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…
Try saying that headline five times fast! In late March, the Nook App within the Nintendo Switch Online app for mobile devices will be receiving an update that provides Nook Points once a day for logging in. The Nook Points can then be used in Animal Crossing: New Horizons to…
This week’s upcoming Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ update is bringing a slew of new features to the game on March 18th, but Nintendo has an additional surprise in store for next week, too. According to Nintendo’s website, the Island Tour Creator will launch on March 23rd as a “limited-time web…
Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ next update has been detailed ahead of its March 18th arrival and it’s a doozy! As detailed via Nintendo UK, there’s plenty in store, but the headliner is the arrival of the Sanrio characters. Those who already have the amiibo cards can unlock them right away,…
It’s the end of another week full of Nintendo news! Make sure you’re up to date on what’s going on at the House of Mario by checking out this week’s top stories. This week’s top stories Three new amiibo for Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin…
One of the most-requested crossovers since Mario and Sonic is finally happening. Build-A-Bear has announced that they will be releasing a new line of products based on Animal Crossing: New Horizons. COMING SOON! Our Animal Crossing™: New Horizons collection is full of fun for all ages. Sign…
Animal Crossing: New Horizons is nothing short of a cultural phenomenon. With this one entry in the series, Animal Crossing has gone from a niche (by Nintendo’s standards) yet successful franchise in The Big N’s portfolio, to one of the pillars of its library and at the forefront of…
Nintendo has seen fit to share monthly looks at what’s in store for denizens of Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Usually highlighting available critters and seasonal changes, they’ve been cute reminders to check in to the game and take in all that newness. Well, at least that’s been the case until…
Hori recently unveiled their upcoming Monster Hunter Rise collection, and as appealing as they are they definitely cater to fans of those games specifically. If you’re after something a little more universal, a little more aesthetic-based, then might we suggest these adorable accessories? Coming this April, their new line…
Official information about Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ upcoming Sanrio crossover has arrived via a video posted by Nintendo. The video reveals the reprinted Sanrio Collaboration Pack amiibo cards will function as they did in Animal Crossing: New Leaf — they’ll unlock six new villagers in the game, all themed after…
Hope your urban planning skills are up to par, because warp pipes are soon headed to your island: The Super Mario-themed version 1.8.0 update to Animal Crossing: New Horizons is now live. Along with tons of Super Mario items, which will become purchasable on March 1st, the update brings Girls’…
Animal Crossing: New Horizons has been the perfect virtual paradise for Nintendo Switch owners throughout the past year, but wouldn’t it be nice to bring some of that luxury to your real home? My Nintendo and BoxLunch have teamed up to offer fans the chance to win prizes that will…
Update (Friday, February 19th, 2021): Nintendo of America posted their coverage of these seasonal items on their official site as well as confirm a My Nintendo mission related to Animal Crossing: New Horizons! My Nintendo Missions: Visit the official Nintendo Island in the Animal Crossing: New Horizons game Complete…
