As Deadline reported this morning, Australian actor Uli Latukefu has been cast as Ganondorf in the upcoming live-action The Legend of Zelda film. A relative newcomer to the scene, Latukefu’s first film role was as Cole in Alien: Covenant. He has been steadily employed since, sticking mostly to TV shows,…
As well as raking in huge profits at the box office, Nintendo has explained that its movies are breaking down barriers to allow for an expanded audience. In Nintendo’s latest financial report, the company stated that releases such as The Super Mario Galaxy Movie can allow people without any gaming…
The Japanese Ministry has once again called on the Trump administration to stop using franchises such as Mario, Pokémon, and Naruto in its social media posts. According to a report by Japanese publication Mainichi Shimbun (via IGN), Japanese officials put forth at least two more requests to the US government…
As part of its ongoing collaboration with Capcom, Universal Studios Japan (USJ) has announced that new Resident Evil items are coming to the theme park. The company revealed a popcorn bucket modeled after the iconic Licker creature, as well as shirts and bags themed around the Raccoon Police Department (RPD)….
In a move that is sure to please fan’s of competitive speed running, Nintendo of America has tapped former Donkey Kong world champion Steve Wiebe to promote Lego’s new “Donkey Kong” arcade cabinet. You are not alone there, Steve 🫣#LEGODonkeyKong #LEGO pic.twitter.com/8Qg1r720EX — Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) July 23,…
Update: All three figures are up for pre-order now at Amazon and Walmart – Link – Amazon | Walmart Zelda – Amazon | Walmart Ganondorf – Amazon | Walmart Hasbro has revealed its lineup of Legend of Zelda toys, which includes figures of Link, Zelda, and Ganondorf based on their…
Sega’s partnership with Wendy’s continues this summer, as the fast food chain is now offering Sonic the Hedgehog trading cards with Kids’ Meals in US restaurants. Previously a UK-exclusive promotion that kicked off in June 2026, the US collaboration is active now through early September. Each Kids’ Meal comes with…
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…
A Japanese fragrance company has started a new gaming-themed brand, with its first range of room scents based on Street Fighter 6 characters. Gaming Fragrance (via VGC), a brand launched by CODE Meee, has collaborated with Capcom to bring three scents based on fighters Ingrid, Juri, and Ed. Each set…
PC hardware company Razer has announced another Pokémon range, this time featuring franchise icons Pikachu and Eevee. The cozy collection includes a wired headset, keyboard, wired mouse, and mouse pad. Each item features summer-themed artwork of Pikachu and Eevee cuddling and playing on a pastel pink background. Cozy up…
The Hobonichi Mother Project has revealed a new collaboration with Casio, celebrating Mother 3’s 20th anniversary with a limited-edition watch inspired by the game. A special variant of Casio’s G-Shock DW-5600 series, the watch’s vibrant yellow color is inspired by the sunflower fields in Mother 3’s sixth chapter – one…
First 4 Figures has teased a new Sonic the Hedgehog statue, based on the character’s appearance in Sonic Frontiers. The high-end figure manufacturer shared two videos showing the statue, which features Sonic posing with all seven Chaos Emeralds surrounding him. The Sonic the Hedgehog figure’s dimensions…
A partnership between popular mobile game Pokémon GO and fast food chain McDonald’s has been announced. The reveal was made from the official Pokémon GO X account, though information on what the event will entail or when it will take place has yet to be disclosed. The post (via machine…
Gaming merchandise retailer Fangamer has introduced a new Klonoa plush to its store, with a design based on the character’s original PlayStation outing. A piece of official Klonoa: Door to Phantomile merchandise, the $39 Klonoa Plush is available to pre-order now, with shipping starting in the first quarter of 2027….
New Pokémon collaborations with gaming hardware companies HORI and Razer have been revealed, with both starring the Eevee evolutions Espeon and Umbreon. HORI’s new Wireless HORIPAD Turbo – a controller for Nintendo Switch 2 – features artwork of both Gen 2 Pokémon and has been listed on Amazon (via GamesRadar+)….
