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…
Earlier today, we reported on a listing for the Nintendo Switch that was recently discovered in the POS system at Best Buy. According to the listing, the Switch was showing an MSRP of $249.99 at the retailer. Now, thanks to a source working at Target, we were provided with the…
Quite a few Switch accessories have been announced so far, with some of the most prominent being from Hyperkin. Now HORI has joined in, with a few of their upcoming items appearing online. Take a look: We also have a few that have yet to be given full color…
It’s only natural that the Switch rumor-mill is ramping up as we close-in on the event this Thursday. Today’s comes from Reddit user radoster95, who wouldn’t really be a reliable source if not for the fact their posting history on the site indicates they likely are a Best Buy employee…
The Nintendo Newscast team came up with 100% BS rumors to see who could devise the most creative and ridiculous fabrication before of the Switch event this Thursday.
The Legend of Zelda Facebook page has once again shared new, never-before-seen concept art, this time featuring the outfit of a worker in Hyrule. Have a look! While this might not show off art for a main character, like Zelda or Link, the cool factor behind the creation of a…
With the big Nintendo Switch presentation in Tokyo, Japan only days away, fans are undoubtedly at the edge of their seats, just waiting for any tidbit of Switch related news to hit. And while this next morsel might not be news, per se, it’s definitely something that will amp up…
Disclaimer: This information is not confirmed so please take it with a grain of salt. With just a handful of days until Nintendo’s Switch presentation, credible source Nikkei has released a report claiming that the Switch will be priced at ¥25,000 in Japan, which converts into roughly $213 USD. Now,…
A new Nintendo-themed Warriors game by Koei Tecmo could be on its way to the upcoming Nintendo Switch, if new rumors from Laura Kate Dale and YouTuber OBE1plays are to be believed. The rumor first emerged from a video posted by YouTuber OBE1plays, who claims the title will not be…
Next week’s Nintendo Switch presentation will be roughly an hour in length, according to Japanese streaming service Niconico’s timetable. The site lists the event as beginning at 20:00 JST and ending at 21:00 JST. Because the presentation will be done by Nintendo President Kimishima and dubbed over in other languages,…
The good folks at Nintendo New York have announced that they will allow 250 fans into its flagship store on Thursday, January 12th, for a private and exclusive viewing of the Nintendo Switch event broadcasting live from Tokyo, Japan. #NintendoNYC invites you to an in-store exclusive viewing event of the…
With a week to go ’til the big reveal, Switch event information is coming in fast. One of the most exciting aspects alongside the console and software is that this will be one of current Nintendo president Tatsumi Kimishima’s first large scale presentations on a worldwide stage. His attendance was…
While the Switch event is a week away a few third party accessory makers have come forward with add-ons for the upcoming system at the ongoing CES event. While a lot of them are pretty generic, a few actually give us a better idea of how the Switch will work…
