For all you amiibophiles, today's new Nintendo Direct has a few amiibo related announcements:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arl3ACzJCBI
-Fox amiibo can be used to unlock a classic Star Fox SNES Arwing, additional bonuses teased (2:59)
-Shadow Metwo amiibo card comes with the physical version of Pokken Tournament for a limited time. Its effects are effective until you quit the game, and it cannot be used as a partner. (15:24)
-Mini Mario & Friends amiibo Challenge announced, free download launching on April 28 for Wii U and 3DS. Use 1 of 10 amiibo figures (Mario, Luigi, Peach, Rosalina, Toad, Bowser, Bowser Jr., Yoshi, Donkey Kong, Diddy Kong) to unlock levels specific to that character, using that mini-character's special abilities in-game. Available for early access on March 25 from Best Buy, GameStop, and Amazon with the purchase of any amiibo. (17:01)
-Series 4 of the Animal Crossing amiibo Cards will be released on June 10. Isabelle will be availiable seperately from AC: amiibo Festival, as well as having a new amiibo figure, this time sporting her summer outfit. (17:55)
-Kirby: Planet Robobot announced. It is possible to give Kirby copy abilities using amiibo. Some amiibo give character specific abilities. For example, the Mario amiibo will give Kirby the fire ability. Link will give the Sword ability. Scanning a Kirby amiibo can give Kirby the Smash Bros. ability. Kirby will also get a new line of amiibo, including Kirby himself, Meta Knight, King Dedede, and Waddle Dee. Using these amiibo, Kirby will not only get a related ability, but also a costume specific to that character. The UFO ability can only be gotten through amiibo. (40:04)
Tell me if I missed anything.
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