Though they were previously only listed by retailers, the Fire Emblem Fates and Super Smash Bros. for 3DS amiibo bundles have now been officially announced by Nintendo. Currently, they are only announced for Australia and New Zealand, releasing on September 22 for AU$69.95. However, given their European listings, we can expect them to at least release there, and hopefully in other regions. Each bundle includes an NFC reader, a game, and a paired amiibo, with Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright including Ike, Conquest including Marth, and Smash Bros. including Samus.
This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:
01./03. [3DS] Yo-Kai Watch 3: Sushi / Tempura
02./02. [3DS] Dragon Ball: Fusions #
03./00. [PS4] Ratchet & Clank #
04./04. [3DS] Puzzle & Dragons X: God Chapter / Dragon Chapter
05./08. [3DS] Kirby: Planet Robobot
06./01. [3DS] Etrian Odyssey V: The End of the Long Myth #
07./10. [3DS] Pokemon Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire
08./17. [3DS] Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games
09./13. [WIU] Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games
10./11. [WIU] Minecraft: Wii U Edition
11./06. [PSV] Toukiden 2 #
12./20. [PSV] Minecraft: PlayStation Vita Edition
13./09. [PS4] Toukiden 2 #
14./16. [WIU] Splatoon #
15./12. [PSV] Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana #
16./19. [3DS] Sumikko Gurashi: Mura o Tsukurundesu
17./05. [3DS] 12-Sai. Koisuru Diary
18./26. [PSV] Jikkyou Powerful Pro Baseball 2016
19./25. [3DS] Animal Crossing: New Leaf [Nintendo Selects]
20./21. [3DS] Story of Seasons: Trio of Towns
Puyo Puyo Chronicle, Sega’s upcoming 3DS puzzle RPG, has gotten a reveal trailer. Check it out below:
The game is currently only announced for Japan and is set to release on December 8th.
Reviews of Metroid Prime: Federation Force are hitting the internet, so we’ve rounded up some of the verdicts.
Nintendo Everything – Thumb Sideways
IGN – 5.9/10
Destructoid – 5.5/10
USgamer – Review in progress
Nintendo Life – 8/10
Game Informer – Review in progress
We’ll update the post as reviews get finished or more come in.
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has picked up yet another reward. On Facebook, the game has been selected as “Most talked about upcoming game” on the social media site. Based on the image shared by Nintendo, this may only apply to the month of August.
Aside from Miitomo’s new Metroid collaboration, the app has also added a bunch of new items. Nintendo has brought out the guitar case among other things.
Here are the rest of the highlights for Miitomo Shop:
– Basic long-sleeve tee
– Basic colored pnats
– Flashy high-tops
– Floral ribbon barrette
– Guitar case
– Piano dress
– Puppy pal
Miitomo coins can be used to redeem items in Miitomo Shop.
Best Buy is now 50 years old. To celebrate, the retailer is holding a 50-hour sale, and there are a few Nintendo-related deals.
You can find the official page here. The main highlight is 70 percent off select gaming figures including amiibo, LEGO Dimensions, and Skylanders, but there are also select discounts on a couple of games like Rodea: The Sky Soldier and Guitar Hero Live.
MyGamingBoulevard caught up with Image & Form CEO Brjann Sigurgeirsson to discuss the SteamWorld Heist, including the retail version. Sigurgeirsson also commented on amiibo, NX support, and future plans. Watch the full interview below.
Miitomo is initiating a new collaboration with another Nintendo IP. To celebrate the release of Federation Force and the series’ 30th anniversary, the app is featuring new items based on Metroid.
First, all Miitomo users can receive a Metroid hat and the 8-bit Samus tee. The former reward can be obtained for 0 Platinum points on My Nintendo until September 15 at 12 AM PT, while the latter will be distributed when opening Miitomo by September 15 at 4 AM PT.
Samus’ various suits are also now available in Miitomo Drop. You can attempt to earn these until September 15 at 8 PM PT.
Nintendo also has the Mech Suit from Federation Force up on My Nintendo. The Mech suit (set) and Metroid logo tee can be redeemed until September 15 at 12 AM PT. The Mech suit helmet costs 50 Platinum Points while the Mech suit body is 200 Platinum Points.
Finally, the Samus emblem pin can be found in Miitomo Shop until September 15 at 7 AM PT. It’s emblazoned with a Samus emblem.
Disney and Junction Point worked together on two Epic Mickey games. At one point, a third title of sorts was planned, but was ultimately cancelled.
Disney illustrator Patrick Block is now selling concept art from what would have been Epic Donald. In his post, Block states that the game would have featured “Donald Duck, Duckburg, and the assorted classic world clan.” The team was “fully paid” for its concept pieces, though the project was never made. Disney ended up changing its focus in the gaming market, so it was scrapped.
You can find concept art from the cancelled Epic Donald below. We also have Block’s message after the break.
