The history of the Fire Emblem franchise is one fraught with a lot of obscurity and uncertainty. With the franchise nearly being canceled entirely prior to the release of Fire Emblem: Awakening, it has been quite a winding path to get to where it is now. Despite these troubles, the…
Nintendo Switch Online is back with new icons, this time themed to Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. Celebrating the Shiny Rayquaza Tera Raid Battle event that will kick off in a few weeks, the icons are meant to get players excited for the battles ahead! In the meantime, you can enjoy…
Raid Hour (also referred to as Legendary Raid Hour) started as an experiment in March 2019. Initially called Legendary Lunch Hour, Niantic set aside an hour on Wednesdays for Pokémon GO Trainers to find 5-Star (Legendary) Raids easier by increasing the appearance rates. After further testing, Raid Hour was renamed…
The history of the Fire Emblem franchise is one fraught with a lot of obscurity and uncertainty. With the franchise nearly being canceled entirely prior to the release of Fire Emblem: Awakening, it has been quite a winding path to get to where it is now. Despite these troubles, the…
From humble beginnings to a global empire, the Pokémon franchise has gone so far over the years. Yet despite the size of the throne the series sits on today, The Pokémon Company always makes time to celebrate the steps it took to get there. The amount of merchandise available seems…
Just in time for the holiday season, Build-A-Bear has released a new Riolu plush bundle! Let’s look at what you’ll get to decorate the adorable Fighting-type. You’ll receive the Riolu plush, coming in at 16 inches tall, along with a cute Premier Ball-themed hoodie. Each Riolu also includes five different…
The Super Nintendo World-focused Nintendo Direct has officially wrapped up, and Donkey Kong fans have plenty to be excited about! Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming Donkey Kong Expansion at Super Nintendo World in Japan. When Does the Donkey Kong Expansion Open at Universal Studios Japan?…
Nintendo of America has just confirmed that it will be hosting a 10 minute-long Nintendo Direct dedicated to Super Nintendo World tomorrow, November 11th, at 5th at 2 p.m. PT | 4 p.m. CT | 5 p.m. ET. Tune in on 11/11 at 2 p.m. PT for a SUPER NINTENDO…
When assessing what makes a game truly great, replayability is often a major consideration. Those who agree often gravitate towards roguelikes, which are characterized by randomly generated levels and permadeath to make each playthrough unique. One of the most well-known entries in this genre is The Binding of Isaac, a…
It’s a good day to get excited for Legend of Zelda merchandise. Following the hype of last year’s Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Sega Co. has announced some cute little plushes and a brand-new FIGURIZM statue based on the key art from the game. Available has prizes in Japan (though…
When looking at the Nintendo Switch games with the most successful lifespans, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is the most obvious success story. This enhanced Wii U port exceeded all expectations and went on to become the best-selling game on the Switch, with support lasting even into late 2023 thanks to…
If there’s one thing Nintendo is good at, it’s making marketable designs. From Pokémon, to Mario, to Pikmin and many more, the classic cute cartoon charm of Nintendo is perfect for all sorts of merchandise. Of course, when talking about cute Nintendo franchises, Animal Crossing is likely to be the…
With the recent announcement of a Nintendo Switch Online playtest program, many have been speculating what new feature will be coming to the Switch in the not-so-distant future. The obvious guess is that Nintendo is considering adding a catalog of GameCube games to NSO, letting players relive the sixth console…
Exactly one year ago today, Analogue — a company known for creating beautiful (and expensive) recreations of classic gaming hardware like the Analogue Pocket and Super NT — teased something big for Nintendo 64 fans. At the time, not much was revealed beyond a teaser image and the promise of…
Walmart Collector Con is back! One of the highlights for this release is the Shadow the Hedgehog Collectors Edition Deluxe Figure with Wings — and it honestly looks pretty cool! The 6″ figure includes a variety of swappable pieces such as hands and the wings that will allow you to…
