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Meta Knight Amiibo exclusive to Best Buy, Lucario to Toys R Us
Where's the fun in collecting something if you can just place a one-and-done order for the entire set with an online retailer? Amiibo fans are in for some legwork (or a few extra clicks), as two more retailer-exclusive deals have been announced concerning February's batch of Amiibos: Meta Knight will reside exclusively at Best Buy, whereas Lucario can only be found between the tall shelves of Toys R Us. This pair of exclusives follows news of Xenoblade Chronicles' Shulk continuing his series' GameStop-exclusive legacy when he arrives in the same set of Amiibos as Lucario and Meta Knight. At least existing partnerships are with mostly-easy-to-locate retailer chains – things will get a little more interesting with the announcement of an Ice Climbers Amiibo, which we assume will only be sold at a rickety shack atop Mount Everest. [Image: Nintendo]
Super Smash Bros raises its 'Special Flag,' waves in Meta Knight
Among the growing list of playable characters in Super Smash Bros. is Meta Knight, the Kirby character that first enrolled in the series' battles in 2008's Super Smash Bros. Brawl. Director Masahiro Sakurai revealed the character's inclusion in a recent Miiverse post, adding that the developer "didn't forget the Battleship Halberd either," Meta Knight's ship. Sakurai also noted that Meta Knight's "up special" move, Shuttle Loop, has been changed for the upcoming Smash Bros. "The glide is gone, and the attack slashes opponents twice while spinning in a large loop," he wrote. Sakurai also discussed the new Special Flag item in the game in a separate update. Should players raise the flag above their heads without interruption long enough, they'll receive an addition KO count in time matches or an extra stock in stock matches, which can make all the difference in those game modes. As a result, Sakurai expects that players will fight for the flag once it appears, similar to series' Smash Ball. He also detailed the 3DS version's single player offerings today, which will receive a special 3DS XL bundle once Super Smash Bros. launches on October 3 before the Wii U version hits this winter. [Image: Nintendo]
Dojo update: Enemies, Allies, and a Final Smash
A double dojo update to round off the week? We'll take it! But you might not be as enthusiastic as we are when it comes to lapping up information on Brawl, so think twice about going past that post break -- there be spoilers in them parts!
Dojo update: Meta Knight's Final Smash
If you were wondering what newcomer Meta Knight's Final Smash was going to be, wonder no more. Today's dojo update reveals just that. And, based on the screens, it looks pretty devastating. The only problem we can see is that once you get the Smash Ball, you have to have your enemies fairly close to you. Once it drops, what's to keep them from just running away from you?%Gallery-6869%%Gallery-3347%
Dojo update: Battleship Halberd
Meta Knight's battleship is the subject of today's dojo update, revealing the newcomer's stage. Combatants start out the fight inside of the hangar, eventually taking the fight onto the back of the ship. Here, the crafty fighter will have to dodge a deadly gun, as well as a robotic arm. Also, the ship will play a large role in the Subspace Emissary, but that exact role has yet to be revealed.%Gallery-6869%%Gallery-3347%
