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…
We are only a few weeks away from the North American release of Kirby: Planet Robobot and Nintendo of Japan is starting to raise the hype levels! New concept art has been released on the official Japanese Kirby: Planet Robobot site that showcases some absolutely beautiful renditions of areas from…
Nintendo of Japan’s Twitter account has revealed a new series of Splatoon crossover badges in the Nintendo Badge Arcade to celebrate Splatoon’s one year anniversary, along with some free plays. [バッジとれ～るセンター] 『スプラトゥーン』発売1周年を記念して、アシュリー、ニッキー、バイトがお気に入りのブキとギアを装備したコラボバッジが入荷中です。無料プレイのプレゼントもありますので、ぜひご来店ください。 pic.twitter.com/b4y2z6jvdr — 任天堂株式会社 (@Nintendo) May 27, 2016 The three revealed so far include Badge Arcade favorites Ashley from…
Japanese news site Dengeki Online has released about 20 all new screenshots from the upcoming mobile title Pokémon GO. The screenshots showcase AR, evolution and eggs. You can check out the entire gallery below:
Fans of Skyward Sword rejoice – the rather fierce looking statue of Link which was announced back in February at WonderFest 2016 now has a confirmed Japanese release window and pricing. The 1/7 scale statue will retail for 15,800 yen and will be available this November. Pre-orders are open on…
This week in the Nintendo eShop: Dragon Fantasy soars onto 3DS and Wii U, Rynn’s Adventure makes its Nintendo console debut, and a double dose of StarTropics hits the Wii U Virtual Console. Another week, another Atlus sale! I hope you saved enough ental because Etrian Odyssey Untold: The Millennium…
While multiplayer Minecraft has thrived on PCs due to the relative ease in which you can mod the game, console players typically have to rely on the porters at 4J Studios to incorporate new features over time. Thankfully the game’s next big free update brings one of the most common…
The fourth DLC installment in Fire Emblem Fates’s Map Pack 2 is now available for purchase and download. “IV: Light’s Sacrifice” sees a “reluctant” Siegbert entering the fray, joined by Nohr child units like Ignatius, Soleil, Forrest and others. Players who successfully complete the map will be rewarded with a…
Nintendo of America has released an all new trailer showcasing some of the features and abilities coming next month in Kirby: Planet Robobot. You can check out some of the new mechanics and ability’s in the video below! Kirby: Planet Robobot launches in North America on June 10th. You can…
Tons of new WarioWare badges, as well as a new type of catcher, have arrived in the Nintendo Badge Arcade! Scope out what’s new below. Free play? Yes! Practice catcher: There’s also a new special theme promotion! With the purchase of ten plays, you’ll receive this home screen theme based…
Welcome to the Character Column! Each week, I’ll be taking a look at a different character from Nintendo’s long and esteemed history, and I’ll analyze what makes them interesting, nuanced, or just plain memorable. Whether they’re heroes, villains or NPCs, I’ll explain why they deserve respect or love from the…
DHX and Dentsu Enterainment USA have announced a deal to develop an all new Mega Man animated series. The series will be based on classic Mega Man titles and is set for launch sometime in 2017. Included with the press release is our first look at the Blue Bomber’s new…
According to finder.com Nintendo will be asking journalists to set aside 90 minutes to play their two “extended demos” of the Legend of Zelda at E3 this year. Nintendo has kept its fans in the dark about the upcoming Zelda title for the Wii U since it was announced a…
