Activision wanted to team up with Nintendo for Skylanders - Another third-party missed opportunity?

[Veknoid_Outcast]

oniyide said:

Veknoid_Outcast said:

I remember when my friend, who works for Vicarious Visions, first told me about Skylanders. I thought it was a really cool idea, but didn't grasp the phenomenon it would become.

Maybe Nintendo executives couldn't see the big picture either. Or maybe the terms of the partnership were too toxic for Nintendo.

Anyway, I think this worked out well for all involved. Activision and Vicarious Visions get more creative freedom; Nintendo gets, arguably, the best versions of the games; and fans of all platforms get to experience Skylanders.

its the same game across the board, how is the Wii version the best?

I never mentioned Wii, although one could argue that the Wii version of Spyro's Adventure is better just because of its wireless "portal of power."

I was referring mostly to the Wii U versions of the games. The Wii U allows consumers to play exclusively on the GamePad or use it to keep track of statistics and objectives. The latter might seem insignificant, but it's actualy a huge improvement over pausing and browsing through the menu everytime you need to check missions or change gear.

In addition, the 3DS versions of the games have unique mechanics, levels, stories, etc., although that doesn't necessarily make them better. It does, however, mean that Nintendo systems play host to the complete Skylanders experience, and, as I said, arguably the best.