Yesterday, Nintendo of Europe put up a new video that had Shigeru Miyamoto impersonating an amiibo. Fans were asked to guess which figure he was trying to duplicate. Another similar video just went live, which features Splatoon co-director Tsubasa Sakaguchi. So, who’s that amiibo?
Update: Play-Asia is taking pre-orders here.
We’ve seen real-life renditions of Splatoon weapons before, but there’s one that is being made into a new product. HVM has added in a listing for a Splattershot squirt gun, which will be sold in Japan starting on July 18 for 2,700 yen. It looks a bit similar to Target’s purchase bonus from last year!
The Pokemon Company Interational creative design director Eric Medalle died on Sunday during a windstorm. Medalle was taking his one of his daughter for a drive, but a massive tree crashed down on the family’s SUV. The girl thankfully made it out with only minor injuries.
Medalle was credited with several games in the Pokemon series. Here’s the lineup, courtesy of Bulbapedia:
– Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire: English & European Graphic Design
– Pokemon X and Y: English & European Graphic Design
– Pokemon Black and White Versions 2: English Version Artwork
– Pokemon Conquest: Graphic Design
– Pokemon Black and White Versions: English Version Artwork
– Pokemon Ranger: Guardian Signs: English-Version Graphic Design
– Pokemon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions: English-Version Artwork
– Pokemon Ranger: Shadows of Almia: English Version Artwork
More disappointing news to share. Our hearts goes out to Medalle’s family during this tough time.
Update: Official patch notes:
– Game balance adjusted
– Adjustments have also been made to make for a more pleasant gaming experience
* Replays stored up with the previous version (version 1.1.4) are not compatible
* Version 1.1.5 is required to play online
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS has been undergoing a bit of maintenance tonight. Alongside that, a new patch has been made available: version 1.1.5.
As the small increase in version number indicates, this is not a major update. When the official patch notes are published in English, it should include the following: “Adjustments have also been made to make for a more pleasant gaming experience.”
Today’s 3DS update requires 2,634 blocks (329MB) of free space on an SD card. The Wii U version takes up 160MB if you downloaded version 1.1.4, and 3.1GB if you haven’t grabbed the previous updates.
A few new 3DS themes are out now in Japan. Here’s the full lineup:
Fire Emblem Fates (x2) – 200 yen each (available March 23)
Assassination Classroom – 200 yen (available March 23)
Last Note. (x2) – 200 yen
Finding Ojipockle + – 100 yen
Panpaka Pants (x3) – 200 yen each
Nem feat.GUMI & Kagamine Len: Ah! A Cat’s Wonderful Life – 200 yen
Umetora: Ikkitousen – 200 yen
Bakumatsu Patriot Special Voice: Ver.Chuubu – 200 yen
The latest episode of Nintendo’s Japanese show Nyannyan Neko Mario Time has now gone live. We’ve included it below.
Several new titles are coming to the Japanese eShop on March 23. Here’s a look at the upcoming digital downloads:
Wii U Virtual Console
Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team (DS, 950 yen)
Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team (GBA, 702 yen)
Cho Aniki (PC Engine, 823 yen)
Wii U Download
Elliot Quest – 1,000 yen
Astral Breakers – 539 yen
3DS Download
Toki Tori 3D – 400 yen
Hello Kitty and Sanrio Friends 3D Racing – 864 yen
Nintendo released official videos for Densetsu no Starfy 2 and Game & Watch Gallery 4 on the Japanese Wii U Virtual Console. Watch them below.
Another half hour of footage has arrived for Mutant Mudds Super Challenge. Take a look at some aditional gameplay below.
After introducing the trainers for the Pokken Tournament Early Access Competition last week, Nintendo has now published a video that gives us a look at the different teams and players. Check it out below.
