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…
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…
Welcome back to our in-depth exploration of the history of amiibo! In our previous segment, we delved into the first half of 2015, covering the releases of Waves 3 and 4 of the Super Smash Bros. amiibo line, as well as the debut of the Super Mario Bros. amiibo series….
Welcome back to our deep dive into amiibo history! Today, we’re taking a look at what might just be the most chaotic year in amiibo history—complete with dozens of figures, long lines, retailer exclusives, and an explosion of scalping. So, without further ado, let’s dive into 2015, the second year…
It’s hard to believe that nearly ten years have passed since the launch of amiibo on November 21, 2014. Originally released to compete with the likes of Skylanders and Disney Infinity, these little figures not only gave those brands a run for their money but also continued to thrive in…
With Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa finally revealing that the successor to the Nintendo Switch will have full backwards compatibility with the current console, it has gotten everyone’s minds pondering at just what that will mean for the performance of older games. While most of Nintendo’s first-party efforts run perfectly fine…
We’re only a few weeks away from the much-anticipated release of Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake, and I’ve been lucky enough to have some hands-on time playing it over the last week. I’m always happy to see another entry in a series as timeless as Dragon Quest, and I’ve been…
Nintendo’s affinity with the natural world runs deep in both imaginative and surprisingly realistic. Whether it’s establishing a new life with a whole host of animal neighbors or diving into a never ending sea, it’s easy to see the ecological influences. Perhaps no series embodies that more than Pikmin, which…
Tolkein’s Legendarium has had its ups and downs in the video game realm. Success has been found in the action-adventure space, bringing oliphant-sized battles to life with familiar heroes under your control. On the other end of the spectrum, there’s Gollum, and the less we say about that the better….
Editor’s Note: Today, September 27th, would have marked the 6th anniversary of Dragalia Lost. To celebrate, we are re-publishing a piece we created for its 5th anniversary. Enjoy, and thank you, Mr. Lost! With the recent announcement that Mario Kart Tour will no longer be getting new content, I’ve been…
Back in the ’90s, Nintendo, Sega, and Sony were locked in what is now commonly referred to as “The Console Wars”—a fierce rivalry between gaming giants that played out through advertisements, lawsuits, and even, in one instance, a public feud in front of Congress over video game violence. While Nintendo,…
I absolutely adored last year’s Nitro Deck from CRKD. After purchasing one late last year, it’s become one of my favorite Nintendo Switch accessories. I didn’t get the chance to review it when it first launched, but with CRKD’s reveal and release of the updated model, the Nitro Deck+, I…
When it comes to Nintendo, a handful of specific franchises are often regarded as core pillars of their brand. From Super Mario, to The Legend of Zelda, to Pokémon – when one thinks about a Nintendo game, it will often be one of these. That being said, there’s a certain…
