Skylanders Giants

At the 2012 American International Toy Fair, a new game to build on the landmark success of its predecessor, Skylanders Spyro's Adventure; Skylanders Giants was revealed.

This next Chapter in the franchise introduces more than 20 new figures including super-sized giants and characters featuring light technology. Also eight new highly collectible figures that are more than twice the size of the main skylanders cast in both physical and virtual form. Each with their own unique powers, abilities, and personality, join the adventure alongside the Giants. Their in-game powers and abilities reflect their colossal scale.  Helping to further the real world magic of bringing toys to life, the game includes a set of characters that feature spectacular new light technology integrated into the toys, allowing the figure to light up when near or on the Portal of Power. These characters have additional in-game benefits as well.  

 

Batteries are not required!

Good news for those who has the original copy, because every beloved character from Skylanders Spyro's Adventure is 100% compatible. That includes leveled-up stats and every customizations made. Skylanders Giants also features closer integration with Skylanders Spyro's Universe, the large online world that allows Portal Masters around the world to greatly expand their Skylanders experience.  Portal Masters will see all new arenas and more gameplay options in Battle Mode for exciting head-to-head play, as well as enhanced Elemental Zones, new Hero Challenges, and other features that encourage players to collect and level up every character.

Eric Hirshberg, CEO of Activision Publishing has quoted that "Skylanders Spyro's Adventure's success in 2011 validated an exciting idea—that with the right technology, and the creative minds to support it with engaging characters and story, we could define a new model for children's play." No confirmed date has been announced yet but as stated by Eric Hirshberg, fans of Skylanders series will get their hands on the game during this fall. If you want to know more about this series, I'd recommend their official site.
 

Source, Activision Blizzard.