October 13th, 2016 0
Hands-On | Monster Hunter Stories amiibo Unboxing
We go hands-on with the all new Monster Hunter Stories amiibo imported from Japan in our latest unboxing!
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Pokémon GO Spotlight Hour for Thursday, April 2nd, 2026
Initially announced on January 31st, 2020, Niantic announced it would begin testing new types of events during February 2020 – Pokémon Spotlight Hour and Mystery Bonus Hour. After testing and user feedback, Niantic combined both events into one and announced what Pokémon and bonuses would be featured in advance. The…
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Tomodach Life’s mobile spinoff, Miitomo, launched in the US 10 years ago today
Nintendo’s popular yet short-lived social networking mobile app, Miitomo, launched in the US 10 years ago today on March 31st, 2016. Notable for being Nintendo’s first-ever mobile game, Miitomo is widely considered an unofficial spinoff of Nintendo’s Tomodachi franchise. It took plenty of inspiration from the quirky social sim series,…
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Rumor – Disney is reportedly considering buying Epic Games
In what I will be labeling as a rumor, it’s been reported that Disney is considering buying Epic Games outright in an effort to expand its gaming profile. During a recent episode of “The Town with Matt Belloni” podcast, tech journalist, and former Verge editor, Alex Heath has claimed that…
October 12th, 2016 0
The Nintendo Newscast | Customs for a Cure Live Recording
This year’s Customs for a Cure livestream was held on Saturday, October 1st. Joined by friends and members of the Nintendo Wire team, Amiibo Jason and Happily Candied hosted another live Nintendo Newscast. In it they discussed Pokémon Sun & Moon news, amiibo restocks, the Nintendo Classic Mini and much…
October 10th, 2016 0
Custom Conquest is back with a Link Between Worlds inspired custom amiibo
Categories: Amiibo News, Videos
TJ is back with an all new Zelda centric episode of Custom Conquest! This week, we make the Wall Painting Link from The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds. You can check it out right here! Want to create a Wall Painting Link of your very own? You can…
October 6th, 2016 0
Thank you for making Customs for a Cure 2016 a success!
Categories: Amiibo News, Videos
This year’s Customs for a Cure has come to an end, and we’re so pleased with how everything turned out. Thanks to people who donated during the event, artists, friends, family, and members of the Nintendo Wire team, we were able to raise roughly $1,000 for St. Jude Children’s Research…
October 5th, 2016 0
First look at the Japanese Animal Crossing: New Leaf amiibo box art
Categories: 3DS, Amiibo News
Originally released in 2012 in Japan, Animal Crossing: New Leaf is making an incredible and unexpected comeback with new content and amiibo compatibility. The free update is expected to be available sometime in November (which is only a few short weeks away) for current owners of the game. For anyone…
October 5th, 2016 0
A look at the Monster Hunter Stories amiibo box art
Categories: 3DS, Amiibo News
Capcom has provided us with the very first images of the packaging for the new Monster Hunter Stories amiibo on Twitter today. We finally have a look at what the box art will look like for Nabiru and Rathalos and Rider (male and female). Check it out! The three new…
October 5th, 2016 0
European Super Mario Wave 2 amiibo unboxed by Nintendaan
Categories: Amiibo News
Mario Party: Star Rush launches in Europe this Friday, almost a month ahead of the game’s North American release. As a result the amiibo release schedule is a little different; while in the US the next batch of Mario amiibo will launch all at once when the game hits the…
October 4th, 2016 0
Mario Party Star Rush amiibo trailer showcases a potentially new Bowser Jr. amiibo
Categories: 3DS, Amiibo News
Nintendo Japan released several new trailers today showcasing Mario Party Star Rush. One trailer in particular shows some brand new amiibo footage, including our first look at what might be a Super Mario Bros. series Bowser Jr. amiibo. It’s important to note that just because a new render of…
October 4th, 2016 0
Animal Crossing: New Leaf update to include ‘amiibo camera’ feature
The official Japanese website for Animal Crossing: New Leaf has revealed an additional feature to be included in the 2013 title’s upcoming update: a so-called “amiibo camera.” The update, which is set to introduce amiibo functionality to the three-year-old 3DS game, will apparently include the ability to take photos with…
October 4th, 2016 0
Customs for a Cure amiibo artist spotlight: TJ Smash
Categories: Amiibo News, Merchandise
Nintendo Wire is proud to showcase TJ Smash, the artist behind one of the custom amiibo up for auction for this year’s Customs for a Cure charity event. TJ, who’s more famously known as TJ Smash of Custom Conquest, Mii V Mii and Smash Supremacy fame, has become the ultimate…
October 4th, 2016 0
Customs for a Cure amiibo artist spotlight: GandaKris
Categories: Amiibo News, Merchandise
Nintendo Wire is proud to showcase GandaKris, the artist behind five of the custom amiibo up for auction for this year’s Customs for a Cure charity event. Kristine, who’s more famously known as GandaKris, made a name for herself as an artist in the amiibo community near the very beginning…
October 3rd, 2016 0
Daily Deals: 10/3/16
Rare amiibo Best Buy has opened pre-orders for many rare amiibo including Gold Mario, Lucina and Pit! Gold Mario Lucina Pit Samus Mega Man Sonic Ness Pokémon Sun and Moon | Z-Ring Accessory Pokémon Sun & Moon Limited Edition New 3DS XL ($199.99 at Amazon) (OUT OF STOCK) Pokémon Sun &…
