Looks Like Ness Amiibo Is GameStop Exclusive
The upcoming fourth wave of Nintendo amiibo will be coming to stores this May, but at least one of them will be a GameStop exclusive. Fan favorite Ness will be available only at the games and tech retailer.
Pre-order this exclusive #Ness #amiibo in-store and online starting tomorrow at 2pm CT! http://t.co/25PUmfrXfl pic.twitter.com/uQ0Sk4mpM1
— GameStop (@GameStop) April 1, 2015
Someone Made Valve’s Faceless Rex Joke Courier
Earlier this month, Valve jokingly shared an image of what one of its Dota 2 characters would look like if he were transformed into a teeny tiny T-Rex.
Now, there's a chance that creature could officially make its way into Dota 2.
His name is Faceless Rex (modeled after the playable hero, Faceless Void), and he's a courier who brings your armor and items to you so you don't have to leave the battlefield. He looks like this:
Gotham: What’s in Store for Riddler?
A new video promoting the final four episodes of FOX's Gotham features Cory Michael Smith speaking about how his character Edward Nygma has evolved -- and what's in store for the man who will be Riddler.
Check it out:
Gotham returns April 13 with its last episodes of season one.
Destiny: Vault Space, Fan Art, and Superstitions
This week Fran is back with Destin discussing the vaults in Destiny, other uses for the d-pad and our favorite Destiny Superstitions. We also showcase some fan art and a group that managed to complete the Crota challenge from a few weeks ago. Download the audio version or watch above.
Also new this week was our community challenge. This time we're challenging you to complete a strike on any difficulty and post your completion time in our Facebook Group. Ideally we would like a full video of your run so get at it and good luck!
Here’s Every eShop Title From Today’s Nintendo Direct
During today's Nintendo Direct, Nintendo showed off a wide selection of indie titles coming to eShop in the near future.
Gameplay was shown off for Octodad: Dadliest Catch, which was announced at the beginning of March, along with Mutant Mudds: Super Challenge, which was announced in January. Nintendo then rolled the tape on a barrage of titles coming to the eShop, including familiar names like Race the Sun and Never Alone.
Buying Mutant Mudds: Super Challenge on 3DS entitles you to a code to download the game for Wii U as well, similar to the cross-buy promotion for Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars announced earlier in the year.
Agents of SHIELD Inhuman Makes Marvel Comic Debut
Warning: Beware of spoilers for the bonus story in Uncanny Inhumans #0!
The eyeless Inhuman named Gordon from Marvel's Agents of SHIELD TV show made his comic book debut in a bonus story at the end of today's Uncanny Inhumans #0. The story was written by Ryan Stegman with art by Ryan Lee.
Still Miss Firefly? Check Out Rebel Galaxy
From the brief sample I’ve had so far, Rebel Galaxy has already become one of my personal most-anticipated games of 2015. Developed by Double Damage Games (a small team that broke off from Torchlight developer Runic) this space-combat-based action RPG looks tailor-made for anybody whose favorite Star Wars character is Han Solo and still carries a grudge against Fox for canceling Firefly. So basically: me.
There’s a story that you’ll run through (of which I’ve seen only non-spoilery snippets so far), but what’s more interesting is that it takes place in a large, dynamically generated area of space that you’re free to roam and explore. Space feels big, but not empty - in my demo there was definitely no shortage of pirates to fend off and miners and traders to prey on (if you’re into that) and it was densely populated with colorful nebulae, asteroids, planets, and space stations that contribute to a busy backdrop instead of a blank void.
Mario Kart 8 Is Getting a 200cc Mode
A 200cc mode is coming to Mario Kart 8, Nintendo announced today during its Direct presentation.
200cc is 50cc faster than the series' previous maximum. Nintendo added that when racing at such high speeds, it will be important to master your braking skills.
Every course in the game will allow the 200cc class, and the free update is coming on April 23 alongside Mario Kart 8's second DLC pack, which was detailed today as well.
Mario Kart 8’s DLC is Coming in April
Nintendo President Satoru Iwata announced today that Mario Kart 8’s previously announced DLC has been moved up for an April 23 release.
The company unveiled a first look at the new Animal Crossing course during today’s Nintendo Direct presentation. The course features seasons that will switch each time you race. Nintendo also showed off two new rides: a new bike called the City Tripper and the Streetle, a kart that’s shaped like a beetle.
The previously announced Animal Crossing DLC pack includes playable versions of male (and female) Villager, Isabelle, and Dry Bowser. It also includes 8 new courses in the Crossing and Bell cups.
Nintendo 3DS NFC Reader Gets a North American Release Window
If you don’t have a fancy New Nintendo 3DS, don’t worry: you can still use your amiibo with your handheld using an NFC adapter.
Nintendo announced the NFC reader adapter last year, and we haven’t heard much about it since then. Now, we know it’s coming this fall on the same day as the newly-announced Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer. If you’re curious how it's changed, take a look at the new design first, followed by the original image.
