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…
The next batch of Pokémon Sun and Moon info is here! After finally getting the much anticipated starter reveal just a few weeks ago, fans everywhere were also treated to small glimpses of the upcoming mascot legendaries, but (unfortunately) without any real information about them. However, this morning, that’s changed!…
You can check out our full recap article here! All New Pokémon Sun and Moon information was shared this morning via YouTube. Get brought up to speed by checking it out below! First of all, we have Solgaleo, a Physic/Steel Pokémon. According to his official bio, Solgaleo has been honored…
This is a bit different – after many, many Super Mario Maker mystery mushroom costumes based on popular Japanese characters and idol bands, a property from Britain is finally getting the spotlight: Shaun the Sheep. Originating in Aardman’s classic 1995 claymation The Close Shave, Shaun the Sheep has went on…
Nintendo of America has confirmed that Metroid Prime Hunters will be releasing on the Wii U Virtual Console tomorrow, further establishing the Wii U as the definitive console for all your bounty hunting needs. Taking place between the events of Metroid Prime and Metroid Prime 2: Echoes, legendary bounty hunter…
Nintendo has confirmed that Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong’s Double Trouble will be arriving in the 3DS eShop tomorrow, closing out the SNES trilogy for both North American and European New Nintendo 3DS owners. In this final chapter of the classic Donkey Kong Country trilogy, Donkey Kong and Diddy…
Knowing me for any period of time will inevitably lead to the realization that I absolutely adore the Kirby series. Plenty of that will come to light in any of my other entries in this celebratory miniseries, but every love has a beginning. For me, that beginning was Kirby’s Dream…
Don’t forget, new Pokémon Sun and Moon info will be coming tomorrow morning around 6:00 a.m. PST. Here’s what the times will look like across the U.S.: 6:00 a.m. – PST 7:00 a.m. – MST 8:00 a.m. – CST 9:00 a.m. – EST Make sure you stay tuned; we’ll…
Nintendo of America has added a Bravely Second home menu theme for the 3DS to the U.S. My Nintendo reward page. The theme is titled New Faces and contains both beautiful artwork and music from the game. The Bravely Second theme is available now for the low price of 100…
June is finally here, which means the launch of Tokyo Mirage Sessions ♯FE is just around the corner. It also means even more trailers and advertisements, courtesy of Nintendo. The game’s last trailer focused mostly on gameplay and battle systems, but this time around it’s all about the story. The…
It’s a fantastic feline frenzy in the Nintendo Badge Arcade today, as pixel cat badges are back – for one day only! Check out what’s new below! Free play? Yes! Practice catcher: It’s the final day for all the badges released on May 26th, including the WarioWare catchers, so be…
Late last night, Good Smile Company announced three new presale figures to be made available for purchase by attendees of this year’s Anime Expo in Los Angeles, California. First up is Figma Yuuki, the “Absolute Sword” from the hit series Sword Art Online II. Optional parts include Yuuki’s one-handed sword,…
According to a recent post on the official Nintendo of Europe Wii U Facebook page, the physical release of Minecraft: Wii U Edition is going to be arriving in stores across the continent on June 30th, 2016. The digital version has been available via the Nintendo eShop since December. The…
