The idea of using two GamePads in games is something that was brought up back in the very early days of Wii U. However, we’re coming close to the system’s second anniversary, and Nintendo hasn’t capitalized on this just yet.

So what’s the deal? Shigeru Miyamoto shared an update with IGN, noting that while dual GamePad usage can still be done from a technical standpoint, Nintendo is “at a point where we don’t feel it’s realistic to expect people to purchase two GamePads yet.”

Miyamoto’s words in full:

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It isn’t Thursday yet, but a new Virtual Console release has landed on the North American 3DS and Wii U eShops. Super Dodge Ball is out now for download as of now. Pricing is set at $4.99.

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Update: Already gone on Amazon strangely, but the price is still valid at GameStop.

Atlus discounted the 3DS eShop version of Shin Megami Tensei IV to $25 yesterday. Now retailers are following up with sales of their own.

Amazon and GameStop both have Shin Megami Tensei IV for $20. The sale should last for about a week or so.

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Cocoro Line Defender is hitting the 3DS eShop next week, according to Moving Player. The line defense strategy game will launch in both North America and Europe.

Below is an official overview of the game:

In COCORO Line Defender, fight the ancestral battle between the 4 elements in this strategy game taking place in a mythological Japan. Battle your enemies and defend your clan using your units and the protecting Yokos ‘advice. Conquer the COCORO islands using more than 90 unit combinations and explore this unique mythical universe!

Cocoro Line Defender is priced at $4.99 / €3.99. A trailer can be found above.

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Nintendo of America executive vice president of sales and marketing Scott Moffitt shared a few more words about Amiibo while speaking with GamesIndustry.

Moffitt brought up a few points, such as how Nintendo wants to do something different and not mimic the competition. He also mentioned that Amiibo offers “a great value as parents don’t have to buy a starter kit.”

Moffitt ultimately sees Amiibo as something with a lot of potential due to the growing market and adoration of Nintendo IP.

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Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark features an “Escalation” mode – a co-op multiplayer survival mode, essentially. In it, players team up to face off against waves of enemies.

Unfortunately, we now have confirmation that the Wii U and 3DS versions of Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark won’t include Escalation. It’s hardly surprising that the handheld version lacks the functionality, as it’s more or less a completely different experience. However, it’s a bit disappointing to see that the Wii U version of Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark won’t offer the mode since the game stacks up similarly to the other console releases.

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