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…
We’ve seen quite a few map recreations in past weeks, including The Legend of Zelda, within Animal Crossing: New Horizons lately, and Reddit user assualtepic continues that trend with their Pokémon Diamond and Pearl-inspired island construction. Sinnoh region image provided by Bulbapedia. To achieve the desired look, they found…
As a Southern California native, I’ve been fortunate enough to visit Disneyland plenty of times in my life. While it may be currently closed due to COVID-19, one fan decided to put their own familiarity with the park to the test and recreate one of its iconic attractions in Animal…
We’ve seen a lot of crazy island creations from Animal Crossing: New Horizons players, but none may show such devotion to another Nintendo franchise as this one: Twitter user @penpen_0907 has crafted the courtyard from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time in all its glory. The video, seen below,…
Future Press, the publisher behind the Animal Crossing: New Horizons Guide Book, has provided an update on shipping and delivery times for the book’s upcoming release. Essentially, if you’ve pre-ordered early on, you’re guaranteed a book from the first shipment. Otherwise, it sounds like the rest of the orders will…
While Redd may seem like an upstanding businessman, there are vague hints that his business practices might be a little shady! A new level of shadiness has appeared in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Apparently, the fake art he’s peddling is haunted/possessed/possibly extraterrestrial! Several fake art pieces have spooky side effects,…
Animal Crossing: New Horizons is everywhere, so it’s no surprise to see more real-life businesses and landmarks getting into the fun. One such place, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, or simply The Met, has joined in, releasing its entire digital collection of art to Animal Crossing players. The process is…
Making your own home in Animal Crossing: New Horizons can be quite the journey. Having to juggle remodeling payments, Happy Home Academy’s weekly visits, and increasing your island’s approval rating can maybe leave you a bit broke and unsure when it comes to decorating your house. With thousands of items…
You’d need a veritable encyclopedia to hold all the information on Animal Crossing: New Horizons — fortunately, this complete strategy guide full of index marks, color-coded sections, and other little touches to help you sort through everything you need to know about island life… assuming you know Japanese. The guide…
While Animal Crossing: New Horizons continues to exceed expectations for Nintendo, certain players are, seemingly, upset with the game. According to Metacritic’s “User Reviews” section, New Horizons now boasts over 1,600 negative reviews, which is 600 more than the game’s positive reviews. All of this negativity from users is a…
How has island life been treating you in Animal Crossing: New Horizons? It’s been over a month since the game was released and it’s already become one of the best outlets for staying “safer at home” and coping due to coronavirus’ impact on 2020. To check in on everyone’s progress,…
Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ save data transfer abilities are still on their way, with the game’s developers working on two methods of transfer. The information comes from a new interview with CNET, in which the interviewer Scott Stein shared his frustrations with the current lack of cloud save backups and…
According to Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ head developers, the game could have a plan in place for content updates for the next two to three years. The information comes from a new interview with CNET, in which CNET asked game director Aya Kyogoku and producer Hisashi Nogami if the game…
