E3: Getting to grips with Nintendo's new amiibo toys

Nintendo is showing off the first of its amiibo toys at the E3 video games expo in Los Angeles. Each figurine includes an NFC (near field communication) chip, which allows it to store data about a player's progress and unlock new types of gameplay in Super Smash Bros 4 and other compatible titles. via Pocket http://ift.tt/THc0re