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…
Now that the Animal Crossing Direct is finished, we can sit back and relax, dreaming of our future life on a deserted island that we’ll be making our own. Players all over the world had a lot of questions regarding what to expect from the new title, many of which…
UPDATE – February 19th, 2020 (6 p.m. PST): Added re-uploaded version of the video. A now-delisted 15-second video for Animal Crossing: New Horizons has shown off new footage from the game, including our first look at its character customization screen and the Able Sisters’ shop. You can check…
Walmart has created a nice landing page dedicated to all things Animal Crossing: New Horizon. Among the contents are shop links to the game itself (and the newly revealed tote bonus), the game’s trailer, links to related products from the series, cute tidbits of info about the upcoming title, and…
Another new pre-order bonus for Animal Crossing: New Horizons has been revealed! Walmart is offering those who pre-purchase the game a free tote bag that features a few very familiar raccoons… Tom Nook, and Timmy and Tommy Nook! While it’s nice to see another bonus offered up by a North…
Get ready, Animal Crossing fans, as a new Direct focusing on the franchise is on the way! Tune in on February 20 at 6 a.m. PT / 9 a.m ET for a roughly 25-minute livestreamed #AnimalCrossing: New Horizons Direct, featuring an in-depth look at Nook Inc.’s Deserted Island Getaway…
And the Animal Crossing pre-order bonuses keep rolling in! We just saw Amazon Japan announce multiple bonus options that include plushes, keychains, and a lunchbox — and now it appears as though France is getting another multipackage bonus. (WHAT?!) Retailer Micromania Zing has just revealed that those who pre-order New…
With less than a month to release, the anticipation for Animal Crossing: New Horizons has never been higher. The game isn’t the only thing fans are looking forward to though. The first new special edition Switch in quite some time will release alongside the game, and it looks gorgeous. While…
Hopefully, you’re not too fatigued of all things Animal Crossing: New Horizons, and if you needed another reason to pre-order the game, Amazon Japan has you covered: the retailer revealed three new bundles with some new goodies included. Each bundle comes packaged with the game itself and a cute lunchbox….
We’ve gone hands-on with a new controller from PowerA! Check out how this Animal Crossing themed wireless controller looks up close. And if you’re a fan of K.K. Slider, you’ll really love this design! This product has been provided for review by PowerA. Find PowerA here: Twitter Facebook…
Yet another pre-order bonus for Animal Crossing: New Horizons has been announced! The anime retailer Animate revealed that those who pre-purchase the game from them will receive three gorgeously themed A5 clear files featuring beloved characters like Isabelle, Timmy & Tommy Nook, Tom Nook, and more! You can view the…
Speaking of really cute Animal Crossing goodies… Best Buy is offering up a little something special for everyone who’s hyped up for the release of Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Available in both a package with the game itself and as an individual purchase, you can now pre-order this super cute…
On Monday, it was reported that Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ page on the official Nintendo website had been updated to include a mention of “In-Game Purchases” as part of its ESRB rating; today, it appears this detail has been completely removed. The game, rated E (“Everyone”), now only has “Comic…
