Vicarious Visions is a video game development studio based in Troy, New York. Founded in 1990, the company is known for creating games for various platforms, including consoles and mobile devices. They gained significant recognition for their work on the Skylanders series, which combined physical toys with digital gameplay. In addition to Skylanders, Vicarious Visions has developed titles for popular franchises such as Tony Hawk's Pro Skater and Crash Bandicoot. The studio was acquired by Activision in 2005, allowing them to expand their resources and collaborate on larger projects within the gaming industry.