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…
Ho, noble burrowers! We stand on the cusp of something long-buried, with the long-awaited King of Cards and Showdown expansions in the last stages of their development, according to Yacht Club Games. While we don’t have a date for these (sadly), there’s some great news for anyone who’s somehow missed…
We’ve unboxed all the newly released amiibo: Ken, Daisy, and Young Link! Watch in the video below. You can buy the figures for your own collection on Amazon. (Please keep in mind that stock may fluctuate, so you’ll want to check back another time if the amiibo you’re looking for…
Thanks to Nintendo’s trusty CPSIA page, we can always see what toys are being manufactured. This page is the place to find any updates with amiibo — past, present, or future. Recently, we noticed that Mipha and Wolf Link were being reprinted. We were perplexed as to why, until Nintendo…
In the latest episode of the Nintendo Newscast, we talk about what’s next for amiibo and what we want to see in the future. Have a watch:
Yoshi’s Crafted World released for Nintendo Switch just a few days ago, and we’re betting you’re interested in seeing what every compatible amiibo unlocks in the game. Well, we’ve got you covered! Watch our video to view all the costumes you can get when scanning in amiibo.
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Despite the crazy, camping out days during amiibo releases, every so often certain amiibo become hard to find a few months after their initial releases. Luckily, Nintendo has been reprinting select figures, with a nice focus on characters connected to the Super Smash Bros. line. This week we were treated…
Editor’s Note: The following article was written to have a satirical and jealous sounding tone. As game collectors ourselves, the Nintendo Wire team has nothing but respect and admiration for Mr. Monteiro’s amazing achievement. This one’s sure to make collectors and completionists alike tenuous for completely different reasons — Antonio Romero…
2019’s Made In Asia convention took place this last weekend in Brussels. Celebrating manga, anime, video games, and more, it sounds like it was an excellent venue for Nintendo to partake in. Thanks to Gaming Boulevard, a video showcasing Young Link, Pichu, Daisy, and Ken’s amiibo is now up for…
This is going to be EPIC! We test out all of the compatible amiibo in Kirby’s Extra Epic Yarn in our latest video. Have a watch:
The latest Japanese trailer for Yoshi’s Crafted World has just landed, and alongside new gameplay footage we also get a look at the amiibo functionality within the game! Like we reported earlier, tapping a supported amiibo in Yoshi’s Crafted World unlocks a crafted, cardboard costume for Yoshi to…
We take a look at the past highs and recent lows when it comes to the excitement behind amiibo collecting in this new mini episode of the Nintendo Newscast. Have a watch:
