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 ...

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 ...

In The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, you can scan amiibos from the system screen to get a handful of useful rewards. If you do have a slew of Zelda amiibos, you can get some exclusive costumes ...

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 ...