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Amiibo Cards: Mario Sports Superstars brings more Collectibles for Nintendo Fans

January 25, 2017 Amiibo King

Mario Sports Superstars is a brand new game which was revealed by Nintendo for the 3DS console last year. The company has now announced that the game will be available on March 24 2017. In addition, Nintendo has also revealed new collectibles called Amiibo Cards. Using the cards in-game will allow players to unlock superstar versions of their characters in the upcoming title. Mario Sports Superstars Amiibo Cards The Mario Sports Superstars Amiibo Cards will be the first such collectible trading cards based on a Mario game. Amiibo Cards will feature the…

Nintendo Confirms Switch will be Fully Compatible with Amiibo, Miis Optional

January 24, 2017 Amiibo King

Nintendo has moved to remove any doubt about the compatibility of Amiibo with its upcoming Nintendo Switch console. Despite the Japanese company confirming this back in October last year after announcing the new console doubts still remained among Amiibo fans. Now Nintendo has reiterated the fact that the figurines will work with either controller on its official Twitter page: Whether you use a Joy-Con or Pro Controller, #NintendoSwitch is fully compatible with your #amiibo! pic.twitter.com/2T2uWPCoUQ — Nintendo UK (@NintendoUK) 23 January 2017 Nintendo Switch Absolutely Compatible with Amiibo Back in…

Goodbye! Boxboy!: HAL Laboratory Announces new Boxboy game, Exclusive Amiibo and Trailer

December 13, 2016 Amiibo King

The video game development studio behind classic Nintendo character Kirby have announced a third Boxboy! game. Hal Laboratory Inc has announced that Goodbye! Boxboy! will be the next Boxboy! game for Nintendo 3DS. The upcoming puzzle platformer will be available in physical format and on the e-store as a digital download. The new game will also come with its own exclusive Amiibo which will be able to unlock hidden secrets. Goodbye! Boxboy! is the third title in the puzzle platforming series which has a niche but very passionate following. Ultimately, even as fans rejoice, this…

Does Super Mario Maker 3DS Have Amiibo Compatibility?

November 23, 2016 Amiibo King

It may not have been officially announced by Nintendo in a press conference, but a recent update to the Nintendo amiibo games website now contains Super Mario Maker 3DS as an upcoming game. The popular Wii U platform game is now being ported to 3DS, giving players the chance to design their own platform levels while they are on the go. [Update: We have received word from the Nintendo camp that this game will not have amiibo compatibility. The official amiibo games website removed Super Mario Maker 3DS from…

Nintendo Blames Lack of Supporting Titles for Sluggish Amiibo Sales

November 14, 2016November 14, 2016 Amiibo King

On 20 October 2016, Nintendo officially released a trailer of their upcoming new games console, the Nintendo Switch. The Nintendo Wii U was barely a blip on the radar when you compare it to the other giants in the industry, the Sony PlayStation 4 and the Microsoft XBOX One. These two consoles always overshadowed Nintendo and Nintendo tried to use Amiibo to make their console relevant. However, it partially failed. Now, Nintendo is saying that due to fewer new games supporting Amiibo technology, the sales of Amiibo have plummeted over…

Nintendo adds Amiibo Support in new Animal Crossing: New Leaf Update

November 9, 2016November 9, 2016 Amiibo King

The original Animal Crossing first came out on the Nintendo GameCube in 2001 and it was well received by gamers and critics alike. That spawned several sequels, the most recent one being Animal Crossing: New Leaf on the Nintendo 3DS portable games console. Now, Nintendo wants to take this game to the next level with an update. Gamers can now include their Amiibo figurines with the game, bringing the toys to life within the game! Players can take their Amiibo figurines and tap them on the NFC reader on the…

Video: Mario Party Star Rush Amiibo Trailer

October 31, 2016October 31, 2016 Amiibo King

Mario Party Star Rush for Nintendo 3DS is out on November 4 2016 and Nintendo latest trailer for the game highlights how Amiibo will add to the excitement to the party. With the company recently reporting falling Amiibo sales the new video shows the central roles that the figures play in the game. For instance, in Rhythm Recital, the Dr. Mario amiibo can be tapped to add a song, among other abilities. Mario Party Star Rush is already available in Europe and the 4 November release date applies to releases in the…

Nintendo Confirms Amiibo will work with Nintendo Switch

October 27, 2016October 27, 2016 Amiibo King

Nintendo has finally revealed that its upcoming new console the Nintendo Switch, previously referred to as Nintendo NX will have Amiibo support. The new console is good news for Nintendo fans as the Japanese company fights to remain relevant in the console market. First things first, the Nintendo Switch is a beautiful looking gaming machine. But for Amiibo owners that excitement for the newly revealed console had become dampened by fears that their beloved figurines wouldn’t be compatible. As with issues surrounding supplies when nintendo Amiibo first launched, Nintendo was…

Donkey Kong and Bowser Coming to Skylanders Superchargers

July 3, 2015July 3, 2015 Amiibo King

Donkey Kong and Bowser Skylanders Superchargers Amiibo

Imagining Donkey Kong with his barrel and Bowser with his koopas sounds like the classic type of gameplay we would expect from a Nintendo title. But there’s a new outing for these 2 characters, with Donkey Kong and Bowser set to appear in the latest title in Activision’s franchise – Skylanders Superchargers. Both Bowser and Donkey Kong will only be available for the Wii, Wii U and Nintendo 3DS consoles as a starter pack. The two Nintendo legends have been recreated with abilities that will have a reference to their previous…