Letter writing may be a dying form of communication (and art, if you ask me), yet that hasn’t stopped gaming companies from releasing beautiful stamps to adorn the correspondences of those who still partake in the oldest form of long-distance communication. The Pokémon Company is the latest to do so,…
After months of waiting, one of the most desired Community Days is waddling its way to Pokémon GO. Come hungry and leave bitey, because it’s (almost) Gible time! Gible. June 6. That’s it. That’s the tweet.#PokemonGOCommunityDay — Pokémon GO (@PokemonGoApp) May 7, 2021 The little Dragon-type is one…
Preservation is a prickly subject; you can’t swing a dead console over your head without hitting someone who has a fierce opinion on the matter, whether that be physical preservation purists, emulation aficionados, or someone somewhere in-between. Recent events in the games industry over the past few months have brought…
Late last year we were baffled by the sudden appearance of Super Mario Cereal, which, on top of being a flash-back to the ’80s, essentially functioned as an amiibo, with an NFC chip embedded within the box itself. We tested out the functionality as soon as we got the chance,…
Nintendo of America wants to remind you that Detective Pikachu is coming very soon, alongside a super sized amiibo no less! Check out the latest English trailer for the upcoming 3DS title below! Detective Pikachu and its accompanying amiibo launch in North America on March 23rd. You can…
Custom Conquest returns with a special edition episode where we shrink down the Super Mario Cereal amiibo, featuring my daughter, JeeShing. Find out how to make one yourself in this latest video! See how you can Join the battle with Patreon, and check out my Etsy store while…
Off the Hook are at it again, hot on the heels of their cameo in today’s Nintendo Direct. The amiibo two-pack has been confirmed for launch on July 13th, the same release date that was leaked for Japan just yesterday. Get ready to get 'Off the Hook' when the…
Get ready to Praise the Sun, fellow dungeon dwellers! While we already knew Dark Souls Remastered would be resurrecting on Switch May 25th, today’s explosive Nintendo Direct lifted the fog gate on one of the most admirable amiibo figures to date. Worship the Solaire of Astora amiibo in all it’s…
A few of tonight’s Nintendo Direct headlines seem to have leaked early out of Japan, with a few release dates and box arts becoming public ahead of time. Siliconera has the specifics, but one of the most exciting parts of the leak is the Off The Hook amiibo box and…
It’s been a phenomenal year for the Nintendo Switch. Selling out within its first few days on the market, the system has been on a whirlwind tour that the Wii U could only dream of. A never ending avalanche of stellar games and support from indie and third party developers…
March is here! That means it’s time for spring cleaning, March Madness, daylight savings, and, of course, more video games! Let’s take a look at some of the games hitting Nintendo consoles this month. March 6th On March 6th, Scribblenauts: Showdown will be releasing on Switch. The first Scribblenauts entry…
Ever since Kirby Star Allies was announced last year, it’s always been assumed that amiibo would be compatible with the game. Over the last few months more details have emerged, and we finally know what you’ll get upon scanning an amiibo. Shown off in a video posted on the Nintendo’s…
Well, this is out of nowhere! Nintendo has announced Splatoon 2’s Pearl and Marina are getting amiibo, though information is light on the ground as to what they’ll unlock. UPDATE: Nintendo of America has confirmed that the Marina and Pearl amiibo will indeed come to the US in a 2-Pack…
Both releases of Hyrule Warriors have made use of amiibo for unlocks and materials, so it’s no surprise that the Definitive Edition coming to Switch would be any different. What is a bit more brow raising is the singling out of Breath of the Wild amiibo. Scrolling through the official…
Earlier today, GameXplain posted a video showcasing some new footage from the upcoming Kirby Star Allies, and in it, we get confirmation that amiibo support is indeed in the game. The screenshot gives us a look at the main menu that also features an amiibo logo directly below the “Exit…
