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…
Lucky Redditor MachinesRomance received their standard copy of The Legend of Zelda: Art & Artifacts six days before it was supposed to be released, and they were kind enough to share some screenshots of the inside of the book. Through the photos we get small glimpses of art for Link’s…
Anyone who fancies themselves an expert on all things Legend of Zelda must be excited for the new Art & Artifacts book releasing February 21st. If you want to show off that pride and test yourself, certain Barnes & Noble locations will have just the thing for you! Partnering with…
Just yesterday, rumors were circulating that production on the NES Classic had ceased. The rumor originated in a post on NeoGAF, stating that Bergsala, Nintendo’s Nordic distributor, had claimed that production of the hot console had stopped, and that retailers were to receive no more units. Today, Tech Radar is…
Amazon has announced its plans for a animated kids’ series based on the action role-playing franchise Costume Quest. According to the press release published by Amazon, “The show stars four kids facing off against the dark forces lurking in the shadows of their sleepy town of Auburn Pines. To overcome…
Nintendo Japan has released some new details and images of its upcoming Fire Emblem Echoes: Valentia Complete Edition. While we have been aware of the existence of this Japan exclusive set for some time, we now get our first look at what comes bundled in the 10,980 yen (roughly $100)…
The UK and Hong Kong-based merchandise manufacturer First 4 Figures is at the forefront of high-class Legend of Zelda statues right now, with the eagerly anticipated Breath of the Wild 11″ Link shipping out next month. What you may not know is that First 4 Figures statues are put together…
Breath of the Wild may be what’s occupying most Zelda fans’ minds, but there’s another special something coming out for us soon. The Legend of Zelda: Art & Artifacts book will be releasing on February 21st, but in the meantime the Nintendo Minute duo has given us quick flip through…
We go hands-on with the Japan exclusive Goodbye! BOXBOY! amiibo bundle. Find out what all the contents inside this newest bundle are by watching the unboxing below!
Take out your wallet, give it a consoling pat on the back, and quietly say “I’m sorry,” because an adorable new line of Ditto plushes is available now at Pokémon Centers! Featuring Ditto-esque versions of the original Kanto starters, Gengar, Jigglypuff, Pikachu and various forms of Eevee, these plush pals…
UPDATE: Adi Shankar, producer of movies like Dredd and The Grey, went on record last year saying he was working with Fred Seibert of Frederator Studios on a “Super violent Castlevania mini-series.” Should be an amazing show! Konami’s hit video game series Castlevania is making its way to Netflix later…
Even months after the release of Pokémon Sun & Moon, the celebrations continue. Hot off the trails of the release of the first Sun & Moon TCG expansion are four new plushes on the Pokémon Center website in the US, all of adorable new Alola Pokémon. The Pokémon that have…
When it comes to Zelda merchandising, First 4 Figures has been on a roll these past few years. Not only have they made statues based on characters like Link and Zelda but they’ve also dabbled with more unique aspects of the franchise, like Darunia and a life-sized Majora’s Mask. It…
