It’s a bit shocking to realize that it has already been eight years since the Switch was released globally. The first Nintendo console to launch around the world at the same time (minus China, which still had regulations in place despite lifting its console ban in 2015), the Switch has…
Pokémon TCG Pocket is jam-packed with so many events and promotions, it can make your head spin. Each week, Nintendo Wire will be covering the details of each event, what goodies they have to offer, and the best way to tackle each task. Today, we are taking a look at…
Raid Hour (also referred to as Legendary Raid Hour) started as an experiment in March 2019. Initially called Legendary Lunch Hour, Niantic set aside an hour on Wednesdays for Pokémon GO Trainers to find 5-Star (Legendary) Raids easier by increasing the appearance rates. After further testing, Raid Hour was renamed…
A few days ago, a mysterious Golden Shovel Knight amiibo appeared at several retailers in North America without a word from Yacht Club Games. Well, it now appears that the gook folks at YCG are ready to break their silence with a detailed look at the new figure. …
Update: Previously we mentioned there were no unique bonuses tied to Kirby series amiibo. However, after further testing with a new batch of taps we can confirm that Kirby series amiibo give the highest amount of resources. Smash Bros. series figures of Kirby characters do not count for this, though…
Update: Best Buy’s listings are pointing to a November 15th release date for North America when it comes to the Simon Belmont, Chrom, and Incineroar amiibo. While no confirmation on this info has been declared by Nintendo yet, we’ll make sure to report back with those details once they’re made…
A small snippet of news arrived in the post-Direct Smash presentation today, as Sakurai revealed that the next wave of Smash Bros. amiibo — Squirtle, Ivysaur, and Snake — will be released on September 20th. No other news regarding future amiibo releases was announced. Stay wired to Nintendo Wire/Amiibo News…
After rumors, page listings, in-store receipts, and other such mumblings it’s finally 100% official: the Shovel Knight amiibo is back! The world’s first indie amiibo came and went years ago, and while that blue armor is nowhere to be seen now, we have a stunning Gold Edition of Yacht Club…
Oh, boy! Here we go again. A few months back, we reported that a listing for a Gold Shovel Knight amiibo appeared at import sites online. No images or official announcements were made, but the posts were there, nonetheless. Fast forward to today, and it appears that GameStop locations in…
It’s officially September now, and that means Link’s Awakening is only a few weeks away. It’s not just the game though, as that adorable amiibo is launching same day. Thanks to Nintendo UK, we’ve gotten to see its functionality feature in action. By tapping in, Shadow Link can…
Are you ready for September? Some truly amazing games and new amiibo are releasing this month! We showcase everything you need to know about the next few weeks in this latest episode of Nintendo Wire’s Release Preview!
Strap in, fellas! It’s finally happening! After two years, the Shovel Knight amiibo 3-Pack is coming this December — and to celebrate, the good folks at Yacht Club Games have detailed the functionality of each amiibo in the game. First, let’s take a look at the costumes: While…
We’re introducing an evolution of the original amiibo customizing tutorial series! Custom Conquest Showcase will feature detailed looks at custom amiibo figures with all manner of customizing tips, tricks, and techniques. For more info about the upcoming Custom Conquest Showcase, check out the announcement video!
Thanks to Nintendo’s CPSIA page, we can sometimes get advance notice on upcoming amiibo re-releases. And lucky for us, Nintendo has updated the page earlier today with three new additions! Ocarina of Time Link, Majora’s Mask Link, and 8-Bit Link have all been confirmed to have received an additional month…
Remember Custom Conquest? That show where TJ took an existing amiibo and transformed it into a personalized custom figure? Where did it go? Why did it stop? And is there any chance of it making a return? Find out in this update video along with a significant change for TJ…
