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Watch Skylanders in action on iPad

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By far the best technical innovation that I saw at Gamescom was Skylanders on iPad. Geoff had already raved about it, but when I saw it for myself I was duly impressed. During an interview, we demoed it so you can see for yourself just how cool it is.

Here is the interview with Toys for Bob’s Paul Reiche III:

I was blown away by how easy and intuitive the technology worked. It’s excellent to see how people will be able to switch from using the portal and controller with a docked tablet, to switching into pure tablet mode. It makes a lot of sense for families – it has become so common for kids to get tablets, and this way they can play the complete game without needing a new console or device.

As you can see, the iPad version simply works, and contains the entire game. It’s ideal for those who will play at home and then take the game on the road, even with minimal notice. All you need to do is pull the iPad out and carry on playing. The controls are still simple and make sense for a tablet-gaming generation. It’s great to see that it’s the real game on tablet – not just a random mobile version.

The developers also explained to me that the game will work across iOS and Android with the same starter pack. On the box will be the list of supported devices, with the list continually updated. I can’t even imagine the headache this must be causing for developers considering the difference sizes and resolutions across various tablets. However, as consumers it is simply a breeze – any tablet, anywhere.

Finally, just check how adorable those tiny Skylanders are. I really wanted to just slip them into my bag when he wasn’t looking – they are far, far too cute.

Last Updated: August 18, 2014

17 Comments

  1. Sith JJ

    August 18, 2014 at 14:41

    Is it wrong that I don’t know a single thing about Skylanders?

    Reply

    • Sir Rants A Lot: On Pandora

      August 18, 2014 at 14:43

      Nope. I don’t either

      Reply

    • Spaffy

      August 18, 2014 at 14:45

      You almost know more than I do

      Reply

    • Hammersteyn

      August 18, 2014 at 14:45

      It’s a MOBA?

      Reply

    • WarframedSquirrel

      August 18, 2014 at 14:52

      Nope

      Reply

    • Alien Emperor Trevor

      August 18, 2014 at 15:00

      It’s some game you play over video chat or something?

      Reply

      • Sith JJ

        August 18, 2014 at 15:39

        I thought it was a bunch of keyring action figures that got their own game.

        Reply

  2. Hammersteyn

    August 18, 2014 at 14:45

    LOL the video starts with HAI, so Skylanders on Ipad must be AMAZING?

    Reply

    • Sir Rants A Lot: On Pandora

      August 18, 2014 at 14:45

      HAI

      Reply

    • Her Highness the Hipster

      August 18, 2014 at 14:56

      HAI!

      Reply

    • Norm

      August 18, 2014 at 15:32

      HEYO!

      Reply

  3. Exalted Overlord Geoffrey Tim

    August 18, 2014 at 14:52

    I expected nothing from Skylanders on Tablet, was instead blown away.

    Reply

    • Hammersteyn

      August 18, 2014 at 14:58

      Indeed, this could give them the edge on Disney’s Infinity

      Reply

  4. Norm

    August 18, 2014 at 15:34

    Oh gawd.. can imagine my kids begging me for this!
    :<

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    • Alien Emperor Trevor

      August 18, 2014 at 15:43

      Ag please daddy won’t you take us to the Skylands?

      Reply

    • Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)

      August 18, 2014 at 15:56

      Oh daddy please buy us ipads and skylanders 😀

      Reply

  5. Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)

    August 18, 2014 at 15:57

    I have seen the light with Skylanders. I always assumed Gavin was taking the piss, and then I played Skylanders with my nephew and I understood. Very cool series.

    Reply

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