Next wave of amiibo figures confirmed for North America/Europe
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Nintendo has confirmed the latest amiibo figures for both North America and Europe.
North America will be receiving 11 more figures in February. These include Toon Link, Ike, Lucario, King Dedede, Bowser, Mega Man, Sheik, Shulk, Meta Knight, Rosalina, and Sonic. Some figures will be retailer exclusive.
Things are slightly different in Europe. Rosalina, Bowser, Lucario, Toon Link, Sheik, and Ike are slated for January 23. Shulk, Sonic, Mega Man, King Dedede, and Meta Knight will launch on February 20.
Check out the new amiibo you can add to your collection in Feb. 2015! http://t.co/vnevvOkTF7 pic.twitter.com/vGsWqcAbez
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) November 11, 2014
The #amiibo range extends in 2015. Here's what January and February have in store! pic.twitter.com/7g795InRrd
— Nintendo of Europe (@NintendoEurope) November 11, 2014
New Miiverse update releasing this month – view profiles without logging in
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Nintendo is working on a new update for Miiverse that will be released later this month.
When it goes live, profile pages will be viewable on the web version of Miiverse without the need to log in with a Nintendo Network ID. Registered users will be able to adjust the settings of who can/can’t view their profile. If set to “everyone”, anyone visiting Miiverse will be able to see your profile page – even if they aren’t logged in.
A specific date for the new Miiverse update was not shared. However, it will arrive in mid-November.
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Nintendo confirms Crystal Red and Crystal Blue 2DS systems for North America
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The Crystal Red and Crystal Blue 2DS systems are officially coming to North America. Nintendo announced today that the handhelds will launch alongside Pokemon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire later this month. Pricing is set at $99.99 for the new 2DS variations.
Source: Nintendo PR
amiibo figures can only hold information for one game at a time
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amiibo figures will only be able to hold information for one game at a time, Nintendo has confirmed.
That news has been revealed via a notice posted on the Japanese amiibo website. The message states:
“Amiibo can only store data for one read/write compatible game at a time. If you wish to use the data from other read/write compatible software, please erase the data in the ‘Amiibo settings’ section of the Wii U settings menu.”
Keep in mind that amiibo figures with already-stored data can still be used for ready-only games.
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Famitsu review scores (11/11/14)
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This week’s Famitsu review scores are as follows:
Assassin’s Creed Unity (PS4/XBO) – 9/9/10/9
Dynasty Warriors 8: Empires (PS4/PS3/XBO) – 9/8/8/8
Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel (PS3/360) – 9/8/7/8
Stick it to the Man (Wii U) – 8/7/8/9
Senjou no Enbukyoku (PSV) – 8/8/8/7
Mahokore Mahou*Aidoru Collection (3DS) – 8/8/7/7
Art of Balance (Wii U) – 8/7/7/8
Sumikko Gurashi: Koko ga Ochitsukundesu (3DS) – 8/7/7/7
SF Dotabata Party!! (Wii U/3DS) – 7/7/7/8
AiRace Xeno (3DS) – 8/7/6/7
Armillo (Wii U) – 7/7/6/7
Omeruta Chinmoku no Okite The Legacy (PSP) – 7/7/7/6
Syunsoku Mezase! Zenkoku Saikyou Runner (3DS) – 5/6/5/6
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Rodea: The Sky Soldier is alive, coming to Wii U and 3DS this spring in Japan
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Rodea: The Sky Soldier has finally resurfaced. The game, which was first announced for Wii and 3DS in January 2011, is coming out in Japan this spring.
It should come as no surprise that the Wii version of Rodea has been scrapped, and the game is now coming to Wii U (and 3DS still) instead. Interestingly, Famitsu reveals that first print copies of the Wii U version contain the bonus of the Wii version – what this means exactly is currently unclear.
Rodea: The Sky Soldier features huge bosses that are many hundreds times the size of Rodea himself. Famitsu also has a look at three previously mentioned characters.
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3DS eShop charts (11/10/14)
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This week’s 3DS eShop charts are as follows:
Software
1. Fantasy Life
2. Super Smash Bros. for 3DS
3. Pokemon Puzzle Challenge
4. Mario Kart 7
5. Super Mario Bros. 3
6. Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse
7. Pokemon Art Academy
8. Shovel Knight
9. Pokemon Dream Radar
10. Super Mario Bros.
11. Pikmin Short Movies 3D
12. 3D Classics: Kid Icarus
13. Azure Striker Gunvolt
14. Resident Evil: Revelations
15. The Legend of Zelda
16. Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D
17. Animal Crossing: New Leaf
18. Kirby Fighters Deluxe
19. Zelda: Link’s Awakening DX
20. Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal World Duel Carnival
Videos
1. Pokemon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire E3 2014 Trailer
2. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS: The Future King
3. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U: 50-Fact Extravaganza
4. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS One Dog, One Bird, One Zapper
5. Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D – Teaser Trailer
6. Nintendo Direct: 11/5/14
7. Sonic Boom: Shattered Crystal E3 2014 Trailer
8. LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham Trailer
9. Fantasy Life – I Heart Pets Trailer
10. Sonic Boom Combo Trailer
11. Pikmin Short Movies Trailer
12. Pokemon Art Academy E3 2014 Trailer
13. 5 Games with Spooky Levels to Play in the Dark
14. Shantae Ammo Baron Character Video
15. Zombie Panic in Wonderland DX Trailer
16. Fantasy Life – Get a Life Trailer
17. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Danger of the Ooze Teaser Trailer
18. Mario Kart 8 – DLC Pack 1 Trailer
19. Pokemon Puzzle Challenge Trailer
20. Shantae Rottytops Character Video
Source: 3DS eShop
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Toon Link amiibo compatible with MK8; Toon Link, Zelda, and Sheik supported in Hyrule Warriors
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Nintendo’s Japanese amiibo website confirms additional functionality for some figures.
First, Toon Link will be compatible in Mario Kart 8 – likely another Mii costume. Toon Link, Zelda, and Sheik are also supported in Hyrule Warriors.
You may recall that Nintendo announced amiibo functionality for all of the Smash Bros. figures in Hyrule Warriors during last week’s Nintendo Direct. However, it seems that Toon Link, Zelda, and Sheik will offer unique functionality rather than randomly selected materials, weapons and rupees.
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Next couple of amiibo rounds confirmed for Japan – Shulk, Rosalina, Sonic, Mega Man, and more
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, General Nintendo, News, Wii U | 31 Comments
Nintendo is releasing amiibo figures in waves. In Japan, there will be eight figures in round two and another three in the third set.
Fan favorites like Shulk and Rosalina will be available in the second set. And perhaps most importantly, the first third-party figures are releasing in the third – Sonic and Mega Man.
Most of the figures pictured above are due out in Japan on January 22. Shulk, Sonic, and Mega Man are the three expected in February. Pricing is set at 1,200 yen each.
To summarize:
January 22
Lucario
Rosalina
Bowser
Toon Link
Sheik
Ike
Meta Knight
King Dedede
February
Shulk
Sonic
Mega Man
Just as a reminder, this is for Japan only. It’s slightly confusing because the amiibo rounds are different between the west and Japan. We’re getting Zelda, Luigi, and a few others in December, which is round two for us. But Japan is getting all of these figures in their first round at launch.
