A store in Japan has introduced a unique approach to combatting scalpers, enforcing a mandatory quiz on customers before they can purchase Pokémon cards. A photo shared by X user Ryo Saeba (via Dexerto) showed an announcement board in a Bic Camera store in Ikebukuro, Tokyo. It demands that customers…
Capcom removed an entire chapter from Resident Evil Requiem before its release, the game’s director has revealed. In an interview with Denfaminico Gamer, Koshi Nakanishi recalled how Resident Evil 7: Biohazard had a “Chapter 2” that was scrapped during development, and stated that the exact same thing happened with Requiem….
If you’ve ever shopped for secondhand Nintendo DS games, then this story will sound very similar to you. In a post on ResetEra yesterday, user jokkir wrote that they purchased a copy of Pragmata on Nintendo Switch 2 from an Amazon Warehouse deal. Warehouse deals are when Amazon sells off…
A store in Japan has introduced a unique approach to combatting scalpers, enforcing a mandatory quiz on customers before they can purchase Pokémon cards. A photo shared by X user Ryo Saeba (via Dexerto) showed an announcement board in a Bic Camera store in Ikebukuro, Tokyo. It demands that customers…
If you’re in the market for a new Nintendo Switch 2 case and happen to be a gigantic Animal Crossing fan, you might want to check out Play-Asia. Available as part of a new range of accessories, a bunch of Animal Crossing themed items are up for pre-order that include…
Everyone loves Mario Tennis (or so I’ve been told), so it makes sense that Nintendo would want to celebrate the launch of Mario Tennis Fever with some new merch. If you’re a Club Nintendo member, you can now redeem 600 Platinum Points for a rather bright wristband that has the…
Target and The Pokémon Company have announced a new collaboration event to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Pokémon. Aptly titled “Pokémon x Target,” it will include over 100 different items in Target stores with designs featuring iconic characters from Nintendo’s long-running creature catching franchise. Gigi Guerra, vice president of creative…
New shirts based on EarthBound and Mother 3 characters have been revealed by Japanese retailer Hobonichi, which is collaborating with apparel brand Warehouse. The three shirts feature the same colorful stripy patterns worn by Earthbound protagonist Ness, as well as Mother 3’s main character Lucas and his twin brother Claus….
Update (4/10/26): The Bayonetta plushes are now up for pre-order at Play-Asia. As of the time of this writing, you can use the code NWIRE2026 at checkout to save 5% on your order. Gaming and anime merchandise retailer Iijan has revealed new Bayonetta plushes, which it says are…
A new range of clothing based on The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has been revealed by apparel retailer Uniqlo, with new T-shirts for kids and adults now available. The line features different characters from the film across a variety of colors. There are four different graphic tees adults (XS-3XL) for…
If you’re tired of Mario Party and looking for a new Mario-themed game to end your friendships, look no further as Hasbro has you covered. Monopoly: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Edition is available now from retailers such as Amazon and Walmart, priced at $24.97. The board’s purchasable properties are…
Announced roughly a month ago, The Pokémon Company and Japanese furniture company Cellutane revealed a new collection to their Pokémon furniture lineup: a giant Psyduck bean bag chair. Colored a bright yellow and adorned with everyone’s favorite confused duck’s face, the bean bag chair is absurd in all the best…
With the release of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie this past week, the festivities for the 40th anniversary of the Super Mario brand are nearly at an end. Likely as a way to capitalize on the fervor surrounding the film, both Best Buy and Target are running some deals on…
Dark Horse has revealed the next official Legend of Zelda art book, which will be based on Tears of the Kingdom. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Secrets of the Zonai will launch on October 20th, 2026, with a hard-backed cover and 472 pages. Alongside the $60…
Blaze Entertainment, the company behind the popular Evercade handheld console, has announced a new revision of its portable device. Dubbed the “Evercade Nexus,” it’s the first device in the Evercade line to feature dual analog sticks. It also sports things like a 5.89” IPS display, wireless headphone support, TATE mode,…
