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…
It’s been almost three years since Animal Crossing: New Horizons took the world by storm, which means that diligent players may be finally obtaining “100% completion” in it. But for those struggling to make the most of island life, there’s FuturePress’ forthcoming Official Animal Crossing: New Horizons Complete Edition Guide….
Just about the only thing that can make chocolate better is chocolate with an adorable face on it, so the smart folks at Godiva have teamed up with Nintendo to create a line of Japan-exclusive chocolates and accessories themed to Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Available at Japanese Godiva stores, as…
It’s another calendar month, so you know what that means — new icons for Nintendo Switch Online members! Bust out the champagne and party favors. September brings the usual changeover for Animal Crossing: New Horizons icons, featuring characters with September birthdays such as Marshall and Apple. For the…
It’s been three years since the last major Nintendo Live event in Japan. For 2022, it’s back and overnight Nintendo released more details about what attendees can enjoy on Saturday, October 8th, and Sunday, October 9th. First, there will be three musical performances each day and they’ll feature DJ K.K….
If you live in certain parts of the world – notably, at the moment, Europe and the UK – it’s been unbearably hot for several days as record temperatures hit. But while things blaze, we at least have a fictional dog to remind us to not push ourselves too hard…
Update (7/14/22): All five new Animal Crossing plushes are up for pre-order at Play-Asia for $17.99 each. You can save 5% on orders over $20 when you use the code NWIREQ4 at checkout! This past April, Sanei Boeki announced that more Animal Crossing plushes would be coming to…
Father Time comes for all things, and while most of us live in blissful ignorance of when we will shudder off this mortal coil, the same cannot be said for the likes of the video games we play. Apparently. And the clock is ticking on this beloved title — Animal…
Another physical reward has been added to My Nintendo! Animal Crossing fans who are in need of something both cute and practical, this one’s for you: a three-pack coaster set sporting beloved Brewster of The Roost café is now available for 700 Platinum Points. Serving as both a…
The lengths to which people will go to create (or recreate) environments in Animal Crossing: New Horizons continue to impress. Such is the case with NaydinfarCrossing, an artist and Zelda fan who has recreated a small portion of Breath of the Wild in New Horizons: View this post on…
Even though Animal Crossing: New Horizons may have received its final content update with the Happy Home Paradise downloadable expansion, Nintendo has remained committed to improving upon everyone’s tropical escape with minor patches. Yesterday afternoon, the Animal Crossing: New Horizons Version 2.0.5 update suddenly dropped alongside a patch note guide…
Gift boxes are a staple in the Animal Crossing franchise, and now you can show your AC love in real life: My Nintendo UK has added a wrapping paper set for the price of 400 Platinum Points. The set includes three varieties of wrapping paper — a quilt-like…
Raymond in boxes — or rather, a single box — is now cheaper than ever AND physically tangible: he’s just one of a handful of new All Star Collection plushies available for pre-order, along with fellow villagers Lily, Hamlet, Francine, and Chrissy. Each is available for the…
