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…
Nintendo Hong Kong is definitely feeling generous towards Animal Crossing fans lately. Following news on free downloadable mooncake hat QR codes, the company is also running a special promotion for those who purchase a Nintendo Switch or Switch Lite. Buy a qualifying system and receive a New Horizons-themed tote bag…
In celebration of the Mid-Autumn Festival, a yearly tradition in China, Nintendo Hong Kong has shared official download codes for two custom hat designs in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. The designs are based on mooncakes, a Chinese delicacy that is traditionally shared during the Mid-Autumn Festival. One features the iconic…
Getting back into the groove sometimes takes a bit of prep work, like making a weekly schedule. Whether you’re just starting out in elementary school or “an adult” that needs a spare page to add to their journal, Play Nintendo’s latest freebie is perfect for all ages. A basic Monday…
UPDATE: It’s now official! Nintendo of America and Nintendo of Canada has confirmed that the coveted Animal Crossing: New Horizons special edition Nintendo Switch is back! The system is now available to pre-order at GameStop and hopefully, we’ll see even more retailers join in, selling the unit at its MSRP…
Today’s Animal Crossing: New Horizons update news is extending beyond your digital island paradise. Nintendo of America and Nintendo of Canada has confirmed that the coveted Animal Crossing amiibo cards will be available to purchase this November. This November, #AnimalCrossing #amiibo Cards Series 1-4 make their return to select…
Nintendo has finally detailed Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ big Fall update and it looks like it’ll be bringing quite a few things to the table! You’ll be able to start growing pumpkins to craft new furniture, buy Candy from the Nooklings, and even get access to more skin and eye…
Enjoying your time in tropical paradise, but disappointed that you missed out on scoring a pair of wonderful pastel-colored island Joy-Con along with an Animal Crossing-themed Nintendo Switch system and dock? For any potential new or old console adopters looking into purchasing the limited edition bundle, you may be in…
For some, Animal Crossing: New Horizons has been a daily ritual (or obsession) over the last six months, but if you haven’t set out on your Nook Island Getaway then Nintendo has some folks it’d like you to meet. In a new video, they take the time to explain the…
As summer fades and fall begins, Animal Crossing: New Horizons is marking the seasonal transition with a new item available from the Nook Shopping store. You can purchase a Moon Rug for 2,000 Bells, by either visiting the Nook Stop terminal in Resident Services or via the Nook Shopping app…
Now, hear me out. Animal Crossing: New Horizons is an adorable game. We can all agree on that fact, right? It’s precious, easy on the eyes, with lots of curves and round shapes and soft textures – easy translatable to tons of other artful mediums. So, I can’t be the…
Nintendo released a very special Nintendo Direct all about the 35th anniversary for the Super Mario Bros. franchise today! Despite the video being about 16 minutes long, not everything from the press release made the audiovisual cut or was featured for a few seconds. One of these news blurbs was…
This week, My Nintendo and Play Nintendo are teaming up! We have two new gaming-themed papercraft activities to add to our “to-do” crafts list. First up is My Nintendo. Intended as placemats, these Animal Crossing: New Horizons-themed printouts double as activity sheets! Plus, with one sheet dedicated to various New…
