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Counterfeit Amiibo’s on the Rise

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Collectors Beware Counterfeit Amiibo's have Appeared

An in-depth report by Nintendo Inquirer shows that counterfeit Amiibo’s are popping up on the market in increasing numbers

When you have a product as successful as the Amiibo there’s always the chance that a group of people will try to take advantage of the situation by creating counterfeit versions. It happens with trading cards, toys, even digital content codes so it should come as no surprise that counterfeit Amiibo’s have come onto the scene. Adding a new layer of frustration to the lives of collectors who have already been fighting severe shortages while trying to complete their collection.

After contending with scalpers trying to cash in on the Amiibo craze by selling the rarest figures at ridiculous prices fans will be hit hard by the news of counterfeit Amiibo’s. No matter how they take the news, however, collectors need to know what to watch out for now that the fakes have appeared at various retailers and online. That’s why Nintendo Inquirer has put together an in-depth report on which Amiibo’s are being faked and the best way to tell them apart from the real deal.

According to the report from Nintendo Inquirer the first way to tell if your looking at one of the counterfeit Amiibo’s is the packaging. The fakes ship in boxes with nothing more than a picture and the figures name on the front that look nothing like the genuine article. Out of the packaging collectors will have to look at the figures closely to be able to tell the difference between a fake and the genuine article. Making sure that the paint, body posture, and materials all look the way that they should.

The four most heavily counterfeited Amiibo’s: Link, Samus, Mario, and Pikachu all have distinct differences from the figures they’re copying. Counterfeit Amiibo’s of Link and Mario for example use wrong color of paint coming out darker than the real figures. Mario’s fire ball and Link’s yellow stand are also cloudy in the counterfeit versions rather than transparent. The Samus and Pikachu counterfeit’s come closer to the real figures in color but their body shapes and stances give them away.

Now that the word is out about what to look for in the counterfeit versions of these Amiibo’s, new fakes might start to appear on the market. Collectors will have to be wary about where they buy their Amiibo’s from, checking out every figure in detail before they buy.

Source: [highlight]Nintendo Inquirer[/highlight]

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Helldivers 2 Players Face Overwhelming Hordes of Factory Striders

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In the ongoing conflict against the Automaton invasion fleet, the Helldivers 2 players have successfully halted their advance. However, the situation has now reached a tiresome stalemate. Yet again, the machines refuse to take a break from their relentless pursuit of progress, with reports emerging of the Factory Striders being deployed in record-breaking quantities.

There have been reports of alleged machines that were supposedly encountered during Operation Swift Disassembly, which was just the beginning of a larger campaign. However, these accounts should be taken with a grain of salt, as they are unverified and seem to be more on the imaginative side. Factory Striders have gained a reputation as formidable weapons platforms that can produce more Automatons while enduring significant damage. If the machines are able to withstand such a relentless assault, it will be necessary to develop innovative strategies.

Have you come across groups of Factory Striders in Helldivers 2? Which strategies are proving to be the most effective in taking down these armored brutes? The Orbital Railcannon Strike will prove to be a valuable asset in the comments section below.

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Todd Howard affirms that the timeline of the Fallout series is coherent and well-constructed

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The recent release of Amazon’s adaptation of Fallout has ignited a renewed interest in the series and brought attention to the captivating alternate history that forms its foundation. Fans have expressed concern that the TV show’s events might be at odds with the plot of the Obsidian Entertainment video game New Vegas. Warning: Spoilers ahead for New Vegas and Amazon’s show!

Bethesda Game Studios director Todd Howard and Fallout TV executive producer Jonathan Nolan recently sat down with IGN to discuss the timeline. Howard was taken aback when showrunners Graham Wagner and Geneva Robertson-Dworet presented him with the surprising concept of obliterating Shady Sands, the bustling capital of the New California Republic, in the aftermath of the events in New Vegas. Howard eventually warmed up to the idea: “After discussing it, we realized that this could be a significant story moment that many things hinge upon.”

It seems that they had to make some tough decisions to ensure everything fell into place, but Howard emphasizes the importance of preserving the integrity of the Fallout timeline: “We take great care with the timeline. There seems to be some confusion in certain areas. However, all the events from the previous games, including New Vegas, did occur. We take great caution in that matter. We’re really pushing the limits here, but the explosions occur right after the events of New Vegas.

What are your thoughts on this? Is it up to par? Even though it may not have a significant impact on the overall quality of the games or show, it is comforting to know that those in charge are paying attention. We value your feedback and would love to hear your thoughts in the comments section below.

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Evaluating Fallout 76’s Value in 2024

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If you’ve been keeping up with the new Fallout show on Amazon Prime, chances are you’ve been relying on PS Plus Extra and PS Plus Premium to access and enjoy one of Bethesda’s legendary RPGs. We decided to bypass the highly acclaimed Fallout New Vegas and Fallout 3, opting instead to explore the vast landscapes of West Virginia in Fallout 76. Infamous for its initial reception, Todd Howard’s “Fallout with Friends” has evolved significantly over the past six years. However, does that imply the game is of high quality? Is it worth playing in 2024?

As we ventured out of Vault 76 for the very first time, we were determined to find the answers to those burning questions. Recalling our escapades on the Push Square YouTube channel, we encountered quest-giving NPCs—a feature that was surprisingly absent upon release—awe-inspiring bases built by fellow players—and an abundance of loot that could easily burden us 76 times over.

In the midst of the vast array of open-world online experiences, we found ourselves quite enthralled by the combination of 50s classics playing in the background as we obliterated the heads of ghouls. And to top it off, we were able to enjoy all of this with our friends. Exploring the wasteland in the company of a ragtag band of survivors adds a unique element to Fallout 76, setting it apart from other games in the series. However, does it manage to prevent us from uninstalling and transitioning to one of the mainline entries in the series? To discover more, be sure to watch the complete video!

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