Nintendo of America issued an official statement about the status of amiibo over on its Facebook page just a few minutes ago.

In the lengthy message, the company apologized to fans who have been frustrated by the inability to find certain figures in stores. It was also reiterated that sales of figures exceeded Nintendo’s expectations.

As for what will be done to remedy the situation, Nintendo says that the company is “trying to meet the demands of our fans and consumers by increasing the amount of amiibo we manufacture and ship to retail.” There are already plans in place “to bring back some currently out-of-stock amiibo figures.”

Head past the break for Nintendo’s amiibo statement in full.

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We’ve been waiting on the Wii U version for Nihilumbra for over a year, but it won’t be much longer before it arrives. The North American eShop is listing the title for release on May 14. Beautifun Games will be selling Nihilumbra for an introductory price of $7.99 until May 28.

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Little Orbit today announced Kung Fu Panda: Showdown of Legendary Legends, a new game coming from developer Vicious Cycle. It’s heading to a number of platforms including Wii U and 3DS.

Here’s the official overview:

Developed by Vicious Cycle, Kung Fu Panda: Showdown of Legendary Legends will bring fans a fresh and fist-pumping way to experience DreamWorks Animation’s beloved franchise with explosive, fast-as-lightning action! With a variety of challenging local and online multiplayer levels, familiar film locations and 20 playable fan-favorite Kung Fu Panda characters, the game will appeal to gamers who like their brawler games served up with a side of laughter.

Kung Fu Panda: Showdown of Legendary Legends focuses on “an epic tournament where all warriors compete for glory.” Fans can expect “star popular characters from the first two Kung Fu Panda films” at launch. When Kung Fu Panda 3 hits theaters, the game will be updated with new film-specific content.

Little Orbit and Vicious Cycle are packing Kung Fu Panda: Showdown of Legendary Legends with a number of modes in single-player and multiplayer. When playing alone, you can experience Tournament of Legends, Practice, and Tutorial modes. Multiplayer options feature VS., Team Play, and Tag-Team modes. There are also plans for both local and online play for multiplayer.

Kung Fu Panda: Showdown of Legendary Legends launches this fall. Take a look at the first screenshots below.

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Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate’s free 3DS theme is out now in Europe. In North America, it became available on Friday.

Capcom created the new theme to celebrate Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate having shipped 1 million copies in the west.

The new theme will be available until July 4.

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Bloo Kid 2 launches on the European eShop this Thursday. For the game’s updated 3DS trailer, check out the video below.

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Amazon has a special product listing up for Splatoon. Those who purchase the game through this link will receive the sticker set pictured above.

As of now, no special goodies come with Splatoon orders in North America. GAME UK announced last week that it would be giving out an Inkling beanie with reservations.

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Bandai Namco and Slightly Mad Studios prepared one final trailer for Project CARS. You can watch it below.

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A new passcode for Pokemon Shuffle has been distributed in Japan, however it can also be used in other countries. The code is 04482045 and gives you access to 5 EXP. Points x1.5 items!

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This week’s European Nintendo Downloads are as follows:

Wii U Retail

Kirby and the Rainbow Paintbrush (Nintendo, available May 8) – €39.99/£34.99 (€35.99/£31.49 if you downloaded a Kirby title to your Wii U or Nintendo 3DS before, deal ends May 14)

Wii U Download

Zen Pinball 2: Iron & Steel Pack (Zen Studios) – €4.99/£3.99 (Free trial also available)

Zen Pinball 2: Marvel’s Avengers: Age of Ultron (Zen Studios) – €2.99 /£2.95 (Free trial also available)

Disclaimer: The trial version of this content must first be downloaded from the Nintendo eShop in order to purchase the full version.

Wii U Virtual Console

Yoshi’s Island DS (Nintendo, DS VC) – €9.99/£8.99

Wii U Demo

Trine Enchanted Edition Demo (Frozenbyte)

3DS Retail

Puzzle & Dragons Z + Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition (Nintendo) – €29.99/£24.99

3DS Download

Bloo Kid 2 (Winterworks) – €3.99/£3.49

3DS Themes

Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate Hunter’s Weapon Gallery (Capcom, Theme) – Free (available until July 4)

eShop Sales

Wii U:

Puddle (Neko Entertainment) – €1.99/£1.79 (Ends May 14, regular price €6.99/£6.29)
TNT Racers – Nitro Machines Edition (Keen Games) – €4.99/£4.49 (Ends May 21, regular price €7.99/£6.99)
Suspension Railroad Simulator (Joindots) – €7.19/£5.39 (Ends May 21, regular price €7.99/£5.99)
SteamWorld Dig (Image & Form) – €4.49/£3.49 (Ends May 28, regular price €8.99/£6.99)
Trine Enchanted Edition (Frozenbyte) – €8.99/£7.69 (Ends May 21, regular price €12.99/£10.99)
Trine 2: Director’s Cut (Frozenbyte) – €8.49/£6.99 (Ends May 21, regular price €16.99/£13.99)

3DS:

Bella Sara 2 – The Magic of Drasilmare (Bigben Interactive) – €19.99/£16.99 (Ends May 14, regular price €34.99/£29.99)
AeternoBlade (CORECELL) – €7.99/£7.19 (Ends May 21, regular price €14.99/£13.50)
Shin Megami Tensei IV (ATLUS) – €9.99/£8.99 (Ends May 14, regular price €19.99/£17.99)
Sweet Memories Blackjack (CIRCLE Ent.) – €2.99/£2.39 (Ends May 28, regular price €3.99/£3.19)
Brunch Panic (CIRCLE Ent.) – €2.99/£2.49 (Ends May 28, regular price €3.99/£3.39)
SteamWorld Dig (Image & Form) – €4.49/£3.99 (Ends May 21, regular price €8.99/£7.99)
3D MahJongg (Joindots) – €3.99/£3.59 (Ends May 21, regular price €4.99/£4.49)
Atlantic Quest (Joindots) – €5.59/£3.99 (Ends May 21, regular price €6.99/£4.99)
Crazy Construction (Joindots) – €5.59/£3.99 (Ends May 21, regular price €6.99/£4.99)
Undead Bowling (Joindots) – €5.59/£3.99 (Ends May 21, regular price €6.99/£4.99)
Aqua Moto Racing 3D (Zordix AB) – €3.99/£3.39 (Ends May 14, regular price €7.99/£7.19)

Kirby Weeks: Part Three (7 May 2015 – 14 May 2015)
Kirby: Triple Deluxe (Nintendo) – €29.99 (regular price €39.99)

Nintendo eShop is celebrating the Kirby series with discounts on a selection of Kirby games every week between 23 April 2015 and 14 May 2015! From 7 May until 14 May 2015 users can save 25% on the regular price of Kirby: Triple Deluxe in Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS.

Fans of the Kirby series can also look forward to a 10% fan discount on Kirby and the Rainbow Paintbrush from the game’s release on 8th May 2015 until 14th May 2015. If a title from the Kirby series for Wii U or Nintendo 3DS has been downloaded before, Kirby and the Rainbow Paintbrush can be purchased on Nintendo eShop for just €35.99/£31.49 instead of the regular price of €39.99/£34.99

Permanent Price Drops

Crazy Chicken: Director’s Cut (Teyon) – €0.99/£0.89 (Permanent, was €1.99/£1.79)

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