Welcome to Part 4 of Our Deep Dive into the History of Amiibo! In today’s installment, we’re exploring the amiibo releases of 2016—a year that saw the introduction of new franchises, an influx of collectible cards, and some highly sought-after Japan-exclusive releases! Raise Your Shovels! The first amiibo release of…
Initially released for the Nintendo Wii in 2010 (followed by a Nintendo 3DS port in 2013 and a digital release for the Nintendo Wii U in 2015 and 2016), Donkey Kong Country Returns will now be getting a high-definition version for the Nintendo Switch. Launching on Thursday, January 16th, 2025,…
Just in time for the holiday season, Build-A-Bear has released a new Riolu plush bundle! Let’s look at what you’ll get to decorate the adorable Fighting-type. You’ll receive the Riolu plush, coming in at 16 inches tall, along with a cute Premier Ball-themed hoodie. Each Riolu also includes five different…
Just a few moments ago, Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa officially confirmed that the successor to the Nintendo Switch (commonly referred to as the Switch 2) will be backward compatible with Nintendo Switch titles, as well as with Nintendo Switch Online software! This is Furukawa. At today's Corporate Management Policy…
It’s been a few months since Nintendo announced that Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp would be reaching its last breath after an impressive seven-year run. While Nintendo assured fans that the game would continue in an offline version, it offered few specifics about what that would look like. Fortunately, the company…
Nintendo fans have been dying for a new hardware release, and Nintendo finally delivered… sort of. Earlier this morning, Nintendo announced Alarmo, an all-new alarm clock available for purchase in early access for Nintendo Switch Online members right now. According to Nintendo, Alarmo is an interactive alarm clock…
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom continues the series’ tradition by supporting a wide variety of amiibo in-game! Check out our handy guide below for all the known details so far. We will update this guide with new information as we approach the launch of Echoes of Wisdom on…
As part of its “PlayStation 5 Technical Presentation” today, Sony announced that its latest console will be getting a mid-generation refresh in the form of the PS5 Pro. Set to release on November 7, 2024, the console will cost a staggering $700 in the U.S., with regional pricing in Europe…
With a new theme park expansion on the way for Super Nintendo World, it was only a matter of time for the Nintendo Switch to get another Donkey Kong Country title. Today’s Nintendo Direct didn’t disappoint in that regard with the announcement of Donkey Kong Country Returns HD. …
After the return of Super Mario RPG and Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door, it was only a matter of time until Nintendo found a way to bring the other Mario RPG series to Switch. Today’s Nintendo Direct was kicked off by Mario & Luigi: Brothership, an all-new entry in the…
Less than a year has passed since the Super Mario Bros. Movie dominated at worldwide box offices wordwide, and the teams at Nintendo and Illumination are wasting no time on the next installment! Today, Shigeru Miyamoto and Illumination’s Chris Meledandri officially confirmed that the sequel to the Mario Bros. Movie…
Another day, another Switch 2 rumor. In a recent late-night report by Bloomberg, it has been suggested that the Nintendo Switch 2 is slated for a release later this year, featuring an 8-inch LCD screen. The report cites Hiroshi Hayase, an Omdia analyst who specializes in research on small and…
The original Ace Attorney series was foundational for establishing the appeal of visual novels in western markets. Phoenix Wright’s over-the-top lawyer adventures, full of melodrama, hilarious character animations, and the dopest chiptunes ever produced for the Game Boy Advance, made for a fruitful, new chapter in Capcom’s history book. When…
After more than two decades of gaming reveals, news, and entertainment, E3 is officially dead, as attempts to revive the struggling convention over the past few years have proven unsuccessful. This announcement comes from a post on the official E3 webpage and Twitter account by the Entertainment Software Association, reading:…
Nintendo has had an exciting night at 2023 The Game Awards. Not only has Super Mario Bros. Wonder received the award for Best Family Game, but now the Legend of Zelda: Tears of The Kingdom has, justifiably, taken the award for Best Action/Adventure Game. Tears of The Kingdom was nominated…
