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…
No game can capture the attention of Nintendo fans quite like Smash. Earlier this year when all our eyes lit up like Inkling’s at the prospect of this massive crossover of games we had no idea what to expect, and now that December 7th has finally arrived, those flaming Smash…
We scan all compatible amiibo in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate to see what Spirits are unlocked! Keep in mind, the Monster Hunter Stories and Dark Souls amiibo do not unlock anything in Smash Ultimate. Support us on Patreon!
By using the Timmy & Tommy amiibo in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, you unlock an amazing easter egg! Check it out in our video: You can buy a Timmy & Tommy amiibo via Amazon!
It’s finally here! Thanks to an error at a major retailer, we ended up with the Ridley amiibo a bit early. Have a look at our unboxing of this new figure:
With Ultimate on the horizon, which amiibo released so far is the best of the best? Let’s settle in Smash which Nintendo all-star reigns supreme by unlocking the power of amiibo in an epic single elimination tournament!
Welcome to the Nintendo Wiretap! Each day the team here at Nintendo Wire works tirelessly to bring you the best, most relevant late-breaking Nintendo news this side of the Mushroom Kingdom. To help make ingesting all these meaty stories easier than Kirby hopped up on Miracle Fruit, we’ve compiled a…
We’re only 10 days away from the launch of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and I couldn’t be more excited to get my hands on all of the upcoming amiibo in the series. While most of us will have to wait until launch day, one lucky user on the amiibo subreddit…
Update 5: Another batch of amiibo CPSIA certificates has been released. This time, King Dedede,and Olimar + Pikmin have been confirmed to be back in production. Read below for the full list of confirmed amiibo getting a re-release. Update 4: The amiibo news keeps on coming! According to a…
Welcome to the Nintendo Wiretap! Each day the team here at Nintendo Wire works tirelessly to bring you the best, most relevant late-breaking Nintendo news this side of the Mushroom Kingdom. To help make ingesting all these meaty stories easier than Kirby hopped up on Miracle Fruit, we’ve compiled a…
Update 4: The amiibo news keeps on coming! According to a recent update on Nintendo’s product safety site, we now have confirmation that four other amiibo will be getting re-releases in North America. This time, Bayonetta Player 2, Bayonetta, Mega Man, and Bowser Jr. have all received an additional production…
Missed out on the Super Smash Bros. wave of amiibo the first time it happened? Well, Nintendo of Japan has you covered, with one of the largest and more bizarre bundles we’ve ever seen. According to Japanese Nintendo, Amazon Japan will be selling a limited 50 boxes that contain most…
Update 3: Brace yourselves, amiibo fans! We have some hard to find amiibo making a comeback very soon. The latest round of Nintendo safety certificates have been released, and this time we have loads of old amiibo favorites receiving an extra month of manufacturing. The full list of returning amiibo…
