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Exclusive or not, it'll be very cool to see Crash back and hopefully in Skylanders.

The pre-orders are up for dark edition at gamestop. Just found this listed:


- Skylanders Imaginators Video Game
- Portal of Power®
- 3 Skylanders Sensei Figures - Master King Pen, Golden Queen & Wolfgang
-3 Imaginite Creation Crystals - Fire, Life & Dark
-2-Sided Collection Poster featuring the complete set of Skylanders Imaginators Figures
And more...

Woo Hoo

http://www.gamestop.com/xbox-3...ter-pack/131165

We'll know by E3 probably. TAGG said that Imaginators will be there.

EDIT: WOLFGANG MOTHERFUDGERS!!!!

http://www.technobuffalo.com/2...ith-activision/

Since you don't believe me.

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If it is Crash, then its gonna be PS3/PS4 exclusive, since, y'know, Sony seems to have bought the rights back.

Not sure that's true:

http://gematsu.com/2016/02/son...uct-development

And I think this points to Skylanders and Crash even more

So, Sony might be getting an exclusive character this time around? If so, it's only fair, we got two Nintendo characters.

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The pre-orders are up for dark edition at gamestop. Just found this listed:


- Skylanders Imaginators Video Game
- Portal of Power®
- 3 Skylanders Sensei Figures - Master King Pen, Golden Queen & Wolfgang
-3 Imaginite Creation Crystals - Fire, Life & Dark
-2-Sided Collection Poster featuring the complete set of Skylanders Imaginators Figures
And more...

Woo Hoo

http://www.gamestop.com/xbox-3...ter-pack/131165

YES DARK CREATION CRYSTAL

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http://www.technobuffalo.com/2...ith-activision/

Since you don't believe me.

Dude, even the article says that its probably a lie.

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It's hard to judge what are senseis and what are creations. I'm probably not going to update the roster until we get some kind of evidence pointing towards them being seneis and not creations.

This was my thought by watching the video. I couldn't tell which were the real figures and which were created. I am pretty sure the ones with a ton of the old Japanese battle armor are, but then again it's just too hard to be certain. It seems that the official ones are darker and more grim than normal Skylanders. I don't exactly like that but then again it's still too early to decide this about the Sensei in general or if they picked a dark selection of characters for the videos.

Sadly it's 24 hours in and I still don't feel any better about making and customizing characters concept. I mean it could be fun for "one and done" or "create a few waifu" but it's not really something I'm really into. It's feeling like SuperChargers all over again, where I wasn't into racing either and half the game was wasted. I get it's a thing for many people but I doubt I would spend more than an hour on that.

Still this could be a good thing for the franchise as it seems a lot of people are into customizing. Then again, I thought the racing concept would be a good thing as a lot of people were into Mario Kart but it turned out to be too different of a concept to catch on or something. Customizing seems more natural and what fans want vs racing.

Also, it seems that I was right about the crystal container having a light inside. LOL! I saw it glow in a video. And it really does seem like another collect-your-parts fest, like what SuperChargers ended up being for the vehicles to expand it's game play.

I'm hoping they won't also follow suit and have many micro-chapers which amount to about half a normal game as well. Bring it back to the 16 to 20 long levels like in the first 4 games. I have a feeling that they may think that their buyers prefer the several micro-chapers than the really long levels.

And lastly, it looks like the gates only lead to areas that unlock more powers for customization. That's good for me as I don't really plan to have an army of custom characters and I have no desire to hunt/farm for weapons and outfits. If there is satisfying levels and puzzles behind the gates, then I'll probably get the figures on the cheap just to check those out, but I won't be feeling the need to collect all 10 to 100% the game like I did in prior years. As it stand now, I'd be perfectly fine with finishing the game with the starter set and buying a few figs that catch my fancy.

Oh a parting thought, I noticed in the videos that they are using an old portal, the one that doesn't use trap crystals. And the boxart shows that too. That's very suspicious. Perhaps they are going to go with that as why bother to make a new portal with a speaker and a slot as you really cannot get those crystals anymore other than on the secondary market. If you have the crystals, then you probably have the old portal. Then again why not release a portal owners pack like in giants?

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Perhaps they just forgot to credit Activision?
Oh, this isn't just something you'd forget about. Every trademark Sony doesn't own (such as Polaroid, for example) is mentioned in the credits. This is a requirement enforced by law, and failing to comply can lead to a hefty fine and a lot of trouble. Not even Naughty Dog's 30th anniversary art book was exempt from including Activision in the credits, since it contained pictures of Crash. As you can see, this is something that even applies retroactively.

Here's more proof, going into the actual copyright law.

Yep. Im gonna get the Dark Edition <3

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Yep. Im gonna get the Dark Edition <3

I'M SAVING MY CASH RIGHT NOW THE ****ING HYPE

No new portal it seems, Fairyland. They used an SF portal in footage as well, nor the preorders list a special one. Kinda odd there isn't even one themed after Imaginators, but hey, less time developing shelf warmers means more time working on a big game.

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No new portal it seems, Fairyland. They used an SF portal in footage as well, nor the preorders list a special one. Kinda odd there isn't even one themed after Imaginators, but hey, less time developing shelf warmers means more time working on a big game.

WHO CARES ABOUT A NEW PORTAL WE CAN CREATE SKYLANDERS

The website just lists the same things for both of them so vv

I'm happier they're compatible than old or new portal. Oh yeah and worried about the cash - soo much I want and not in Dark Edition(looking into Undead, Dark and Magic crystals instead), and it's kinda up in the air if I'll have someone I know going to the US at all this year.

Wait, what does the Dark Edition include? IIRC there will be three Senseis and three Crystals, not sure about Villains though.

Senseis include Villains.

Gah, I really want the Dark Edition, but I really want a regular Golden Queen! I just hope they only make her outfit dark and not her actual skin, because that gold finish looks awesome.

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Wait, what does the Dark Edition include? IIRC there will be three Senseis and three Crystals, not sure about Villains though.

The Dark Edition includes Dark Golden Queen, Dark King Pen and Dark Wolfgang. The Crystals included are Fire, Life and Dark.

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Wait, what does the Dark Edition include? IIRC there will be three Senseis and three Crystals, not sure about Villains though.

According to Gamestop preorders Dark edition includes 3 Senseis (King Pen, Golden Queen, and Wolfgang) and 3 crystals (Life, Fire, and Dark).

The one video I watched said that the villains are also considered Senseis but they are just being rehabbed to become full fledged Skylanders.

Thanks, I thought the Dark Edition page listed parts of W1, didn't know it was the Dark Starter.

WOLFGANG'S COMING TONIGHT TONIGHT

WOLFGANG'S COMING TONIIIIIIGHT

If dark edition is confirmed fake, I'm gonna be like



This will probably would be Gulper's reaction if he doesn't make it as a sensei lol

The Dark Edition doesn't seem to include an exclusive "Kaos" thing this time, but the fact that you get 6 characters with it is pretty fun.

Which article/video mentions a special guest character?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLxvMP5OprY
This video does prove some good points about Dark King Pen... but I don't think it means anything.
CRAP. I TOLD MYSELF I DIDN'T WANT TO GET THE DARK EDITION BUT NOW I KINDA DO....
Whatever, I'm still planning on getting everything I can on Day One anyway. It seems Wolfgang is coming on day one, so i could get him, and also the Fire, life and DARK crystals. I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DOOO....

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If dark edition is confirmed fake, I'm gonna be like



This will probably would be Gulper's reaction if he doesn't make it as a sensei lol

It's on the actual GameStop website, though...

Mini-game

SOMEBODY FIND IMAGES OF THE DARK EDITION PLZ

Jet-Vac land? You guys probably all know what this place is.

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Which article/video mentions a special guest character?

The Gamespot article, I believe

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If dark edition is confirmed fake, I'm gonna be like



This will probably would be Gulper's reaction if he doesn't make it as a sensei lol

It's on the actual GameStop website, though...

Oh lol

Wolfgang... so I assume that means he's in Wave 1? *already figuring out day 1 plans*
And I swear to god if the Dark creation crystal isn't in wave 1 I'll.... go on ebay.

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Jet-Vac land? You guys probably all know what this place is.

In one of the videos, I'm 75% sure I seen Jet-Vac at one point.

@minigame - That ain't the Lockmaster Imp. It actually looks like Food Fight.

The level is for sure Windham, Jet-Vac is also on it pointing where you must go next(tutorial level then?). Now I want to know what else we might run into considering the glimses of the trailer.

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In one of the videos, I'm 75% sure I seen Jet-Vac at one point.

He's in there twice if you look closely

Now all we need is a level in heaven where we get to enter the Gill realm and meet our lord and savoir, Gill Grunt.
I'll stop now.

Man, this Smash Bros. Mii Fighters DLC is getting out of hand. 8 classes, who's gonna balance all at once? And what's with changing Gunner to Quickshot, kids aren't stupid.

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Man, this Smash Bros. Mii Fighters DLC is getting out of hand. 8 classes, who's gonna balance all at once?

Aaaaaand Guestbooked!

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Mini-game

TBFH it looks like the Lock Imp with a new coat of paint....

Woooohooooo!!!!
Brilliant!!!!

This game looks fantastic!!! Finally a Skylander's game that feels like SKYLANDERS again!!!...I loved Trap team but SC should have been a stand alone racing game.

And my wish has come true, finally...FINALLY villains!!!!

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Jet-Vac land? You guys probably all know what this place is.

In one of the videos, I'm 75% sure I seen Jet-Vac at one point.

I'm 100% certain if you look at the upper left there's a huge montage of him.

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Mini-game

TBFH it looks like the Lock Imp with a new coat of paint....

No it looks like Food Fight with his arms chopped off LOL

I guess if I was to have a complaint, my only one would be that your own personal character will not have a figure. BUT, I guess that really isn't possible and your Crystal will represent them.

Lemon, Sky Barons in general are eagles, that might not be him in particular.

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Mini-game

TBFH it looks like the Lock Imp with a new coat of paint....

No it looks like Food Fight with his arms chopped off LOL

Lol, I mean't the puzzle itself!

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I guess if I was to have a complaint, my only one would be that your own personal character will not have a figure. BUT, I guess that really isn't possible and your Crystal will represent them.

Don't count that out yet...but expect to pay a lot to get one if they do what I'm expecting.

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I guess if I was to have a complaint, my only one would be that your own personal character will not have a figure. BUT, I guess that really isn't possible and your Crystal will represent them.

I heard that a select few will be able to use a 3D Printing service to make their own figures

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Mini-game

I wonder if I can Blastermind my way past these things? They are OK once, but going though them over and over is so boring, especially if you're going to grind for drops. Buying those keys like in Trap Team would be good too.

Has there been any mention of the card game system in this game yet?

Suicide isn't funny PwnageFTW, do tone it down.

They said the winners of the contest are getting a figure, and the contest's going on right now. US only of course. Anyone wants my tips on character design so we don't get the same weird stuff as Drawlanders at the start of the year?