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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:

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

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.

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:

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment has sound major talent behind its music, as it’s revealed that the same team behind the NieR soundtrack worked on this one.

Now that the Nintendo Switch 2 game has launched, the Monaca website has been updated. There’s now a clear slot for Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment on there.

Hyrule Warriors Age of Imprisonment

It’s time for the newest North American Nintendo Download Switch report for the week of November 6, 2025. The latest releases on the Nintendo eShop include Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment and more.

Here’s the full roundup:

Pokemon Legends Z-A Diancite Stone Mystery Gift extra side

Starting today, Pokemon Legends: Z-A players can obtain a Diancite Stone through the Mystery Gift feature, and a new side mission is available.

The Diancite Stone unlocks an opportunity to encounter and battle the Jewel Pokemon through the extra side mission titled “Shine Bright like a Gemstone.” After claiming the Diancite, players can visit the Looker Bureau, where Mimi the Espurr will take a special interest in the Mega Stone. This leads to an extra side mission. After finishing it, Diance can be added to their team, and the Diancite stone can be used to Mega Evolve it into Mega Diancie, unveiling its radiant Mega Evolution in battle.

Mega Chimecho and Mega Baxcalibur Pokemon Legends Z-A

Pokemon Legends: Z-A just revealed the latest information about its Mega Dimension DLC, including the reveals of Mega Chimecho and Mega Baxcalibur plus a release date. The DLC is due out on December 10, 2025.

For Mega Chimecho, when it Mega Evolves, “six smaller copies appear and flutter endlessly, even when no wind is blowing.” It also has cries in which “the echoes of its copies overlap and resonate, creating an intense sound-wave attack that can overwhelm any opponent.”

Baxcalibur, meanwhile, has more ice energy with its Mega Evolution and uses a back blade that has grown larger and more powerful. The blade “can cleave or smash nearly anything in its path.” Baxcalibur Mega Stone is available from the Z-A Battle Club as a reward for advancing in online Ranked Battles.

Here’s some other information about the DLC:


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