The folks over on the amiibo subreddit have posted rumored information about the performance of the Jigglypuff figure – supposedly from a verified source – as well as a tease for the future.

Regarding Jigglypuff, the amiibo’s product page on Target.com apparently received a million views when pre-orders went live. The second-highest viewed item in the site’s history only has 20,000 views.

It’s also being said that Jigglypuff pre-orders sold at 500 per minute, which makes it the fastest-selling item in Target.com history.

Last but not least, the same source claims that Target will have yet another exclusive amiibo for wave 5. This has not been revealed to members of the Target team at present.

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Nintendo says NX won’t use Android

Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 13 Comments

Yesterday, an article surfaced from Japanese newspaper Nikkei suggesting that Nintendo’s upcoming system, the NX, will use an Android operating system. The publication cited people with knowledge of what’s happening within the Big N in its report.

Nintendo has since responded to the speculation, and has confirmed that the rumors are inaccurate.

“There is no truth to the report saying that we are planning to adopt Android for NX,” a company spokesperson told the Wall Street Journal.

This seems to be keeping in line with Nikkei’s track record. While the newspaper has been spot on with a number of reports in the past, it’s also true that a number of claims have ended up being proven false.

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Splatoon’s Port Mackerel map, N-Zap ’85 weapon, and Ranked Battle mode now live

Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 8 Comments

Even though it’s been less than a week since Splatoon launched around the world, Nintendo is already adding content to the game. The Port Mackerel map, N-Zap ’85 weapon, and Ranked Battle mode have all gone live. In order to participate in Ranked Battle, you’ll need to be at level 10 or higher.

Nintendo will be adding even more content to Splatoon over the next few months. In August, two new matchmaking options will be offered, along with a new battle mode and gear.

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3DS update version 9.8.0-25 out now

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Nintendo has prepared a new update for all 3DS systems. As of now, version 9.8.0-25 can be downloaded.

Today’s update sadly doesn’t bring about any major new features or functionality. Of the upgrade, Nintendo says: “Further improvements to overall system stability and other minor adjustments have been made to enhance the user experience.”

Remember: you’ll need the latest update in order to access the 3DS eShop.

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Splatoon is the fifth fastest-selling Wii U game in the UK, console’s biggest IP launch

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Splatoon has become the fifth fastest-selling Wii U game in the UK, according to a report from Chart-Track.

The sales tracker also reported today that Nintendo’s new game is the biggest launch of a new IP on the console. Previously, ZombiU held the record.

Splatoon was the second best-selling game in the UK overall for the week ending May 30.

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Little Battlers eXperience coming to Europe in November

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Nintendo has confirmed yet another new title for Europe. Little Battlers eXperience is releasing in November, the company has announced. As previously mentioned, it’s heading to North America on August 21.

Watch an animated trailer for Little Battlers eXperience below.

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Chibi-Robo!: Zip Lash boxart, amiibo will only be sold with the game

Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News | 18 Comments

Today, Nintendo announced that Chibi-Robo!: Zip Lash is heading to North America in October. We also know that the related amiibo will be releasing in the U.S. as well.

There is something important to point out, however. In the Nintendo Direct Micro published today, it was stated that the amiibo will only be sold together with Chibi-Robo!: Zip Lash. In other words, you can’t buy the amiibo separately.

Check out the Chibi-Robo!: Zip Lash boxart above.

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Update: Today in North America – Splatoon’s Ranked Battle to be unlocked tomorrow

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Well, that didn’t take long! Nintendo has announced that Splatoon’s Ranked Battle is being unlocked today in North America. It’s going online at 10 PM ET / 7 PM PT, which is tomorrow in Europe.

Ranked Battle opens tomorrow! That was fast… #Splatoon pic.twitter.com/7Fey0UJBbP
— Nintendo UK (@NintendoUK) June 1, 2015

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Europe also getting Bravely Second next year

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Today, Nintendo confirmed that Bravely Second is heading west next year in a Nintendo Direct Mini. But there’s good news for Europe as well, as the RPG will be heading to that continent, too. It’ll launch in 2016.