Nintendo has officially announced release dates for almost every game coming out between now and 2016. They’ve also announced details on a couple of new game bundles. Even more importantly, we have just received confirmation of the largest amiibo to date: Mega Yarn Yoshi. And yes, it is as perfect as it sounds.
SO CUTE.
We also have learned that the Super Mario Maker Wii U Bundle is officially coming out in the U.S., though you’ll be able to buy it only at Walmart. The bundle will include Super Mario Maker, a Super Mario art book, the new 8-bit Super Mario 30th anniversary amiibo, and a Wii U console. The bundle comes out on September 11, the same day as the game. It will cost $299.96.
The Super Mario Maker bundle.
Nintendo also announced a new game combo pack that bundles New Super Mario Bros. U and New Super Luigi U for $59.99. It comes out on October 16.
Here’s the complete list of release dates and prices:
Wii U
| Game | Release Date | Price |
| Runbow | August 27 | $14.99 |
| Disney Infinity 3.0 Edition | August 30 | $64.99 |
| Super Mario Maker | September 11 | $59.99 |
| Super Mario Maker bundle | September 11 | $299.96 |
| Skylanders SuperChargers | September 20 | $74.99 |
| LEGO Dimensions | September 27 | $99.99 |
| Shovel Knight (physical retail edition) | October 13 | $24.99 |
| Yoshi’s Wooly World | October 16 | $49.99 |
| Yoshi’s Wooly World bundle(includes copy of the game and one green Yarn Yoshi amiibo) | October 16 | $59.99 |
| New Super Mario Bros U and New Super Luigi U combo pack | October 16 | $59.99 |
| Guitar Hero Live | October 20 | $99.99 |
| Just Dance 2016 | October 20 | $49.99 |
| Fatal Frame: Maiden of the Black Water | October 22 | $49.99 |
| Star Fox Zero | November 20 | $59.99 |
| Xenoblade Chronicles X | December 4 | $59.99 |
| Devil’s Third | December 11 | $59.99 |
| Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival | Holiday | TBA |
| Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash | Holiday | TBA |
Fatal Frame: Maiden of the Black Water will be segmented into chapters. The first chapter and a half will be available as a free download from the Nintendo eShop. This game is the latest in the Fatal Frame horror game franchise.
New 3DS, 3DS, and 2DS
| Game | Release Date | Price |
| Skylanders SuperChargers Racing | September 20 | $64.99 |
| Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer (includes the game and one card amiibo) | September 25 | $39.99 |
| Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer bundle (includes the game, one amiibo card, and the Nintendo 3DS NFC Reader/Writer accessory*) | September 25 | $49.99 |
| Chibi-Robo! Zip Lash | October 9 | $29.99 |
| Shovel Knight (physical retail edition) | October 13 | $24.99 |
| The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes | October 23 | $39.99 |
| YO-KAI WATCH | November 6 | $39.99 |
| Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon | November 20 | $39.99 |
*The Nintendo 3DS NFC Reader/Writer accessory allows 3DS and 2DS consoles to use amiibos. It usually retails at $19.99. The New 3DS doesn’t need this accessory.
Amiibos
| Figurine | Release Date | Price |
| 3-pack of Mii Fighters from Super Smash Bros | November 1 | $34.99 |
| Mewtwo from Super Smash Bros | November 13 | $12.99 |
| Mega Yarn Yoshi | November 15 | $39.99 |
| Falco from Super Smash Bros | November 20 | $12.99 |
The Mega Yarn Yoshi will have the exact same functionality as the regular-sized Yarn Yoshi. With it, you can activate a second Yoshi in the middle of a level. You can also save a favorite yarn pattern to the amiibo.
Last but not least, the 2DS, Nintendo’s extra-child-friendly version of the 3DS, is getting a price markdown. The console will now retail at $99.99 (instead of $129.99). It will come with a download code for Mario Kart 7. This discount begins August 30.
Phew! That’s a lot of news. Which part are you most excited for?
Nintendo’s end-of-year roadmap.
