56-718: Skylands may refer to: Skylands, the setting of Skylanders Skylands, the second zone of the 2009 video game Henry Hatsworth in the Puzzling Adventure Skylands (estate) , an estate property located in New Jersey Skylands Region , a region in New Jersey, the states most northern region Martha Stewart 's estate in Seal Harbour, Maine See also [ edit ] Skyland Topics referred to by
112-587: A GameCube -shape controller. Many racer figurines have been made. Sound Drops were inspired by Mario Kart Wii with eight sounds including the Spiny Shell and the race start countdown. A land-line telephone features Mario holding a lightning bolt while seated in his kart. K'Nex released Mario Kart Wii , Mario Kart 7 , and Mario Kart 8 sets. LINE has released an animated sticker set with 24 stickers based on Mario Kart 8 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe . Nintendo's own customer rewards program Club Nintendo released
168-496: A Mario Kart 8 soundtrack, a Mario Kart Wii -themed stopwatch , and three gold trophies modeled after those in Mario Kart 7 . Before Club Nintendo, a Mario Kart 64 soundtrack was offered by mail. In 2014, McDonald's released Mario Kart 8 toys with Happy Meals . In 2018, Monopoly Gamer features a Mario Kart themed board game with courses from Mario Kart 8 serving as properties, ten playable characters as tokens (pingas) and
224-503: A 7.5 out of 10, praising its family-friendly gameplay and role-playing-style character progression, but criticized the lack of online multiplayer, the cost of buying a complete set of figures, the arbitrary inclusion of Spyro, and the unreliability of the Portal of Power peripheral. Nintendo World Report gave the game a 9 out of 10, praising the Wii version for its gameplay and production values, and
280-596: A film. Following the release of Imaginators , the franchise went into hiatus, with speculations surrounding a seventh console installment. Nevertheless, future projects within the Skylanders universe were limited to the recent mobile game titled Ring of Heroes until its closure in 2022. The studios worked on other unrelated games until Activision Blizzard was acquired by Microsoft in January 2022. Activision CEO Bobby Kotick stated that Microsoft had interest in reviving some of
336-683: A limited time, but can be used freely in the main hub. The Skylanders and the Trap Masters fight to stop Kaos and the Doom Raiders. SuperChargers is the fifth installment in the series. It introduces a new group of Skylanders called the SuperChargers, who pilot special vehicles of the Land, Sky and Sea. The Skylanders must stop Kaos, who has used The Darkness's power to create The Sky Eater, and The Darkness, which has its own plans. SuperChargers also featured
392-668: A multiplayer racing game mode, very similar to the Mario Kart games. This racing game mode, however, is near impossible to play with other players (in 2024) The Nintendo console versions feature Donkey Kong and Bowser as Turbo Charge Donkey Kong and Hammer Slam Bowser, along with their respective vehicles, the Barrel Blaster and Clown Cruiser. These figures and vehicles can only be scanned and used in-game on Skylanders: SuperChargers (Racing) and Skylanders: Imaginators on Nintendo hardware. The characters, but not their vehicles, also functioned as amiibo figures. The Wii and 3DS versions of
448-414: A prequel to Spyro's Adventure . Another series, Skylanders : Book of Elements, focuses on two elements in each installment, with Shubrik Bros. Creative writing the first and Barry Hutchson writing the second. Two art books, Strata: The Art of Skylanders: Swap Force and Clutch: The Art of Skylanders: Superchargers , were produced by Vicarious Visions. As employee exclusives, the only way to obtain them
504-430: A realistic chance to catch up to the leading racer. In the original game, Super Mario Kart , the player takes control of one of eight Mario series characters, each with differing capabilities. In single player mode, players can race against computer-controlled characters in 4 multi-race cups consisting of 20 tracks (5 in each cup) over three difficulty levels (50cc, 100cc and 150cc). Alternatively, players can race against
560-599: A realm of floating islands located at the center of the universe that is often threatened by evil forces who seek to rule it and gain access to all worlds. For generations, a band of heroes known as the Skylanders have worked with the Portal Masters to defend Skylands from evil and protect the Core of Light. The player, who is considered to be a Portal Master, commands the Skylanders to stop Kaos and other evil threats. Each Skylander
616-563: A special die with power-ups. In 2019, Hot Wheels released Mario Kart sets of cars and tracks. In commemoration of Mario Day celebrations for March 10, 2021, Hot Wheels also released a Mario Kart track set based on Rainbow Road on June 24, 2021. In 2020, for the Super Mario Bros. 35th Anniversary , Cold Stone Creamery released Mario themed desserts including a Rainbow Road themed ice cream cake , from September 30 to December 15. In September 2016, Nintendo filed an objection against
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#1732845631740672-543: A variety of modes. The following five modes recur most often in the series: The debut game in the Mario Kart series was Super Mario Kart released for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) in 1992. Its development was overseen by Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto , the Japanese designer of many successful Nintendo games including Super Mario Bros. Darran Jones of NowGamer suggests that
728-629: A video game since Crash Bandicoot Nitro Kart 2 in 2010. Their figures were initially exclusive to the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 starter packs, but were later released as a stand-alone double pack. In 2011, Activision released Skylanders Universe , an online browser-based multiplayer game that allowed players to interact in Skylands, play minigames, customize their own island, and log their Skylanders collection. Players could connect their portals to their computer to summon their Skylanders, like in
784-462: Is also expected to be built in Epic Universe 's version of Super Nintendo World. Starting with its 2018–19 season , electric open wheel racing series Formula E added a so-called "attack mode", which allows a driver to gain a temporary speed boost if they take an alternate lane (highlighted on television via augmented reality computer graphics ). The concept has been described by members of
840-449: Is associated with one of ten elements: Earth , Air , Fire , Water , Magic , Tech , Life , Undead , Light , and Dark . The console versions of each game follow identical storylines, while the Nintendo 3DS versions have different stories. Spyro's Adventure is the first game in the series and features 32 Skylanders, four for each of the eight elements. The Skylanders seek to restore
896-422: Is critically acclaimed. Nintendo Power named it one of the greatest multiplayer experiences, citing the diversity in game modes and the entertainment value. Guinness World Records listed six records set by the Mario Kart series, including "First Console Kart Racing Game", "Best Selling Racing Game", and "Longest Running Kart Racing Franchise". Guinness World Records ranked Super Mario Kart number 1 of
952-455: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Skylanders Skylanders is a toys-to-life action-adventure video game franchise published by Activision . Skylanders games are played by placing a character's figure on the "Portal of Power", a device that reads its tag using NFC and "imports" them into the game as a playable character, leveling them up and saving its progress on
1008-519: Is probably aimed at kids, but whatever. I am a legal adult...and I think it's still pretty cool." Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure was nominated for two Toy Industry Association awards: "Game of the Year" and "Innovative Toy of the Year." Skylanders: Giants received "generally favorable" reviews on most platforms according to Metacritic; the Nintendo 3DS version received "mixed or average" reviews. However,
1064-440: Is that Skylanders: Giants is age-appropriate fun that harkens back to the delight you had collecting Pokémon cards or mashing your way through a dungeon crawler. If you've got little ones, then you already know the verdict here." Skylanders: Swap Force received "generally favorable" reviews for most platforms according to Metacritic; the Nintendo 3DS version received "mixed or average" reviews. The Metacritic scores for
1120-609: Is the best-selling Wii U game at 8.46 million total copies sold. It was the fastest-selling Wii U game with 1.2 million copies shipped in North America and Europe combined on its first few days since launch, until Super Smash Bros. for Wii U . The enhanced port for the Nintendo Switch , Mario Kart 8 Deluxe , is the fastest-selling game in the series with 459,000 units sold in the United States in one day of its launch. It
1176-534: Is the highest-selling Nintendo Switch game with a total of 57.01 million copies worldwide, outperforming the Wii U version. Both versions have a combined total of 65.47 million copies sold, making it the best-selling game in the series, and also the best selling Mario game as a whole. The handheld games are commercial successes. Mario Kart: Super Circuit is the fourth-best-selling Game Boy Advance game at 5.9 million copies. The second portable game, Mario Kart DS ,
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#17328456317401232-416: Is the second-best-selling game for the Nintendo 64 (behind Super Mario 64 ), at 9.87 million copies. Mario Kart: Double Dash is the second-best-selling GameCube game (next to Super Smash Bros. Melee ) with 6.96 million copies sold. Mario Kart Wii is the second-best-selling in the series and is the second-best-selling Wii game (next to Wii Sports ) at 37.38 million copies. Mario Kart 8
1288-657: Is the third-best-selling Nintendo DS game and the best-selling portable game in the series with a total of 23.6 million copies. Mario Kart 7 is the best-selling Nintendo 3DS game as of March 2023 at 18.98 million copies. The Mario Kart series has had a range of merchandise. This includes a slot car racer series based on Mario Kart DS : one set of which comes with Mario and Donkey Kong figures, with Wario and Luigi available separately. A line of radio-controlled karts are controlled by Game Boy Advance -shaped controllers, and feature Mario, Donkey Kong, and Yoshi. There are additional, larger karts which are radio-controlled by
1344-470: Is through online sellers or charity events. IDW Publishing created a comic series associated with the Skylanders franchise which takes place in between games. The series was reportedly cancelled to avoid conflicting with Skylanders Academy , which used a different canon. In 2016, it was announced that Activision Blizzard Studios would produce an animated television series based on Skylanders . The first season debuted on Netflix on October 28, 2016,
1400-545: The Mario series as well as other gaming franchises such as The Legend of Zelda , Animal Crossing , F-Zero , Excitebike , and Splatoon . The series was launched in 1992 with Super Mario Kart on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES), to critical and commercial success. The Mario Kart series totals fifteen games, with seven on home consoles, three on handheld consoles, four arcade games co-developed with Namco , and one for mobile phones. The latest game in
1456-480: The Mario Kart: Bowser's Challenge ride as their primary "anchor" attraction. Utilizing innovative augmented reality technology and dark ride set design, guests travel through several environments from Mario Kart 8 , including Rainbow Road . The Japan version of the attraction includes a Mario Kart themed shop called "Mario Motors", and a nearby "Pit Stop Popcorn" food stand. The Bowser's Challenge ride
1512-703: The Japan Patent Office dismissed the objection, ruling that MariCar was not widely recognized as an abbreviation of Mario Kart . In February 2017, Nintendo sued MariCar over copyright infringement for renting unauthorized costumes of Nintendo characters and using their images to promote its business. In September 2018, MariCar was ordered to stop using the characters and pay Nintendo ¥10 million in damages. Universal Destinations & Experiences ' immersive Super Nintendo World areas in Universal Studios Japan and Universal Studios Hollywood feature
1568-441: The Nintendo 3DS version for its accessibility to younger gamers and overall design. Destructoid gave the game an 8 out of 10 saying, "It's not the most complex game on the market, but the innovative gadgetry and authentic thoughtfulness on the part of the developer stands out in a market so used to churning out the same old crap." Giant Bomb reviewer Jeff Gerstmann gave the game four out of five stars, stating " Skylanders
1624-588: The Nintendo Wii in mind, with the HD versions being ports with slightly enhanced graphics. In contrast, starting with Swap Force , the games were developed for the HD consoles, with the Wii version having heavily downgraded graphics. In addition, Superchargers on Wii and 3DS was a distinct game titled Superchargers Racing , which only included the racing portions. Imaginators skipped these two consoles entirely. While portals are typically interchangeable between platforms,
1680-414: The Skylanders franchise has been released on numerous platforms, with various versions developed by different developers, there are significant differences between them. The most notable differences are found in the Nintendo 3DS versions, which have unique stories and gameplay more focused on platforming. Additionally, they use a separate, smaller portal that communicates via the console's infrared . In
1736-585: The Xbox 360 and Xbox One versions of the game require their own portal respectively due to restrictions imposed by Microsoft. The Nintendo Switch version of Imaginators does not use the Portal of Power; instead, the figures are scanned using the NFC on the game controller . Similar to the 3DS versions of the previous games, scanned figures are saved and can be switched through a menu. Traps are not supported, and Vehicles only unlock Imaginite Chests. Lorne Balfe composed
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1792-417: The iOS version received "universal acclaim". However, the scores from Metacritic were slightly lower than that of the previous game on most platforms with the iOS version receiving the highest Metacritic score in the series. Skylanders: SuperChargers received "generally favorable" reviews according to Metacritic. The scores from Metacritic had some scores that were higher than the previous game, such as
1848-676: The Arkeyan Conquertron and attempts to take over Skylands by resurrecting the Arkeyans. Swap Force is the third installment in the franchise and takes place in another part of Skylands called the Cloudbreak Islands. It introduces a new group of Skylanders called the Swap Force, who have the ability to swap their top and bottom halves and abilities. Together, the Swap Force and the Skylanders fight to prevent Kaos and his mother from ruining
1904-562: The Core of Light, which Kaos destroyed, by collecting the Eternal Sources of each element and other components. Giants is the second installment in the series and a direct sequel to Spyro's Adventure . It introduces a new team of Skylanders called the Giants , who were canonically the first Skylanders assembled to stop the Arkeyans' reign and are strong enough to lift, throw, and destroy trees and rocks. They must stop Kaos after he reactivates
1960-688: The Japanese company MariCar, which rents go-karts modified for use on public roads in Tokyo along with costumes resembling Nintendo characters. MariCar's English website warned customers not to throw "banana peels" or "red turtle shells". The service is popular with tourists. Nintendo argued that the MariCar name was "intended to be mistaken for or confused with" Mario Kart , citing games commonly known by abbreviations in Japan, such as Pokémon (for Pocket Monsters ) and Sumabura ( Super Smash Bros. ). In January 2017,
2016-527: The Nintendo Switch version received "mixed or average" reviews. Compared to the previous game, the game received lower scores on most platforms except the Xbox One version. Despite the generally positive reception, the game sold only 66,000 copies during its launch month. As of February 2015, the Skylanders series has crossed the threshold of $ 3 billion in sales, with 175 million toys sold since 2011, making
2072-553: The Wii U and PlayStation 4 versions, but some were lower than the previous game, such as the iOS and Xbox One versions. The game was also nominated for two awards: Best Family Game at The Game Awards 2015 and Favorite Video Game at the 2016 Kids' Choice Awards . Despite its positive reception, Activision reported in February 2016 that the game did not meet sales expectations. Skylanders: Imaginators received "generally favorable" reviews for most platforms according to Metacritic;
2128-514: The clock in a Time Trial mode. In multiplayer mode, two players can simultaneously take part in the cups or can race against each other one-on-one in Match Race mode. In a third multiplayer mode – Battle Mode – the aim is to defeat the other players by attacking them with power-ups, destroying balloons which surround each kart. Each new game has introduced new gameplay elements, such as new circuits, items, modes, and playable characters. Each game has
2184-430: The core series. The service has since been discontinued. Activision released spin-off games on mobile devices, including Cloud Patrol , Battlegrounds , Lost Islands , Collection Vault , mobile ports of Trap Team and SuperChargers , Battlecast, and Ring of Heroes . Launching Skylanders cost Activision $ 100 million or more, roughly as much as making, manufacturing and marketing a title such as Call of Duty. As
2240-401: The figure to potentially be used on a different game (or even console) with all its saved stats. Skylander figures are sold separately from the game itself unless you buy the starter pack. Typically, the starter pack for each game contains two or more Skylanders, a Portal of Power, the game disc and sometimes something else to show off the game's newest feature. The games take place in Skylands,
2296-438: The first two games, players had to "load" two figures, and were able to swap between them at any time using the touch screen until a new Skylander is loaded to replace them. Beginning with Swap Force , every figure scanned is permanently saved into the game. In Trap Team , villains are captured using the touch screen instead of using real-life traps, which the 3DS portal does not support. The first two games were developed with
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2352-577: The game were the highest and most positive of the series on most platforms. Gaming website Quarter to Three gave both the Wii U and Xbox 360 a perfect score of 5/5. Video game website Gaming Age gave the PlayStation 3 version the highest grade of an "A" and further commented that "whether you’re a Skylanders fan or a gamer who’s looking for a charming and unique family-friendly game series to get into, Skylanders Swap Force comes highly recommended." Skylanders: Trap Team received "generally favorable" reviews for most platforms according to Metacritic;
2408-648: The game, titled Skylanders: SuperChargers Racing, focus on racing and feature the SuperChargers competing in a race sponsored by Pandergast to win a snow globe which will grant one wish. SuperChargers was the last game to be released on tablets. Imaginators is the sixth installment in the series, which was developed by Toys for Bob . It was released on October 13, 2016, in Australia and New Zealand, on October 14, 2016, in Europe and on October 16, 2016, in North America. It
2464-408: The old studios' hit franchises, including Guitar Hero and Skylanders . Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure received "generally favorable" reviews according to review aggregator Metacritic , with many praising the technological use of the "Portal of Power". Although some reviewers criticized the absence of online multiplayer, the toys for the Skylanders were widely praised. GameSpot gave it
2520-499: The performance on Mount Cloudbreak. Trap Team is the fourth installment in the franchise. It introduces two new elements, the Light and Dark elements, as well as the Trap Masters and the Trap mechanic. This mechanic allows players to trap special in-game enemies in element-specific Elemental Traps, which are shards of Traptanium. The trapped enemies can then be summoned as playable characters for
2576-410: The player's current position in the race, utilising a mechanism known as rubber banding . For example, players lagging far behind may receive more powerful items such as Bullet Bills , which give the player invincibility while auto-piloting them forward at great speed, while the leader of a race may only receive small defensive items, such as Shells or Bananas. This gameplay mechanism allows other racers
2632-427: The race such as rocket starts, slipstreaming , drifting , and mini-turbos. Gameplay is enhanced by power-up items obtained by driving into item boxes laid out on the course. These power-ups vary across games in the series, but generally include Mushrooms to give players a speed boost, Red and Green Shells to be thrown at opponents, Banana Peels, and hazards such as Fake Item Boxes. The game selects an item based on
2688-403: The reviews in general were slightly lower than that of the previous game, especially for the Nintendo 3DS version, which received the lowest Metacritic score in the series. IGN gave the game an 8 out of 10 score, calling it a "...a more polished but by-the-numbers sequel that’s really fun to play". PlayStation Lifestyle , however, gave the game a lower score with a 70/100, saying, "The reality
2744-413: The same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Skylands . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Skylands&oldid=1095560328 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description
2800-491: The second season on October 6, 2017, and the third and final season premiered on September 28, 2018. On April 30, 2019, it was announced that Skylanders Academy was cancelled. Activision has commented on the possibility of a movie based on Skylanders . On May 6, 2014, Activision CEO Eric Hirshberg announced that the Activision team had an interest in "jumping on the film adaptation bandwagon" and adapting Skylanders into
2856-526: The series one of the top 20 highest-selling video game franchises of all time. As of June 2015, over 250 million toys were sold. As of 2016, over 300 million toys have been sold and the franchise has become the 11th biggest console franchise of all time. Mario Kart Mario Kart is a series of kart racing games based on the Mario franchise developed and published by Nintendo . Players compete in go-kart races while using various power-up items . It features characters and courses mostly from
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#17328456317402912-527: The series, Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit , was released on the Nintendo Switch in October 2020. Over 178.19 million copies in the series have been sold worldwide. In the Mario Kart series, players compete in go-kart races , controlling one of a selection of characters, mainly from the Mario franchise. Up to twelve characters can compete in each race (varying per game). Players can perform driving techniques during
2968-491: The soundtracks for the games, while Hans Zimmer composed part of Spyro’s Adventure’s main theme. Imaginators does not use an original soundtrack, instead using music from previous games. Cavan Scott wrote a series of books, beginning with Skylanders: The Machine of Doom, which takes place before the events of Spyro's Adventure . He would later write the Skylanders: The Mask of Power series, which also serves as
3024-497: The success of Super Mario Kart resulted from the Super Mario characters, and being a new type of racing game. In January 2022, Serkan Toto, an industry analyst for GamesIndustry.biz indicated that a new entry in the Mario Kart series (referred to colloquially by some as Mario Kart 10 , Mario Kart X , or Mario Kart 9 ) was "in active development" at Nintendo. The game would feature "a new twist". The Mario Kart series
3080-617: The top 50 console games of all time based on initial impact and lasting legacy. Super Mario Kart was inducted into the World Video Game Hall of Fame in 2019. Like the Super Mario series, the Mario Kart series is a commercial success with 178.19 million copies sold in total. It is currently the most successful racing game franchise of all time. Super Mario Kart is the fourth-best-selling Super Nintendo Entertainment System game with 8.76 million copies sold. Mario Kart 64
3136-467: Was the only game in the series released for the Nintendo Switch . It allows players to create and customize their own Skylanders called Imaginators and train them under the Senseis. The Skylanders must stop Kaos, who is using mind magic to create Doomlanders with help from an ancient Brain. Crash Bandicoot and Doctor Neo Cortex make guest appearances as playable characters, marking their first appearance in
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