From humble beginnings to a global empire, the Pokémon franchise has gone so far over the years. Yet despite the size of the throne the series sits on today, The Pokémon Company always makes time to celebrate the steps it took to get there. The amount of merchandise available seems…
In a bit of exciting news to brighten your day, legendary creator Shigeru Miyamoto has turned 72 years old today. While it technically hasn’t happened in the US just yet as his birthday is November 16th, 2024, it is the 16th over in Japan. For nearly 50 years now, Miyamoto…
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…
Hello there! Welcome to the world of handhelds! My name is Jaxson! People call me the Collector Professor! These handhelds are covered in creatures called Pokémon! For some people, consoles are toys. Others use them for display. Myself… I study consoles for a profession. First, what are we doing here?…
If you haven’t done so already, make sure to enter Nintendo’s Holiday Sweepstakes for a chance to win one of four themed prize packages. Among the packs are Mario, Pokémon, Zelda and Animal Crossing – and all four include at least one 3DS. Games and amiibo are among the other…
As it turns out, the Edge Joystick by EMiO actually doesn’t work with the newly released NES Classic Edition. After testing out the product, Redditor sakipooh has reported that the joystick is only compatible with Wii and Wii U Virtual Console games. There are several places in the joystick’s advertising…
Nintendo has teamed up with Escape Room creator SCRAP to create a real life Zelda adventure! Participants will have to work together to solve Zelda inspired puzzles and interact with characters from the Zelda universe. Tickets are on sale now for select locations with more cities coming soon. Those who…
Amiibo Jason goes hands-on with the NES Classic Edition in our latest unboxing video!
New amiibo New Mario Party amiibo are now available to purchase at Amazon! 20% off with Prime! amiibo dioramas. ($10.24 and up at Amazon) B1G1 40% off all amiibo at Toys”R”Us Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Welcome amiibo Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Welcome amiibo is here! Stock up on…
Jakks Pacific announced during its weekly Jakks Chats on Twitter that it’s bringing a series of gold colored figures to its World of Nintendo toy line. The series is called the Trophy Series and features the likes of Mario, Link and Ganondorf. Also announced was collectible 8-bit gift pack that…
The NES Classic Edition is proving to be a hot item! Retailers across the country have sold out of the micro machine both online and at brick and mortar stores causing frustrated shoppers and online scalpers to emerge. Nintendo, in an attempt to reassure its fans, took to Twitter to…
With some of you dear readers either getting your hands on an NES Classic Edition or scurrying to get one from a store or Amazon today, I managed to get my own hands on its overseas equivalent. I’m proud to present the Famicom Classic Mini! This little plug and play…
We recently got a look at what Pokémon Centers in Japan were releasing to celebrate this holiday season, lead by an adorable Pikachu in a Delibird costume and an Eevee bringing along a present just for you. Having seen these in person, they’re as top notch as you’d expect from…
One thing I love about owning Nintendo handhelds is having the option to acquire accessories that complement my very large, forever-growing collections. From cute and quirky character styluses to fun keychains that can adorn my 3DS, Nintendo almost never fails to let me personalize my systems in stylish ways. That’s…
If you’re a child of the ’80s or ’90s, you may remember the feeling of opening up a new game and paging through a beautiful instruction manual. Filled with pictures and tips to get you started on your adventure, these manuals were a staple of early gaming, almost all of…
