We get a family to test out how important the amiibo figures are in Mario Party 10, it turns out “very important”. Mario Party 10, like those before it, is a collection of minigames arranged around a board game. As you roll the dice and move around the board, random games and challenges are triggered … Continue reading Why Amiibos Matter in Mario Party 10 →

We dig through the Nintendo Direct news for families. Everything you need to know in 10 minutes. Amiibo Cards: A totally new form of amiibo is coming this fall! The first set of amiibo cards will be based on Animal Crossing characters and will be compatible with the Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer game. New … Continue reading Nintendo Direct April: 10 Minute News Blast (220cc Mario Kart, Wooly Amiibo, Amiibo Cards) →

We have a look at the latest amiibos in the new Super Mario range. These are the first non-Super Smash Bros. characters in the range and offer a chance not only to assess the different poses of key characters but also the cross game functionality. We open Super Mario amiibos for: – Mario – Luigi … Continue reading Super Mario amiibo unboxed for Mario Party 10 →

We’ve had the boys take on amiibo characters up until now, but with Mario Party 10 coming out and the new Super Mario amiibo’s I wanted to see what how my daughter’s collection of characters was coming along. We even got a bit of a guest message from Charles Martinet, the voice behind many Mario … Continue reading Super Mario amiibo collection with Ellen (11) – Mario, Toad, Peach, Bowser, Luigi & Yoshi →

In a move that many Mario Kart fans have been hoping for, Nintendo have finally announced plans for additional downloadable content for Mario Kart 8. Currently available is a free pack of three super-deformed Mercedes cars, the GLA, 300 SL Roadster and Silver Arrow. However, two further packs of Nintendo themed DLC are coming over … Continue reading Mario Kart 8 DLC In-Game Anaylsis – Zelda, Animal Crossing, F-Zero →

Nintendo supported this content including access to the game and provision of trophies. The finals with the Hunts, Jones and Sharp families racing to win the big trophies. Racing on Toad Harbour. The twins Milo and Jarvis from the Jones family go head to head with Ethan from the Hunts and Ben from the Sharps. … Continue reading Mario Kart 8 (Round 4 of 4) – The FINAL! & Winner Trophies →