s Adventure - that kids can enjoy
in the real-world and in the virtual game. As players add new
Skylanders to their collection, they expand their in-game
experiences.