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Shovel Knight amiibo Reveal Trailer
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nephilimdj
Member
The battletoads stage was created specifically for people who buy xbox. Without xbox, this wouldn't even exist.
The god of war boss was created specifically for people who buy sony. Without sony, this wouldn't even exist.
doesn't work well for locked content, but saying that this amiibo is pretty cool.
Benzychenz
Member
Is the amiibo situation really still like this in NA?
Like, the first couple waves were a bit iffy here in Australia, but it's all good now.
The Animal Crossing line, final Smash characters and 8 bit Mario's have been up for preorder here since they were announced at E3, and the last couple waves have been consistently stocked since release. Ness, Lucina etc are still available online at EB Games for instance.
Beelzebufo
Banned
There's Yoshi, Yoshi, Yoshi, Yoshi, Yoshi, and Jumbo Yoshi. Get out of here.
Then why not just put it on the eShop for $12.99? The Amiibo is still going to sell regardless. I think Amiibos can be cool when they basically just unlock cosmetics and visual flair across different games pertaining to that character. This is just DLC stripped of its convenience.
This is a render from the upcoming products part of YCG's merchandise section.
The right one is clearly the Shovel Knight amiibo. If that trend were to continue, the left character is getting one as well. Who is that?
That's Hex Heroes
They could have just made a new armor set with a special ability.
It is where I live. If you don;t pre-order instantly or show up before the stores open you're not getting anything but Peach, Mario, Bowser, Luigi, Pikachu, Yoshi, or Zelda.
Coffee Dog
Banned
I hope you guys get your pre orders in and arrive at the store 30 minutes before opening so that you can play Shovel Knight in co-op. :^)
The amiibo is lovely, but I don't like that co-op is behind it. If they did that a CPU player was unlocked in a freely available co-op mode (like Yoshi), no problem. The same with challenges on both platforms. Since it seems the amiibo is a YCG's initiative where Nintendo just supports them for production, thus they made the decision about the content, not Nintendo. Good that it'll be supported by future SK games, dat long-lasting relationship.
Also, yeah, GameGrumps was unexpected and a bit funny at times. Still, given what said earlier, YCG made the trailer as well (just by looking at the ending, I'd say XD )
Also, yeah, GameGrumps was unexpected and a bit funny at times. Still, given what said earlier, YCG made the trailer as well (just by looking at the ending, I'd say XD )
Mihael Mello Keehl
Banned
Soon amiibo will be multiplatform!
Velcro Fly
Member
the retro 3 pack at GS lasted for days in store and at least a day or two online
the numbers seen at Target are pretty good and comparable to the super common Pac-Man from the May wave.
things are a lot better. not perfect, but definitely better.
the numbers seen at Target are pretty good and comparable to the super common Pac-Man from the May wave.
things are a lot better. not perfect, but definitely better.
I usually enjoy watching their commercials, but I'll agree, something was off with this one.
I've definitely heard that the show's back at 100%; you could smell the awkwardness in those first few Danny episodes. But Jon left before my senior year of undergrad; I had a huge, 80-page thesis to write that year. I figured that, regardless of whether or not the show could grow back into its own, I didn't have the time to keep up with it, and I've only gotten busier from there.
I liked the few episodes I've seen, however. I just don't know if I want to trudge through the archives at this point. Again, though, it's cool that the Grumps got involved with this! They kept getting mentioned on those surveys Nintendo did, and Arin was at the NWC (I still need to see that), so I definitely see Nintendo doing more with them in the future.
yes
can't get any of the ones I want at retail price anywhere
could bathe in a goddamn pool of Mario and Link amiibos if I wanted to though
Look forward to the NX exclusive Spyro rebirth featuring the Spyro re-redesign Amiibo
chrisPjelly
Member
Is this a thing now? Where we start blaming Nintendo when a third party (let alone a limited indie studio) can't manifest the budget for online multiplayer on their game?
Also, why the hell would co-op be locked behind an amiibo?!
Beelzebufo
Banned
Amiibo aren't hard to get in NA anymore. If they are for whatever reason, just import for like $5 more.
haha yeah, video tried way too hard
Beaniedude
Member
I chuckled at the video.
You don't want to dilute the concept now
Just a few would be cool.
The stock still seems pretty low to me, but there certainly are cheaper solutions now assuming you don't care about the reigon.
James Scott
Banned
People just love looking for reasons to be angry at amiibo, here's my 2cents.
SK launched as a full game like last year and it's getting a free expansion. This isn't launch on disc (download?) DLC locked behind an amiibo. If you want more shovel knight then the figure is for you.
Shortages? They've been quite a bit better. The 3 pack was super easy to get. It was available for several days and keeps popping up online.
SK launched as a full game like last year and it's getting a free expansion. This isn't launch on disc (download?) DLC locked behind an amiibo. If you want more shovel knight then the figure is for you.
Shortages? They've been quite a bit better. The 3 pack was super easy to get. It was available for several days and keeps popping up online.
KratosEnergyDrink
Member
It is a huge feature indeed, much more huge than every other "exclusive" content in other versions of this game. Perhaps it only exists because of this amiibo.
So YCG selling this amiibo? It will be interesting to see of they handle this better than Nintendo America. Can't complain about Nintendo Europe, meanwhile most amiibos are perfectly buyable here.
Benzychenz
Member
Dragon Quest line to release alongside Dragon Quest XI.
Man, as an ex-Game Grumps fan that was really unfunny and cringey. I chuckled at the old Arin and Jon T-Shirt ads but to see the humor in this...
Also, really sucks that co-op is locked behind a toy. Nintendo is getting really greedy about these things.
And kind of expected the Shovel Knight amiibo isn't Smash related, pose looks too boring to be a Smash amiibo.
Also, really sucks that co-op is locked behind a toy. Nintendo is getting really greedy about these things.
And kind of expected the Shovel Knight amiibo isn't Smash related, pose looks too boring to be a Smash amiibo.
I just don't think Amiibo should be used as a primary means of distributing substantial DLC. It offers me nothing over just throwing it up on the eShop besides several days of shipping and miniature figures that watch me sleep at night.
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Diggeh
Unconfirmed Member
bobbychalkers
Member
Every other version got exclusive content for free.
bobawesome
Member
Eh...this is probably the worst of their ads that I've seen, to be fair.
EatChildren
Currently polling second in Australia's federal election (first in the Gold Coast), this feral may one day be your Bogan King.
I don't dislike DLC.
I dislike DLC, digital content, that I may wish to play, being locked behind plastic trinkets and artificially inflate the entry price. It benefits nobody, least of all fans of the game.
Aside from Splatoon and maybe this, all amiibo content was developed solely due to amiibo and wouldn't exist without it.
I fail to see how this is "greedy", especially when this is more Yacht Club than Nintendo.
ElBoxyBrown
Banned
He'll announce the yooka laylee amiibo next year. Buying it will unlock the game.
A Shantae amiibo is long overdue.
IdreamofHIME
Member
Sony and MS wishing they had Kratos and Battle toad amiibos now. Could have made some extra cash with their versions.
Import from Europe, Australia or Japan. We have no amiibo issues anymore
He'll announce the yooka laylee amiibo next year. Buying it will unlock the game.
....This, Playtonic. This. That'd be one 'eeck of a promo.
BulletBees
Member
GIVE IT TO ME.
What would be cook is if Shovel Knight amiibo unlocked the shovel from ALttP in Hyrule Warriors
I Burgie Burgie was great. This one was awful. It ran too long without something genuinely funny happening and just felt awkward and long.
I usually enjoy watching their commercials, but I'll agree, something was off with this one.
I Burgie Burgie was great. This one was awful. It ran too long without something genuinely funny happening and just felt awkward and long.
andrerobot
Member
He's gonna be in Super Mario Maker right?