First 4 Figures revealed its second Sonic Frontiers statue, with the titular character in his Super Sonic form. The company published a video showcasing the Exclusive Edition of the figure, which features LED integration in its Chaos Emeralds and smoke ring. The statue has different lighting modes and a dial…
In a new interview with Famitsu Magazine, Level-5 president Akihiro Hino said that hopes the ending for the upcoming Professor Layton and the New World of Steam will “make people think a little.” While that sounds a little humorous out of context, Hino explains that the story for Layton’s return…
You’d think that working at Nintendo would keep you plugged into what the company is planning, but that doesn’t seem to be the case when it comes to certain games. In the latest episode of the Kit & Krysta podcast, former NOA employee Kit Ellis explains how the Big N…
It’s a little surreal to think that I’ve been writing about Tetris 99 for eight years now. Released as the first free game for Switch Online subscribers, I’m astonished that Nintendo has continued to support it for all of these years. The support isn’t ending anytime soon, either, as a…
After yesterday’s confirmation that Nintendo of Europe would be discontinuing the Switch 1 in 2027, the company has now clarified that the original Switch model will still be manufactured in North America and Japan, at least for the time being. In a statement to IGN, the company wrote, “We plan…
Six new additions to the LEGO Pokémon range have been revealed, featuring fan-favorite creatures and introducing the first minifigures to the line. Arcanine, Munchlax, and Rayquaza now have their own dedicated sets, and there is a giant Poké Ball build that can be opened up, Polly Pocket-style, to reveal a…
About a month ago I had the pleasure of attending Nintendo’s space at Summer Game Fest to try a handful of games from their publishing partners. Each one had a themed area in their venue designed to compliment the games. On entry I bee-lined to a backcorner bedroom complete with…
Raid Hour (also referred to as Legendary Raid Hour) started as an experiment in March 2019. Initially called Legendary Lunch Hour, Niantic set aside one hour on Wednesdays for Trainers to find 5-Star (Legendary) Raids easier by increasing the appearance rates. After further testing, Raid Hour was renamed and rescheduled…
Sega has shared a sneak peek at a new Sonic the Hedgehog animated project, which will be released as part of the franchise’s 35th anniversary celebrations. Revealed during the “Sonic the Hedgehog Animated Shorts: A Frame-by-Frame Retrospective” panel at Anime Expo 2026, the trailer shows plenty of fan-favorite characters in…
One day while playing through The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales for review, I was chatting with my friend about why I felt that retro throwback games weren’t hitting the same as they did years ago. While his initial response was a glib, “Because they’re made by nerds,” it…
The Pokémon Company announced a new collaboration with Japan’s J.League, the premiere football association for the country, to give Pokémon mascots to each of its 60 registered teams. On a new promotional webpage for the league, you can see brand-new banners for each team with their associated critter. Seemingly picked…
After weeks of speculation, Nintendo of Europe has now officially announced that it will be releasing a revision of the Switch 2 that includes a removable battery. Set to roll out to store shelves this summer, the new model is being released in anticipation of changing battery regulations across Europe….
Xbox boss Asha Sharma has revealed plans for “the most significant restructure in Xbox history,” which includes a huge amount of layoffs and five studios departing. Sharma sent an email to Xbox staff – which she also publicly shared on X – to inform them that 3,200 employees will be…
Nintendo of Europe has announced that it will begin phasing out the original Nintendo Switch early next year. Starting mid-February 2027, Nintendo will no longer be selling the console to retailers. This includes the original system, the Nintendo Switch Lite, and the OLED model. The Switch 1 family of systems…
Raid Hour (also referred to as Legendary Raid Hour) started as an experiment in March 2019. Initially called Legendary Lunch Hour, Niantic set aside one hour on Wednesdays for Trainers to find 5-Star (Legendary) Raids easier by increasing the appearance rates. After further testing, Raid Hour was renamed and rescheduled…
