Birthdays can mean a lot of things for people – time with friends or family, treating yourself to something special, or just disconnecting from responsibilities. For Kirby it means cake, cake, and more cake. カービィさん、お誕生日おめでとうございます！今日はわれわれワドルディレポート隊が、カービィさんのためにケーキをご用意しました♪さぁ、カービィさん！みなさんへコメントをお願いします…って、わわわっ！？食べるのはまだ早いですよ～っ！！#カービィのハッピーバースデー pic.twitter.com/mVy2QldNbg — 星のカービィ (@Kirby_JP) April 26, 2024 Yes, April 27th marks Kirby’s 32nd birthday and…
LEGO and Animal Crossing is a match made in heaven, but there was one curious omission from the line when it launched earlier this year: K.K. Slider. How could one of the most iconic characters of modern gaming not be included alongside villagers like Julian and Bunnie? Who even are…
Earlier this morning, Spanish gaming website Vandal reported new information provided by a reputable accessory manufacturer regarding the Switch 2. According to the report, the unnamed manufacturer claims to have interacted with the new console, which was encased in an “opaque box,”. Apparently, they were unable to see the console…
About a year ago the Hobonichi Mother Project was barely stirring, with calls for manga artists followed by the announcement proper leading to a steady roll out of products and celebrations. One of the most notable was Pollyanna, a tribute book full of illustrations and memories from those eventually recruited…
Japanese luxury fashion house Samantha Thavasa is back at it again with another video game focused collab this year. Ahead of Monster Hunter Rise’s release, Capcom and the Samantha Thavasa Group have announced that they’ll be producing a variety of wallets and bags based off/inspired by some of the creatures…
Over the last few years, toy company Re-Ment has continued to work with The Pokémon Company and HAL Laboratory to bring both the Pokémon world and Dreamland to life through various blind box figure sets. While their releases may be quite some time off from now, the company has issued…
As the hunt for delicious and fashionable monsters surrounding Kamura Village kicks off this March 26th, the Capcom Cafe is preparing for the launch of Monster Hunter Rise by readying collaboration merchandise that will be exclusively sold at the establishment for a limited-time. From pens, clear files, and keychains to…
How many times will we have to shout “mama mia” before the end of the month arrives? As March 31st rapidly approaches, it seems the plumber brothers can not catch a break from their products being revoked off retail and digital shelves. Just when we all thought video game entries…
Yesterday saw one of Bowser’s Airships fly in from the horizon, but today’s Super Mario reveal from Jakks Pacific is a little more down to earth. Coming from the recently (re)released Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury, it’s a trio of feline friends ready to join your collection. …
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl will present you with a tough choice right out the gate – or out the case, as it were. Even Turtwig and Chimchar fans know that in Sinnoh there’s a little favoritism towards a proud little penguin, no doubt due to its omnipresence in…
UPDATE: Funimation has confirmed that rather than being a straight adaptation of the games, it will be a “new story that has never been told before with unique characters from the ‘Kiseki’ series.” A new game is also in development based on the anime, though it’s not confirmed if it…
Welcome to the Nintendo Wiretap! Today we’re discussing some awesome new merch: Bowser’s Airship Playset from Jakks Pacific and three new Monster Hunter Stories 2 amiibo. Check it out! Read our written articles on the topics here: New Monster Hunter Stories 2 amiibo announced Bowser’s Airship Playset announced…
The new ‘Amai Kaori’ line of merch, which is the Japanese name for the in-game Sweet Scent move, features a soft pastel art style with Fairy- and Grass-type Pokémon accompanied by Pikachu, Eevee, and Yamper, all with a literal sweet scent applied to the items themselves. The refreshingly cute line…
Update: You can now pre-order the Arle & Carbuncle Nendoroid at Play-Asia. Save 5% when using the code NINWIRE at checkout! We’ve seen the Arle & Carbuncle Nendoroid from concept to prototype to final make, and now these adventuring cuties are available to pre-order through the US Good…
Mario Day may not be until this Wednesday, but that hasn’t stopped Jakks Pacific from announcing a new playset from the mustachioed plumber’s universe. The new Super Mario Bowser’s Airship playset was announced via Twitter and it’s a surprisingly detailed recreation of its in-game inspiration. The Deluxe Bowser’s…
