I can’t believe I’m about to type this sentence, but Speedo has teamed up with Kirby to create a line of merchandise that fans can buy and wear. Yes, you can now buy and wear a Kirby Speedo swimsuit to the gym if you want everyone to stare at you…
Yesterday during a shareholder meeting, EA shareholders voted in favor of a company takeover by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund. Set to sell to the tune of $55 billion, the deal will now need government approval before it becomes official. Sadly, it seems that approval is a matter of when,…
Rumored over the weekend, it seems that GameStop is ready to confirm that Nintendo has pulled the plug on its Mario Kart World Switch 2 bundle SKU. Announced as a limited time offer before the console’s launch, the bundle was sticking around a lot longer than most people anticipated. If…
Nintendo fans have been dying for a new hardware release, and Nintendo finally delivered… sort of. Earlier this morning, Nintendo announced Alarmo, an all-new alarm clock available for purchase in early access for Nintendo Switch Online members right now. According to Nintendo, Alarmo is an interactive alarm clock…
When most people think about Pokémon, they’re likely picturing one of two things: something big and impressive like Charizard, or something small and cute like Pikachu. While of course Pokémon come in all shapes and sizes, most fall into one of these two categories. Porygon is a fan-favorite that certainly…
You can now pre-order the Tears of the Kingdom Zelda figma at Play-Asia. And remember, you’ll save 5% with the code NWIRE24 at checkout! For those who are avid collectors of merchandise, odds are pretty likely that you own or at least have heard of figmas before. These…
Build-A-Bear and Pokémon has to be one of my favorite collaborations of all time! Over the past few years, we’ve seen more than a dozen Pokémon take the spotlight, and today, a new Kanto representative has joined the lineup! Cubone, arguably the saddest Pokémon of all time, has officially arrived! …
Update: Lego Super Mario & Yoshi is officially available right now! Orders are live right now at Amazon. There are few simpler pleasures in life than a classic 2D Mario experience. Whether you’re a casual fan of gaming or a committed Nintendo enthusiast, odds are you’ve got…
Ask a committed Kirby fan where they would go if they could go anywhere, and odds are you might just hear mention of the Kirby Café. This one-of-a-kind restaurant is admired by many for their adorable Kirby-centric dishes, wholesome atmosphere, and even a unique soundtrack. As amazing as the Kirby…
It’s time to venture to the crossroads, as Good Smile is bringing us all another fantastic figure. This time, Hades II Melinoë is getting the Nendoroid treatment. We saw the a peek of it back at the Anime Expo back in July this year, but now that the figure is…
There are many reasons to celebrate what Nintendo is doing in the gaming industry from both a creative and hardware perspective (especially when it comes to pricing), and the best place to do so right now is at the Nintendo Museum in Kyoto, Japan. The museum is an entire building…
The Nintendo Museum officially opens to the public on October 2nd, but fortunate journalists and influencers have already traveled to Kyoto for an exclusive sneak peek ahead of the grand opening. While much of the Museum was featured in the recent Nintendo Museum Direct, the gift shop remained under wraps—until…
For some reason, Japan always seems to get the best Nintendo Switch cases and covers. While we occasionally get nice ones here, it feels like almost every week, stunning new cases are released in Japan that blow what’s available in the US out of the water! Fortunately, hundreds of officially…
It’s that time of year again—leaves are changing, temperatures are dropping, and Nintendo of America has unveiled a new Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Nintendo Switch bundle for the holiday season! But this year, there’s even more to celebrate, as Nintendo is offering not one, but two bundles for new Switch…
Funko Fusion, the latest pop culture mashup featuring everyone’s favorite vinyl collectibles, Funko Pop, has finally arrived! Well, sort of. While the game launched today on PC, PS5, and Xbox, Nintendo Switch owners will have to wait until December for the digital release. A physical edition is also set to…
