Initially announced on January 31st, 2020, Niantic announced it would begin testing new types of events during February 2020 – Pokémon Spotlight Hour and Mystery Bonus Hour. After testing and user feedback, Niantic combined both events into one and announced what Pokémon and bonuses would be featured in advance. Now,…
During the Pokémon GO’s Season of Max Out (Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024 to Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024), Dynamax and Gigantamax Pokémon were added to the game. This mechanic is part of Pokémon’s Generation VIII (Pokémon Sword and Shield) where Pokémon transform into “giant” versions of themselves or even new larger…
When an opportunity presents itself, people won’t hesitate to pounce on it. With the explosive success of Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket, it was inevitable that we’d eventually see people trying to make money off of the game. Recently, a trading feature was added to TCGP and that has opened…
If you utilized Amazon as a third-party fake Nintendo merchandise seller, they’ve got your number. The Big N and Amazon filed a joint lawsuit in October 2023 for illegal sales of fake amiibo and game cartridges being passed off as the real deal. The seller in question failed to respond…
Strap in, amiibo fans—this is the update you’ve been waiting for! Earlier today, newly discovered patents strongly suggest that the Switch 2’s Joy-Con will feature some form of mouse support. But that’s not all! Hidden within another patent uploaded today, there are indications that at least one of the Joy-Con…
Over the past few months, Nintendo has quietly restocked numerous hard-to-find amiibo at various retailers across the U.S. However, tracking them down isn’t always easy—many are retail exclusives, online-only, or available solely through Nintendo’s online store. But fear not, fellow collectors! We’ve compiled a full list of every amiibo you…
Welcome to Part 4 of Our Deep Dive into the History of Amiibo! In today’s installment, we’re exploring the amiibo releases of 2016—a year that saw the introduction of new franchises, an influx of collectible cards, and some highly sought-after Japan-exclusive releases! Raise Your Shovels! The first amiibo release of…
Welcome back to our in-depth exploration of the history of amiibo! In our previous segment, we delved into the first half of 2015, covering the releases of Waves 3 and 4 of the Super Smash Bros. amiibo line, as well as the debut of the Super Mario Bros. amiibo series….
Welcome back to our deep dive into amiibo history! Today, we’re taking a look at what might just be the most chaotic year in amiibo history—complete with dozens of figures, long lines, retailer exclusives, and an explosion of scalping. So, without further ado, let’s dive into 2015, the second year…
It’s hard to believe that nearly ten years have passed since the launch of amiibo on November 21, 2014. Originally released to compete with the likes of Skylanders and Disney Infinity, these little figures not only gave those brands a run for their money but also continued to thrive in…
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom continues the series’ tradition by supporting a wide variety of amiibo in-game! Check out our handy guide below for all the known details so far. We will update this guide with new information as we approach the launch of Echoes of Wisdom on…
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom continues the series’ tradition by supporting a wide variety of amiibo in-game! Check out our handy guide below for all the known details so far. We will update this guide with new information as we approach the launch of Echoes of Wisdom on…
New amiibo are almost here! In just a few hours (or maybe right now, depending on when you’re reading this), the all-new Callie & Marie and Marina & Pearl amiibo will be available worldwide. To celebrate, Nintendo has released a brand-new trailer showcasing these amiibo in action and detailing all…
The launch of the brand-new Marina & Pearl and Callie & Marie amiibo 2-packs is just a few weeks away! Nintendo has finally revealed the fresh gear these amiibo will unlock. Check out our gallery below to see the four unique costumes you can unlock! The all-new Callie &…
When The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom was first announced, the official Japanese website strongly hinted that amiibo would play a role in the game with an amiibo logo found on the games Japanese eShop listing.. Now, with just over a month until the game’s September 26th release, we…
