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…
Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam badges are in stock at the Nintendo Badge Arcade! Repeat: This is not a Drill Shell! We have confirmation that badges from Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam have arrived at the Nintendo Badge Arcade! Starting today, you can grab and Bomb Derby your way to…
Ever since the first Pokémon Sun and Moon gameplay trailer last week we’ve been waiting for more information regarding the new Alola setting. We may finally have a better idea now, as an updated description on the Amazon listings for both Sun and Moon suggests that there will be multiple…
Well, this is a little unusual. According to data miner Random Talking Bush on Twitter, the only character to be affected by the upcoming 1.1.6 Super Smash Bros. patch is everyone’s favorite sassy witch, Bayonetta. After unpacking the files, "param/fighter_param_vl_bayonetta.bin" and "fighter/bayonetta/script/animcmd/game.bin" are the only two changed. — Random Talking…
The first in a year-long line of DLC packs for Hyrule Warriors Legends is now available worldwide! The Master Wind Waker Pack includes 16 new My Fairy costume pieces, a The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker-themed Adventure Mode map and a new Adventure Mode battle scenario for players to…
Creating a unique, engaging boss encounter in Super Mario Maker is a difficult thing to pull off. Anyone can drop a super-sized Bowser into a fire-breathing Koopa Clown Car – that’s child’s play. But to craft an encounter that spans an entire full-length level, incorporates an evolving giant mech suit,…
To anyone who’s ever wondered what it’s like to be a Pokémon in a Pokémon’s world, now’s your chance! The Wii title PokéPark Wii: Pikachu’s Adventure will be releasing in the Wii U eShop tomorrow, Thursday May 19th, for $19.99! The game originally launched back in 2009 and let you…
Monopoly variants are a dime a dozen these days, especially within the realm of video games. Nintendo alone has provided multiple themed variants of the famed century old board game for many of its most popular franchises, including The Legend of Zelda and Pokémon. Today that trend continues with the…
A new collection featuring Pikachu is now available over at the online Pokémon Center. The collection, featuring a black and white, comic-esque Pikachu, contains six items: a messenger bag, a hoodie, a spiral-bound notebook, a trading card binder, a glass tumbler and a playmat. The notebook and the tumbler are…
Nintendo of America has confirmed that the SNES classic Contra 3: The Alien Wars will be arriving in the New 3DS eShop tomorrow! This marks the first third party SNES title to arrive on the New 3DS in the U.S. since launching in March. Contra 3: The Alien Wars will…
Nintendo has hinted to the fact that it might expand its business interests to include creating quality of life devices. According to an article from Game Informer, the company’s articles of incorporation were amended to include two new additions: “Development, manufacturing and sale of medical devices and health devices” and…
The ludicrously named JRPG 7th Dragon III Code: VFD is launching in North America July 12th, so 3DS owners don’t have too long to wait before they can dive into yet another lengthy portable adventure. To make sure players have a lot of content to look forward to, Sega has…
Do you like Bug-type Pokémon? Do you like collecting things? If the answer is yes, then the new Vivillon catcher featuring even more Vivillon patterns in the Badge Arcade is perfect for you! If bugs make you squeamish though, no worries! There are some adorable new Pikmin catchers featured in…
