Update: Mabel – Animal Crossing amiibo 3-pack, Tom Nook pre-orders up on Best Buy
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Keiji Inafune open to using amiibo in his games
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amiibo have started to become more of an option for third-parties as of late. Shovel Knight is getting its own figure, and indie games are beginning to use the variety of figures that Nintendo has already brought out in their projects.
Going forward, amiibo support is something that Keiji Inafune may choose to take advantage of with his games. He told USGamer the following when asked about expanding in that direction for his Nintendo fans:
“That’s definitely an option for us, and if we have the opportunity to do it, then we’ll definitely take the chance. And also, we know for a fact a lot of our backers are Nintendo fans, because we ran a platform survey [for Mighty No. 9], and we see how many people are choosing Nintendo hardware. So it’s definitely something we have to look into.”
At this point, it might be too late to integrate amiibo support into Mighty No. 9. But maybe we could see the functionality in a sequel, spinoff, or whatever’s coming next from Inafune.
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Mewtwo amiibo pre-orders up on Best Buy
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Update (11/10): Bumped to the top. Mewtwo is back up for pre-order, though in-store pickup only.
Original (11/8): Best Buy has opened up pre-orders for the Mewtwo amiibo. Get your reservation in here. The figure is due out this Friday for $12.99.
Devil’s Third developer in a trademark dispute with Valhalla Motion Pictures
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Valhalla Game Studios, developer of the Wii U game Devil’s Third, will be in a court battle on Friday. Valhalla Motion Pictures has filed a trademark dispute against the company, likely for the similarities in name and logo design. We’ll see if anything comes from this in a few days.
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Target’s Black Friday 2015 deals
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Black Friday deals from various retailers have been leaking over the past few days. That makes sense, since the big shopping event in just a couple of weeks away.
Target’s Black Friday 2015 offers are in as well. In terms of hardware, Wii U will be $50 off and the New 3DS XL will be discounted by $20. Software highlights include Mario Kart 7 and New Super Mario Bros. 2 for $15 each, Pokemon Omega Ruby for $25, and a free $15 gift card with a purchase of Super Mario Maker or Splatoon.
You can get a look at Target’s gaming deals for Black Friday below.
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Reggie returns to The Game Awards advisory board
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For the second year in a row, Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime will be on The Game Awards’ advisory board. He’ll be joined by other well-known executives and industry figures such as Xbox boss Phil Spencer, Sony Computer Entertainment America CEO Shawn Layden, and Hideo Kojima.
The Game Awards 2015 will be held on December 3 at 9 PM ET / 6 PM PT. Check out a short promo video below.
Source: The Game Awards PR
Falco amiibo unboxing
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Falco is one of the latest amiibo to have been released, as it recently debuted in Japan. Watch an unboxing video for the figure below.
Fire Emblem getting a special “making of” book for the series’ 25th anniversary
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Update (11/9): Bumped to the top again. Updated cover is below from Amazon Japan.
Update (10/31): Bumped to the top. Here’s the cover, courtesy of Nintendo Dream:
Original (10/23): A special item is releasing in Japan to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Fire Emblem. On November 28, fans can pick up a “making of” book for 3,888 yen.
Amazon’s product description notes that the book covers the evolution of the Fire Emblem series. It contains a ton of developer interviews (of which there are 300,000 written characters), more than 100 production materials with some that are being made public for the first time, and other goodies.
There’s no word on the book heading west at this time. However, it can be pre-ordered on Amazon Japan here.
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Nintendo UK store taking orders for the standalone Inkling Squid amiibo
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The Inkling Squid amiibo has only been available as a standalone item in Japan. Very soon though, this should be changing in Europe.
A listing has gone up on the Nintendo UK store for the standalone Inkling Squid amiibo. You can get an order in here. It’s estimated that the figure will be dispatched on November 17.
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Nintendo shows off the must-have games of the holiday season at malls across the U.S.
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Starting on November 23, Nintendo will be visiting 16 malls around the United States. Fans can try out the likes of Yo-kai Watch, Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash, and more.
Here’s the lineup for both systems:
3DS
Yo-kai Watch
Zelda: Tri Force Heroes
Pokemon Super Mystery Dungeon
Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer
Chibi-Robo! Zip Lash
Super Smash Bros.
Mario Kart 7
Wii U
Super Mario Maker
Splatoon
Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash
Yoshi’s Woolly World
Skylanders SuperChargers
Super Smash Bros.
Attendees will also be able to also check out the latest amiibo figures and visit Nintendo’s colorful interactive space to receive free giveaways and Nintendo Holiday Gift Guides, while supplies last. There will be holiday “gurus” on-site as well to assist gift givers with questions, and provide recommendations to those looking for the perfect gift from Nintendo. A free coupon for use on Nintendo products at Toys R Us locations this holiday season will also be handed out while supplies list.
Head past the break for the full listing of malls taking part in the event. It’ll last until December 20.
