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Lego Dimensions Brings The World of Harry Potter, Ghostbusters and the A-Team to life

October 16, 2016 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

I am a BIG fan of and just recently I became an even bigger fan with their most recent expansion pack releases. As someone that has loved the Harry Potter and as well as the movie and the television show the , I was shocked to see them come to life as a part of the Lego Dimensions universe.

In this newest release the shared that you would be able to :

Build the Ghostbusters’ Chinese Restaurant HQ physical LEGO playset to unlock the Ghostbusters Story Pack, which opens up a new Adventure World, Battle Arena and hours of new gameplay content
Become a master of disguises Ethan Hunt with the
Explore the Land of Ooo with Finn, Jake and Lumpy Space Princess in the Adventure Time Packs
Battle as Harry Potter against “He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named” on the Quidditch Field
Ride along in the iconic A-Team Van
Explore new Adventure Worlds and Battle Arenas with each expansion pack

I was able to try out a few of these expansion packs and I have to say that they are SO much fun! My kids particularly loved the Harry Potter expansion pack. Both of my girls have read most of the books and they love to be able to now play Harry and battle Voldemort.

What is so great about LEGO Dimensions is that they keep on allowing kids and adults alike to bring forth the best of popular culture and not only give you a character to use but instead they make you work for it so you can actually build something which in my perspective is even better!!

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Game Review – Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash for Nintendo WII-U

December 22, 2015 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

About the Game

In the Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash game, tennis meets the outrageous action of the Super Mario series. Smash the ball down the court with the new Jumpshot and gain a HUGE advantage over opponents in a brand-new mode, Mega Battle, by grabbing a Mega Mushroom. Outwit your rivals and challenge friends to singles and doubles matches as your favorite Mushroom Kingdom character!

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My Daughters’ Take on the Game

We have played other versions of Mario Tennis in the past and love the interactivity and ability to play against each other as well as play the different characters. In this new Mario Tennis you continue to get this and more.

This was a fun multiplayer game to play with my friends. I like to play this and find that I lose a lot of time when I do play it with them. The graphics are awesome and I really liked being able to unlock different courts and characters.

I really like it when I can power up my character and make him HUGE!

I also tried playing this online and it was fun. I had not tried that before with any of the WII-U games that we had, but it was a ton of fun and my friends liked it too.

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Inside Out Comes To Disney Infinity!

November 6, 2015 by dadofdivas 1 Comment

As all of you know my kids and I are BIG fans. We love making worlds in the toybox and exploring the worlds and games that have been set up by the great people at Disney too. As fans of this, we have been very excited about the release of the Star Wars themed Disney Infinity sets in the 3.0 launch, but even moreso, we were excited about the addition of too.

Recently I was sent the Inside Out Disney Infinity characters to try out with my daughters and I have to say that they did an amazing job first at capturing the essence of the characters in the figurines. Beyond this though, the inside out characters and games that were included were so much fun to play as a family. The game is fun,colorful and a great game that you could play with friends or by yourself!

The Inside out set was funny and age appropriate for our youngest child (age 7). The majority of game play is done in the toy box hub or toy box creations sections of the game.

You really get to control the game and the characters and no matter who your favorite character is, you truly can take control and get into the mind of the emotions that you want to control yourself!

So get into Inside Out in a whole new way with Disney Infinity Inside Out characters!

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Skylanders Teams with Nintendo for SuperCharged Collaboration

June 23, 2015 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

Skylanders® is packing some major star power with the introduction of two of Nintendo’s iconic characters — Donkey Kong and Bowser — as guest stars in . The characters will be available exclusively in Skylanders SuperChargers Starter Packs for the , and family of systems, available now for pre-order. E3 2015 attendees will be the first to get their hands on the characters and their specially created vehicles.

Developed by Vicarious Visions, introduces Turbo Charge Donkey Kong and Hammer Slam Bowser, which usher in a first-of-its-kind collaboration for the Skylanders franchise. These new characters will be exclusive to the Nintendo platforms. As the pioneers of the toys-to-life category, Skylanders is innovating yet again by infusing magic into the Turbo Charge Donkey Kong and Hammer Slam Bowser figures, enabling them to be playable in both Skylanders SuperChargers and select amiibo compatible games with a simple twist of the characters’ bases.

“Activision Blizzard has always cherished our collaboration with Nintendo, and we are grateful for decades of partnership,” said Bobby Kotick, Chief Executive Officer of Activision Blizzard. “Since we made the first toys-to-life game, some of our most dedicated players have been Nintendo fans around the world. Skylanders is delighted to welcome beloved guest stars Donkey Kong and Bowser into its magical world.”

The goal with this creative collaboration is to honor the personalities and heritage of Donkey Kong and Bowser that fans have come to love from previous games, while creating a fresh look and feel for the guest stars in Skylands. For example, Turbo Charge Donkey Kong’s powers and attacks include barrel throws and exploding bongos and other classic Donkey Kong powers that pay homage to the lore of the character, as well as exciting new moves for the iconic character. Hammer Slam Bowser’s powers range from commanding Koopas, summoning Warp Pipes as well as fierce fire-breathing attacks.

“Activision’s Skylanders games have been very popular on Nintendo platforms, and we hope this collaboration will delight fans of the franchise,” said Satoru Iwata, President of Nintendo Co., Ltd. “We believe this unique approach will help expand the entire category and make it appealing to even more players.”

The trailblazing vehicles-to-life innovation of is realized when players take the helm of powerful, tricked-out land, sea and sky vehicles.
Skylanders SuperChargers is a high octane action-adventure videogame where fans have the freedom to speed across Skylands’ roads in vehicular combat, race down roaring rapids and engage in aerial dogfights as they barrel roll through enemy swarms.

Skylanders SuperChargers gameplay is revved up on Nintendo platforms, as Portal Masters can also pilot and steer Turbo Charge Donkey Kong and Hammer Slam Bowser’s custom designed, never-before-seen vehicles, Barrel Blaster and Clown Cruiser. The special Skylanders guest stars and vehicles will be playable, cooperatively or alone, in Skylanders SuperChargers on the following Nintendo platforms: Wii U, Wii and the Nintendo 3DS family of systems. Both characters and vehicles are playable in Skylanders SuperChargers across all three Nintendo systems.

In Skylanders SuperChargers, the evil Kaos has unleashed The Darkness to take control of Skylands. Fortunately, a special team of Skylanders known as the SuperChargers has been assembled to pilot an incredible fleet of vehicles with the power to travel through the destruction – over land, sea, and sky! But with Skylands on the verge of collapse, the Skylanders have reached out across all dimensions to call for reinforcements. Answering the call is the most unexpected duo – Donkey Kong and Bowser! Using their own elite vehicles to magically travel between worlds, they have joined the epic battle against Kaos and The Darkness!

Skylanders is bringing another trailblazing innovation with the launch of Skylanders SuperChargers on September 20, 2015 in North America. The new game supports all 300+ Skylanders toys from previous games, enabling all Skylanders characters to pilot land, sea or sky-based vehicles. The vehicles are playable in-game and many feature moving parts, making them also fun to play with in the physical world. Players will also have the ability to customize all vehicles in-game with super cool modifications and upgradeable weapons.

For the ultimate gameplay experience, players can pair a SuperCharger Skylander with its signature vehicle to create a SuperCharged combination, unlocking exclusive mods that rev up the performance of the vehicle and abilities of the character. Players can also have fun seeing Turbo Charge Donkey Kong and Hammer Slam Bowser pilot any of the 20 SuperCharger vehicles available in the new game.

Fans can pre-order Skylanders SuperChargers at select retail destinations worldwide. The Skylanders Wii U Starter Pack’s suggested retail price is $74.99 and includes Turbo Charge Donkey Kong and his signature vehicle, Barrel Blaster. The Skylanders Wii and 3DS Starter Packs’ suggested retail prices are $74.99 and $64.99, respectively, and include Hammer Slam Bowser and his signature vehicle, Clown Cruiser. All three Skylanders SuperChargers Starter Packs for Nintendo platforms also include Super Shot Stealth Elf, newly designed Portal of Power^®+ and the full AAA game*.

About the Skylanders^® Franchise

The award-winning, $3 billion Skylanders franchise has sold through more than 250 million action figures¹ since pioneering the toys-to-life category in 2011 with the debut of Skylanders® Spyro’s Adventure. The game originated a play pattern that seamlessly bridged physical and virtual worlds across multiple platforms. In 2012, Skylanders® Giants further evolved the genre and added LightCore^®characters to the collection of interaction figures. Skylanders® SWAP Force^™, which launched in 2013, introduced an all new play pattern – swapability. In 2014, Skylanders^®Trap Team reversed the magic of bringing toys to life by allowing players pull characters out of the digital world into the physical world and became the number 1 kids’ console game globally¹. The game was also the first console game to simultaneously bring the entire AAA experience to tablets.

Mother’s Day Gift Options from Nintendo!

April 25, 2014 by dadofdivas 1 Comment

Nintendo has plenty of gift options that will help Mom have fun, relax and even break a sweat on her special day.

Fun Games for Mom:

Animal Crossing: New Leaf: With a multitude of activities to unlock and discover, Animal Crossing: New Leaf is the perfect game for Mom to pick up, play, and explore during her downtime.
Disney Magical World: For moms who love Disney, this game will allow her to meet her favorite characters, visit their worlds, and connect with other Disney fans.
Kirby Triple Deluxe: Like Mom, Kirby is both lovable and powerful, and his newest game is sure to provide endless excitement and entertainment.
Wii Fit U: Whether she likes yoga, dancing, or climbing, even the busiest mom can work out at home and use the Fit Meter to track her progress when she’s out and about.
Wii Sports Club: Some moms like to Rev up the competition and there’s no better way to do so than with Wii Sports Club, where mom and family can play their favorite sports – and opponents, online.
Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze: Moms are always known for helping out, no matter what the situation. In this exciting and challenging game, the object is to help Donkey Kong and his friends save their home from arctic invaders. Tons of fun for mom and the family!
Super Mario 3D World: Winner of a plethora of awards, Super Mario 3D World is a fun way for the entire family to game together (led by mom, of course) and includes beautiful graphics as well as Mario in a cat suit!

Mom-centric Consoles and Accessories:

Princess Peach Pink Wii Remote Plus: Surprise Mom during family game time and make her feel like a princess with her very own Princess Peach-themed Wii Remote Plus.
Nintendo 3DS: Whether she likes classic colors or something with more flair, there are a lots colors and special edition Nintendo handhelds that Mom will love, including the new Yoshi and Mickey-themed 3DS XLs.
Wii U Deluxe Set: Want to go all out for Mother’s Day? If so, the Wii U Deluxe Set is a fun way to spoil mom while getting the entire family involved in playing exciting Nintendo games. The Wii U Deluxe Set includes Wii U Hardware and Game Pad, as well as two games – New Super Mario Bros. U and New Super Luigi U.

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Skylanders Giants ( @SkylandersGame ) Adds a New Dimension to a Fun Game

August 31, 2013 by dadofdivas 36 Comments

About the Game

I have been a fan of the Skylanders game ever since it came out last year. I find my daughter and I having a blast every time that we put it on, so you can guess that I was very excited about the new Skylanders Giants game that was scheduled to come out last month! In this game the evil Portal Master Kaos comes back to provide a brand new adventure. In Skylanders Giants, they prove that that bigger really is better as the Giants characters can do so many amazing things that the regular size characters cannot.

The sequel to the best-selling kids title in 2011 and best-selling game of 2012 year to date*, Skylanders Giants, from Activision Publishing, Inc., a subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, Inc. [Nasdaq: ATVI], has already received endorsements from the Toys“R”Us® Holiday Hot Toy List, the Toy Insider “Hot 20 Toys for the Holidays” and Time To Play’s “Holiday 2012 Most Wanted List”.

Skylanders Giants builds on the past game that was introduced last year, Skylanders Spyro’s Adventure. The new game features 16 new characters, led by eight Giant Skylanders, who are twice the size of their comrades. The Giants each have exciting new powers and abilities to match their size. Joining the Giants are eight new Skylanders, who also feature never-before-seen powers. Additionally, Skylanders Giants introduces new LightCore™ Skylanders that glow when on or near the Portal of Power®—no batteries required. Fan-favorites from Skylanders Spyro’s Adventure return as Series 2 characters featuring an all new “Wow Pow” upgrade power as well as the choice of more than one upgrade path. And all your favorite characters from Skylanders Spyro’s Adventure are 100% compatible with Skylanders Giants—stats and customizations intact.

“It’s really gratifying that in less than a year, we’ve seen Skylanders go from being an intriguing untested new IP to becoming one of the hottest kids franchises in the world. And it has been universally acclaimed by parents, kids and critics alike,” said Eric Hirshberg, CEO of Activision Publishing. “Skylanders is more than just a new piece of interactive entertainment, but a genuinely new kind of thinking in interactive entertainment. The response of the fans has been incredible, and the only way we can return the favor is with a sequel like Skylanders Giants. This game is all about big: big creatures, big worlds, bigger ideas. We’re very excited to see Skylanders Giants finally hit the shelves.”

Skylanders Giants will leap to Wii U™ day and date with the launch of Nintendo’s new console on November 18, 2012. In the Wii U version, the game takes clever advantage of the system’s motion and touchscreen controls. Meanwhile, Nintendo 3DS owners will experience a new adventure exclusive to this version. The storyline features fan-favorites Flynn, Hugo and Cali, and introduces the villainous Captain Frightbeard.

Skylanders Giants is rated E+10 by the ESRB. For more information, visit www.skylanders.com

My Take on the Game

Nintendo ( @NintendoAmerica ) Wii U – A Whole New Look at #gaming #dadchat

March 15, 2013 by dadofdivas Leave a Comment

I was lucky enough to have been given the opportunity to try out the new WII U lately and to start let me tell you, this is so much more than the original WII that we have in our home. On top of the changes that they made with the system itself, putting in built in WIFI, chargeable controller, controller redesign, and so much more, the games, graphics and overall experience is so much more robust in my opinion.

The setup of the system was quite easy and I found that I had everything that I needed. I loved the fact that the system walks you through step by step how to set up the system and makes it completely fool proof. Know that they will ask you to download updated software when you first start and even with a WIFI connection it will take quite a bit of time. Seeing that I had been given the Deluxe version, I loved the fact that it was built in with 32GB if internal memory. One downside that I have seen thus far is the fact that the system does not come with any remotes. If you have a WII already, your WII Motion remotes will work with this as well, otherwise you will need to purchase some of these for the system itself.

The main hub for the WII U is still somewhat similar to what you are used to in the WII, but there are some changes that were nice. In the setup alone you have the opportunity to set up multiple MII characters for you and your family to allow you to interact and play within the system.

Some Other Great Features

The Wii U games and eShop offers a breadth of gaming experiences to enjoy: With over more than 30 launch-day games and upwards of 50 in the launch window, there is a wide variety of games for consumers to enjoy today—ranging from hardcore titles to ones the whole family can enjoy together. Wii U owners also have a lot to look forward to, including recently announced Super Mario and Mario Kart titles for Wii U, two Wii U Zelda games, a Yoshi title, a new game from Monolith Soft and a new Shin-Megami Tensei X Fire Emblem game.
Wii U and the Internet: Wii U is not just a game system; it offers a variety of other connected features like Nintendo TVii, Miiverse, the Nintendo eShop, Wii U Chat, and TV remote—not to mention the Wii U GamePad which offers a second viewing screen at no extra cost.
The new way to watch TV: Nintendo TVii, a free feature with Wii U, offers an unparalleled interactive TV viewing experience that can be customized for each member of the family—sports, movie, and TV fans have the opportunity to experience interactive TV customized just for them. Not only is Nintendo changing the way we interact TV—but it is free in the Wii U console purchase
Off TV gameplay on the Wii U GamePad: With the GamePad, families don’t have to fight over the TV anymore. Gamers can let others watch their favorite TV shows or sporting events while they play select Wii U games exclusively on the GamePad.

The first game that I played on the system was the new LEGO City Underground. This new game is a new take on the LEGO games that I have played on the WII, and really allows you to be in control of the environment in general. I loved the fact that you get to broadly interact with the game and the characters and there is much mystery within the game as you are charged with solving a number of puzzles that will allow you to move forward in the game. You definitely need your detective skills and cannot be afraid of getting down and dirty with some unsavory characters, but all-in-all this was a very fun game. The graphics were stellar and It will provide you with hours of uninterrupted game time.

Some more About the Game

About the Game

For the first time, LEGO City vehicles and play sets come to life in the LEGO City: Undercover game, exclusively for the Wii U console.

Explore the vast and open city filled with humorous LEGO characters any way you want. You can commandeer any one of over 100 different vehicles on the street or fly a helicopter through the air on your missions. Assume the identity of Chase McCain, an undercover officer armed with clever disguises each with their own special abilities and try to put a stop to the fiendish Rex Fury and end his crime wave in LEGO City.

Use the Wii U GamePad controller as the ultimate detective device to seamlessly connect to the in-game action using it as an indispensable map, communicator, and high-tech scanning device. Look into the screen of the GamePad to get new views of crime scenes and use its motion sensing capabilities to scan for hidden clues and hiding criminals.

It’s up to you to save the good people of LEGO City.

Key Game Features

Experience LEGO City like never before. Players will encounter familiar play sets come to life as they explore the vast city, looking for clues to bring Rex Fury to justice.
Players can go undercover with a variety of disguises, including a firefighter, a construction worker, and even a robber, and use their unique abilities to solve puzzles and access new areas of the city.
The Wii U GamePad controller is woven seamlessly into the game-play experience. Players use it to scan for hidden clues and criminals, receive mission updates, and place waypoints on an overhead city map that displays their position in real time.
There are more than 100 vehicles for players to collect and use to explore the city, including sports cars, motorcycles, and even aircraft.
LEGO City: Undercover delivers humor, parody, and more with fully voiced characters and ambient crowds, bringing LEGO City to life.
Unlock cool vehicles and secret missions with an exclusive game code from the LEGO City set, High Speed Chase

LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes #Giveaway

June 23, 2012 by dadofdivas

About the Game

LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes is an Action-Adventure game set within the Batman universe, and filled with LEGO versions of heroes and villains from the Batman comic series, working together/against those from the Justice League comic series. The game is a standalone follow-up to 2008’s Lego Batman, and features an a wealth of heroes and villains, an engrossing storyline, in-game dialog, classic LEGO video game play that includes a co-op support, family-friendly action and in-game gadgets, vehicles and super hero abilities.

The Caped Crusader joins forces with the Justice League to protect Gotham from an unprecedented union of evil.

Join Forces to Save Gotham from Enemies United Against It

In Lego Batman 2: DC Super Hereos, calamity strikes as the Joker forms as alliance with Lex Luther. The result is a uniting of the world’s greatest villains from across the DC Comics universe, hell bent on tearing down Gotham City, brick by brick. Thankfully Batman and Robin are able to form their own unit for good with members of the Justice League. Additional heroes available in the game include Superman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, and many more. The game contains lighthearted content featuring Batman flavored action, mixed with classic LEGO block gameplay. Players utilize a variety of vehicles including the Batmobile and Batwing, and must master a range of gadgets in order to triumph. True to the beloved LEGO video game play,Lego Batman 2: DC Super Hereos contains contains both single player and co-op gameplay options.

Key Game Features

The Melding of Video Game and Toy Lines – LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes complements the brand new, recently released LEGO Super Heroes: DC Universe toy collection. The line includes five construction sets, such as The Batcave and three buildable, detailed action figures.
Heroes and Villains Galore – The Dynamic Duo of Batman and Robin join other famous super heroes from the DC Universe including Superman, Wonder Woman and Green Lantern to save Gotham City from destruction at the hands of the notorious villains Lex Luthor and the Joker. Batman fans of all ages will enjoy a new and original story filled with classic LEGO video game action and humor as players fight to put the villains back behind bars.
Classic LEGO Video Game Co-op Play – LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes builds upon the action and cooperative gameplay experience established in the best-selling LEGO video game to date
Lighthearted Action – The game further extends and combines both the Batman and LEGO video game experiences to create very fun gameplay.
Exciting Vehicles and Gadgets – Explore all new areas of Gotham City utilizing a variety of vehicles including the Batmobile and Batwing. In addition, players are able to fight for justice by mastering new gadgets and suits, such as Batman’s Power Suit and Robins’ Hazard Cannon, Superman’s flight, super-breath and heat vision abilities.

My Take on the Game

As a big LEGO and DC Comic fan this is the best of both worlds! This was so much fun and I had a blast playing this with my eldest daughter. I loved the multiple superheroes in this game as it was different than the first LEGO game. The game has great replay value and the overall story line, puzzles and combos are so much fun! The levels were not too complex and it made me want to come back again and again! This is a great addition to the LEGO line of games that I would highly recommend to all Comic or LEGO Fans!

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@Atari Centipede Infestation Video Game for @NintendoAmerica WII Takes An Old Favorite to A Whole New Level #Giveaway #Win

November 20, 2011 by dadofdivas

Centipede: Infestation is a shooter designed for play on the Nintendo Wii that combines aspects of run ‘n gun shooting games like Smash TV and Geometry Wars with tower defense style objects to create a post-apocalyptic action experience that pays homage to the original Centipede, while bringing the brand into the 21st century. Features include: 20 weapons, 12 different power-ups, 13 bug types to battle and seven game environments filled with 40 stages and five boss battles.

The classic Centipede brand reimagined for modern gamers.
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Save Maisy, Save the Future

In Centipede: Infestation players take on the role of Max, the hero and bug slayer, who must defend Maisy, a girl whose gardens bring life back to the wasteland. Squash giant mutated centipedes, spiders, beetles, grubs, caterpillars, moths, and more. Lay waste to these mutated bugs with weapons such as machine guns, flame throwers, acid guns, rockets, and missiles among others as you use bodies of the dead bugs as defenses and power-ups like turret guns and barricades, or just crush them with your mighty stomp.

Key Game Features

Reimagined version of the classic gaming franchise designed specifically for the Nintendo Wii

Explore an expansive new world with seven environments, 40 stages and five boss battles
Choose from over 20 different weapons and 12 power-ups to battle against 13 different types of bugs
Immersive storyline filled with a variety of gameplay and intrigue
Team up with a friend to kill even more bugs with two-player co-op multiplayer

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Max caught in a corner surounded by enemies Max in Centipede: Infestation

13 bug types & 5 boss battles.

Max using a power-up in Centipede: Infestation

7 environments & 40 stages.

Max battling a centipede in Centipede: Infestation

2-player co-op play option.

Max using the environment to trap an enemy in a corner in Centipede: Infestation

20 weapons & 12 power-ups.
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Product Description
Play as Max, the hero and bug slayer, who must defend Maisy, a girl whose gardens bring life back to the wasteland. Squash giant mutated centipedes, spiders, beetles, grubs, caterpillars, moths, and more. Lay waste to these mutated bugs with weapons such as machine guns, flame throwers, acid guns, rockets, and missiles among others as you use bodies of the dead bugs as defenses and power-ups. Save Maisy, save the future.

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Blog Pop Christmas Wishes ( #bpopcw) @SkylandersGame Provides Interactive Fun for All #Giveaway

November 3, 2011 by dadofdivas

It’s almost time for the holidays and to celebrate this Blog Pop is sharing Christmas Wishes with all of you! Between November 3-6 the 10 bloggers from Blog Pop are working together to bring you some awesome giveaways! So go and check out the following blogs for some other great prizes, and remember to come back here a lot over the next few days to enter for some great prizes! The ten blogs that are a part of the School Rules Event include:

Quick Tattletails	Still Blonde After all These years	The Socialite’s Closet	Stash Mama	Momma Told Me
Turning the Clock Back	Making Ends Meet	My Life with Rats and More	Confessions of an Overworked Mom	Dad of Divas

My next giveaway is Below!

In Skylanders Spyro’s Adventure, you can ‘Bring Your Toys to Life’ in a boldly innovative adventure game where players collect real-world interaction figures and teleport them directly into the game using a mystical Portal of Power™.

Propelled by a story-driven adventure, penned by Academy Award-nominated Toy Story feature film writers, Joel Cohen and Alec Sokolow, players take on the role of a powerful Portal Master who can control over 30 different characters, including the beloved fire-breathing dragon Spyro. Players will embark on a fantastical journey into an amazing world, where they will explore mysterious, mythical lands, battle menacing outlandish creatures, collect gold and treasures, and solve interesting puzzles while on a quest to save their world from Kaos, an evil Portal Master.

Skylanders Spyro’s Adventure changes the way we look at toys and videogames, as well as how we interact with them by introducing action figures that become interaction figures and remember all of their dynamic experiences created in the game. For the first time ever, players can personally customize and power-up their toys, as well as bring them to life on a friend’s Portal of Power for co-op play and player-versus-player arena battles. Additionally, with the freedom to change characters whenever they like, Skylanders Spyro’s Adventure allows kids to utilize different interaction figures and strategies each time they play.

KEY FEATURES:

Interaction Figures – Skylanders Spyro’s Adventure offers over 30 characters to bring out the kid in everyone. It’s all about choice, and each interaction figure has their own unique and expressive personality, powers and abilities which provide distinct advantages and skill sets for various levels, obstacles and enemies.
- Toys with Brains – Action figures become interaction figures as each toy contains a “brain” that remembers the player’s shared experiences and leveled-up abilities (e.g. stats, ability and attack upgrades, and gold collected) created in the game directly within each toy. This allows players to personally customize and power-up their characters, as well as take their interaction figures on-the-go to bring them to life on a friend’s ‘Portal of Power’ for co-op play and player-versus-player arena battles.

Categories, Strategy & Collectability – Interaction figures are classified by element types (Earth, Air, Fire, Water, Life, Undead, Magic, and Tech) and each has their own heroic challenges that are unlocked as more characters are collected. Players can collect and then strategically select their favorite characters within the different element types to go up against certain enemies, obstacles, and puzzles as well as access new areas within the different levels of the game.

Toy Cross-platform Playability – For the first time ever, Skylanders Spyro’s Adventure introduces “Cross-platform Playability.” Players will be able to collect a variety of toys and bring them to life using the innovative Portal of Power across a variety of transmedia experiences, including consoles, handhelds, and the Web World.

The Portal of Power – The mystical Portal of Power serves as a gateway between our world and the amazing game world, allowing you to ‘Bring Your Toys to Life’ by teleporting real-world toys directly into the game for players to control when placed upon the Portal of Power.

Exploration – As the tale unfolds, players will encounter a variety of vivid environments, each with its own unique look and feel, and each providing different challenges, puzzles, and the discovery of secret areas, rewards and mini-games.

Co-Operative Play – Players can join forces with friends and drop in and out of each level with as many different interaction figures as they like. Different strategies can come into play as players can select their favorite characters to tag-team against certain obstacles, hazards and/or enemies within the different levels of the game.

Player vs. Player – A classic battle mode provides a selection of different game modes and arena maps for players to face off against each other. Each unique arena map contains a variety of obstacles, hazards and power-ups. Players will want to make sure they build up their army of different characters and level them all up to battle their friends on equal ground.

My Take on the Game

I was first given the chance to try out this game at the Time to Play Magazine’s Holiday Showcase and at this event I was hooked. If I could have sat there playing the game I would have. What do I like best about this game? First, that it can be played on multiple systems. No longer do you have to have the same system to go and play the game. Your friends can bring their characters and you can bring your own to play cross platform and continue the overall fun.

Second, with so many characters, the game has many many possibilities, thus when you get to the end of the game with the starter pack characters, you can easily go and pick up more characters to start the game again (if you wish) or open up new parts of the game that you may not have in the past as well.

Third, the battle mode allows you to go head-to-head against other characters that you might have and have a blast along the way too. This was a fun feature and my daughter loved to beat me up along the way.

Fourth, I loved the portal system as it allows you to come and go from the game as you please without exiting the game that you are in. Thus you can start the game with one character, change to another mid-level and change back and forth as many times as you would like in the long run.

Overall, I thought this game was one of the best I have seen in a long time, not only are the graphics stellar, but the storyline and engaging nature of the game keeps me coming back for more and more!
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