Fans of the Shovel Knight franchise love the action-packed adventures the games deliver. You love battling enemies, practicing the code of Shovelry, digging tirelessly and more. Yet, when a different game is turned on, you pine for your favorite characters, and wish you could play as them in your new adventures. Experience an epic adventure with this Shovel Knight amiibo, which allows you to connect and interact with your favorite Nintendo games in a whole new way. Just tap your Wii U GamePad controller or Nintendo New 3DS XL with the amiibo to get started. Enjoy customizable gameplay features. Defeat even the hardest opponents by building your amiibo to level 50. Create a totally unique experience by storing data as you play. Are you ready to step into your favorite Nintendo worlds like never before?
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If you're looking for a robust plot with well written deep characters, this ain't the movie you want to pick up.
If you're looking for a bombastic disaster movie that has a surprising amount of likability despite covering no new ground story wise, on the other hand...
You can find better reviews of the movie elsewhere but I was surprised at how much I liked this film. It has a certain amount of honesty about what it is that makes it much more likable than something hugely cynical like Jurassic World. At least San Andreas tries to sneak in a little character development amongst it's grudge against San Francisco, too.
As for the BB exclusive, this is a fantastic lenticular with a handful of extra bonus features on the disc. The lenti is a 4 stage transitional effect showing a scene from the opening of the movie. It's much better than the ho-hum steelbook available elsewhere and a huge improvement over the poorly done lenticular on the 3D edition.
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Aladdin is up there as one of my favorite Disney films, so I was extremely excited for it's arrival on bluray.
The lenticular is a really well done flip flop between Aladdin inspecting the lamp and the Genie appearing. It's very clear (unlike many blurry ones you see all the time) and is also bright and colorful. I definitely prefer this to the exclusive another retailer had.
Jump into an all-new take on the Chibi-Robo franchise with this chapter. Join Chibi-Robo as he sets out on a unique quest. Solve challenging puzzles, fend off enemies and more in Chibi-Robo Zip Lash. Use his plug and cord to whip enemies, grapple to and climb up ledges and swing across chasms. Power up Chibi-Robo's plug and cord to find collectibles and reach tough areas. Ricochet the plug and cord off of walls to solve complex puzzles. Get plugged in to this exciting adventure.
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Let's be honest, a lot of people are buying this bundle solely to get their hands on the amiibo. I can't even blame them, he's adorable and has become a favorite.
The game itself is more divisive. Chibi Robo fans have been asking/begging for a sequel to the incredibly quirky and fun original game and to blunt: this ain't it. This is a handheld platformer that has very little in common with the fan favorite Gamecube game.
That doesn't necessarily mean this game is terrible. Through and through it's a solid platformer with an incredibly adorable main character. The issue is that this isn't what fans wanted (and as we all know, fans tend to be very, very loud) and that there are some truly questionable design decisions in this game.
For example: the level select is a baffling mini game where you practically play roulette to decide what level you go to next, including being forced to repeat levels you already played, until you finish the final stage and everything unlocks. You can tip the odds in your favor by using in game currency to purchase tiles for the level you want but...WHY? Who decided this was a good idea?!
Here's some more: new concepts are introduced in a tutorial-like fashion and then only used once. The in-game currency system is very slim and feels underdeveloped. There's an absolutely awful submarine vehicle level that I never, ever want to even see videos of ever again.
Unless you really, really want that amiibo I'd suggest waiting for a price drop on this one.
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By this point most people have already formed an opinion on Age of Ultron, so I'll leave that for other reviews.
As a steelbook, this is so close to greatness but hampered by some disappointing quality control. It's a smooth matte black with some really well done spot gloss on both the logo and back artwork. The problem is that literally every copy I have seen of both this (and the Vision edition) have misaligned debossing on the front cover.
Debossing on a steelbook means that certain areas of the steel are recessed in order to give the image depth. In this case, the front A has recessed areas that, unfortunately, don't actually follow the image properly.
While not end of the world, especially considering how well done the rest of the steelbook is, it's disappointing that this wasn't corrected at the factory.
You've re-created the epic battles on the ground and among the stars. You've engaged in mock lightsaber duels with your siblings and friends. You've even hummed the epic anthems of the saga while walking into school or work. Now, create and build your own adventures within the Disney universe ~ and travel to galaxies far, far away with your favorite characters.Learn the ways of the Force with this Ezra Bridger figure, which allows you to access Play Sets and experience the thrilling adventures of Disney Infinity: 3.0 Edition (not included) and the galaxies far, far away of Star Wars. You'll be able to harness your powers and utilize Ezra's custom Lightsaber to defeat foes, inspire the rebels and establish peace in the galaxy. You love the movies, now get ready to start an original adventure that's of your own creation.
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You've re-created the epic battles on the ground and among the stars. You've engaged in mock lightsaber duels with your siblings and friends. You've even hummed the epic anthems of the saga while walking into school or work. Now, create and build your own adventures within the Disney universe ~ and travel to galaxies far, far away with your favorite characters.Take on the Galactic Empire with this Zeb Orrelios figure, which allows you to access Play Sets and experience the thrilling adventures of Disney Infinity: 3.0 Edition (not included) and the galaxies far, far away of Star Wars. As strong a brawler as he is headstrong, Zeb Orrelios joins his fellow rebels as they take on the Imperial forces. Arm yourself with Zeb's bo-rifle to defeat foes and establish peace in the galaxy. You love the movies, now get ready to start an original adventure that's of your own creation.
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Gaming at home or on the go is great, but there's always something more to be experienced. The Nintendo Network offers plenty of opportunities for added excitement, so pick up a prepaid card and prepare to explore those possibilities.Experience more enjoyable content on your Nintendo systems with this prepaid card for the eShop on the Nintendo Network. Choose from a variety of games, videos and more that download in seconds and can be played or viewed on your Nintendo Wii U or 3DS.
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Gaming at home or on the go is great, but there's always something more to be experienced. The Nintendo Network offers plenty of opportunities for added excitement, so pick up a prepaid card and prepare to explore those possibilities.Experience more enjoyable content on your Nintendo systems with this prepaid card for the eShop on the Nintendo Network. Choose from a variety of games, videos and more that download in seconds and can be played or viewed on your Nintendo Wii U or 3DS.
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