Nintendo has provided new information about how amiibo works in Animal Crossing: New Horizons.
Figures and cards are both supported. When scanning either one, that character will appear in-game. There’s also Photopia where you can place models and have photoshoots.
It sounds like not every amiibo will be supported initially, as Nintendo said it will support additional characters in the future.
Free updates for Animal Crossing: New Horizons are planned, Nintendo has announced.
Most of the specifics have yet to be shared. But during today’s Nintendo Direct, it was teased that players can expect seasonal events with guests and more.
The first update introducing a special Bunny Day event in April will be available on March 20.
During today’s Nintendo Direct, Animal Crossing: New Horizons outlined support for the Nintendo Switch Online app.
Known as “NookLink”, players will be able to scan QR code patterns of custom designs and more. You’ll be able to scan QR codes from Animal Crossing: New Leaf and Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer. Chatting with friends online is also supported.
The service will go live shortly after Animal Crossing: New Horizons launches.
The single-player action-RPG Maneater has received a new batch of videos. We’ve rounded up a few different gameplay clips below.
Pokemon Sword/Shield is gearing up for its February International Challenge. Even if you’re not a fan of competitions, it might be worth registering as those who complete at least one battle can earn a Ball Guy t-shirt. We have a look at the design above.
Registration is already open, and closes on February 27. More details can be found below.
Double Dragon & Kunio-kun: Retro Brawler Bundle is out today for Switch in the west. Check out some footage in the video below.
This week’s European Nintendo Downloads are as follows:
Switch Retail
Psikyo Shooting Stars Bravo
Under Night In-Birth Exe:Late[cl-r]
Switch Download
3000th Duel
Blood Breed
Blood will be Spilled
Brief Battles
Ciel Fledge: A Daughter Raising Simulator
Corridor Z
Dark Tower
Devil May Cry 3 Special Edition
Double Dragon & Kunio-kun: Retro Brawler Bundle
Ego Protocol: Remastered
Escape First
Fishing Adventure
Fred3ric
King Lucas
Knightin’+
Last Encounter
Lines XL
Oddmar
Otherworldly
SEGA Ages Puyo Puyo 2
Sudoku Relax 4 Winter Snow
Tower of Babel: No Mercy
Ubermosh: Omega
Uncharted Tides: Port Royal
Vitamin Connection
Warface
Switch Pre-Orders
ibb & obb
Murder by Numbers
Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 Road to Boruto
Switch Demos
Brotherhood United
Langrisser I & II
3DS Download
Bricks Pinball 2
Tank Onslaught
eShop Sales
| Title | Content Type | Discount | Sale Start Date | Sale End Date |
| Aragami – Shadow Edition (Merge Games) | Game – Dual Distribution | 50% off | 17.02.2020, 15:00 CET | 01/03/2020, 23:59 local time |
| The Long Reach (Merge Games) | Game – Digital Only | 80% off | 17.02.2020, 15:00 CET | 01/03/2020, 23:59 local time |
| Blossom Tales: The Sleeping King (FDG Entertainment) | Game – Digital Only | 50% off | 19.02.2020, 15:00 CET | 18/03/2020, 23:59 local time |
| Oceanhorn – Monster of Uncharted Seas (FDG Entertainment) | Game – Digital Only | 50% off | 19.02.2020, 15:00 CET | 18/03/2020, 23:59 local time |
| Torchlight II (Perfect World) | Game – Digital Only | 30% off | 19.02.2020, 00:00 CET | 29/02/2020, 23:59 local time |
| Hob: The Definitive Edition (Perfect World) | Game – Digital Only | 30% off | 19.02.2020, 00:00 CET | 29/02/2020, 23:59 local time |
| Ashen (Annapurna Interactive) | Game – Digital Only | 20% off | 20.02.2020, 15:00 CET | 27/02/2020, 23:59 local time |
| Gorogoa (Annapurna Interactive) | Game – Digital Only | 50% off | 20.02.2020, 15:00 CET | 27/02/2020, 23:59 local time |
| Gone Home (Annapurna Interactive) | Game – Digital Only | 50% off | 20.02.2020, 15:00 CET | 27/02/2020, 23:59 local time |
| Darkwood (Crunching Koalas) | Game – Digital Only | 35% off | 20.02.2020, 15:00 CET | 27/02/2020, 23:59 local time |
| Nine Parchments (Frozenbyte) | Game – Digital Only | 70% off | 20.02.2020, 15:00 CET | 05/03/2020, 23:59 local time |
| Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power (Frozenbyte) | Game – Digital Only | 70% off | 20.02.2020, 15:00 CET | 05/03/2020, 23:59 local time |
| Trine 2: Complete Story (Frozenbyte) | Game – Digital Only | 70% off | 20.02.2020, 15:00 CET | 05/03/2020, 23:59 local time |
| Trine Enchanted Edition (Frozenbyte) | Game – Digital Only | 70% off | 20.02.2020, 15:00 CET | 05/03/2020, 23:59 local time |
| Moorhuhn Remake (Higgs Games) | Game – Digital Only | 20% off | 20.02.2020, 00:00 local time | 19/03/2020, 23:59 local time |
| The Escapists: Complete Edition (Team17) | Game – Digital Only | 66% off | 20.02.2020, 15:00 CET | 01/03/2020, 23:59 local time |
| The Way Remastered (SONKA ) | Game – Digital Only | 90% off | 21.02.2020, 15:00 local time | 22/03/2020, 23:59 local time |
| Astro Bears (SONKA) | Game – Digital Only | 80% off | 21.02.2020, 00:00 local time | 22/03/2020, 23:59 local time |
| Graveyard Keeper (tinyBuild Games) | Game – Digital Only | 50% off | 21.02.2020, 15:00 CET | 09/03/2020, 23:59 local time |
| Streets of Rogue (tinyBuild Games) | Game – Digital Only | 50% off | 21.02.2020, 15:00 CET | 09/03/2020, 23:59 local time |
| Hello Neighbor (tinyBuild Games) | Game – Dual Distribution | 50% off | 21.02.2020, 15:00 CET | 09/03/2020, 23:59 local time |
| Hello Neighbor Hide and Seek (tinyBuild Games) | Game – Dual Distribution | 50% off | 21.02.2020, 15:00 CET | 09/03/2020, 23:59 local time |
Permanent Price Drops
| Title | Content Type | Price Drop Effective From | Price Point on Nintendo eShop* |
| Toki (Microids) | Game – Dual Distribution | 20.02.2020, 15:00 CET | €14.90 / £13.40 / CHF 20.90 Previously |
| Super Chariot (Microids) | Game – Dual Distribution | 20.02.2020, 15:00 CET | €14.90 / £13.40 / CHF 20.90 Previously |
Source: Nintendo PR
New sales data is in from the UK for the month of January 2020.
As far as physical software sales go, Nintendo was the biggest publisher of the month. The company’s sales saw a 21 percent share of the market. Switch accounted for 16.3 percent of tracked game sales for the month, though that’s not included Nintendo’s first-party games from digital. When only looking at physical sales, Switch titles were at 31 percent.
Even though there were shortages of Nintendo hardware, Switch was the most successful family of consoles regarding both revenue and units. Switch Lite was the most successful individual console SKU over the course of the month.
Here’s a look at the best-selling games of January:
This week’s North American Nintendo Downloads are as follows:
Switch Retail
Mega Man Zero/ZX Legacy Collection – $29.99 (available February 25)
Rune Factory 4 Special – $39.99 (available February 25)
Samurai Shodown – $49.99 (available February 25)
Two Point Hospital – $39.99 (available February 25)
Under Night In-Birth Exe:Late[cl-r] – $39.99
Season 2 is now live for Fortnite Chapter 2, bringing the latest experiences to the game.
As part of a new spy theme, players can be on either the Ghost or Shadow side. You’ll be completing missions to “earn a battle pass variant” for each of the new characters. By completing the Challenge Table missions and other in-game requirements, you’ll receive 1,500 VBucks back.
