There are few simpler pleasures in life than a classic 2D Mario experience. Whether you’re a casual fan of gaming or a committed Nintendo enthusiast, odds are you’ve got a favorite Super Mario platformer. From way back with Super Mario Bros. all the way up to Super Mario Wonder, there’s…
And the third Ultra Unlock event for Pokémon GO’s Season of Shared Skies is here. Keeping up with the new debut theme, Ultra Unlock Part 3 is all about Mega Lucario! That means Trainers can participate in Mega Lucario Raids and earn Lucario Mega Energy to Mega Evolve their own…
Raid Battles made the jump from Pokémon’s Generation VIII (Sword and Shield) to Generation IX (Scarlet and Violet). While similar, the big difference this time around is the Terastal phenomenon, where Pokémon’s type can change to one of the 18 different types available in-game. Not to mention, Pokémon will receive…
GameStop, the world’s largest video game retailer, has announced that it will no longer be selling “digital hardware bundles.” A recent earnings report conference call outlines a strategy to move away from hardware bundles that include digital games, and instead carry only those with physical pack-ins. Of the big hardware…
Super Mario Maker looks like it’s had a very powerful start in Japan, selling more than 138,000 units in its opening week. The Japanese analytics company Media Create’s report shows that it’s the top selling game, beating out Monster Hunter Diary: Poka Poka Airou Village DX, which sold 59,000 units….
Good news, Smash fans! Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and Super Smash Bros. Melee have been added to the 34th year of Major League Gaming 2015 Finals lineup. If you’re not familiar with Major League Gaming (MLG), now might be a good time to sit back and get acquainted…
If you weren’t able to make it to Los Angeles to watch the Nintendo World Championships in person back in June, you’re in luck! Nintendo recently announced that the the Disney XD channel will air the NWCs tomorrow, September 16th, at 8:00 p.m. PST. After a 25 year hiatus, the…
In a move that is sure to please Nintendo fans, the company has revealed its plans to continue publishing Nintendo Direct videos. “Nintendo Directs will continue,” Nintendo stated in an interview with media news giant IGN. “But we have no details to provide now on who will be featured or…
With the December release of Xenoblade Chronicles X rapidly approaching, Nintendo is finally starting to reveal more about its Western release plans. Not only will U.S. and European fans be able to get their hands on an enticing special edition, but all of the previously downloadable content will be included…
Following a reveal on the official Pokémon website, fans across the globe have been treated to fresh information about Zygarde’s recently-leaked new forms. While the news had been previously publicized through a CoroCoro leak, specifics about the new forms have remained hazy. According to the official Pokémon site, among the…
With the release of Super Mario Maker for the Wii U, Nintendo has once again given its fans another reason to like and collect amiibo. In what many people are touting as the best implementation of amiibo support to date, Super Mario Maker brings every amiibo into the game and…
Japanese media company TV Tokyo has unleashed a new website for the upcoming Pokémon X, Y and Z anime coming to Japan. The series follows Ash Ketchum and friends as they try to uncover the mystery behind the legendary Pokémon Zygarde and its many forms. Pokémon X, Y and Z…
Are you ready for this? A brand new Super Mario Maker themed stage for Super Smash Bros. has been announced in Nintendo’s most recent video! In an already traditional Super Mario Maker fashion, the well recognized hand holding the stylus sweeps across the screen to “create the stage” and start…
We asked Amiibo News fans to submit their own Super Mario Maker levels so we could try them out, and we were thrilled to receive such a large number of submissions! This video charts the first round of fan made levels. Because of the success from this event, we plan…
Join the Amiibo News team while it scans every released amiibo in to Super Mario Maker!
