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Everything we’ve been hearing about the Greninja amiibo thus far has indicated that the figure will be exclusive to Toys “R” Us. That would certainly make sense given that Lucario was also exclusive to the retailer. When we receive an official confirmation, we’ll be sure to let you know.

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This week’s North American Nintendo Downloads are as follows:

Wii U Download

Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures
Underground
psyscrolr
Mon Premier Karaoké
Bubble Gum Popper

Wii U Virtual Console

Super Mario 64
Yoshi’s Island DS

3DS Retail

Story of Seasons

3DS Download

BoxBoy!
Excave II: Wizard of the Underworld

3DS Themes

Animal Crossing: New Leaf: Bunny Day
Rottytops Theme
Shantae Pirate Theme

eShop Sales

Wii U/3DS

Citizens of Earth on Wii U and Nintendo 3DS is 33 percent off each (reduced from $14.99 to $9.99) beginning at 9 a.m. PT on April 6 until 8:59 a.m. PT on April 13.

Wii U

Gravity Badgers is 50 percent off (reduced from $4.99 to $2.49) until 8:59 a.m. PT on April 29.
uWordsmith is 50 percent off (reduced from $1.99 to $0.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on April 23.
Midnight is 25 percent off (reduced from $1.99 to $1.49) until 8:59 a.m. PT on April 16.
Puzzle Monkeys is 33 percent off (reduced from $2.99 to $1.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on April 23.

3DS

Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor Overclocked is 50 percent off (reduced from $29.99 to $14.99) beginning at 9 a.m. PT on April 6 until 8:59 a.m. PT on April 20.
Hazumi, League of Heroes and other games are discounted in the GameLion/Huuuge Games Spring Sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on April 30.
European Conqueror 3D, The Legend of Dark Witch and Tappingo from Circle Entertainment are on sale until 8:59 a.m. PT on April 23.
Aqua Moto Racing 3D is 50 percent off (reduced from $7.99 to $3.99) until 8:59 a.m. PT on April 9.
Toys vs Monsters is 25 percent off (reduced from $3.99 to $2.99) beginning at 9 a.m. PT on April 5 until 8:59 a.m. PT on May 3.

Events / Activities

See how your Code Name: S.T.E.A.M. squad stacks up online in Nintendo’s Public Tournaments. Top players earn unique titles that are visible online and earn major bragging rights with their friends and around the world. The new “Hijinks” tournament runs through April 5. Opt in via the SpotPass feature for notifications on future tournaments. Good luck, agents!

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During yesterdays Nintendo Direct presentation we saw a little taste of the latest in the Fire Emblem series in its  and now we have a little more information about the two separate versions of the game. The official Japanese website has updated with new information on both version; Fire Emblem If: Black Kingdom and Fire Emblem If: White Kingdom.

Here are some of the details of the differences from each version:

Black Kingdom:

– more difficult version

– more strategizing

– limited experience points and money

White Kingdom:

– easier of the two

– alternate ways of acquiring experience points and money

– more freedom as character grows

There is one more large difference between the two games, the storyline will stay the same until Chapter 6 and then the story will change based on the version you purchased:

Physical version (5,076 yen): Locked into the path of version you purchased. However, you can buy the other story path at a discount (2,000 yen) as DLC.

Digital version (5,076 yen yen): After chapter 6 you will be asked to choose which path you want. Once you’ve chosen a path, the other story path will be permanently locked away until you purchase it as DLC (2,000 yen).

There will also be a Fire Emblem If Special Edition which will include both versions of the game as well as a third version of the game, limited edition art book, and TCG card. This version will set you back 9250 yen.

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Now that April Fools’ Day has passed, we can rest easy when it comes to yesterday’s announcement of The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth for Wii U and 3DS. It’s really happening. Nicalis’ Tyrone Rodriguez made a point to stress this on his Twitter account a few hours ago.

There is just one important thing that needs to be mentioned: on 3DS, The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth is planned for New 3DS rather than the original 3DS systems. We also know that Nicalis plans to bring the game to Europe.

Head on below for a collection of Nicalis’ tweets, which also feature a few short clips from The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth.

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With all the latest information from yesterday’s Direct there is so much information to keep track of and now it looks like eShop goers in Europe will be able to take advantage of a great limited time offer!

If you purchase three select titles from the Wii U eShop you will be able to receive the fourth free. This special offer runs until April 16 and is available starting today.

Here are the four games included in the promotion:

– Super Mario 64

– Donkey Kong 64

– Wario Ware Touched!

– Mario Kart DS

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Here is the latest report from the Squid Institute with two images to take a look at.

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The hunt continues as everyone’s favorite singing Pokémon, Jigglypuff, will be made a Target exclusive, according to the listing on their site.

I think it’s safe to say that when it comes to amiibo, consumers want to be able to walk into their preferred retailer to pick up their desired figure instead of being forced to go to one that may or may not be within the area of someone looking to pick one up.

We’ve seen disastrous turnouts in the US with the amiibo that have been made exclusive so far — Rosalina at Target (who wouldn’t be restocked after their initial shipment), Shulk at Gamestop, Lucario at Toys R Us, and Meta Knight at Best Buy (I’m not even sure if he ever came out) — and more people end up upset than pleased.

Now with the port strike seemingly resolved, it’s certainly possible that Jigglypuff will probably be the easiest exclusive to get your hands on out of all the ones announced (including Ness which will be a Gamestop exclusive when he releases with Wave 4 on May 29th). Let’s just hope that this time around Nintendo gives a sufficient amount for Targets around the US.

Nintendo promised that the Super Mario line of amiibo would be provided in abundance, and this is certainly true (sans Toad), so we can try to be optimistic about Jigglypuff’s supply. It also helps that Jigglypuff is a Pokémon, which increases her chance of being readily available, even if you are forced to go exclusively to a retailer you may or may not agree with.

Do you plan on picking up Jigglypuff when the amiibo releases? Let us know in the comments below!

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