People often say that Nintendo’s products fly off the shelves faster than they can be stocked, but I didn’t think that was a literal statement. A post on the Marin County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page stated that they had arrested 45-year-old Jamal Reed-Obafumi of Oakland, California on June 17th, 2025,…
For the fortunate few that have had the chance to travel to Japan and experience the Nintendo Museum in person, there’s about to be an entirely new way to take in the sights and sounds of Nintendo’s history. As announced on the official Nintendo Museum Twitter account this morning, an…
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…
Editor’s note: October 26th marks the 19th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask, and we’re celebrating the revered title by looking back at two previous episodes of Custom Conquest! In both, TJ Cencula tackles multiple custom amiibo that include characters from MM: Deku, Goron, Zora Link, Fierce Deity…
I finally did it. I’ve been meaning to customize a female Robin since the default version first released, but something held me back. What something, you ask? Don’t worry, half of the episode is dedicated to unpacking that mystery. Oh, and we also discuss how I actually made it… once…
You’re invited! Don’t miss this historic custom amiibo event, celebrating Nintendo’s most underrated couple. Luigi is shy and unassuming. Daisy is confident and outgoing. It’s like they were always meant to be. Luigi might not have been invited to the wedding in Super Mario Odyssey, but that doesn’t mean he…
Amiibo have come a long way in five years. Are these the best quality amiibo ever released? We take a look in one of our latest videos!
The greatly anticipated launch day is finally here! Nintendo’s big releases — amiibo, Link’s Awakening for Switch, and the Switch Lite — are now available for purchase. Whether or not you’ve already received your pickups of choice this month, I’m sure you’ll be able to appreciate a little extra visual…
With the inclusion of a Sans Mii Fighter Costume in Super Smash Bros Ultimate, it’s only fitting that Sans from Undertale receives his own amiibo figure as well. There were many requests for this custom, so please enjoy!
The premiere episode of Custom Conquest Showcase features a detailed look at two different custom Mii Swordfighter amiibo based on the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate design. You can also watch the original Hero TJ & Dark TJ episode!
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…
