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…
Super Mario Maker just can’t be stopped, with more levels being made every day alongside frequent updates from Nintendo itself. Next in line from the latter is a pair of costumes from outside Nintendo’s cast of characters, though these ones will be no less recognizable. Hello Kitty and My Melody…
Coming in hot off the heels of the Kirby and Smash Bros. versions, a pair of Splatoon amiibo dioramas will be releasing in Japan soon! On July 7th, a mock stage for the Squid Sisters will be available, matching up nicely with the background for their routine announcements. Unique to…
Get into the Zelda spirit today, because there are even more Zelda badges added to the Arcade. Specifically, badges from the 3DS’ very own Link Between Worlds! Or, if you’d prefer a little Animal Crossing action, there are a couple amiibo Festival badges up for grabs, too. Free Play?: No….
YouTube user JackTech has just published the second (technically, third) episode in a fascinating new series about Nintendo’s original Game Boy. The first episode, which was published three months ago, discusses the computer hardware behind the Game Boy and how it’s all put together. Another episode, labeled episode 1.5, was…
The Famicom may be 33 years old this year, but who’s to say it can’t get a brand new game? That seems to be what the creators of Kira Kira Star Night were thinking, as their homebrew sidescroller will be releasing for the retro system in late July. Originally created…
UPDATE (5/24): Even more images of the amazing boxes have appeared online thanks to reddit user stonknod. You can check them out below! UPDATE (5/5): Vans has officially announced its partnership with Nintendo on its U.S. website! It’s important to point out that this means that the shoes will, in…
We have been speculating about the Nintendo NX for over a year now and yet we’re still very unclear on the details, but one of the most prevalent rumors making its way around the internet was that it would be a hybrid of console and handheld in some form. Now…
Nintendo U.K. has announced that a brand new title, Teddy Together, will be launching on the 3DS in July. The game centers around a teddy bear that is granted the gift of life and interacts with the player by asking it questions. Unlike the Hollywood movie Ted, however, Teddy Together…
Development of a new Sonic the Hedgehog game appears to have been unceremoniously announced today via Sonic’s official twitter account. This official Sonic twitter handle is known for its hot topic sense of humor and attitude that matches the blue blur himself, but this seems like a pretty straightforward indication…
There are plenty of video game franchises hitting significant milestones this year, but one of the most noteworthy is Dragon Quest’s 30th anniversary. While the series has only seen moderate success in the West over the years, its Japanese reputation is through the roof, with over 50 million combined sales…
Hey, everyone! There are tons of new badges in the Badge Arcade today fresh for the picking, so get your little hands ready! First off, there are a bunch of new and returning Majora’s Mask badges, featuring some beautiful artwork and cool masks. If that’s not your style, go 8-bit!…
Welcome to Collectors Corner! Each week I’ll be bringing you a special article on the special editions of consoles and other Nintendo merchandise that I love. Ever since I was a kid Nintendo’s special editions have stood out to me, and I’m excited to share that passion with you all….
