Activision supports Wii U with six new games in late 2013

Written by Brandon Hofer on July 29, 2013

News: Call of Duty: Ghosts and other popular Activision franchises will be on Wii U later this year.

Wii U is getting a bunch of support from Activision for the second half of 2013 with Activision revealing they will be releasing six titles on the Wii U. These six titles include Call of Duty: Ghosts, Skylanders: Swap Force, Angry Birds Trilogy, Angry Birds Star Wars, SpongeBob SquarePants: Plankton’s Robotic Revenge and Wipeout Create & Crash.

Call of Duty: Ghosts is the next iteration in the popular Call of Duty franchise and is being developed by Infinity Ward. For the first time in Call of Duty, players play as the underdog, fighting as part of a single squad against an enemy that has superior numbers and firepower. Call of Duty’s multiplayer includes dynamic map events, character customization and other yet-to-be-announced features. Call of Duty: Ghosts includes Wii Remote and second screen Wii U Gamepad support and more.

Skylanders Swap Force is the latest in the successful Skylanders series. In Skylanders Swap Force, you will have unprecedented levels of choice in how you explore Skylands and battle Kaos by swapping the top and bottom halves of the toys to transform 16 Swap Force characters into more than 250 unique combinations. Skylanders Swap Force has an all new adventure with 32 never before seen heroic characters that each offer unique powers and personalities. The game also features new abilities - such as flying, climbing and teleporting - which can be used in special areas of Skylands. Additionally, you can play with your entire collection of Skylanders figures from previous games. With the Wii U GamePad you can keep track of your stats and view leaderboards, as well as fans’ character collections and upgrades. Skylanders Swap Force is also fully playable on the GamePad so you can experience this new adventure while others might be watching television.

Angry Birds Trilogy spans the breadth of Angry Birds, Angry Birds Seasons and Angry Birds Rio titles, as well as 40 hours of bonus levels previously not on disc. The game features animated cut scenes and interactive backgrounds - all tailor made in 1080p HD graphics with surround sound support. The Wii U GamePad swap capability lets players use the GamePad touch screen controls to fling their birds with accuracy as they climb the online leaderboards for the world’s high scores.

Angry Birds Star Wars, for the first time ever, has two new multiplayer modes. Play alongside your friend in cooperative mode to achieve a combined high score, or compete against family and friends (up to four players) in competitive mode. In addition, the game has online leaderboards, high definition graphics and unlockable bonus items, levels and content.

SpongeBob SquarePants: Plankton’s Robotic Revenge is an original story where Bikini Bottom’s very own Sheldon J. Plankton and his new legion of evil robots have destroyed the Krusty Krab and stolen the safe that houses the famous Krabby Patty formula. You’ll join SpongeBob and his friends to locate the hidden keys for the safe before the secret is lost forever. Blending platforming, action and puzzle-solving, SpongeBob SquarePants: Plankton’s Robotic Revenge features references and humor from the hit Nickelodeon TV animated series, as well as voices from the show’s cast.
Wipeout Create and Crash is based on ABC’s popular TV game show. For the first time ever, players can design, play and share their very own chaotic courses with the all new Course Creator. Choose from easy, medium or hard obstacles and try to beat your course, and then share the unique code with your friends and family. In addition, compete as either fan-favorite or all-new characters in over the top new courses like Prehistoric Panic and Wipeouts Ahoy with all new themed obstacles. You can also challenge your friends to reign supreme in side-by-side or local team multiplayer.

“As we have said before, we’re committed to doing everything we can to support the Wii U, which is why we’re excited to be bringing some of the most popular entertainment franchises in the world to the platform this year,” said Eric Hirshberg, CEO of Activision Publishing, Inc. “The Call of Duty franchise continues to be one of the most powerful forces in gaming and Skylanders continues to enchant new fans around the world. Our studios have been hard at work creating brand new immersive experiences perfectly suited to the Wii U platform and our fall lineup has something for everyone.”

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