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…
Good Smile has transformed Marth into a Nendoroid in its wonderfully classic and cute style. Here’s the description of the figure from the official Nendoroid site’s product page: From the popular game ‘Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem ~Heroes of Light and Shadow~’ comes a fully articulated Nendoroid of…
After 13 years of running the service, Nintendo of Europe will be closing its branch of Club Nintendo tomorrow. If you’ve got any more Stars left over, make sure to cash them in while you can! Nintendo of Europe has been running the rewards service since 2002, and over the…
Nintendo’s Game Boy, the grandpappy of today’s handheld systems, celebrates its 25th birthday today! Okay, so technically the Game Boy turned 25 in North America and Japan last year. But today is the official quarter-century mark in Europe, and around here we’ll take any excuse to party. Nintendo holds such…
As reported by various sources last week, we can completely confirm the legitimacy of certain amiibo figures showing up in Best Buy systems. Previously available as exclusives to Toys ‘R’ Us and GameStop retailers, Greninja, Lucario and Shulk characters seem to no longer be exclusives; however, don’t run out and…
September 25th has come and gone, which means that a lot of Animal Crossing fans across North America finally have Happy Home Designer in their eager hands. Whether you splurged on one of the fun bundles or you simply bought a copy of the game, I think it’s safe to…
We’ve got less than a month to go until the release of The Legend of Zelda: TriForce Heroes for the Nintendo 3DS, and as one last marketing push Nintendo has released a new trailer previewing the game’s many features. The trailer shows off everything from the story to the single…
Super Smash Bros. has always been a franchise that revels in the history of video games, no matter how obscure it gets, and one of the best ways it can celebrate this history is through stages. “Setting the Stage” is a new series of articles that will pick apart and…
Owners of the standard New 3DS fans in North America and Canada can rejoice; Nintendo’s North American online store is now selling cover plates! After waiting months for Nintendo to announce that the standard system would be available in the U.S., the world was pleasantly surprised to get wind of…
Nintendo UK has started to release a series of new videos introducing the villagers that are unlockable via amiibo cards in Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer. Three videos have been unveiled (so far) showcasing Molly, Roald and DJ K.K. Check them out below! Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer and Series…
Watch the Nintendo Inquirer’s Amiibo News team as it once again played creative levels made by fellow Super Mario Maker players from around the world! Level codes were submitted to Twitter and the YouTube chat feed. Here’s the list of all of the level codes that were played: Twitter Billy…
New plush are now available to buy on the Pokémon Center site, and boy, are they adorable. The toys range from themed Pokémon, like Intern Pikachu who’s dressed in a very charismatic business suit, to various sizes of Whimsicott’s Substitute Poké Plush. The new additions I’m particularly excited about, however,…
Nintendo Inquirer’s Amiibo News is working with Toys ‘R’ Us to bring amiibo fans a really awesome giveaway! We’re sending one lucky winner this beautiful End Level Display made by PowerA. All you have to do is follow @AmiiboNews on Twitter and retweet the tweet below. We’ll pick the winner…
