Tag: Amiibo
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Mario Maker UK Bundle Will Include ‘Classic Colour’ 8-Bit Anniversary Amiibo
Nintendo has announced that not just one, but two of those super cool Mario 8-bit 30th Anniversary Amiibo figures will be released and one will be included in a special Mario Maker bundle here in the UK. The first Amiibo will feature pixelated Mario in his most famously worn blue and red overalls and popping…
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Super Mario 30th Anniversary 8-Bit Amiibo Figure Leaked
As Nintendo kicks off an exciting week at the E3 event in Los Angeles, the company’s Spanish division has accidentally let slip some promotional photos showing a brand new selection of Amiibo figures. One of which is a fantastic Super Mario 30th Anniversary 8-bit figure. Nintendo’s gold star momentum going into the biggest event on…
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Nintendo Shipping 100,000 Amiibo Figures to Spain in Massive Restock
Word is out that Nintendo will be producing more of its early Amiibo figures and shipping 100,000 of them to Spain in a massive stock replenishment mission. An official press release was obtained by GoNintendo.com and translated from the original Spanish. It refers to the Amiibo range “exceeding expectations” and mentions the “consistently outstripped supply”…
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Amiibo Tap: Nintendo’s Greatest Bits Available Now
Amiibo collectors can now unlock playable portions of some of the best titles from gaming’s yesteryear with a new feature called Amiibo Tap: Nintendo’s Greatest Bits. Nintendo’s latest gift to Amiibo owners is an exciting new addition to the ever growing range of abilities accessible through the NFC connected figurine platform and Nintendo’s Greatest Bits…
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Animal Crossing Comes to Mario Kart 8 in DLC Pack 2
The cute and chipper characters of Animal Crossing will join the race in Mario Kart 8 on Wii U for the very first time in a new paid DLC pack available from April 23rd. A new super-fast 200cc racing class will also be added to the game free-of-charge in a new update release on the…
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Nintendo amiibo Will Unlock NES & SNES Classics – Gold Mario Also Spotted!
If you thought Nintendo’s amiibo couldn’t get any cooler, you were so wrong. During a company briefing it was revealed that the little plastic figures for Wii U will soon be able to unlock playable highlights from a library of NES and SNES games. To play classic moments including characters from Super Mario Bros., The…
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Super Smash Bros. Release Date for Wii U Revealed
Following the very fruitful release of Super Smash Bros. on the 3DS, opening the world of wonder to 2.8 million consumers worldwide, it’s no surprise it has left people pondering when it will be released on the Wii U. Also See: Nintendo 3DS Update Introduces Changeable Themes To keep the ball of success rolling, Nintendo…
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Nintendo’s E3 Announcements In Detail
Whilst not appearing in force at this year’s E3, instead opting to stream a press conference from their global HQ, Nintendo have announced a host of new games based on their existing lineup of characters, plus some very interesting new games such as Splatoon. Of course, the other big announcement is amiibo (no caps), Nintendo’s…
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E4 2014: Nintendo Figurine Platform Officially Unveiled as ‘Amiibo’
One of the big announcements of the Nintendo Digital Event was Amiibo – collectable toys which will interact with Super Smash Bros. on Wii U.