When Street Fighter 6 released for Nintendo Switch 2 on the console’s launch, it came with some new features exclusive to the Nintendo port. The most obvious feature was amiibo support, including Street Fighter character figurines and a brand-new set of cards specific to SF6. With DLC characters still coming…
When the Switch 2 was announced, a number of industry pundits were concerned that Nintendo had played things too safe. In the past, Nintendo has taken wild swings with its hardware and done outlandish things like include motion controls or force people to play with a tablet. The Nintendo Switch,…
Nintendo of Japan has just revealed one of what will surely be multiple announcements leading up to Mario’s 40th anniversary in September. My Mario, a new child-focused product line of merchandise and engagement experiences, is launching on Tuesday, August 26th in Japan. You can view the My Mario…
The Mother (Earthbound) series is well known for many things, whether it be the cute, instantly identifiable artstyle, the poignant moments, or anything in-between. The music in particular has stuck with fans for decades, and now there’s an easy way to listen to some re-arranged tunes from the series’ original…
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…
