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…
The Sonic the Hedgehog Lego theme was a long-time coming on the heels of the blue blur’s Lego Dimensions debut and the Lego Ideas Green Hill Zone set, but it launched to happy fans earlier this year. Right now the trio of Sonic, Tails, and Amy are represented as Minifigs,…
The Super Mario RPG remake is only a scant few weeks away, and some new information is coming to us from the Japanese website and press release, as translated by redditor u/Diligent-Middle1090. By beating the game, you’ll unlock a Sound Player that can play both the remastered and original SNES…
Prepare yourselves for a trip down memory lane as First 4 Figures has opened pre-orders for its crappiest statue yet, The Great Mighty Poo! For those who aren’t as old and tired as me, The Great Mighty Poo serves as one of Conker’s Bad Fur Day’s most memorable boss battles,…
One of the biggest new additions I noticed right away when playing The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom was the introduction of a new status effect called Gloom. Like with the red and black malice that was present in Breath of the Wild, Gloom is not something you…
This year looks good for fans of the classic 3DS RPG Bravely Default, with Good Smile seemingly set to release Pop Up Parade figures of the entire four-person party. The company previously revealed figures based on Tiz and Agnés and earlier today they confirmed Edea Lee! Take a look: …
Update (4/4/23): GrimGrimoire OnceMore is available on Switch today! Celebrate by watching the launch trailer: NIS America has announced when it will be bringing Vanillaware’s PlayStation 2 real-time strategy game to modern consoles and fans of gorgeous artwork might want to keep next spring free. Originally released…
Earlier today we covered the news that Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl would have special bonuses for players with save data from Pokémon Sword or Shield and Pokémon Let’s Go, Pikachu! or Let’s Go, Eevee! Well, turns out Legends: Arceus is getting in on the action, too. If the…
There’s no shortage of options for those who want to wear some Animal Crossing-themed apparel, with Cakeworthy, UNIQLO, and Graph being just a few of the many brands and retailers that have partnered with Nintendo to bring you all manner of shirts, dresses, and hoodies. But what about footwear? That’s…
On today’s episode of the Nintendo WireCast, Amiibo Jason and Hero TJ talk about gaming while quarantined, LEGO Super Mario, and much much more!
It’s almost that time of the year again – Nintendo’s General Shareholders Meeting! Also E3 too, I guess. Jokes aside, Nintendo’s end-of-June shareholders meetings often include some interesting morsels of information. Last year’s, for instance, brought with it the news that Shuntaro Furukawa would become president of the company, alongside…
Late last week, Koei Tecmo’s subsidiary developer Gust started teasing a new game, and while the official reveal is yet to come, magazine scans confirm that it’s called Atelier Ryza: Queen of the Everlasting Darkness and the Secret Hideout and it’ll be heading to PS4, Switch, and PC with a…
It’s that time of year again. The snow is melting, the flowers are budding, and a giant heap of Indie games are coming to the Nintendo Switch. Just in time for GDC, the latest Nindies Showcase will air 9 a.m. PT this Wednesday, with 30 minutes of indie info. …
