As one of the final announcements for Super Mario Bros.’ 40th anniversary, Nintendo confirmed that a proper Switch 2 Edition of Super Mario Bros. Wonder will be coming in early 2026. Dubbed “Meetup in Bellabel Park,” the title already received a Switch 2 patch that increased the game’s output resolution…
Though Kirby Air Riders’ core presence in today’s Nintendo Direct was on its spectacular, detachable amiibo, there was one other crucial bit of information. Namely that another Kirby Air Riders Direct is on the way, hosted again by Masahiro Sakurai! Having followed all things Super Smash Bros. as well as…
Following a bunch of indie game trailers, Koei Tecmo delivered a new trailer for Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment that confirmed the game will be hitting Nintendo Switch 2 this year. Scheduled for release on November 6th, 2025, this latest Warriors title will be packing all the features you’d expect…
In what may be the biggest surprise of today’s Nintendo Direct presentation, the Virtual Boy was revealed as the next system to join the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack. A physical accessory is required to play the games, in which users can insert their Nintendo Switch 1 or Switch…
As August made way for September and the temperatures begin to cool down, that can mean only one thing: fall will be here soon. With the change in seasons comes the inevitable Halloween decorating that makes this part of the year so special. While Halloween itself is a good ways…
Build-A-Bear and Pokémon have become a pretty iconic duo over the years, and both the Build-A-Bear Company and The Pokémon Company are keeping the good times rolling with the announcement of a new addition to its lineup: Litten. The cute fire cat is set to release on September…
The year 2025 marks a very special occasion for many Nintendo fans out there. It isn’t just the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2, but also the 40th anniversary of the Super Mario series. Despite this, there hasn’t been much of any news relating to Mario from Nintendo themselves, beyond…
If you thought some of those bigger Lego sets could be expensive, you’ve seen nothing yet. The Legoleak subreddit reports in a new post that when the first official Pokémon Lego sets release next year, one will be priced at a whopping $650. Set to include 6,838 pieces, the set…
Sega announced a new “Sonic & Friends x Sanrio characters” product line at Tokyo Toy Show 2025 today. Sonic the Hedgehog and Hello Kitty mascots appeared at the event’s Sega Fave booth to reveal the collaboration, according to Essential Japan (via Sonic City). Sonic & Friends is a series of…
Kirby and the Forgotten Land’s Switch 2 Edition released today, bringing with it the new Star-Crossed World expansion! This addition promises new levels, new challenges, and new Mouthful Modes! To celebrate, a new physical reward has been added to My Nintendo: introducing Tote Kirby! The tote bag features Kirby on…
In its ongoing campaign to get everybody buying Razer products, the peripheral manufacturer teased a new product for fans of Pokémon: a pair of Gengar headphones. While not originally announced alongside its new line of products earlier this year, Razer is seemingly continuing its collaboration with The Pokémon Company to…
If you’ve followed our past posts on McDonald’s Japan’s August specials, you’ll know that this past weekend saw the start of a promotion with The Pokémon Company. In addition to some toys included with Happy Meals, there was a limited-edition set of Pokémon cards that included an extra-limited variant of…
Nintendo of Japan has just revealed one of what will surely be multiple announcements leading up to Mario’s 40th anniversary in September. My Mario, a new child-focused product line of merchandise and engagement experiences, is launching on Tuesday, August 26th in Japan. You can view the My Mario…
With the Nintendo Switch 2 only being two months old at this point, it makes sense that there aren’t any color options available quite yet. Past Nintendo handhelds have had a myriad of special editions and colors to choose from, and while the Switch 2 will likely get some in…
Visitors to Japan this month will want to make a stop by McDonald’s if they’re big into Pokémon. As part of a special promotion starting on August 8th, 2025, McDonald’s Japan will be carrying a handful of new, exclusive Pokémon toys in Happy meals as well as the previously reported…
