The concept of "toys-to-life" video games that made use of NFC-enabled toys or statuettes was originally popularized with 2011's "Skylanders," a remarkably successful series of toys with their own ...

Like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Tears of the Kingdom on the Nintendo Switch has amiibo support, and it’s very easy to use them. Granted, if you’ve never done so before, finding the right ...

With the Nintendo Switch, there is every chance that all first-party titles will support amiibo in one way or another. The upcoming Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword HD is no exception, with Link being ...

In Donkey Kong Bananza, you can scan amiibo to add an extra flavor to DK and Pauline’s journey into the underground. The game supports new Donkey Kong and older amiibo figures that, once scanned, give ...

Amiibo figures have been a big part of every new Nintendo game for a long while now. Scanning different amiibos on your Switch grants various rewards in the games you are playing. The same is true for ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Like many big-name Switch games, Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin possesses Amiibo support with its own set of unique little figures. The game ...

In 2017's The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, scanning amiibo and amiibo cards unlocked rare items such as outfits and weapons, and showered Link with cooking ingredients like fish, meat, and ...