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…
Capcom divulged a lot of Monster Hunter Stories information earlier today, and while we’ve already covered the biggest piece of news, namely that the game will be receiving a series of amiibo, there were plenty of other tidbits that are worth covering. First up is a selection of costumes for…
The official Pokémon website has announced that the Mythical Pokémon Mew will be redistributed in June’s Trainer Club Newsletter for anyone that wasn’t able to receive it back in February. I suspect this is because there were multiple cases of GameStop running out of codes before everyone got their chance…
Polish those Rathalos saddles and sharpen your switch axes: Capcom has confirmed that Monster Hunter Stories is set to release later this year on October 8th in Japan! Three new amiibo are also set to launch alongside the game with even more to be released sometime during the winter. The…
GameStop has revealed a new pre-order incentive for the upcoming 3DS exclusive Kirby: Planet Robobot: an exclusive pack of trading cards. The pack contains six cards, and, according to GameStop, “some packs contain the special Jet Mode transformation card”. It should be noted, however, that these are not amiibo cards…
Data research site Goo Rankings has been on a roll lately riling up Pokémon fans with some targeted polls aimed at Japanese gamers. First up was Mewtwo being voted the “most handsome” Pocket Monster of all, then there was the slop of sludge Grimer taking the “Ugliest Pokémon” crown. While…
The development of Keiji Inafune’s Mighty No. 9 has faced a troubled history, and is often seen as emblematic of the potential risks of Kickstarter campaigns. After several delays, however, the game seems ready to launch in a month, and a new trailer has been released to show off some…
Hey, everyone! Unfortunately, there’s nothin’ new in the Badge Arcade and, to pour salt in the wound, it’s the final day for a number of catchers. Be sure to get your hands on the Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam, NES Remix and Animal Crossing: amiibo Festival badges before they’re gone!…
A new DS title has made its way to the Japanese Wii U’s Virtual Console, and it’s one of my favorites! Available now is Mario Kart DS, the 2005 handheld mega-hit that managed to be the go-to multiplayer title in my high school days. While the Virtual Console release is…
Today marks the first day that field tests for Pokémon GO in the U.S. are live. While the field tests in Japan, New Zealand and Australia have been running, Pokémon and Niantic have been gathering data to help improve the upcoming mobile game, and quite a few new changes have…
U.K. based merchandise company Merchoid is getting ready for summer with a trio of official, Nintendo licensed bikinis themed to both Super Mario Bros. and The Legend of Zelda. Each set sells for $29.99 USD and comes with a single top and a pair of bottoms, one plain and one…
Nintendo announced via its press site this morning that from June 14th to the 19th, 500 Nintendo fans will be given the opportunity to play The Legend of Zelda for the Wii U at the Nintendo NY store before anyone else in the world. 500 fans will be selected during a fan event…
The Pokémon 20th Anniversary celebrations have made their way to GameCenter CX, with the Kachō firing up the 3DS Virtual Console release of Pokémon Green Version. Shinya Arino’s patented enthusiasm and humor shine through as he makes his way from Pallet Town at the start of his journey in this…
