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…
Everyone likes comfy clothes to chill out at home after a long day of, well, working at home. If you’re a fan of Animal Crossing then Gelato Pique, a luxury loungewear maker, has you covered with its Animal Crossing: New Horizons-based collection, and is now accepting entries for the line’s…
As the holiday season starts ramping up with the end of December, you may want to kick back while you are trapped indoors and get yourself into the same rhythm as the chilly atmosphere you may be seeing outside your window or across the internet. Whether you’re booting up your…
Today, Senior Editor and co-found of Polygon, Russ Frushtick, published an interview with Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser. The interview covers a variety of topics – from Joy-Con drift to the fabled Nintendo Switch Pro rumors, why March 31st, 2021 is a mysterious cut off date for a variety…
Winter’s my favorite season for a lot of reasons, and thanks to Animal Crossing: New Horizons all our islands can now really embrace it. Maybe you’ve had a little bit of snow this month already, but Isabelle herself is reporting a more thorough smattering. Brrr! It's not my imagination…it…
Are you ready for some sweet new Nintendo Switch bundles for the holidays? If so, you’re in luck. Nintendo of Europe has revealed that two new Nintendo Switch bundles are coming, with one already available to pre-order. The first bundle features the Animal Crossing: New Horizons Edition Switch…
Nintendo Switch’s Version 11.0.0 system update brought some wonderful new features, including an easier way to transfer images from your Nintendo Switch and onto a smart device. Step-by-step guides have been shared on the new process, yet Nintendo’s Japanese site threw in an extra bonus. On the Japanese Animal Crossing:…
Soon Japanese Animal Crossing players will get a taste of what it’s like to customize their own clothing and accessories in the real world. EJ ANiME Store’s Japanese parent site, ebten, will begin selling Animal Crossing shirts, throw-overs, hand towels, and bags overseas that are completely customizable through their website…
There’s a Toy Day between us and the New Year, but Animal Crossing: New Horizons is ready to celebrate early. In a cute, new video we get to see Isabelle, Tom Nook, and others gathered together and thinking on some island fun. Most notable here (other than everyone…
Back during Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ winter update news, one of the more easily missed features was that the NookLink app was going to add your own personal catalog. That’s now arrived for anyone using the Nintendo Switch Online app, making it easier than ever to see if that new…
With Black Friday deals underway this week, it’s time to spend those hard-earned Bells. The Nintendo UK Store has listed new Switch Lite bundles each including a digital download of 2020’s smash hit, Animal Crossing: New Horizons (which we previously reported appearing in France). You can choose between…
The upcoming holiday season means three things: bundles, bundles, and bundles. Nintendo is looking to take advantage of the season by combining games with new Switch consoles, like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. In France, though, they’re looking to hook new gamers with a Nintendo Switch Lite bundle that includes Animal…
A few months back, we reported on a LEGO Nook’s Cranny set which was posted onto the LEGO Ideas website. The set, which faithfully recreates Tom Nook’s quaint general store, gained a ton of attention online and quickly received the 10,000 votes needed for LEGO to review the set. Should…
