Yesterday afternoon we witnessed a devastating loss to the video games industry. In another round of layoffs that seems to happen every week, WB Games announced it would be closing three studios. These were Player First Games (Multiversus), WB San Diego (which had not yet announced its game), and Monolith…
Raid Hour (also referred to as Legendary Raid Hour) started as an experiment in March 2019. Initially called Legendary Lunch Hour, Niantic set aside an hour on Wednesdays for Pokémon GO Trainers to find 5-Star (Legendary) Raids easier by increasing the appearance rates. After further testing, Raid Hour was renamed…
It’s very bizarre to hear executives from Microsoft talking about the Nintendo Switch 2, but ever since the company’s pivot to multi-platform development took hold, we’ve been hearing more and more from Team Green about games on other platforms. During the Official Xbox Podcast yesterday, Xbox Games Studio head Craig…
We all know and love the Kirby Café, but it may have to step up on the baking front based on these new Re-Ment figures. The latest set of eight collectible boxes is all wrapped up with a delicious theme, that being Kirby’s very own Bakery Cafe. Most…
Despite Universal Studios Japan issuing another delay for Super Nintendo World last week, the theme park is prepping for its inevitable grand opening. Today, plenty of theme park enthusiasts took to social media reporting that a “technical rehearsal” was being held for the new area as well as the Universal…
Kirby comes up plenty, but one aspect of the galactic hero that doesn’t always get emphasized is how soft he can be. Plushes are one thing — now take a look at this upcoming collaboration with Japanese brand ITS’DEMO. One look at these springtime selections will remind you that just…
Mama Mia! Nintendo of America has given us a fresh look at the latest LEGO Super Mario Adventure Set! You can order series 2 of all the LEGO Super Mario sets right here.
With the Hoenn region joining the massive pattern library of Pokémon Shirts presented by Original Stitch next month, there’s a particular trio cutting ahead in line and wanting to celebrate the Pokémon franchise’s 25th anniversary! The Galar region’s starter trio – Grookey, Scorbunny, and Sobble – have been added to…
It’s almost that time of year again for Japanese merchandise manufacturers to reveal their latest toys and collectibles at Wonder Festival. The Winter 2021 event was scheduled to go ahead in-person this February, but due to the recent state of emergency being declared across Japan, it was cancelled earlier this…
Ahead of Monster Hunter Rise’s release, Capcom is releasing more details about various pre-order bonuses and store campaigns celebrating the series. Recently, Capcom Japan shared its digital download card bonuses at convenience stores 7-11 and Lawson. Yet, there’s something extra special happening at 7-11 stores across Japan, and it includes…
Before Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury arrives, everyone’s favorite plumber is making a quick stop at Japanese 7-11 stores. Guy’s gotta eat, right? Thankfully a new snack will be sold across the country that aims to capture the essence of Nintendo’s main man — introducing Mario’s Mix Roll!…
RPGs are often so rich as to be like fine dining experiences, and Square Enix is feeding into that previously unheard analogy in a big way — if you order Bravely Default II from Best Buy, you’ll get a snazzy coaster and placemat to go with it, in case you…
After releasing collab sets featuring Disney and Sailor Moon, ColourPop is starting the year with some help from Nook Inc. The cosmetics company based in California has announced today the ColourPop x Animal Crossing collection! We’re ready for an island adventure 🌴 #ColourPopxAnimalCrossing available on 01/28 at 10am pst…
It seemed as though the west was getting the short end of the stick when it came to pre-order bonuses for Mario’s latest outing on Switch. Earlier this week, Korean retailers revealed a stunning SteelBook, while Western retailers remained silent. Thankfully, Gamestop has now revealed their offerings, and while it’s…
Nintendo is busying restocking the Nintendo Store rewards section on the My Nintendo site! While leftovers of the Mario ornament and Holiday cards set have returned, there are two “new” additions to spend Platinum Points on. What was thought to be exclusive to Japan last year, the Super Smash Bros….
