LEGO. It’s freakin’ everywhere these days. Thanks to savvy licensing, you can’t step outside without getting a four-stud block buried deep in your ankle, as the square toys have invaded TV, movies and games. Speaking of games, there are plenty of licensed LEGO games available right now. From LEGO Star Wars to LEGO Batman, they’re more commonplace than seagulls with a bad attitude at the beach. LEGO makes money, period. So imagine how much money the franchise could make, if it embraced the toys to life genre.
That’s the rumour according to VideoGamer, as an industry insider told them that Warner Bros Interactive was looking to compete with Skylanders and Disney Infinity using a range of compatible LEGO figures. And that could be a winner right there. Warner Bros is of course home to many, many franchises, so seeing LEGO DC characters lead the first wave of figures would most likely be a given.
According to the source, LEGO game developer Traveller’s Tales will produce the actual game. If you’ve played one LEGO game then you’ve played them all, as the majority of those titles focus on easy puzzles with simple exploration. It works well enough for kids, but the formula is going to need a massive shake-up if it wants to succeed in a genre dominated by Activision and Disney right now.
It’ll also hopefully be cheaper than the current prices on LEGO, which are ludicrous to say the least. Hell, buying even a simple set costs all the money you have in your pocket, savings account and credit card. But yes, I’d be more than happy to shell out far too much money for a real-world LEGO Batman set. Because I have no financial compass or common sense, whatsoever.
Last Updated: March 17, 2015
justlikemo
March 17, 2015 at 07:59
I’d get the kids that, skylanders are way too pricey, thats if it comes at a reasonable price, knowing lego …
Brady miaau
March 17, 2015 at 08:47
I am looking at Disney infiity more and more, cause it looks like some de-stressing fun for me.
justlikemo
March 17, 2015 at 10:23
Disney games have always been fun, with the kids getting stuck from time to time, you end up taking over and they just want to watch you.
Brady miaau
March 17, 2015 at 10:39
Will remember that. My little girl is too young now, but when what? 2.5 or 3 years?
justlikemo
March 18, 2015 at 08:44
dude, never too early or late, my 3 year old beats me at subway surfer! I don’t know whether to be happy or embarrassed
Admiral Chief
March 17, 2015 at 08:03
I have to roll a 20 to resist a Star Wars or GotG Lego item on sale
Blood Emperor Trevor
March 17, 2015 at 08:12
That must be difficult when you only have a d4.
Admiral Chief
March 17, 2015 at 08:23
Pfff, just use 5 of em
#FlippenNoobTrev
😛
Brady miaau
March 17, 2015 at 08:43
3 times. Consecutively.
Brady miaau
March 17, 2015 at 08:46
http://www.amazon.com/LEGO-Star-Super-Destroyer-10221/dp/B0050R0YB8
Can this be my base in the game as I pew pew my way to greatness? Please?
Also, can I buy this without the wife finding out? Probably not
Hammersteyn
March 17, 2015 at 13:43
LEGO Patrick in the header!