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Overview trailer for Super Mario Wonder expansion for Nintendo Switch 2
A new trailer revealed details for the Super Mario Bros. Wonder expansion for Nintendo Switch 2, launching March 26. The expansion includes new boss courses with the Koopalings, a Super Flower Pot power-up, and dual badge combinations. An upgrade pack will be available for owners of the original game.
Resident Evil Requiem to get Photo Mode, Mini-Game & Story Expansion
Resident Evil Requiem is receiving a significant update that will include a Photo Mode, a new Mini Game, and a Story Expansion. Additionally, Nintendo and Capcom have announced upcoming amiibo figures for characters Grace Ashcroft and Leon Kennedy, set to release on July 30th. A special Resident Evil Requiem-themed Nintendo Pro Controller and a 512GB microSD Express card were also revealed.
Nintendo pre-order updates – March 8, 2026 – Kirby Air Riders King Dedede & Tank Star amiibo, more
Nintendo has provided pre-order updates for March 8, 2026, including information on Kirby Air Riders King Dedede and Tank Star amiibo. New game pre-orders available include Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly Remake, Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, and Marvel Cosmic Invasion Deluxe Edition.
Nintendo's new approach to amiibo: expensive premium figurines
Nintendo's amiibo figures are becoming increasingly expensive, with little added in-game value compared to previous releases. The article questions whether Nintendo should consider switching to a card-based format instead of premium figurines.
Nintendo has now set a new record for the most expensive amiibo ever
Nintendo has set a new record for the most expensive amiibo with the King Dedede & Tank Star figure from the Kirby Air Ride series, priced at $55. This follows a trend of fluctuating amiibo prices, with some figures seeing price cuts while others, like the Tank Star which features a transforming vehicle, are priced higher than anticipated.
2 More Kirby Air Riders amiibo Ready to Race
Nintendo has announced two new amiibo figures for Kirby Air Riders, featuring Sword Kirby and a variant of King Dedede. These figures will bring the total number of amiibo for the game to seven. Release dates for these new figures have not yet been announced, but they are expected to be priced similarly to existing amiibo.
Next wave of Kirby Air Riders amiibo revealed
Nintendo has revealed details about upcoming amiibo figures for Kirby Air Riders, including Meta Knight, King Dedede, Chef Kawasaki, Sword Kirby, and Noir Dedede. While some release dates are confirmed, others are still to be announced. These amiibo allow players to physically swap character and vehicle combinations for in-game effects, with pricing in Japan being higher than previous figures.
Two More Kirby Air Riders amiibo Are On The Way, Out Later This Year
Nintendo has announced two new Kirby Air Riders amiibo figures, Sword Kirby & Dragoon and Noir Dedede & Hydra, which will be released later this year. Additionally, the Dedede & Tank Star amiibo will launch on July 2, 2026, with Meta Knight & Devil Star releasing this week. An in-game event, 'Strike Back with Devil Star,' is also running until March 10, 2026.
Kirby Air Riders reveals Sword Kirby & Dragoon and Noir Dedede & Hydra amiibo, King Dedede & Tank Star release date
Nintendo has revealed new amiibo figures for Kirby Air Riders, including Sword Kirby & Dragoon and Noir Dedede & Hydra, with release dates to be announced. Additionally, the King Dedede & Tank Star amiibo will have their release date provided later.
New Super Mario Bros. Wonder amiibo are up for preorder at Amazon
Nintendo is releasing three new amiibo figures for Super Mario Bros. Wonder: Elephant Mario, Captain Toad with a Talking Flower, and Poplin with Prince Florian. These figures, along with a standalone Talking Flower toy, will launch on March 26, coinciding with the release of the "Meetup in Bellabel Park" DLC. The article also notes the upcoming "Switch 2 Edition" of the game and discusses pricing strategies for purchasing the upgrade.