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News Splatoon 3 Version 9.2.0 Arrives Today, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Changes, bug fixes and much more
Nintendo has announced a new update for its multiplayer squid-shooter Splatoon 3 and it's packed with all sorts of adjustments. This latest update most notably makes some changes to amiibo following the Grand Festival and also includes multiplayer changes (including weapon adjustments, Salmon Run and Splatfest...
PSA Select Super Mario amiibo Have Been Restocked At GameStop (US)
Get 'em while you can
Nintendo has restock select amiibo in the Super Mario series and they're now available at GameStop in US. As highlighted by amiibo Alerts on social media, Super Mario fans can now get their hands on the 'glow-in the-dark' Boo, Goomba and Koopa Troopa for $15.99 USD each. These amiibo aren't always the easiest to find, so if...
News Splatoon 3's New amiibo Are Now Available, Will You Be Getting Them?
The Grand Festival takes place next week
Alongside the Splatoon 3 Grand Festival announcement, Nintendo revealed two new amiibo sets would be launching in September. Here's your reminder that they're now available! The two sets up for grabs include the 'Side Order Set' (Pearl & Marina) and the Alterna Set (Callie & Marie). Each figure also...
News Two Zelda amiibo Restocked Ahead Of Echoes Of Wisdom Launch (US)
Secure yours today
Update [Sun 1st Sep, 2024 00:30 BST]: Nintendo has now issued a formal reminder about US restocks of select amiibo ahead of the launch of The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. Once again, this includes the Link's Awakening amiibo and the Wind Waker Zelda amiibo. Original article [Thu 15th Aug, 2024 01:45 BST]:
News Surprise! New Splatoon 3 amiibo Are On The Way
Update: Nintendo has released two new amiibo trailers
Update #2 [Wed 21st Aug, 2024 01:35 BST]: Following last month's reveal of new Splatoon 3 amiibo, Nintendo has now released two new trailers in Japan, giving fans a sneak peek of these figures in-game. You can take a look in the trailers below. Once again, they'll be launching locally next month...
News Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom amiibo Functionality And Compatibility Revealed
Here's what you can expect
Back in June, it was discovered The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom would include amiibo support. We've got a little bit of extra information revealing how exactly amiibo functionality will work in the game. This information comes from the official Japanese game website, and according to a translation, amiibo will...
News The Legend Of Zelda: Echoes Of Wisdom Appears To Have amiibo Support
Can we get a new amiibo too, then?
It looks like The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom will have amiibo support when it launches on 26th September 2024. At least, that's what the game's Japanese website says. Near the bottom of the official page on Nintendo's Japanese website, we and many other fans have spotted the little amiibo symbol next to the...
Talking Point amiibo Were First Revealed 10 Years Ago Today, And We Still Want More
Will they continue with 'Switch 2'?
10th June 2024 marks the 10th anniversary of the reveal of Nintendo's toys-to-life line of figures at E3 2014. A stop-gap project for Nintendo to fill a void between the foundering Wii U and the company's next 'NX' hardware, it's hard to argue that the interactive potential of these little Near-Field...
News More Super Smash Bros. Ultimate amiibo Have Been Restocked (US)
Including the Mii Fighters and Pokémon Trainer
Since the final update for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate earlier this year, Nintendo has been restocking the game's amiibo. With this in mind, the my Nintendo Store in the US has apparently had another big restock, and this time you can even get your hands on the Mii Fighters and Pokémon Trainer. Up...
News My Nintendo Store UK Restocks Over 100 amiibo Figures
Complete that collection!
If you're missing any amiibo figures from your ever-growing collection and want to avoid paying ridiculous prices on eBay or the like, you'll be very pleased to hear that the My Nintendo Store UK has restocked more than 100 of the things for your buying pleasure. Wowzers. The amiibo are available on both the UK and Ireland...
News More Super Smash Bros. Ultimate amiibo Are Getting Restocked
Arriving next month
If you're planning to collect the full line of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate amiibo now that the final figure (Sora from Kingdom Hearts) has been released, you might actually have a chance of completing this goal with ongoing restocks in recent weeks. As highlighted by Comicbook.com, amiibo hunters in North America wi
News Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Five Day amiibo Tournament Announced
Celebrating the arrival of the Sora amiibo
Sora from Kingdom Hearts has finally joined the amiibo line and to go out with a bang Super Smash Bros. Ultimate will be hosting a special amiibo event. For five days, you'll be able to participate in an in-game tournament and team up with your own trained amiibo. This event starts on 29th February in the...
News Nintendo Store Restocks Pokémon amiibo In Select Regions
Celebrating Pokémon Day 2024
We've got some good news for Pokémon fans and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate amiibo collectors. In celebration of Pokémon Day 2024, Nintendo has restocked its official online stores with select Pokémon amiibo. The Pokémon included in this restock are Pikachu, Squirtle, Ivysaur, Charizard, Mewtwo, Lucario, Greninja and...
News Nintendo Restocks Multiple Super Smash Bros. Ultimate amiibo (US)
Get 'em while you can
Alongside the launch of Sora and the arrival of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Version 13.0.2 this week, Nintendo appears to have restocked multiple amiibo on its official store in the US. As highlighted by 'Amiibo News' on social media, these restocks include Smash Bros. fighters like Sephiroth (Final Fantasy), Mega Man, and even...
News Nintendo Showcases All 94 Smash Bros. Ultimate amiibo In New Graphic
Everyone is (finally) here
With today's release of the Sora amiibo for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, the collection is complete. Every fighter now has a corresponding figure (excluding alternate costumes), Sakurai has announced that development is over, and Nintendo has put together a neat image to mark the occasion. Shared in a post on Twitter,...
News Sakurai Acknowledges End Of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Development
The final major update arrived yesterday
It's been a long development cycle for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate with the team not only celebrating the initial launch of the game but also multiple updates and DLC fighters over the past five years. Now that the Sora (Kingdom Hearts) amiibo has arrived, the game's director Masahiro Sakurai has taken to...
News Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Version 13.0.2 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Sora amiibo support has arrived
This week sees the release of the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Sora amiibo, and as part of this, Nintendo has now bumped the game up to Version 13.0.2. This could potentially be the final major update for the game! According to the patch notes on the official support page, this latest update adds support for the Sora...
Poll The Final Super Smash Bros. Ultimate amiibo Arrives This Week, Will You Be Getting It?
Sora from Kingdom Hearts completes the set
Nintendo's amiibo line is still going strong with new additions regularly. This week though marks the end of the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate line with the release of the final amiibo. Yes, we're now really at the end of this amazing line after all this time. This last character, as you might recall, is Sora...
News Smash Bros. Ultimate's Final amiibo Seemingly Spotted In The Wild
Sora from Kingdom Hearts arrives next week
Next week sees the release of the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Sora amiibo. If you are curious to know what this Kingdom Hearts representative will look like in the flesh, some video footage has now apparently surfaced on social media. This was originally posted by 'cloud_xixi' and highlighted by the
News Zelda amiibo Are Getting Restocked, Pre-Orders Now Live (US)
Get them while you can
If you've not completed your Zelda amiibo collection, you might be interested to know more restocks are happening. As highlighted by amiibo Alerts on social media, restocks for Sheik, Wolf Link and Guardian are apparently planned for 8th March at retailers like GameStop. They're also being made available on sites like Amazon,...
Reminder The New Xenoblade Chronicles 3 amiibo Are Out This Week
Have you added them to your collection?
Nintendo’s amiibo line is still a thing in 2024, with the first releases of the year arriving earlier this week. In case you did miss it, it’s a double pack featuring the Xenoblade Chronicles 3 protagonist Noah and Mio. They’re available now for $39.99 / £34.99 and will unlock some special clothing...
News Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Latest Update Adds New amiibo Support, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Unlock some special in-game goodies
Now that the new year is underway, Nintendo is slowly returning to its regular schedule with new game releases, Switch Online subscription content, and game updates. With this in mind, Nintendo has today released a new update for its smash-hit RPG Xenoblade Chronicles 3. It lines up with the release of today's...
News Nintendo Dev On Using Anatomy Studies To Create Metroid Dread's Amiibo
EMMI-bo
Although the critically acclaimed Metroid Dread was primarily developed by Spanish studio MercurySteam, Nintendo itself was heavily involved in the game's creation and marketing, as you'd expect. Like many major releases on the Nintendo Switch, Metroid Dread also benefitted from the launch of amiibo, with a Samus/E.M.M.I dual pack available...
News Super Smash Bros. Ultimate DLC amiibo Appear To Be Getting A Restock (US)
You can pre-order select amiibo now
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate celebrated its fifth anniversary earlier this month and now some of the game's amiibo based on the first wave of DLC are getting a restock in the US. As highlighted by Nintendo Everything, GameStop's amiibo webpage has recently listed Joker, Terry and Banjo-Kazooie for USD 15.99 each...
News Surprise! Smash Bros. Ultimate Sora amiibo Is Now Up For Pre-Order (UK)
Low-KEY
The Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Sora amiibo is now available to pre-order from My Nintendo Store UK. The final entry in the Smash collection, this Kingdom Hearts amiibo is currently listed for £12.99 and is set to release on 16th February 2024. If previous releases are anything to go by, we imagine that this little guy wo
News Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Sora amiibo Locks In February 2024 Release Date
The Kingdom Hearts rep is on the way
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate may have wrapped up its development a long time ago, but Nintendo is still busy releasing amiibo figures for the DLC fighters. Following a confirmation in September that the Kingdom Hearts representative Sora would be getting his very own figure in 2024, Nintendo has now narrowed down...
News Super Nintendo World Donkey Kong Power-Up Bands Revealed
Part of the Donkey Kong Country expansion
Yesterday, Universal Studios announced the Super Nintendo World Donkey Kong Country expansion would be opening in Spring 2024. As part of this, it's also revealed two brand new Power-Up Bands, featuring amiibo functionality. There's one for Donkey Kong and the other is based on Diddy Kong. These special...
Reminder Splatoon 3's Deep Cut amiibo Are Out This Week, Will You Be Getting Them?
Go on, tell us
Splatoon 3 has just had an update and it adds amiibo support for the Deep Cut crew comprised of Shiver, Frye and the Big Man. These amiibo also come with exclusive gear for your Inkling and Octoling. This includes an exclusive Shiver outfit, a Frye costume and a Big Man-inspired one. In addition to this, you can also get an exclusive...
Talking Point Nintendo's Still Making Them, So What amiibo Do You Still Want To See?
Woah-oh-oh Geno-o
Today saw the launch of the long-time-coming Princess Zelda and Ganondaddydorf amiibo for Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Did you get them? Against his better judgement, this writer caved and pre-ordered both. How else are you going to get those absolutely vital paraglider fabric unlocks in TOTK, eh? Yes, the toys-to-life craze may...
Guide All amiibo List - Every Animal Crossing, Zelda, Smash Bros., Metroid, Mario amiibo
Plan your next purchase here
In case you didn't know already, amiibo are NFC-ready toys which offer connectivity features with games on the Wii U, 3DS, and Switch, but also serve as highly-detailed and very desirable trinkets that look great on your shelf. While other toys-to-life ranges have fallen by the wayside over the years, the amiibo range...
Reminder The New Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom amiibo Are Now Available
Unlock some special goodies
WarioWare: Move It! isn't the only Nintendo release today. In case you missed it, Nintendo is also launching two brand new (and stunning) amiibo based on two popular characters from The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Following the release of Link back in May, today sees the arrival of Princess Zelda and...
News Nintendo Reveals Exclusive Splatoon 3 Unlocks For Upcoming Deep Cut amiibo
Does your locker have woom(y) for more gear?
Nintendo has today revealed all of the in-game goodies that you will be able to unlock by scanning the soon-to-be-released Splatoon 3 Deep Cut amiibo (which are set to head our way on 17th November). All of the unlockables are showcased in a swanky new trailer that you can find above, but if you are keen...
Guide Where To Pre-Order Tears Of The Kingdom Zelda And Ganondorf amiibo
More to add to your collection
At the September 2023 Nintendo Direct, the brand new Zelda and Ganondorf amiibo for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom finally got a release date. These two beauties were first revealed back in June 2023. And look, we know amiibo go pretty fast, so with pre-orders open, here's where you can grab these figures...
News Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Noah & Mio amiibo Will Live To Fight In January 2024
Unlocks new costumes in-game
In today's Nintendo Direct, Nintendo revealed that the Noah & Mio amiibo — from Xenoblade Chronicles 3 — will be available from 19th January 2024. The amiibo — which will be available separately — depict the two main protagonists of the newest entry in the Xenoblade series, and both amiibo unlock different...
News Tears Of The Kingdom Zelda And Ganondorf amiibo Land In November
Two of the best-looking amiibo ever?
Update [Thu 21st Sep, 2023 16:05 BST]: Those who registered their interest in the amiibo on the My Nintendo Store should be able to pre-order the figures right now. Otherwise, you'll be able to pre-order the pair of them from select retailers soon. We'll be compiling a list of these in the run-up to their...
News Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's Final amiibo Is Coming In 2024
Sora is unlocked
The final amiibo for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is finally coming. Sora — the last fighter to be added to the game — will be getting his very own figure in 2024. Fans have been waiting for its reveal for a long time, and today's Nintendo Direct at last confirmed the inevitable. Sora, the hero of the Kingdom Hearts series, was...
News Nintendo Looks To Be Updating Its Smash Bros. amiibo Packaging
There's supposedly "no mention" of Switch
Nintendo's amiibo line might not be quite as busy as it once was, but there are still new figurines arriving on a regular basis. With this in mind, there are reports of updated packaging for Nintendo's Super Smash Bros. Ultimate amiibo series. A recent post from a Famiboards forum member shared some photos...
News Splatoon 3's Deep Cut Crew Are Getting Their Own Amiibo Line
Launching in November
Update: Deep Cut are now available to pre-order on My Nintendo Store UK! <products id="25290"> In addition to the announcement for the upcoming Drizzle Season for Splatoon 3, Nintendo has confirmed that amiibo figures for Shiver, Frye, and Big Man (a.k.a. the 'Deep Cut' crew) will be launching on November 17th, 2023...
News A "Massive amiibo Restock" Is Reportedly On The Way
Get ready to fill the gaps in your collection
Nintendo's amiibo line had a bit of a lull and then Smash Bros. Ultimate was released and it's been going strong ever since. Just last week, Pyra and Mythra from the Xenoblade Chronicles series were added. If you've still got some gaps in your own collection, you might want to be on the lookout in the...
Poll Were You Able To Get The New Super Smash Bros. Ultimate amiibo?
Pyra & Mythra join the battle in limited supply
Nintendo has mentioned on a number of occasions how it wants to improve stock and reduce supply shortages, and while it's an ongoing effort, sometimes there's a lot more demand for certain products. Last week, it released amiibo for the Xenoblade Chronicles characters Pyra and Mythra. These also...
Reminder Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Xenoblade Chronicles amiibo Are Out Today
Pyra and Mythra return
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate ended its DLC fighter releases a while ago now, but Nintendo is still actually busy releasing the amiibo series. The latest pair of fighter joining the figurine lineup are Pyra and Mythra from Xenoblade Chronicles 2. These amiibo are now available in a special 2-pack for $30 USD (or your regional...
News Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Version 2.1.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Pyra and Mythra amiibo functionality added
Ahead of the launch of the Pyra and Mythra Xenoblade Chronicles 3 amiibo tomorrow, Nintendo has released a new update for the latest entry in the series - adding functionality for both of these figures. When you scan these two amiibo into your game you will receive special-themed items. Fortunately, they...
News More Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom amiibo Are On The Way
Who's the Ganondaddy?
Following rumours based on information uncovered by dataminers, Nintendo has confirmed that new Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom amiibo are indeed on the way — specifically Zelda and Ganondorf. First hinted at when dataminers found references to a pair of paraglider fabrics not currently unlockable in the game, the new pair of...
News Nintendo Confirms Legend Of Zelda amiibo Restock In The US
Skyward Sword Link & Bokoblin are back
There has been talk of a Legend of Zelda amiibo restock taking place soon, and yesterday in North America a few retailers actually had some listings. Now, in a minor update, Nintendo has made it official via social media - announcing a few "previously available" Legend of Zelda amiibo have returned. You can...
News Legend Of Zelda amiibo Reprints Now Available (North America)
But they are selling out fast
Update [Tue 20th Jun, 2023 06:18 BST]: We've got some good news and some bad news - Legend of Zelda amiibo are back in stock in North America. They seem to be getting restocked in waves on websites like Best Buy and Amazon, so you might be in luck depending on your location. The ones up for grabs include the new Link...
Guide Where To Buy Xenoblade's Pyra And Mythra Super Smash Bros. amiibo
Update: Out now, but stock is hard to come by
Update: The Pyra and Mythra amiibo are now available to buy at retail – or at least, they should be – but stock is extremely hard to come by. This guide previously displayed active links to pre-order the figures, and we've kept those retailer links in place for you so that you can keep checking for...
Guide Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom: All amiibo Unlocks
Gifts from the sky
It's time to dust off your amiibo collection as you dive into the world of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Just like in Breath of the Wild, you can scan in your collection of interactive figures to get some goodies to help you on your journey around, above, and below Hyrule. All amiibo are compatible with the game —...
News Every Single Zelda amiibo Has Been Restocked In The UK
Complete your collection
If you're missing any The Legend of Zelda series amiibo from your collection, or if The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has inspired you to start collecting, there's never been a better time to pick up a figure or ten. The My Nintendo Store UK has today restocked the entire Zelda range (the brand new Tears of the...
News The New Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom amiibo Is Now Available, Did You Get It?
Unlock some special goodies
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has arrived and apart from the game, Nintendo has also released a bunch of other themed items to go with it. One of these happens to be a Link amiibo based on his new look in the sequel. When you scan this amiibo into the new game, you'll be able to unlock helpful materials and...
News Zelda amiibo Are Getting Restocked On May 12th, Pre-Order Now (US)
Secure yours today
Ahead of the release of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Nintendo is restocking some older Link amiibo in the US. If you happened to miss out on the Ocarina of Time Link, Majora's Mask Link or the Twilight Princess one, now is your chance to pre-order these amiibo from stores like Amazon, Best Buy and GameStop. They'll...
