We’re only a few weeks away from being able to relive the Virtual Boy from the comfort of our Switch systems. Nintendo’s biggest flop, the console launched at a time when anticipation for the N64 was reaching a fever pitch and before the technology to do proper 3D was financially…
The director of the upcoming Resident Evil installment has addressed the widespread online speculation of open-world elements in the hotly anticipated title. Koshi Nakanishi shut down the idea in an interview with Game Informer, directly confirming that Resident Evil Requiem “isn’t an open-world game.” “The main concept behind this…
The first Nintendo Direct of the year is rumored to be happening during the first week of February, according to a renowned leaker known for his accuracy. On Nate the Hate’s latest podcast episode, he claimed that the next Nintendo Direct is likely to occur next week. “From what…
We’re only a few weeks away from being able to relive the Virtual Boy from the comfort of our Switch systems. Nintendo’s biggest flop, the console launched at a time when anticipation for the N64 was reaching a fever pitch and before the technology to do proper 3D was financially…
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie will be here in just a few short months, and Nintendo has dropped a brand-new trailer showing off the sights, sounds, and several new characters that will accompany us on this new adventure. While it was a pretty safe assumption that Yoshi would be joining…
Released last March to coincide with MAR10 Day, Lego debuted a new Mario Kart set that let players build a large-scale Mario with kart for adults to build. It was surprisingly detailed and very faithful to the series, though it was missing one important thing: his brother! That seems to…
Pikachu’s original look is making a comeback, as Takara Tomy has announced (via Essential Japan) the return of a popular plush from the ‘90s. Faithfully reproduced from an iconic 1997 toy, the “Welcome Back! Pikachu 1/1 Plush” should be a potent hit of precious nostalgia for those who recall the…
LEGO has officially unveiled its previously teased LEGO Ocarina of Time set — and it’s an absolute beauty. Clocking in at just over 1,000 pieces, this $129 diorama recreates the larger than life final battle from Ocarina of Time, featuring Link, Zelda, and Ganon at the ruins of Ganon’s Castle….
An unexpected brand collaboration was announced during today’s live Resident Evil Showcase, partnering the survival-horror franchise with luxury watch company Hamilton. Hamilton International CEO Francesca Ginocchio revealed two new products, based on the in-game watches worn by Requiem protagonists Leon Kennedy and Grace Ashcroft. “The Khaki Field Auto Chrono [for…
Today’s live Resident Evil Showcase had a pleasant surprise for collectors of official franchise merchandise. Coming this fall, protagonists Leon Kennedy and Grace Ashcroft will each have ⅙ scale figures. The Showcase narrator confirmed that they “can be displayed separately or together as a set,” with each half able to…
I feel like I’ve been saying this a lot lately, but here we go again… Prepare your wallets, people! The Pokémon Company and LEGO have just unveiled their upcoming sets, and boy oh boy, these are about to give your pocketbook a serious pounding. Announced just minutes ago, three new…
If you were a bit bored by Nintendo’s announcement of new Joy-Con 2 colors yesterday, fear not. Infamous peripheral manufacturer DBrand has announced color variant of its gamepad skins that “fixes” the issue of lackluster Joy-Con 2 colors. As part of its “colormatched” range, for $19.99 you can buy skins…
This morning on social media, Nintendo revealed some brand-new Joy-Con 2 colors that will soon be available. Coinciding with the launch of Mario Tennis Fever on February 12th, 2026, players will now be able to own Light Purple and Light Green controllers to… not match their systems? Yeah, I’m not…
As part of an effort to allow for more voice based commands in games, Nintendo has partnered with Hitachi to launch a new version of the “Ruby Spotter” voice command recognition software for developers. Previously available in cars, industrial equipment, and navigational devices, Ruby Spotter will make use of the…
In an effort to entice people to pre-order from its website, the Pokémon Center has announced that all pre-orders of Pokémon Pokopia for Nintendo Switch 2 will come with a free Ditto plush when ordered online. The life/farm simulator game, which releases on March 5th, 2026, allows players to assume…
