With the Nintendo Switch 2 finally confirmed after all this time, the discussion of what will be on it grows stronger every day. From thoughts of new first-party titles to third-party ports, there’s a lot of potential to be had here. That latter point is particularly interesting; as exciting as…
As one can expect with a franchise that has been running as long as the Super Mario series has, the cast of characters in it has seen a wide variety of iterations over the years. From all the way back to the arcade origins of Donkey Kong and Jumpman to…
It’s been six years since developer Team Cherry announced Hollow Knight: Silksong, the hotly anticipated sequel to its 2017 classic. Originally envisioned as a bit of DLC for the first game, the scope of the game had expanded so much that Team Cherry decided to make it a standalone title….
Per color theory, every hue has a compliment that brings out the best of both. Blue and orange are two such diametrically opposed colors, and thanks to a movie that just keeps running through accolades they’re about to come together again. Enter the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards. A new…
If Mario’s Mix Roll wasn’t enough to satisfy your hunger for Super Mario inspired convenience store food, then I’ve got good news for you. Nintendo has announced that 7-Eleven locations in Japan are getting even more Mario treats and eats starting February 5th. Yoshi’s Melon Pan is a perfect match,…
An officially-licensed Apex Legends Nintendo Switch controller from PowerA has appeared on Amazon, set for release tomorrow, February 3rd. The PowerA Enhanced Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch is built like the company’s other Enhanced Wireless Controllers, but with Apex Legends colors and iconography. According to the Amazon listing,…
Plenty of lovable Pokémon have made their way to Build-A-Bear Workshop, but things are about to get a little more legendary. Mew, the elusive 151st Pokémon and the original Mythical, has just been announced as the next plush to get the Build-A-Bear treatment! Big news, Pokémon Trainers: the adorable…
Nintendo was in a very different place in the year 2015. The Wii U was floundering critically and financially while the 3DS held the line for the company. All the while, “experts” desperately called for the brand to leave the home console space altogether. Nintendo, stalwart as ever, kept on…
While dedicated Pokémon retail stores are nothing new, we don’t usually see existing convenience stores get taken over by the little monsters. Yet that’s exactly what happened with a Taiwanese 7-Eleven that has received an official makeover featuring the likes of Pikachu and Bulbasaur. The makeover, which took…
This February is a big month for Nintendo, concerning anniversaries. The Legend of Zelda will be turning the big 3-5 (like the Super Mario Bros. franchise did last year), Super Mario Bros. 35th anniversary celebration continues with the release of Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury on February 12th,…
Ash, Brock, May, and Max’s adventures in Hoenn continue in Pokémon: Advanced Challenge, which is headed to streaming service Pokémon TV this Friday. Pokémon: Advanced Challenge is the seventh season of the Pokémon anime and the second of four seasons known collectively as Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire. “In Pokémon: Advanced Challenge,…
There’s no Nintendo character that’s more at ease snoozin’ than Kirby. Setting aside that it’s canonically one of his abilities, so many pieces of merchandise have portrayed the pink puffball sound asleep. Takara Tomy is about to bring in another, and this time they’re going big. This Kirby Suyasuya…
After a quick announcement and even quicker removal, word had gone silent on Sonic the Hedgehog’s next animated adventure. Now though, Netflix has formally revealed the title of the 3D animated series as well as when we can see it. Say hello to Sonic Prime! Yes, it's true! SEGA’s…
Mirror Kirby might be seldom seen, but this popular power is set to make a comeback. A new line of goods with a unique theme has been announced, and it’s starring this Super Star copy ability. Mirror Kirby’s not alone though, as six familiar foes are also joining in for…
Galar’s full of characters, but only a handful can be called your rival. Among them is Marnie, who might look a little standoffish but manages to be a good friend throughout Pokémon Sword and Shield. Now she’s getting the figma treatment, a collectible that’s sure to be on every member…
