Tuesday, 9 September 2014

Nintendo launching ‘amiibo’ toy-game franchise with 12 characters


Amiibo characters for Wii U are on display at the Nintendo booth during the Electronic Entertainment Expo, in Los Angeles on June 10, 2014. Pikachu and Link will be among the first characters coming to "amiibo." Nintendo announced the 12 characters on Friday, Aug. 29, 2014, that will be part of its upcoming toys-meet-game franchise set for release later this year. (JAE C. HONG/THE ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Pikachu and Link will be among the first characters coming to “amiibo.”
Nintendo announced Friday that 12 characters will initially be part of its upcoming toy-game franchise set for release later this year. In addition to the “Pokemon” and “Legend of Zelda” leading men, the starting line-up will include Mario, Princess Peach, Yoshi, Donkey Kong, Samus Aran, Kirby, Fox McCloud, Marth, the “Wii Fit” Trainer and the Villager from “Animal Crossing.”

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/technology/tech-news/nintendo-launching-amiibo-toy-game-franchise-with-12-characters/article20275960/
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