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MONG Podcast – Are YOU Sick of PlayStation Plus Indies?

On this week’s MONG Podcast, the team discussed some of this week’s biggest gaming news like Destiny’s first expansion and Destiny 2, Dying Light’s reversal on a last-gen release, Star Wars Battlefront’s release date, November’s PlayStation Plus and Games with Gold titles, the total sales for PlayStation 4, Abiibo figurines being available for a limited time, and Call of Duty’s decision to make Zombie Mode a Season Pass only mode. Continue reading MONG Podcast – Are YOU Sick of PlayStation Plus Indies?

Nintendo to Release “Limited-Time Offer” amiibo Figures

Nintendo announced that not all amiibo figures for Nintendo will be freely available. Nintendo’s president, Satoru Iwata, announced during Nintendo’s financial briefing that some amiibo figures will be available as “limited-time offers” for the Wii U and 3DS.

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Wii U Bundles That Could Really Sell

Everyone knows that Nintendo’s home console isn’t flying off the shelves — whether it’s due to lack of consumer interest or just branding problems, it’s neither here nor there. That said, there is one thing that boosts Nintendo sales like no other — bundles. While they aren’t for everyone, there is no denying the mass appeal in the eyes of consumer. Not only that, but Nintendo has the deepest vault of cherished characters and established franchises to draw from.

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Updated Versions of 3DS To Be Released In Japan

To the surprise of many, Nintendo has announced that new versions of the 3DS will be coming to Japan later this year. However, a specific date for release in the United States and Europe has yet to be announced. Continue reading Updated Versions of 3DS To Be Released In Japan

Official Nintendo Amiibo Pre-Order Available for North America

After months of speculating and predicting, Nintendo fans finally have an actual place to pre-order Amiibo figures.

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Possible Pricing for Nintendo’s Amiibos

During Nintendo’s E3 Digital Event the company officially revealed their NFC program figures called Amiibos. These figures, modeled after famous Nintendo characters such as Mario, Samus, and Zelda, are projected to transfer data between themselves and the Nintendo systems. Even more intriguing is that they are able to function among various games, Mario Kart 8, Super Smash Bros. for the Wii U, and Mario Party 10 are among games announced.

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