Swapnote’s Nikki lives! Well, sort of.
WayForward recently issued a new Shantae: Half-Genie Hero update to its Kickstarter backers, showing off the fan-made enemy called “Ikki”. The character, with its design and name, is a clear homage to the 3DS application’s guide.
Nintendo rolled out Swapnote in 2011 as a way for 3DS owners to message their friends. However, it was shut down about two years later. Nintendo said in its announcement that Swapnote had been used by some to “exchange offensive material,” and felt that ending the SpotPass feature would be the best way to remedy the situation.
With Poncho hitting a few platforms today, the game’s full launch trailer has come online. You can view it below.
Nintendo and Monolith Soft’s Wii U RPG Xenoblade Chronicles X secured a win at Paris Games Week 2015. Although the full lineup of nominees is unknown, it’s been announced that the game was selected as the best overall RPG. This was the only Nintendo title at the show to have obtained an award.
A couple more updates are now live in Pokemon Shuffle. For the 3DS version, the Qwilfish stage has begun. And on Pokemon Shuffle Mobile, players can partake in the Kecleon stage.
The Peanuts Movie: Snoopys Grand Adventure is out today. For a look at the game’s launch trailer, check out the video below.
This past weekend, news emerged regarding the addition of an original boss character in Pokken Tournament’s arcade version known as “Dark Mewtwo”. It turns out that the Pokemon’s final name is going by “Shadow Mewtwo” in the English version. Take a look at the latest Pokken Tournament trailer below, including an appearance of the Pokemon towards the very end.
We’ve known about several compatible amiibo for New Style Boutique 2 thanks to the original Japanese release. There are the standard inclusions like Mario, but in Europe, a few more characters will be supported.
Wii Fit Trainer, and Isabelle, Zelda, Lucina, Paluneta, Zero Suit Samus, and Inkling Girl will all work with New Style Boutique 2. You’ll be able to unlock unique clothing and accessories with the various characters. Get a look at the different unlocks in this post.
The Chibi-Robo!: Zip Lash is on sale over at Amazon. It launched for $40, but you can pick it up now for $10 less. Those that are interested can check out the deal on Amazon’s page here.
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The first Electronic Super Joy is coming to the Wii U eShop on Thursday. We have the game’s full trailer, which you can watch below.
The Yoshi-themed New 3DS cover plates pictured above will be released in Europe on November 27th.
