The long rumoured Shovel Knight amiibo finally got confirmed by Yacht Club Games last night. Its uses?
-Unlocks Challenge Mode
-Customise your gear
-Co-op mode in the Wii U version
And it'll have further uses in future expansions of Shovel Knight. This is the game's exclusive content for the Nintendo versions of the game. Already got mine pre-ordered.
In other amiibo news, Duck Hunt Duo, Mr. Game & Watch, R.O.B. and the Mii amiibos are all available for pre-order.