Rumor: Marth, Wii Fit Trainer, and Villager amiibo discontinued
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Rumors | 29 Comments
Nintendo may have discontinued a trio of amiibo figures, if one retailer is to be believed.
Video Games Plus stated on Twitter earlier today that the Marth, Wii Fit Trainer, and Villager are “gone forever”. That’s based on information apparently coming from the retailer’s Nintendo distributor. Video Games Plus was told that all three “are officially discontinued”.
Here are the full tweets from Video Games Plus:
Nintendo has officially discontinued Marth, Wii Fit Trainer & Villager amibos. Sorry folks these are gone forever #Amibo #Nintendo #soldout
— VGP Video Games Plus (@VideoGamesPlus_) December 6, 2014
@ZeroFlame16 We tried re-ordering all 3 from our official Nintendo distributor and after them checking with Nintendo on availability
— VGP Video Games Plus (@VideoGamesPlus_) December 6, 2014
@ZeroFlame16 they told us those 3 characters are officially discontinued by Nintendo believe it or not.
— VGP Video Games Plus (@VideoGamesPlus_) December 6, 2014
Zelda Wii U gameplay – full-screen zoom version
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Best Buy: $5 off any Wii U/3DS game, 10% off accessories, $50 off 3DS XL Sunday/Monday
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Best Buy will be running a few Nintendo offers in its stores on Sunday and Monday. By using the coupons below, you can save $5 on any Wii U/3DS game as well as $50 on the 3DS XL. Additionally, you can nab a Wii U/Wii/3DS accessory for 10 percent off.
Here’s all of the Best Buy news straight from Miiverse:
Star Fox releasing before Zelda on Wii U next year
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Shigeru Miyamoto shared a brief update on Star Fox for Wii U at The Game Awards 2014. He said that the game is still planned for release next year, and it will launch before the new Zelda title.
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Nintendo debuts first Zelda Wii U gameplay at The Game Awards 2014
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Videos, Wii U | 97 Comments
Nintendo had three new things to show at this year’s Game Awards. The company first provided new looks at Mario Maker as well as Code Name: S.T.E.A.M. To close out tonight’s show, Nintendo also brought along The Legend of Zelda for Wii U.
Find some details below, along with the first footage.
– First gameplay
– Can use the GamePad to look around in first-person
– Map on the GamePad
– Can mark points on the map
– Sailcloth is in the game
– Epona is back
– Swing sword on Epona, shoot arrows
– Insects and animal life
– Can volt off the horse, jump and shoot and arrow
– This happens in slow motion so it’s easier to aim
– Aonuma says the game will be released next year
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New Code Name: S.T.E.A.M trailer – multiplayer, out in March
Posted on 10 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Videos | 4 Comments
Code Name: S.T.E.A.M will be released in North America on March 13.
Mario Maker trailer shown at The Game Awards – Mario Bros. 3, Mario World styles confirmed
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The Game Awards 2014 live stream
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The Game Awards 2014 will begin at 9 PM ET / 6 PM PT. Nintendo games are nominated for several awards, but will the company itself have something new to show? It appears the answer is yes, though we’ll only know for sure once the event finishes!
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LEGO Ninjago: Shadow of Ronin announced for 3DS
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Warner Bros. Interactive is bringing a new LEGO Ninjago game to 3DS. In celebration of International Ninja Day, the company today announced “LEGO Ninjago: Shadow of Ronin”.
LEGO Ninjago: Shadow of Ronin, which is developed by TT Fusion, tells an untold story of the LEGO Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu TV show. View the official story overview below:
There is a new threat in Ninjago, and his name is Ronin. With help from his army of dark samurai, Ronin steals the Ninjas’ memories using an ancient weapon called the Obsidian Glaive. The Ninjas forget how to use their elemental powers, and it is up to the players to help them find their Obsidian weapons, regain their memories and reclaim their powers before Ronin completes his plan and releases an even greater evil on Ninjago.
Wii U update version 5.3.2 out now
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A new system update can now be downloaded for Wii U. As of today, version 5.3.2 is available.
Today’s update is on the simple side of things, as it’s all about stability and improving the user experience. You’ll need to download it if you want to access the eShop.