Nintendo has launched firmware 20.0.0 for the Nintendo Switch and introduced its recently unveiled “Virtual Game Card” system to its console. Launching ahead of the Switch 2 this summer, Virtual Game Cards are exactly what they sound like: the ability to treat digital games as cards you can share with…
Fans of the Donkey Kong franchise are likely aware of the infamous “DK Rap” from Donkey Kong 64. Conceived as something of a goof to start off DK’s first 3D outing, the theme was written and composed by legendary composer Grant Kirkhope after being implored by designer George Andreas from…
Another day, another rumor about the Switch 2. While we at least know the console is releasing very soon and that Nintendo is gearing up for a pretty big launch, there are still some things about the console that remain uncertain. One such question is whether or not the Nintendo…
That’s right, folks! Nintendo Inquirer and Amiibo News are hosting yet another amiibo giveaway. This time, enter for a chance to win the new and fantastic Classic 8-Bit Mario. You can do so by simply following @AmiiboNews and retweeting the tweet below. Even better, you get a bonus entry by…
After a three week hiatus, Amiibo Jason and Lauren are back and better than ever in Episode 18 of the Amiibo Newscast! In this latest episode, they tackle a plethora of amiibo related topics, which include Animal Crossing amiibo cards, recent amiibo releases like Dark Pit and the Retro 3-Pack,…
Once again, join Amiibo Jason and Happily Candied from Amiibo News as they open eight more booster packs from the Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer amiibo card series. As an added bonus, they take a look at the Japanese exclusive Isabelle variant card only found in a magazine imported directly…
It may be hard to believe, but it’s only been a mere nine months since Nintendo released its first amiibo figures. Of course, since that fateful day when amiibo were fully stocked on store shelves across the country and there was no such thing as “The Holy Trinity” yet, the…
Super Mario Maker is now only a few weeks from release. Soon a community of (hopefully) millions of players from around the world will be cranking out brand new Mario levels on a daily basis. The latent game developer in each of us will be able to use the game’s…
You heard it right, folks! Walmart has officially listed Nintendo’s Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer amiibo booster card packs on its site– and for just $5.96 per pack. Unlike Japan’s Animal Crossing card packs that contain only three cards, the U.S. packs will contain a whopping six cards. And when…
Join Amiibo Jason and Lauren as they once again have the time of their lives opening five Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer booster card packs! Will they find new cards to add to their collection? Watch and find out!
Join Lauren (also known as Happily Candied) and Amiibo Jason as they unbox the Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer New 3DS LL import from Japan and several packs of the brand new amiibo cards!
After almost a week of rumors, speculation and anticipation, GameStop finally confirmed what most already knew. The amiibo Retro 3-Pack will be coming exclusively to the retailer, released on September 25th. It includes R.O.B., the Duck Hunt Duo and Mr. Game & Watch amiibo figures. There will also be an…
Nintendo has announced in its latest press release that a string of new amiibo will be released on the 11th of September. Most surprisingly, it was announced that the Mii Fighters will be released as a 3-Pack sometime in November. Also announced was the confirmation of a Retro 3-Pack, which…
It looks like limited edition amiibo cards are the latest rarities to hit the toys-to-life world for Nintendo. From what we can tell, variant cards of popular Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer characters will be exclusive to a Japanese magazine. The subtle differences in Isabelle’s stance and facial expression are…
The Nintendo Inquirer team had its first hands-on experience with the all new Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer amiibo cards. For the first time ever, Nintendo has released amiibo in card form, and we were eager to see what the cards were like in hand. And, to be perfectly honest,…
