Trailer: Disney Infinity revealed for all consoles

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Disney Interactive today announced Disney Infinity, which will release for all platforms, including the Wii U and soon-to-be mobile devices, in Summer 2013. The game will be a sandbox style environment that combines the best of Disney and Pixar’s own worlds and creations. Infinity can be best described in the same vein as Skylanders and Minecraft, in which customization and the use of collectable toys are used to enhance the overall experience. 40 collectable interactive pieces will be available at the game’s initial launch, alongside 17 actual character figurines for players to use in Toy Box mode.

For more information, read Polygon’s breakdown of Disney Infinity’s announcement here.

With near-field communication included into the Wii U’s GamePad, the possibilities and potential are there to reach out into the same territory that Skylanders had already established.  What do you have to say? Can NFC-enabled games pick up on the Wii U? Let us know in the comments below.

Harrison Milfeld is a writer, editor, and freelance journalist from Missouri. Ever since he could walk, Harrison has been an avid fan of the world of Nintendo. For years, he has purchased every one of the company's subsequent products (yes, including the Virtual Boy and eReader). It wasn't until he was a young teen when he bought a PS2 that he began to embrace cross-console relations, a decision he doesn't regret. When he's not gaming, Harrison is looking to break into the magazine journalism industry and realize his dream of becoming a features reporter.