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…
A set of Super Mario Bros. themed Uno cards have appeared on Amazon Japan. Slated for a release date of June 18th, the game appears to have all the trappings of a normal Uno game but with Mario, Diddy Kong, the Koopalings and more on the cards. There’s no word…
Are you one of the many who’ve been counting down the days until the release of Kirby: Planet Robobot? Well, here’s a little something to quench that pink puff thirst! The very first Kirby Series amiibo trailer from Nintendo of America is here at last. Have a look! Kirby: Planet…
Rose Colored Gaming, the company known for creating beautiful, and often intricate, one-of-a-kind and specially customized gaming accessory items, has brought the world a new treat for collectors– and this time, it’s Pokémon themed. Feast your eyes on this stunning Pokémon 20th anniversary themed 2DS display stand. Available in the…
The official website for Dragon Ball Fusions updated today with images showing a New 3DS bundle including the game and special, Dragon Ball-themed cover plates. As a lifetime fan of all things Dragon Ball, I can only hope this beautiful bundle makes it to us folks out west. Along with…
If you live in the New York City area, take note: Nintendo is hosting a private demo of Tokyo Mirage Sessions ♯FE in Rockefeller Plaza on May 26th, and you’re invited. Applications to attend the TMS♯FE demo appear to be limited, so apply now while you can. There are few…
Have all those exhausting mayoral duties gotten you down? Chances are, you could probably use a vacation, and you’re in luck! The Badge Arcade has a fresh ticket to a tropical island all for you! Free play? No. Practice catcher: Today’s the last day this beautiful trip is available, though,…
Miitomo, Nintendo’s first foray into the mobile software market, has undeniably been off to a phenomenal start with over 10 million unique users having already joined the social sensation. Yet today, a mere two months after its launch, it’s become increasingly more evident that Miitomo is suffering from a user…
Nintendo’s had a long history of odd ads – from funky dance Zelda to The Turtles’ Smash Bros – so it’s interesting to get a look at where it all began. The company’s first video game television advertisement was a 30 second Game & Watch ad that is strikingly simple,…
With the recent announcement that NIS America would no longer publish Atlus games in Europe, fans in the region have been understandably anxious about what that means for future releases like Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse, Etrian Odyssey V and Persona 5. Even after Atlus was bought by Sega, the…
Hey, mayors! Are you having trouble catching a bee? Did you finally complete that furniture series you’ve been after? Did Agnes move in and destroy your perfect gold rose garden? Then you’re in luck, ‘cause today’s badges are all about emotions! Free play? No. Practice catcher: It’s the final day…
Capcom’s no stranger to providing 3DS themes alongside Monster Hunter. Digital copies of 4 Ultimate are coming with one by default, and to celebrate game’s success overseas the company had another available free theme to all 3DS owners for a limited time. This trend is continuing with Monster Hunter Generations’…
The Squid Sisters, Callie and Marie, are heading to Super Mario Maker according to a well known Wii U data miner, NWPlayer123. Noticed in a video posted this morning, the data was discovered in the latest update file of Super Mario Maker. Series 2 of the Splatoon amiibo will hit…
