Wonder Festival 2018 Winter news – new Mythra figure, Inkling Girl figma, more
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Update (2/18): We’ve added in more photos of Mythra and the previously announced Pyra figure below. Also, Siren from Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is getting a figure. Last but not least, there will be a DX version of the Splatoon figma that will let you turn it into the Splatoon 2 version of Inkling Girl.
Original (2/17): The latest Wonder Festival is now underway in Japan. A ton of different figures are on display, including a number of Nintendo-related products.
Some figures are being revealed for the first time, including a new Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Mythra figure. We also have a look at a new Inkling Girl figma. Aside from that, we have a fresh look at figures such as the Nendoroid Guardian.
Here’s the full roundup:
– 1/7 scale Mythra figure (Xenoblade Chronicles 2)
– Inkling Girl figma (Splatoon)
– Blue/Green Nendoroid (Pokemon)
– Blue/Green figure with Eevee (Pokemon)
– Guardian Nendoroid (Zelda: Breath of the Wild)
– Lillie figma (Pokemon)
– Lillie Nendoroid (Pokemon)
– Mega Man X Nendoroid
– Capsule Corocoroid Kirby
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[Let’s Talk] What are you playing? – February 2018
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Right now we’re in the heart of February. Since we entered a new month a couple of weeks ago, we want to know what you’ve been playing.
Have you started up something entirely new for the month? Are you playing Bayonetta 1 / 2 on Switch or possibly Dragon Quest Builders? Perhaps one of the many new indie games that continue to release, such as Owlboy? Whatever the case, let us know in the comments below!
Nintendo Minute – “Wario’s Wacky Word Challenge”
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This week’s episode of Nintendo Minute has gone live. In today’s video, Kit and Krysta write silly Nintendo-themed stories but left some essential words blank for the other person to fill in. Check out the full episode below.
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Upcoming Sonic comic introducing two new villains
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SEGA is continuing its promotional efforts for the new Sonic comic, which debuts in April. IDW has come up with two new villains: Rough and Tumble. Both will be appearing in issue three.
According to associate editor David Marriotte, “They’re independent agents, and more bullies than masterminds, but they’re tough enough to maybe become someone’s henchmen down the line.”
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PlatinumGames’ Hideki Kamiya has ideas for a fourth Bayonetta
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Bayonetta 3 was only just announced in December, and likely won’t be releasing for quite some time. Still, that doesn’t mean PlatinumGames lacks interest in continuing the franchise in the future.
Over on Twitter, original Bayonetta director Hideki Kamiya said that he has ideas for a fourth Bayonetta. Though the comment alone doesn’t guarantee another entry in the franchise, the interest is definitely there. It’s also encouraging that Platinum would know how to continue to the series following Bayonetta 3.
More: Bayonetta, Hideki Kamiya, PlatinumGames, top
Kirby encourages fans to perform random acts of kindness at Emerald City Comic Con
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Nintendo has some special Kirby-related activities lined up for this year’s Emerald City Comic Con. Attendees will be able to try out the game as well as earn Kirby themed items.
According to Nintendo:
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ARTFX J – “Pokemon” Series: Selene with Rowlet pre-orders open
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Detective Pikachu amiibo up for pre-order on Amazon UK
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Amazon UK has started accepting reservations for the new Detective Pikachu amiibo. You can put in a pre-order right here.
You can use the amiibo, which is larger than the standard figure, to view all Pika Prompts you’ve seen or might have missed from the chapters you’ve already cleared in the Detective Pikachu game on 3DS. Over 150 animated short movie clips “providing helpful hints or talking up a storm”.
Layton Mystery Detective Agency debut trailer
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Level-5 has released the first trailer for the new Layton Mystery Detective Agency anime. You can watch it below.
As a reminder, the new anime kicks off in Japan on April 8.
Splatoon 2 Starter Edition, Pearl and Marina amiibo 2-pack up for pre-order on GameStop/Best Buy
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Update 2 (2/14): The amiibo 2-pack is now up on Best Buy. Starter Edition is here.
Update: Bumped to the top. The Splatoon 2 Starter Edition is now up here.
Original: This past weekend, Nintendo revealed that Pearl and Marina from Splatoon 2 are getting their own amiibo. GameStop has now opened pre-orders here.
The new Splatoon 2 amiibo launch later this year. You can reserve the 2-pack for $25.
