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We got a picture of the Splatoon Amiibos!

First, we’d like to introduce the Girl.

Those characteristic eye markings, her clear hair(?), all of these things and more have been reproduced. She’s cute from every angle… uh, um, as an example, it’s been a great success!

And so this is the Squid amiibo.

The model kinda looks like it could appear out of ink and capture territory in a second, huh?

The squid’s model is great, but the brace (the ink below) is beautiful.

At any rate, I haven’t heard of a lot of squid figurines before…

Nintendo’s ink-filled third-person shooter, Splatoon, launches on May 29th and brings along three amiibo with it on launch day. Announced during the Nintendo Direct on Thursday, Splatoon would be getting its own line of amiibo featuring three figures of the likes of Inkling Girl, Inkling Boy, and a Squid. You can purchase them individually or as a bundle, but the Squid is currently only available in the bundled package.

Splatoon’s official Twitter just posted a detailed look at the three figures, giving you a 360 degree impression of what the three figures look like from front to back. You can also view individual shots of the amiibo here. Check it out!

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UPDATE 3: Greninja is no more. All amiibo officially gone.

UPDATE 2: Greninja is barely holding on. Issues with adding to cart or checking out.

UPDATE: Literally moments after the amiibo went live and this was posted, they’ve all sold out… you monsters.

Those two Fire Emblem characters that were predictably hard to come by today for preorders (imagine when they “release”) are now available at Toys R Us! Hurry over and get your chance to pick up Lucina, Robin, and the Toys R Us exclusive Greninja!

Wave 4 of the Super Smash Bros. line is set to release on May 29th, alongside the brand new Splatoon amiibo and Splatoon.

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Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate grows each month with a new pack of FREE DLC coming on the first Friday of every month! The line-up for April brings you all-new quests, equipment and access to the Super Mario Bros. and Sonic The Hedgehog collaboration gear!

To get this content, all you need to do is:
1) Connect your Nintendo 3DS to the Internet;
2) Load your copy of Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate;
3) Go to the “DLC” menu;
4) Download all the things!

Quests will be saved under the “Event Quests” (with the Questatrix) and “Challenge Quests” (with the Arena Bambina) in the Gathering Hall.

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This week’s Wii U eShop charts are as follows:

Software

1. Mario Party 10
2. Super Mario 64
3. Super Mario World
4. Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze
5. EarthBound
6. Donkey Kong Country
7. Super Mario Bros. 3
8. Super Metroid
9. Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars
10. Yoshi’s Island: Super Mario Advance 3
11. Donkey Kong Country 2
12. NES Remix
13. Golden Sun
14. Super Mario Bros.
15. Donkey Kong Country 3
16. Zelda: A Link to the Past
17. The Wonderful 101
18. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
19. The Legend of Zelda
20. Mario Kart 8

Videos

1. Mario Party 10 Launch Trailer
2. Mario Party 10 amiibo Party Commercial
3. Mario Party 10 Trailer
4. Nintendo Direct: 4/1/15
5. Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars Gameplay Trailer
6. Yoshi’s Woolly World E3 2014 Trailer
7. Super Mario 64 Trailer
8. Elliot Quest Trailer
9. Splatoon Single Player Campaign Trailer
10. Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars Level Creation
11. Play Nintendo Introduction Video
12. Great Games to Buy with eShop Cards
13. Introducing amiibo
14. Mario Party 10 – Bowser Party Commercial
15. Kirby and the Rainbow Curse Commercial
16. Dot Arcade Developer’s Story Trailer
17. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS Mewtwo Strikes Back
18. Nintendo Treehouse: Live @ E3 2014 – Day 2: Mario Party 10
19. amiibo Launch Announcement
20. Mario Party 10 E3 2014 Trailer

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This week’s video additions to the Wii U/3DS eShops are as follows:

Wii U

Affordable Space Adventures – Play Game Trailer
BoxBoy! Trailer
Super Mario 64 Trailer
Nintendo Direct: 4/1/15
Adventures of Pip Trailer
Mutant Mudds Super Challenge Trailer
Attack on Titan: Humanity in Chains Teaser Trailer
Octodad: Dadliest Catch Trailer
eShop – Nindies Showcase Video
Yoshi’s Island DS Trailer
3DS Fire Emblem Choose Your Path Trailer
Shin Megami Tensei & Fire Emblem Crossover Project Video
Xenoblade Chronicles 3D Let the Shackles be Released! Trailer
Mario Kart 8 200cc is Here! Trailer
Mario Kart 8 Animal Crossing Course Trailer
Mario Kart 8 New amiibo Racing Suits Trailer
Music of Mario Kart 8 Animal Crossing Trailer
Puzzle & Dragons: Depth and Dynamics
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS Mewtwo Strikes Back
Super Smash Bros. Mii Fighters Suit Up for Wave One
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS Lucas Comes Out of Nowhere
Nintendo Minute – Mario Party 10 with Lamarr Wilson
Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures Trailer
Bubble Gum Popper Trailer
Story of Seasons Launch Trailer
Pokemon Shuffle Tips & Tricks Trailer
Pokemon Shuffle Useful Items Trailer
PAX East Puzzle & Dragons Z + Super Mario Bros. Edition Recap

3DS

BoxBoy! Trailer
Super Mario 64 Trailer
Nintendo Direct: 4/1/15
Attack on Titan: Humanity in Chains Episode 1
Attack on Titan: Humanity in Chains Episode 2
Adventures of Pip Trailer
Mutant Mudds Super Challenge Trailer
Attack on Titan: Humanity in Chains Teaser Trailer
Octodad: Dadliest Catch Trailer
eShop – Nindies Showcase Video
Yoshi’s Island DS Trailer
3DS Fire Emblem Choose Your Path Trailer
Shin Megami Tensei & Fire Emblem Crossover Project Video
Xenoblade Chronicles 3D Let the Shackles be Released! Trailer
Mario Kart 8 200cc is Here! Trailer
Mario Kart 8 Animal Crossing Course Trailer
Mario Kart 8 New amiibo Racing Suits Trailer
Music of Mario Kart 8 Animal Crossing Trailer
Puzzle & Dragons: Depth and Dynamics
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS Mewtwo Strikes Back
Super Smash Bros. Mii Fighters Suit Up for Wave One
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U/3DS Lucas Comes Out of Nowhere
Nintendo Minute – Mario Party 10 with Lamarr Wilson
Story of Seasons Launch Trailer
Pokemon Shuffle Tips & Tricks Trailer
Pokemon Shuffle Useful Items Trailer
PAX East Puzzle & Dragons Z + Super Mario Bros. Edition Recap

Source: Wii U/3DS eShops

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Two probable Virtual Console titles received ratings in Australia today. Drill Dozer and The Adventures of Bayou Billy have both entered the database. Drill Dozer will definitely be on Nintendo’s console, but The Adventures of Bayou Billy could end up on either Wii U or 3DS.

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Vblank Entertainment prepared a physical version of Retro City Rampage on the PlayStation 4 a few months ago. That was followed up with another announcement today of a physical version for the PlayStation Vita release. With the news, some fans wondering about the possibility of Nintendo versions getting the same treatment.

Sadly, there won’t be physical versions Retro City Rampage of either Wii or 3DS. Vblank’s Brian Proviciano explained why:

I looked into both Wii and 3DS when determining which platform(s) to do a physical version for as well. Unfortunately, the minimum print runs, cost per unit and other factors lead to me not doing them. They would’ve been super cool, but it all comes down to projected cost and estimated risk. For example, I put in the work to get approval for releasing it unrated so it could have a lower retail price. Cartridges (whether it’s 3DS or PS Vita) also cost much more than discs to produce, so that meant PS Vita still wound up being $5 more than the PS4 blu-ray version — but I take the steps I can to keep costs low.

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