Update: Challenge clip – Video: A look at scanning amiibo in Splatoon
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Update: Bumped to the top. Here’s a clip of one of the amiibo challenges:
The Splatoon amiibo are now starting to make their way to members of the press. For a look at the process of scanning figures into the game, check out the video below.
Booty Diver “New Look” trailer, PC demo next week
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Xavier Orion Games shared a new Booty Diver trailer today. It shows some new art, plus the additions of coins, breakable crates, and a high score system.
Towards the end of the video, Xavier Orion Games confirms that a PC demo is on the way. You’ll be able to try out Booty Diver on May 29.
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Fire Emblem If scan translations
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Kantopia has gone to the trouble of fully translating Famitsu’s latest coverage of Fire Emblem If. You can check them out in the gallery below.
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Don’t Starve: Giant Edition hitting the European Wii U eShop on June 4
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Thanks to a listing on Nintendo’s website, we learned a few days ago that Don’t Starve: Giant Edition is heading to the North American Wii U eShop on May 28. Europe won’t be getting it on the same day, though the wait won’t be too long. Eurogamer has received confirmation that Don’t Starve: Giant Edition is launching on the European eShop on June 4.
Inkling Boy amiibo unboxing video
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Care to take another look at the Inkling Boy amiibo? Then give the video below a look, which is a complete unboxing.
Swords & Soldiers II – “Daily Duel” video #17
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Ronimo Games released the seventeenth “Daily Duel” video for Swords & Soldiers II. In today’s video, the battle is 1 Siege Troll, 1 Barrelrider, 1 Naga versus 3 Desert Stalkers, 5 Shamshir Soldiers, 4 Axethrowers, 1 Sand Witch and 1 Fakir. Check it out below.
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StreetPass Mii Plaza update 4.1 out now in North America
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The 4.1 update for StreetPass Mii Plaza is now available in North America. You may recall that Japan received this patch a couple of weeks back. It doesn’t do much, but it should address bugs and make things more stable.
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Splatoon Global Testfire promo
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Nintendo added a new video to its North American YouTube account to promote the Splatoon Global Testfire taking place this weekend. You can watch it below.
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Shapes of Gray 80’s commercial
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Secret Tunnel Entertainment created one final promo – a commercial – for the launch of Shapes of Gray. View it below.
Natsume bringing Gotcha Racing and Brave Tank Hero to North America this summer
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Natsume is teaming up with Arc System Works for the release of two new titles in North America. Gotcha Racing (3DS) and Brave Tank Hero (3DS/Wii U) will both be available this summer.
Natsume CEO and president Hiro Maekawa said of today’s announcements:
The Arc System Works titles are exactly the type of high-quality niche titles we love to bring to our audience. Fans have been asking for more pick-up-and-play experiences they can enjoy in short or long bursts of playtime, and we’re happy to be working with Arc System Works to provide exactly that to our fans!
Read on below for overviews of both Gotcha Racing and Brave Tank Hero. The two games will launch in July and August respectively.