Fans of the Donkey Kong franchise are likely aware of the infamous “DK Rap” from Donkey Kong 64. Conceived as something of a goof to start off DK’s first 3D outing, the theme was written and composed by legendary composer Grant Kirkhope after being implored by designer George Andreas from…
Another day, another rumor about the Switch 2. While we at least know the console is releasing very soon and that Nintendo is gearing up for a pretty big launch, there are still some things about the console that remain uncertain. One such question is whether or not the Nintendo…
With the release of the Nintendo Switch 2 a little over a month away now, anticipation among Nintendo fans continues to build. While many already have their sights set on the system, others are still on the fence and looking for more information before they decide. Fortunately, the latest issue…
Amiibo fans rejoice, as today we’ve been graced with several new figures for both The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and the Super Mario line of figures! Zelda fans will be able to proudly show their pride with the new Archer and Horse Rider figures of Link’s design…
The company PDP and Nintendo have teamed up again to create three new officially licensed amiibo displays which are available for preorder from Amazon now. This isn’t the first time Nintendo and PDP have worked together to make officially licensed products. PDP are the folks that created the game storing…
Anticipation for the next amiibo release has been growing steadily, as we’re still without the likes of Cloud, Corrin and Bayonetta. A new CPSIA listing for an unknown amiibo may have outed at least one of those,with a manufacturing date of this last April and May. With the item’s number…
Need some help completing your Animal Crossing amiibo card collection? Well, if you can make your way to Nintendo’s New York store this Friday you can participate in an official Nintendo trading event! The event will be held from 6pm to 8pm EST, and you can read the announcement on…
The official Japanese Monster Hunter Stories limited edition game is available for pre-order via the eCapcom store now. For around 8,300 yen (or roughly $80 USD) the limited edition copy of the game will come bundled with a bunch of Monster Hunter Stories related goodies. The limited edition version of…
Sitting down to watch Nintendo’s Digital Event from 2014, I didn’t know what to expect. We were excited to see Zelda, we were eager to see new characters for Super Smash Brothers, and we were hopeful that Nintendo would finally prove the GamePad was a unique and necessary innovation in…
Japan is receiving a new 32GB Wii U bundle that includes Splatoon and the two brand new Squid Sisters amiibo. This bundle comes out on July 7th exclusively in Japan. The best part about bundles like this are the beautiful box art, and this bundle is no exception. I hope…
After the recent announcement that Disney Infinity 3.0 will be ceasing development later this year it’s clear the toys-to-life market isn’t doing so well in 2016. We haven’t had too many sales figures to help define this apparent downward curve, however, at least until now. GfK Entertainment, via MCV UK,…
Polish those Rathalos saddles and sharpen your switch axes: Capcom has confirmed that Monster Hunter Stories is set to release later this year on October 8th in Japan! Three new amiibo are also set to launch alongside the game with even more to be released sometime during the winter. The…
Coming in hot off the heels of the Kirby and Smash Bros. versions, a pair of Splatoon amiibo dioramas will be releasing in Japan soon! On July 7th, a mock stage for the Squid Sisters will be available, matching up nicely with the background for their routine announcements. Unique to…
Are you one of the many who’ve been counting down the days until the release of Kirby: Planet Robobot? Well, here’s a little something to quench that pink puff thirst! The very first Kirby Series amiibo trailer from Nintendo of America is here at last. Have a look! Kirby: Planet…
The Squid Sisters, Callie and Marie, are heading to Super Mario Maker according to a well known Wii U data miner, NWPlayer123. Noticed in a video posted this morning, the data was discovered in the latest update file of Super Mario Maker. Series 2 of the Splatoon amiibo will hit…
