amiibo News (Page 8)
Reminder North American Gamers Can Buy an amiibo and Get Mini Mario & Friends Now
From Amazon, Best Buy and GameStop
Mini Mario & Friends: amiibo Challenge, a free-to-play entry - of sorts - in the Mario vs. Donkey Kong series, isn't available for all-comers on the Wii U and 3DS eShop yet, but there is an 'early access' promotion underway in North America. Announced in the early March Nintendo Direct broadcast, North...
Video Watch The Conclusion Of The 'Guess the amiibo' Mini-Series
Kids at heart
Over the past week Nintendo of Europe has uploaded some fun 'Guess the amiibo' videos, where figureheads like Shigeru Miyamoto and Splatoon co-director Tsubasa Sakaguchi pose in an identical position to an amiibo figurine for us to guess which character they're imitating. Nintendo's now posted the videos in full, revealing the answers...
Video Nintendo Shows Off amiibo Functionality in Hyrule Warriors Legends
The Master Scan
The original Hyrule Warriors on Wii U made use of amiibo to allow daily scans in exchange for random goodies. That continues in 3DS expansion Hyrule Warriors Legends, but as expected there's extra content to be grabbed compared to the original. Details on these extras have dribbled out in recent weeks, but Nintendo has now produced...
Video Splatoon Head Honcho Tsubasa Sakaguchi Joins In With an amiibo Impersonation
A balanced approach...
Just recently we shared a video of Shigeru Miyamoto impersonating an amiibo, sort of, which certainly demonstrated his awesomeness rather nicely. It evidently wasn't a one-off, as Nintendo of Europe has released another neat video with a different development star. This time around it's the public face of Splatoon's...
Video Shigeru Miyamoto Accentuates His Awesomeness With an amiibo 'Impersonation'
We love you Miyamoto-san
Shigeru Miyamoto is awesome. We're pretty sure anyone that's played his games, seen him in E3 / Nintendo Direct presentations or simply read his interviews will agree. A master of the gaming industry and, lest we forget, one of the three most senior figures within the whole of Nintendo. He may be a senior executive, but...
News Nintendo Wanted To Produce A Transforming amiibo For Star Fox Zero
Argh-wing
With it being one of the next big home console releases, Star Fox Zero is on the tips of the tongues of many at the moment - especially with yesterday's Nintendo Direct revealing further detail about what the game has to offer. However, some were left disheartened at the lack of a Star Fox amiibo series to enter Nintendo's toys-to-life...
News Mini Mario and Friends amiibo Challenge Launching April 28th in North America
Or March 25th from partipating retailers...
A new amiibo tie-in title is coming to both the Wii U and 3DS, paying homage to the Mario and Donkey Kong series. Mini Mario and Friends amiibo Challenge is a free game available on the eShop and is compatible with select amiibo figures, mostly from the Super Mario series. With over 60 levels, you will...
News New Animal Crossing amiibo Coming to North America in June
More cards and figures for amiibo collectors
Amiibo fans rejoice! A new Animal Crossing amiibo will be launching on June 10th, alongside series 4 of the popular amiibo cards. The brand new Isabelle amiibo - in her summer outfit - will debut alongside Isabelle in her winter outfit, previously only available in the Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival...
Video Nintendo's Super Mario Maker Showcase of the Wolf Link Costume is Rather Cute
D'aww, look at the heroic puppy
As discovered recently, in an article that also had 'cute' in the headline, the Wolf Link amiibo unlocks a rather charming mystery mushroom outfit in Super Mario Maker. It might as well, too, as there seem to outfits for every other darn thing Nintendo and its partners can think of - that's not a complaint, but an...
Talking Point The New 3DS Can Revive the Portable Family With Help From Pokémon and amiibo
Pokemon amiibo cards could print money
Nintendo knows how to bury bad news. Not long before the Pokémon Direct and the reveal of Pokémon Sun and Moon, it announced cuts to its estimated profits and sales. Net sales could be the lowest in 15 years for the
Video See What Wonders Lie inside Twilight Princess HD in our Unboxing
Wolf Link amiibo as standard
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD has a limited edition of sorts, although for some reason the box doesn't describe it so. Nevertheless we've done out best to crack open this box of tricks and see what's inside. We managed to get our hands on the EU version to the surprise of no one, which comes bundled with the...
News Wolf Link Looks Extra Cute in Super Mario Maker Sprite Form, Confirming amiibo Support
What a beast
Super Mario Maker has a dizzying range of Mystery Mushroom characters - some are unique as part of the game and others can be accessed quickly by scanning compatible amiibo. Well, the Wolf Link amiibo that caused quite a ruckus for The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD will have another use when it arrives in early March. Nintendo...
Interview Oddworld Creator Lorne Lanning Discusses New 'n' Tasty on Wii U
"Would you consider an Abe amiibo?" "Why not!"
Oddworld is a series that has all but been neglected on Nintendo systems save for a handful of ports handled by third parties, but now Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty, a complete remake of the original Abe's Oddysee, has made its way onto Wii U. We were lucky enough to chat directly in a frank and friendly...
News Animal Crossing amiibo Cards Series 3 Lands in Europe on 18th March
Another 100 for the collection
Nintendo is enjoying plenty of success with amiibo, shifting tens of millions of units. That includes the Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer cards range, which have performed particularly well in Japan while also gaining popularity in the West - the combination of a lower cost and the collect 'em all mentality has...
Video See the Very First Wii U & 3DS Game to Use Every Single amiibo
Figures, cards, plush toys, oh my!
Since their inception, amiibo have been a smash hit with fans new and old, but one idea that Nintendo still hasn't been fully realised is a game that utilises every one of these NFC delights. It's true that certain games like Hyrule Warriors recognise can use all amiibo, but it doesn't recognise them individually...
Video Image & Form Discusses SteamWorld amiibo Prospects and SXSW GOTY Nomination
It's possible, but which character should it be?
With the Shovel Knight amiibo out in the wild, Yacht Club Games has cleared the path for other Nindies to contemplate their own amiibo figures. As the studio explained to us, once Nintendo gave the all clear the Nindie did the vast majority of the work; as the first company to do its own amiibo, it...
Rumour New Splatoon Mini-Game Arriving Soon with Fresh amiibo Figures in Tow
And this time there's evidence
After the tide of free content updates in Splatoon was stemmed many fans of the game wondered whether there might yet be more on the horizon for Nintendo's colourful shooter. Recent rumours from data miners regarding references to potential new amiibo figurines got tongues wagging once again, and now even more secrets...
News The Ryu and Famicom R.O.B. amiibo Are Available For Preorder on Amazon UK
Roy available in Europe too
Can you get them now? Shor-yu-ken! Now exercising some decorum, the long-awaited Capcom veteran is finally available for preorder on Amazon UK for the expected price of £10.99. So too is R.O.B.'s Famicom colour iteration - though many of our readers have probably already imported these from Japan since the figure has...
News Nintendo Shows Off the Continuing Growth and Popularity of amiibo
amiibo = $$$
Whenever Nintendo talks about sales and profits, it can always turn to amiibo for good news. Company President Tatsumi Kimishima wasn't short of statistics to use when highlighting how successful the NFC range has been, which has already accumulated over 40 million sales (between figures and cards) in the first three quarters of this...
Random Of Course There's Already A Custom Detective Pikachu amiibo
This needs to happen, for real
Detective Pikachu was officially revealed to the world last week, and the unusually deep-voiced sleuth already has his own amiibo, albeit a custom one. Crafted by GandaKris, the keen-eyed investigator comes with a hat, rug, tea and a pipe- everything a good detective needs, basically. To top it
Rumour Data Miners Find Evidence That Suggests New Splatoon amiibo Are Coming
Guess what they are?
Data Miners have been particularly notorious on the Wii U for leaking information ahead of releases, and while many of the leaks may seem to be bulletproof, it's not always the best idea to take them as hard fact. For exapmle, the track record with Splatoon has been pretty spot on so far, with most weapons and stages being outed...
News Jigglypuff amiibo is No Longer a Target Exclusive in North America
Currently set to be available from GameStop
It seems that Nintendo has come a long way in recent months when it comes to keeping amiibo stock in line with the demand. While it may be that the absolute newest figures are still pretty scarce, it's no longer a matter of mostly just first wave amiibo being available. Unfortunately, retailer exclusive...
Random Someone At Walmart Took Shovel Knight's Name A Little Too Literally
Popular amiibo found its way into the "gardening & tools" section
Shovel Knight, as we know, dispenses his own brand of justice not with a blade but a mighty digging tool. While the accompanying amiibo is intended for use in-game, the fact that it has "Shovel" in its name has clearly befuddled someone at Walmart, as the toy has been listed in the...
News North American Roy amiibo Pre-Order Time Confirmed, Exclusive to GameStop
It's very soon, so get ready
The act of pre-ordering an amiibo can be tricky, especially in North America where stock and demand aren't always comfortable companions. For those keen to grab a Roy figure on 18th March, it's time to get online. GameStop has confirmed that the Roy amiibo - which it has exclusivity for in North America - will go up for...
News Twilight Princess Wolf Link amiibo Unlocks Exclusive Content In Hyrule Warriors Legends
3DS remake is compatible with all other amiibo, too
Nintendo has revealed that the Wolf Link amiibo which launches alongside The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD on the Wii U will also unlock exclusive content in the forthcoming Hyrule Warriors Legends on 3DS. The figure will give players access to enhanced weapons for the character Midna. In...
Star Fox Zero details to come in future, amiibo cards to hit 300 in number
Nintendo of America has gone amiibo crazy in its latest press release, confirming some interesting details for upcoming releases. Let's start with Star Fox Zero. Back in November last year website logos and mentions of the Nintendo Network and amiibo had fans dreaming of...
News Four More Animal Crossing amiibo Figures Arrive in Europe on 18th March
Timmy & Tommy share a base, like good siblings
It's time to extend that mortgage, amiibo collectors, as four more figures are confirmed for an 18th March release in Europe. This time around they're in the Animal Crossing series, with four (or five, but we'll get to that) series stalwarts joining the ranks. So, who are these four? Observe below...
All is as expected
Update 2: The video is now live again from an official source, as the horse had indeed bolted. Update: Well, there was a video published to the public, but it's now been set to private by Nintendo (as of 10:15am UK time on the day of publication); nevertheless details are below, along with a rip of the video via GameXplain...
No standalone Wolf Link amiibo, yet
Through various retailers across different countries it's become clear that The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD and its Wolf Link amiibo will be available in various ways, and now the Official Nintendo UK Store has pitched in with its pre-order promotions, though it's not offering every option we expected...
Talking Point Considering amiibo Features and the Reality of 'Physical DLC'
The evolution of amiibo, locked content and why some hate it
Courtesy of Famitsu screens and Amazon France continuing its impressive record of product page blunders, some details have dribbled out recently for The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD. Much of the information has been relatively minor, but one potential detail - let's consider it...
Rumour Twilight Princess HD to Feature Special amiibo Dungeon, Hero Mode and Touchscreen Inventory
Zelda-series amiibo to help with extra hearts, arrows etc
When it comes to early game leaks, Amazon France is certainly on the shortlist as one of the most prolific sources. That seems to be the case once again, with a listing for The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD spilling the beans on some new features in the HD remaster. Some of the...
News Yes, You Can Scan The Shovel Knight amiibo While It's Still In Its Box
"We got a lot of feedback from fans before release"
Collecting amiibo is a full-time obsession for some Nintendo fans, and there will be a great many out there who are kept up at night by the eternal question - should you open the packaging and reduce the value of the figure in order to use it in the manner Nintendo intended? The reason collectors...
News Skylanders Superchargers Nintendo Combo Packs Are Exclusive To Smyths Toys In The UK
£24.99 a pop
Donkey Kong and Bowser were surprise additions to the Skylanders Superchargers line-up, and have recently been re-launched independently from the starter packs they were originally bundled in, making it easier than ever for amiibo collectors to get their hands on them. The packs are now available in the UK, and are exclusive to Smyths...
News Rare Wanted To Do amiibo-Style Toys During The N64 Era
Ahead of the curve
UK studio Rare has always had a habit of being ahead of the curve. The company - founded by Tim and Chris Stamper in the '80s - was one of the first western developers to work on the NES hardware, and in the '90s the firm would pioneer the use of CGI graphics in 2D games with the likes of Donkey Kong Country and Killer Instinct...
Gallery Bask In The Plastic Glory Of The Shovel Knight amiibo
A knight on the town
The Shovel Knight amiibo is now out in the wild, and we suspect a great many of you - like us - will have been appreciating his plastic brilliance for a few days now. However, for those of you who are still waiting on delivery - or perhaps haven't plucked up the courage to place an order yet - we present to you an exte
News Lucas and Next Wave of Animal Crossing amiibo Up For Pre-Order in the UK
The Official Store weighs in
The amiibo range keeps growing, and the Nintendo Official UK Store has now opened pre-orders on the next batch of figures due in the country on 29th January. This batch includes what could turn into one of the more popular recent arrivals, Lucas. In addition there are the next four Animal Crossing amiibo, in this case...
Video Here's What Shovel Knight's New amiibo-Based Co-Op Mode Looks Like
Better together
Those lovely Shovel Knight amiibo are finally finding their way into the hands of gamers the world over, and that means we can show you what the co-op multiplayer mode (unlocked by the aforementioned lump of plastic) looks like in the main game. As you can see in the video below, the gameplay is changed quite dramatically when two...
News Bowser And Donkey Kong Skylanders Superchargers amiibo Releasing In Cheaper Combo Packs
No need to shell out for the starter pack, collectors
Skylanders Superchargers was pretty unique on Nintendo formats as the starter pack launched with either Bowser or Donkey Kong, and the figures could be toggled between Skylanders and amiibo functionality by turning the base. The problem for serious amiibo collectors is that you have to purchase...
News Nintendo President Tatsumi Kimishima Has Published a New Message for Shareholders and Investors
"Nintendo will continue to flexibly transform itself"
The Nintendo Investor Relations website is the home of financial reports and various details, and also has a 'Message from the President' at all times. Nintendo President Tatsumi Kimishima has now updated it (hat tip to NeoGAF) with what is his first full message on the investor website. It's...
And how to get the perfect PEGI rating
Steamworld Heist may be one of the last games to release in 2015, but it's also one of the best. Riding high on Metacritic it looks set to be the highest-scoring 3DS game of the year, and is throwing a spanner in the works of many overeager publication's "game of the year" lists. We sat down with Brjann...
News Shovel Knight amiibo Delays Continue in the UK, With Amazon Listing it for 8th January
Can't dig his way out of customs
For UK-based Shovel Knight fans there's a bit of sad news: various customers - including your humble writer - have had emails from the Official Nintendo UK Store advising that their amiibo figures have, once again, been delayed. Originally due earlier in the month, it seems as if the figures may now slip into early...
News Analysts Weigh in on Nintendo's Successes and Failures with amiibo
It's been a great start, but there's plenty of room for improvement
Nintendo's amiibo lineup has certainly been a case of ups and downs. The popular collectible figures have generated some handsome profit for the company and it seems that more figures are launching all the time. However, amiibo have been plagued by stock issues ever since they've...
Big changes happening at Nintendo's US-based studio
Nintendo Software Technology - as we've reported in the past - has endured a troubled history of late. The studio responsible for Wave Race: Blue Storm and Mario vs. Donkey Kong was once a major player in Nintendo's network of internal studios, but the costly disaster that was Proje
News The New Shovel Knight Update Just Went Out on Wii U in Europe, 3DS Update Slightly Delayed
Paving the way for the amiibo
As many of you are aware, the Shovel Knight amiibo launches in Europe in about a week and in North America on 8th January. It'll bring a whole new wealth of features, such as a customizable knight, challenge stages, and co-op in the Wii U version. Yacht Club Games prepared an update to preempt the amiibo launch in...
News Four More Animal Crossing amiibo Heading to Europe on 29th January
Resetti has found his inner peace
While we wait to see whether US sales of Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival help to make up for it tanking badly in territories such as the UK, we wonder whether the amiibo collection that accompanies the game will fare better. After all, Nintendo has acknowledged that a number of people are buying the figures as...
News GAME and Official Nintendo Store Delay Shovel Knight amiibo Pre-Orders in the UK
Delays everywhere, no longer just GAME
Update: The official Nintendo UK Store is now joining in with delaying Shovel Knight amiibo pre-orders, despite the subsidiary tweeting on 7th December that the figure was coming this Friday (11th December). We've amended the headline of this article accordingly. Below is an excerpt from the email being sent...
News Yacht Club Games Unveils Full Details of Shovel Knight amiibo
Arrives in Europe on 11th December, North America on 8th January
When Yacht Club Games lifted the lid on the Shovel Knight amiibo, it certainly came as a pleasant surprise. Third party amiibo were an inevitability, but few individuals likely expected the first one to be Shovel Knight, of all characters. The release date of the figure has been up in...
Video Two Ways of Looking at the Incredible Mega Yarn Yoshi amiibo
Wool-dn't you like to know?
Mega Yarn Yoshi is the latest madcap idea from Nintendo to expand its line of amiibo toys-to-life figurines and this time they've really outdone themselves. This gargantuan monster stands at a smidgen over eight inches tall, dwarfing its standard-sized Yarn Yoshi compadres who stand at just three and a half inches. As...
News Splatoon and Mega Yarn Yoshi amiibo Included in Nintendo UK Restock
Yes, that includes the standalone squid
In recent months there have been brighter times for amiibo fans. In the UK, particularly, there's been an abundance of stock available in stores and online, and even the trickier to acquire figures have seen relatively frequent restocks. The Official Nintendo Store has been among the most affordable options...
Video Nintendo Kindly Reminds Us That amiibo Exist With This Timely Festive Commercial
"Tis the season to discover the power inside!"
With the Wii U and 3DS approaching the end of their lifespans and the release schedule looking rather bare, the amiibo range is going to be more important than ever to Nintendo this Christmas. The toy-like nature of the figures combined with a low price point should ensure they sell briskly this...
