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…
2021 has already rolled into spring, but for anyone taking a look back at last year (you know, the good parts at least) Metacritic has shared its 11th Annual Game Publisher Rankings. Topping the ranking this year is none other than Sega, though it’s noted that comes courtesy of several ports…
The ever popular Animal Crossing x Sanrio amiibo cards that were released back in 2016 in Japan and Europe will finally be re-released and made available in the US this Friday. To finally add these six cards to your amiibo collection and access their in-game bonus content for Animal Crossing:…
Previously, Bandai Candy had announced that the company would be releasing flocked Animal Crossing: New Horizons figures with their ramune flavored candy this April. In addition to those adorable fuzzy villagers, Bandai Candy will also be making another set of Animal Crossing: New Horizons-themed products soon with their Chara-Magnets lineup….
When the time was nigh for Dodo Airline planes to embark on personal tropical paradises, Nintendo was hyping up Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ impending release with Nook Tails. These short comic strips featuring Timmy, Tommy, and of course Tom Nook were small skits that poked fun at the daily lives…
Just over one year ago, many of us set out in our Nook Island Getaways. This perfectly timed release made last spring more bearable and the game has continued to have a place in our lives since release. Now some of the most notable residents have come together to celebrate…
It’s the end of another week full of Nintendo news! Make sure you’re up to date on what’s going on in the world of Nintendo by checking out this week’s top stories. This week’s top stories A Fortnite Fleet Force Joy-Con bundle is coming out on June…
March of 2020 simultaneously seems like it happened only yesterday and a lifetime ago. Many of us had been looking forward to it for months in anticipation of the next title in the Animal Crossing series after a release date delay pushed the launch out of 2019. Animal Crossing: New…
Welcome to Mii Weekly with Hero TJ! This show features headlines, impressions, and an assortment of variety segments all centered around Nintendo. This week, we cover Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ latest update, the Square Enix Presents presentation, the Monster Hunter monster quiz, and more!
It was quite a shock today to learn that there’s a company called Cakeworthy that doesn’t actually sell cakes. While its services may not be able to satisfy my sweet tooth, the nostalgia-focused fashion label does offer a great range of fandom-themed apparel, featuring clothing designs of Disney, Star Wars,…
Last year, film director Julian Terry got creative during the quarantine with his short film Don’t Peek, which debuted in October 2020. The film depicts a young woman playing Animal Crossing: New Horizons late at night on her undocked Nintendo Switch, when she suddenly notices that her in-game actions are…
The Sanrio update is now live in Animal Crossing: New Horizons! If you’re lucky enough to have a set of Japanese or European Sanrio Collaboration Pack amiibo cards, you can start bringing characters over to your island ASAP! Otherwise, Target stores in North America will carry the cards starting on…
As we approach the first birthday of Animal Crossing: New Horizons this week, the success of Nintendo’s latest installment in its popular life sim series has been well documented throughout its first year on the market. The game continues to dominate software sales worldwide, and according to Nintendo’s latest financial…
