With Sonic the Hedgehog 3 still a few weeks away from hitting movie theater screens across the globe, it’s obviously time for corporations to start promoting it with all kinds of nonsensical merchandise. As with the previous two live-action Sonic movies, McDonald’s has acquired exclusive rights to gimmicky toys. We’re…

When one thinks about the video games with the best music out there, a lot of times RPGs are the first to come to mind. Of course, once RPGs with good music come to mind, Final Fantasy will inevitably follow. Arguably being the face of the genre, Final Fantasy tends…

In the nearly 30 years the Pokémon franchise has existed, it has grown to become a globe-spanning empire. Beyond even the video games themselves, Pokémon has a wide array of content to enjoy. One of the most popular is the Pokémon Trading Card Game, which has been carrying along since…

With November coming to a close and December knocking on the door, that can mean only one thing. That’s right, the release of the Sonic The Hedgehog 3 movie is under a month away! As December 20th grows ever closer, promotion campaigns are getting ready to roll out and take…

Update (6/12/25): Piggyback has announced that Metroid Prime 1-3: A Visual Retrospective will instead release on October 28th, 2025. The publisher has listed retailers you can pre-order the impressive guide from on its site.   Metroid Prime 1-3: A Visual Retrospective is now set for an on-sale date of 10/28….

We’re officially less than a month away from the launch of Sonic the Hedgehog 3, and Paramount has just dropped our best look at the film yet! The latest trailer, running over two minutes long, is packed with a Chao Garden-themed restaurant, a Pokémon joke, and Shadow wielding a freaking…

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?…