Skylanders Spyro's Adventure Starter Pack - Playstation 3

Amazon.comSkylanders Spyro's Adventure is an Action-Adventure game spin-off from the Spyro series designed for younger players that unlocks a whole new game universe while incorporating a unique gameplay mechanic utilizing more than 30 physical action figures that synch with consoles, creating a controllable in-game representation of that figure. The first release in the Skylander series, Skylanders Spyro's Adventure Starter Pack contains three action figures, an exclusive game peripheral as well as other items. Action figures are compatible with all versions of the game. The game features co-op and competitive multiplayer, mini-games and more.Action figures that come to life in-game.View larger.An all new game universe that includes Spyro.View larger.The Skylanders StoryFor generations, the Skylanders -- a diverse group of mythical creatures, each with their own powers, personality and tendencies -- have used their magical powers, weapons and levelable battle skills to protect their homeland, the Skylands. But now, an evil tyrant with the powers of a portal master has frozen and banished them to Earth. Only you, a portal master yourself, can physically put Skylanders on the Portal of Power -- a conduit between this world and theirs -- and bring them back to life in their world where they can battle to save Skylands forever. Action Figures with BrainsSkylanders are special physical action figures that come to life in-game. Just take a Skylander, place it on the included Portal of Power, which is synched to your game console and a representation of your chosen Skylander will come to life in the video game and do your bidding. There are over 30 Skylanders in total - each with unique abilities and powers (three are included in your starter pack). Skylander action figures remember their in-game experiences and upgrades as they explore the mysterious world of Skylands, battle menacing creatures and collect treasures. Conveniently, it doesn't matter what gaming system your friends have at their house, the Skylanders work on and across all major video game systems. That means that you can take your Skylanders over to your friend's house, drop them on their Portal of Power and your Skylanders will come to life in the game. Key Game Features Everything Needed to Get Started - The Skylanders Spyro's Adventure Starter Pack contains everything needed to get started including: a game copy for Xbox 360, 3 Skylanders (Trigger Happy, Spyro and Gill Grunt), 'Portal of Power' peripheral, character poster, trading cards, sticker sheet, web codes and batteries). Multiplayer - Put two Skylanders on the Portal of Power and battle with your friend as a team or pick a Battle Arena and go head-to-head against your friend to see who is the best Portal Master. Either way it's a fight to the finish. Battle to Save Skylands - Use your character collection to battle KAOS and his minions. Each of your Skylanders has special abilities and powers. The more you play, the more powerful they become. Adventures, Mini-games and Puzzles - There are different challenges and mini-games waiting throughout Skylands. Jump in a turret to fend off enemies and solve challenging puzzles to find secret areas and earn cool in-game rewards. Play Online - Each Skylander comes with a unique secret code. Show off your collection to your friends and play fun new mini-games. Expand Your Adventure - Pick up an Adventure Pack (sold separately). Each one includes an exclusive Skylander, 1-Location Piece and 2-Magic Items. Place the Location Piece on the Portal of Power to explore exclusive new worlds and embark on new adventures and challenges. Additional ScreenshotsProduct DescriptionAs a teaser for some more detailed Skylanders Spyro’s Adventure news that we will be bringing you next week during E3, Activision has released some character vignettes, which tell us a little more about the characters that are set to feature in the game’s starter pack. Skylanders Spyro’s

Key Features and Benefits: Toys/characters Skylanders Spyro's Adventure offers over 30 Skylanders to bring out the kid in everyone. It's all about choice, and each toy character has their own unique and expressive personality, powers and abilities which provide distinct advantages and skill sets for various levels, obstacles and enemies. Toys that remember Action figures become interaction figures, as each toy/character remembers the player's shared experiences and leveled-up abilities directly within each toy, allowing players to take their personally customized and powered-up character toys from the living room to the playground, or on-the-go to play with friends. Toy/character categories, strategy and collectability Characters are classified by element types (Earth, Air, Fire, Water, Life, Undead, Magic, and Tech) and each have their own heroic challenges that are unlocked as more toys are collected. Players can collect toys and then strategically select their favorite characters within the different element type to go up against certain enemies, obstacles, and puzzles as well as access new areas within the different levels of the game. The Portal of Power The mystical Portal of Power serves as a gateway between people's world and the amazing world of the Skylanders, allowing you to 'bring your toys to life' by teleporting real-world toy characters 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. Cooperative play Players can join forces with friends and drop in and out of each level with as many different characters 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.