Animal Crossing amiibo cards series 2 pre-orders up on Best Buy
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 2 Comments
Best Buy has opened up pre-orders for the second wave of Animal Crossing amiibo cards. Place an order here. Just like with yesterday’s pre-orders though, you can only reserve the cards through in-stock pickup at the moment.
Ness amiibo up on GameStop
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
The Ness amiibo is in stock at GameStop once again. To place an order, head on over to the product page here. Hopefully Ness won’t sell out right away!
Video: Latest Animal Crossing amiibo and more unboxed
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Videos | 0 comments
NintenDaan has posted a new video – see below – in which the newest Animal Crossing amiibo are unboxed. You can also get another look at the Lucas figure, plus the Japanese version of the gold Mario amiibo.
Update: Sold out – Shovel Knight amiibo can now be pre-ordered on Amazon
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 6 Comments
Update: This has now sold out.
Amazon is now taking pre-orders for the Shovel Knight amiibo. Reserve the figure here.
. Best Buy was previously taking pre-orders, but ended up selling out.
Skylanders amiibo starting to be sold in dual packs
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 8 Comments
The Donkey Kong and Bowser Skylanders/amiibo will soon be sold outside of SuperChargers Starter Packs. Turbo Charge Donkey Kong, Barrel Blaster, Hammer Slam Bowser, and Clown Cruiser will be sold as part of new Dual Packs for $24.99. It seems that some retailers already have these, but it’s looking like they’ll begin to become more widely available next week.
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Best Buy sending out codes for Super Mario Maker button set pre-order offer
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 1 Comment
During E3, Best Buy ran a special Nintendo pre-order offer. By reserving two select games, consumers could receive a Super Mario Maker button set. A lot of folks have been wondering about what was happening with the promo, and today there’s finally been some movement.
Best Buy has started sending out emails to eligible customers about the promotion. You should be receiving a unique code that can be used to obtain the 7-button set for free. It can be used through the end of January 2016.
If you missed out on the promotion, you can try your luck on Best Buy’s site here. You won’t get the button set for free, however, as there’s a $75 asking price otherwise.
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Mega Man Legacy Collection Collector’s Edition pre-orders back up at Best Buy
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 2 Comments
Those looking for a copy of Mega Man Legacy Collection Collector’s Edition can get a pre-order in over at Best Buy. Reservations are back up here. Along with the game, you’ll be provided with a gold Mega Man amiibo.
Lucas, Celeste, Kicks amiibo pre-orders open on Best Buy
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 5 Comments
Best Buy is now taking pre-orders for three upcoming amiibo. You can reserve Lucas, Celeste, and Kicks right here. Each one releases on January 22.
Note that in-store pickup is currently the only option for these three amiibo. Shipping will likely be added in very soon.
Pokemon president recalls how Iwata helped localize the series’ first games
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 9 Comments
In a new interview with 4Gamer, Tsunekazu Ishihara talked about how late Nintendo president Satoru Iwata’s vital work helped bring the original Pokemon games to the west. You can read up on the full excerpt below, courtesy of Siliconera’s translation.
4Gamer: I believe there may be more people now that don’t know that Iwata-san was involved in Pokémon.
Ishihara: I think there are even people within Nintendo that don’t even know. 1998 was around the time Iwata-san was working as President of HAL Laboratory.
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Amazon: Animal Crossing amiibo card pack and binder for $13
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 0 comments
Amazon is selling an Animal Crossing amiibo card pack and the HORI binder/card holder at a bit of a discount. If you pick up the “bundle”, it’ll be yours for only $13. You can partake in the deal right here.
Thanks to Jake for the tip.
