Metroid Prime: Federation Force Shows Off Its Amiibo Functionality

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Nintendo has revealed the manner in which amiibos will interact with the upcoming Metroid Prime: Federation Force. In the game, amiibos will be used to add a special paint job to Mechs in Blast Ball matches. You can check out the ones based off of the Mario and Bowser amiibos below.

 

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Additionally, the Samus and Zero Suit Samus amiibos also have a special function in the game. As revealed on Nintendo of America’s official Twitter, the two amiibos can be used to give you “helpful in-game upgrades.”

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You can watch a short video showing off the Samus and Zero Suit Samus amiibo support below.

 

For a look at the latest gameplay footage from Metroid Prime: Federation Force, you can check out our earlier report.

 

Metroid Prime: Federation Force will release for the Nintendo 3DS on August 19th in North America, August 25th in Japan, and September 2nd in Europe.


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