What better time than a Thursday evening to get some surprise Nintendo news? Nintendo has just shadow-dropped the Game Boy’s Donkey Kong Land on the Nintendo Switch Online service. Grab a vine and join the thrills in the Land of Kong. Donkey Kong Land is now available to play…
The games that started it all are finally making their way to Nintendo Switch. RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic, a port of RollerCoaster Tycoon 1 and 2, will be released on December 5th, courtesy of Atari. Tycoon Classic combines elements of both games, allowing players to build to their heart’s content. The…
Well folks, the time is here! Black Friday has arrived… on Thursday, naturally. Down below you’ll find Nintendo Wire’s list of fantastic deals on a variety of items all related to gaming in one way or another, ones that we’ve specially handpicked just for you this holiday season! Make sure…
Update (2/3/21): To no one’s surprise, the Animal Crossing collab collection sold out incredibly fast online. Don’t fret though, as ColourPop has announced that a restock will be provided very soon, on February 18th. Make sure to mark your calendars and set reminders — you can expect this refresh of…
The physical rewards keep coming! A brand new reward for Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity has been added to the My Nintendo site. This time, it’s an acrylic panel of the game’s key art. The panel is 5 x 7 inches and 1/8 inch thick. To get this…
Are you a fan of theatrical performances and Pokémon? Bandai Spirits’ next Pokémon-themed lottery collection combines these two worlds, bringing Galarian Ponyta and Pikachu to the center stage. While this new lineup of products from The Pokémon Company and Bandai Spirits is not currently available for purchase, customers in Japan…
Mother merch just won’t stop coming, though this latest piece is an interesting surprise. Recently, Hobonichi has had a little pop-up shop at the Shibuya PARCO building (home of the Nintendo Tokyo store) and has been selling exclusive goods. One of these was so popular, it’s finding its way to…
While it’s still something of an odd-duck in the Final Fantasy franchise, the Crystal Chronicles series still carries the torch of having fantastic tunes. Square Enix knows it, and is planning on releasing a piano arrangement album in Japan on April 7th, 2021. The “Piano Collections – Final Fantasy Crystal…
What better way is there to eat some homemade poffins than with an appropriate tea set? Starting Saturday, February 6th, Pokémon Trainers across Japan will get their first taste at the company’s latest catalog of items dubbed the “Mysterious Tea Party.” From plates and mask holders to soft high-quality plushies…
The collecting continues! Just days after we reported that Nintendo NY shared they have the brand new Super Mario Bros. 35th Anniversary Collection pin sets, the store’s social media accounts have announced today that they have four more sets in stock. This time we’re treated to the first look at…
UPDATE (Monday, January 25th, 2021): Pre-orders for the figure are now being accepted on PokémonCenter.com! Expected to ship in September 2021, you can secure a pre-order while supplies last for $129.99 plus applicable taxes. If you find yourself with a massive love of N and Zorua from Pokémon and $140 to…
The Kirby Café comes up a lot here, though if you’re unfamiliar there’s one interesting aspect of its layout. The Café itself and its matching merchandise store have been on separate floors of the Tokyo Solomachi retail complex, found at Tokyo Skytree. Close enough to visit both for sure, but…
Last week saw the return of Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game to digital storefronts on multiple consoles. The once lost game (now as its Complete Edition) has plenty to praise, but as noted in our review there’s just something about that soundtrack. Composed and performed by Anamanaguchi, the…
Funko’s announcement extravaganza branded as Funko Fair has kicked off this week. The nine-day, product reveal event is officially announcing a variety of Funko products that were leaked last year, including a particular group of Pokémon Funko POP!s. Here’s our first look at the Pikachu (Attack Stance), Meowth, Psyduck, and…
UPDATE (Friday, January 22nd, 2021): The soundtrack is now available to pre-order (for $34.99) on Square Enix’s online store for North America. Square Enix has announced that the soundtrack for the vibrantly colorful and wonderfully trippy 3D platformer from the minds of Sonic creators Yuji Naka and Naoto Oshima, Balan…
