12:49 PM - Tuesday the 5th of February, 2013 - by dark52
Introducing the third entry to the Skylanders series: Skylanders: Swap Force. The main new feature that Swap Force brings to the table is the 16 brand new characters that have swappable features.
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Each of the sixteen "Swap Force" toys has two parts - the legs and the upper body. The legs control the movement, the upper body decides the attacks. You can take them apart and then mix-and-match the two halves with any of the other Swap Force toys, the game will recognise what you've put together to give you up to 256 different combinations (once you have all 16 of the Swap Force characters).
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In terms of new toys, as well as the 16 swappable "Swap Force" characters there are 16 brand new "core" figures, these are new regular Skylanders without the ability to swap parts. There will also be eight LightCore characters and 16 returning "Series 3" characters with new Wow Pows.
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Also coming with the game is a brand new, completely redesigned Portal of Power that you will need to get, the old ones will no longer work with Swap Force. But never fear, all of the old characters, both the Orange and Green base varieties, will still be fully functional in Swap Force.
![[User Posted Image]](//www.darkspyro.net/images/swapforce/p_blast_zone.jpg)
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On the developer side of things unlike the last two games Toys for Bob will not be developing Swap Force, instead Vicarious Visions will be taking the mantle (they previously made the 3DS version of Spyro's Adventure, the Wii U version of Giants and all of the iOS games) for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Wii U versions. The previous developer for the 3DS version, n-Space, will be resuming their development role on the 3DS version. And not forgetting the Wii, that's not being abandoned just yet and will be getting a version developed by Beenox.
The Starter Pack will come with two Swap Force characters (it'd not be much fun having only one) as well as a returning character and the brand new Portal of Power. No specific release date has been announced other than "this fall".
For further, more in-depth reading there are plenty of articles popping up all over the web following the press showing of the game, such as Wired, Engadget, Joystiq, Polygon, Giant Bomb, One of Swords, Metro.co.uk.
![[User Posted Image]](http://www.darkspyro.net/images/swapforce/banner.jpg)
Each of the sixteen "Swap Force" toys has two parts - the legs and the upper body. The legs control the movement, the upper body decides the attacks. You can take them apart and then mix-and-match the two halves with any of the other Swap Force toys, the game will recognise what you've put together to give you up to 256 different combinations (once you have all 16 of the Swap Force characters).
![[User Posted Image]](http://www.darkspyro.net/images/swapforce/announce.jpg)
In terms of new toys, as well as the 16 swappable "Swap Force" characters there are 16 brand new "core" figures, these are new regular Skylanders without the ability to swap parts. There will also be eight LightCore characters and 16 returning "Series 3" characters with new Wow Pows.
![[User Posted Image]](http://www.darkspyro.net/images/swapforce/c_wash_buckler.jpg)
![[User Posted Image]](http://www.darkspyro.net/images/swapforce/c_stealth_elf.jpg)
Also coming with the game is a brand new, completely redesigned Portal of Power that you will need to get, the old ones will no longer work with Swap Force. But never fear, all of the old characters, both the Orange and Green base varieties, will still be fully functional in Swap Force.
![[User Posted Image]](http://www.darkspyro.net/images/swapforce/p_blast_zone.jpg)
![[User Posted Image]](http://www.darkspyro.net/images/swapforce/p_wash_zone.jpg)
On the developer side of things unlike the last two games Toys for Bob will not be developing Swap Force, instead Vicarious Visions will be taking the mantle (they previously made the 3DS version of Spyro's Adventure, the Wii U version of Giants and all of the iOS games) for the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and Wii U versions. The previous developer for the 3DS version, n-Space, will be resuming their development role on the 3DS version. And not forgetting the Wii, that's not being abandoned just yet and will be getting a version developed by Beenox.
The Starter Pack will come with two Swap Force characters (it'd not be much fun having only one) as well as a returning character and the brand new Portal of Power. No specific release date has been announced other than "this fall".
For further, more in-depth reading there are plenty of articles popping up all over the web following the press showing of the game, such as Wired, Engadget, Joystiq, Polygon, Giant Bomb, One of Swords, Metro.co.uk.
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Ugghh... like we REALLY need another one.
post on my page who you favorite swap force character is number them best to last
You can tell that "Toys for Bob" did not do this one.....looks very unrefined and tasteless. Activision can count me out on S3
You, sir, are my idol!
S3 looks amazing just watched the Gameplay demo on youtube, looks to me like Activion intends to bring back the Classic Spyro Combat System, which I approve of. Only new character I really think is cool though is Roller Brawl.
Quote: Captain Biggs
Yeah, I agree. I will miss out on this game because of that.
You can tell that "Toys for Bob" did not do this one.....looks very unrefined and tasteless. Activision can count me out on S3
Yeah, I agree. I will miss out on this game because of that.
The graphics look awesome, and hush peeps, you've probably seen parts of 2 levels.
A rather...interesting concept for a Skylanders game. Not entirely sure if it'll be wrth getting but I'll have to wait until there's more information.
I'm glad thought that not all tthe Skylanders will have swappable parts; it'd be kinda creepy if they all did.
I'm glad thought that not all tthe Skylanders will have swappable parts; it'd be kinda creepy if they all did.
Hopefully this doesn't end up like 'Enter the Dragonfly' from the clasic spyro games
Omgno another 1
Well if my therory about what Activison is doing with Skylanders is true then it will defenetly be worth getting, my only drawl back is that it's still revolving around toys. If atcivison keeps that up then the series is indeed going to die but I think if they abandoned the toys and just stuck with making games then I'd been more happy. Make it to where you have to find the characters in the game instead of having to buy there toys! I like skylanders but I hate buying toys.
Um.... yeah not trying to be mean but that's the only reason it survives as a game.
I'm not complaining about it because I honestly love collecting the toys. It's what sets Skylanders aside from other games. I love watching my collection get HUGE over time.
Well, my wallet is going to be empty once again after this.
It would seem that all swap force characters are going to be (male?) humanoids. Maybe we'll see some more non swappable dragons
New portal that you NEED to buy to play the game....meh.....but I'm still getting it! 
It comes with the game.
if you're referring to the fact that you can get a cheaper bundle, i agree with you.
they should just make less figures and more games, maybe make it so that you can get newer champions in-game (previously metnioned) but you can choose to use the figures you have using portals.
if you're referring to the fact that you can get a cheaper bundle, i agree with you.
they should just make less figures and more games, maybe make it so that you can get newer champions in-game (previously metnioned) but you can choose to use the figures you have using portals.
we can use all the old skylanders inculding giants in this game but honestly guys im not that interested in this game come skylanders bros you can do better than this
hey all you people that says skylanders is horrible be quiet theese are forums talk about good things it is not all about what you think that is negative
Quote: Can_Man99
Gotta love how easily that can be turned around on ya.
This is a FORUM, a place to discuss opinions which may be negative. If you don't like it don't pay attention to it.
hey all you people that says skylanders is amazing be quiet theese are forums talk about good things it is not all about what you think that is good.
Gotta love how easily that can be turned around on ya.
This is a FORUM, a place to discuss opinions which may be negative. If you don't like it don't pay attention to it.
Quote: CommanderGame
Because Spyro's already been ruined.
Sorry bout the double post, edit them together if you'd like.
Quote: DarkCynd3rLooks..... weird. I swear Activison is ruining Spyro.
...except this ISN'T a Spyro game.
Because Spyro's already been ruined.
Sorry bout the double post, edit them together if you'd like.
is Spyro going to be in S3?? i'd love that!!
probably for the sake of "pleasing the fans"
Just saying, all of you suck, I mean, this is a big step for Skylanders, I myself am pretty young, and I never played any of the Spyro Games. I always wanted them, but, I never got them, mainly because I just got my Wii a few years ago. And that's all I have. I saw the Skylanders commercial and got hooked, also my friend had it and said it was both awesome and addicting. So you guys shut up, the toys are what's keeping the game alive.
Quote: Rickorio
Just because you like this game dosen't mean that we suck?...
And you look like a Spoiled Brat.
Just saying, all of you suck, I mean, this is a big step for Skylanders, I myself am pretty young, and I never played any of the Spyro Games. I always wanted them, but, I never got them, mainly because I just got my Wii a few years ago. And that's all I have. I saw the Skylanders commercial and got hooked, also my friend had it and said it was both awesome and addicting. So you guys shut up, the toys are what's keeping the game alive.
Just because you like this game dosen't mean that we suck?...
And you look like a Spoiled Brat.
Quote: Rickorio
Oh how I'd destroy this if I had the time.
Sadly, I must leave it at: You're acting just like those you dislike you hypocrite.
Just saying, all of you suck, I mean, this is a big step for Skylanders, I myself am pretty young, and I never played any of the Spyro Games. I always wanted them, but, I never got them, mainly because I just got my Wii a few years ago. And that's all I have. I saw the Skylanders commercial and got hooked, also my friend had it and said it was both awesome and addicting. So you guys shut up, the toys are what's keeping the game alive.
Oh how I'd destroy this if I had the time.
Sadly, I must leave it at: You're acting just like those you dislike you hypocrite.
Acrivision is spitting too quick and not serving enough.
Word of advice, dont make an angry comment when you havent read the whole thread.
^ ^ i agree, activision does this with every good game, but swapforce looks really cleaned up graphics wise.
^ ^ i agree, activision does this with every good game, but swapforce looks really cleaned up graphics wise.
i hope there are these skylanders in the game:
AND ESPECIALLY AND !!! 
AND ESPECIALLY
AND !!! 
Quote: CommanderGame
If anything I'm the absolute opposite of a Spoiled Brat, I never get what I want.
Quote: RickorioJust saying, all of you suck, I mean, this is a big step for Skylanders, I myself am pretty young, and I never played any of the Spyro Games. I always wanted them, but, I never got them, mainly because I just got my Wii a few years ago. And that's all I have. I saw the Skylanders commercial and got hooked, also my friend had it and said it was both awesome and addicting. So you guys shut up, the toys are what's keeping the game alive.
Just because you like this game dosen't mean that we suck?...
And you look like a Spoiled Brat.
If anything I'm the absolute opposite of a Spoiled Brat, I never get what I want.
Wish the starter pack contained Blast Zone, Countdown, and Magna Charge, they all seem pretty cool.
if you haven't heard Target has a pre-order special going on now - you can buy the card for $1 and there's a character upgrade chip inside - made a quick vlog talking about it here - enjoy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyD4mmoGmkI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyD4mmoGmkI
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