[Let’s Talk] Thoughts on amiibo, five years later
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Do you remember the early days of amiibo? Nintendo first announced the merchandise line during its E3 2014 video presentation and had only confirmed plans for Super Smash Bros. at the time. The launch would take place in November, and things quickly took a crazy turn after the figures became scarce. amiibo were selling for ridiculous amounts on eBay and people camped out at stores for a chance to obtain the new collectibles.
Here we are nearly five years later, and the situation is much different. Nintendo is still continuing with amiibo, though perhaps not quite as much as it did even a couple of years ago. Smash Bros. is going strong, but Zelda: Link’s Awakening was the only other Nintendo game in 2019 to be accompanied by a new figure.
Since the fifth anniversary of amiibo is almost here, how is everyone feeling about it today? Are you trying to collect every Smash Bros. figure, or have you given up on that quest? Do you view amiibo favorably or unfavorably? Let us know in the comments below.
Blaster Master Zero 2 reveals Copen DLC
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Several months after its original release, Blaster Master Zero 2 is getting new DLC. Inti Creates has announced that Copen, known from his appearance in Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX and the Gunvolt series as a whole, will be added to the game.
Here’s a trailer showing off Copen:
More: Blaster Master Zero 2, DLC, Inti Creates
Horror/drama visual novel Perseverance hitting Switch next week
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Cool Small Games and Tap It Games are bringing the horror/drama visual novel Perseverance to Switch next week, an eShop listing reveals. It’ll be available starting November 1.
Here’s an overview of Perseverance, along with a trailer:
More: Cool Small Games, Perseverance, Tap It Games
Dreamcast shoot ’em up Sturmwind returning on Switch next month as Sturmwind EX
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Sturmwind, a shoot ’em up that originally debuted on the SEGA Dreamcast, is seeing new life on Switch. A listing on the eShop shows that the game is releasing on Nintendo’s console next month as Sturmwind EX.
Here’s an overview of Sturmwind EX, along with a trailer:
Spongebob Squarepants: Battle for Bikini Bottom – Rehydrated special editions up on Amazon
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Amazon has opened pre-orders for the newly-announced F.U.N. and Shiny Editions for Spongebob Squarepants: Battle for Bikini Bottom – Rehydrated. You can reserve a copy here.
The Shiny Edition contains a SpongeBob figurine, wallstickers, six lithographs, tennis socks, and the game itself. The F.U.N. Edition has all of the same goodies in addition to figurines for Patrick and Sandy plus a set of tiki keyrings.
For those that missed it, GameStop also has pre-orders here.
Overwatch update out now
Posted on 4 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Blizzard has issued a new patch for Overwatch on Switch. Today’s update includes some bug fixes plus more.
Here are the full patch notes:
More: Blizzard, Overwatch, title update
Dragalia Lost now featuring Shishimai in Astral Raids
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Shishimai has shown up as the latest boss in Dragalia Lost’s Astral Raids. The battle is available in Beginner, Standard, Expert, and Master difficulties. Players can obtain astral shards and trade them for various rewards. Note that astral pieces are needed to challenge Astral Raids quests.
The Astral Raids with Sabnock will be live until October 26.
More: Cygames, Dragalia Lost
Switch eShop charts – October 26, 2019
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Video: “Minecraft Dungeons Diaries: Origins”
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Mojang has issued a new video for Minecraft Dungeons that explains a few key questions. The team discusses why the action-adventure game exists, who exactly is making it, and more. Watch the full video below.
More: Minecraft Dungeons, Mojang
Disgaea 4 Complete+ – HL-Raising Limited Edition unboxing
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NIS America published a new video unboxing the HL-Raising Limited Edition for Disgaea 4 Complete+. The package includes a hardcover art book, soundtrack, bookmark, double-sided poster, and Pringer X Coaster (PVC).
Here’s the full video:
