Next couple of amiibo rounds confirmed for Japan – Shulk, Rosalina, Sonic, Mega Man, and more
Posted on 10 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.
Video: A look at the new Wii U amiibo settings
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Videos, Wii U | 2 Comments
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Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric has its fair share of bugs
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Videos, Wii U | 11 Comments
Sonic Boom is a game that will probably need a patch, if possible. Unfortunately, it appears to be affected by quite a number of bugs.
Take a look at the video above for just one example. If you checked out the videos we posted yesterday (since removed), you may have also seen a glitch that allowed players to easily go beyond the boundaries of the game world into oblivion.
Wii U update version 5.3.0 out now – amiibo settings
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 6 Comments
Yet another Wii U system update is now available. Version 5.3.0 can be downloaded by visiting system settings.
Speaking of system settings, that’s what today’s update is all about. You’ll now find a new category for amiibo. By visiting the amiibo settings, users can register an amiibo owner/nickname, delete data written to an amiibo, or reset amiibo.
Additionally, Nintendo has also improved Wii U stability and usability.
Head past the break for Nintendo’s official update notes.
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An hour of Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker footage
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Thanks to Onur K for the tip.
Nintendo’s online store selling refurbished Wii Remote Plus controllers for $15
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii, Wii U | 2 Comments
Nintendo sells lots of refurbished items on its store, ranging from consoles to controllers. That includes the Wii Remote Plus, which is available for only $15 (I assume you’ll need to throw in a bit more for shipping). You can check out the official product page here.
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U commercial
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Jump Festa 2015 lineups for Nintendo, Bandai Namco, Capcom, and more
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The Jump Festa 2015 website was recently updated with a list of exhibitors and their lineup of titles for the event. Games from Nintendo, Bandai Namco, Capcom, and more have been confirmed.
Read on below for the full list.
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Target’s full Black Friday 2014 gaming deals
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Wii U | 3 Comments
The entire Black Friday ad for Target has arrived, and there quite a few deals for Nintendo gamers.
When purchasing Super Smash Bros. for Wii U or Mario Kart 8, you’ll receive a $15 gift card. There are also plenty of games available for 50% off, and numerous titles will be priced at $15, $25, and $35. These include Super Mario 3D Land for $15 and more.
There are a few other Black Friday gaming deals from Target as well. View the attached images above for all of the offers.
