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Animal Crossing New Horizons Zelda Splatoon amiibo unlocks

Nintendo has come forward with the full list of Zelda and Splatoon amiibo that unlock new villagers in Animal Crossing: New Horizons as part of the game’s version 3.0.0 update.

To kick off 2026, Nintendo is releasing a major update for the game and a Switch 2 Edition. One of the highlights is that by scanning Zelda and Splatoon amiibo, new villagers can appear. For Zelda, you can summon Tulin and Mineru. Splatoon amiibo bring along Cece and Viche.

The full list of upcoming Zelda and Splatoon amiibo unlocks for Animal Crossing: New Horizons is as follows:

Another Fire Emblem: Three Houses figure has been announced, this time being a female Byleth in the dancer outfit. The figure is planned to release in October of 2026, with pre-orders now open.

Here’s some more information about the figure via its product listing:

This week’s expanded Japanese software sales are as follows:

My Mario

August 7: Today, Nintendo unveiled a new “My Mario” series of products targeted at young children. Merchandise will begin to be available on August 26, 2025 at Nintendo Tokyo / Osaka / Kyoto with select items coming elsewhere in 2026.

Nintendo says that this series is something that parents and children can enjoy together. Partner companies will be included in offering products, and more items will be added in the future.

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Today, RedDeerGames announced the game Cozy Tiny Home for Nintendo Switch. The title will make its way onto the platform on December 9, 2025.

In Cozy Tiny Home, you will be furnishing room after room to your liking, in a comfortable cozy atmosphere. Not only can you fill your home with furniture and decorations, but also with cutesy creatures partaking in various activities.

We have a full overview of the game below:

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment just launched, but Koei Tecmo has already confirmed that free updates are planned.

Specifics about what fans can expect haven’t been shared at this time. We’re also unsure when exactly they’ll be releasing. However, Koei Tecmo has teased that the Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment updates will let players enjoy the game even longer. Two updates are planned in total.

Etrange Overlord

Originally announced for Japan, Etrange Overlord is set to launch on Nintendo Switch worldwide. NIS America will be bringing the game to North America and Europe in early 2026. There’ll be Japanese voice-overs with English and French subtitles.

Etrange Overlord was previously announced for a March 2026 launch in Japan. The musical action adventure game comes from Gemdrops and Broccoli.

Hyrule Warriors Age of Imprisonment frame rate resolution

Digital Foundry has delivered a new technical analysis, which covers the frame rate, resolution, and more for Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment on Nintendo Switch 2.

Overall, it looks like we’re getting an upgrade here compared to the original Hyrule Warriors and Age of Calamity. That said, not everything is perfect.

Here’s the roundup of tidbits:

Sonic Racing CrossWorlds Nintendo Switch 2 Edition

SEGA has just provided an update on Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Nintendo Switch 2 Edition. The game is slated for December 4, 2025.

Numerous technical upgrades are included here compared to the Nintendo Switch version. Fans can look forward to a higher resolution, improved frame rate, and sharper graphics.

SEGA and RGG today unleashed new details about Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties, which cover story, upgraded combat, and other gameplay elements. We also have a bunch of new screenshots.

Here’s the full rundown:


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