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…
Another day, another new physical reward from My Nintendo! This time around the service is offering up fans a cute little sticker sheet for fans of Splatoon that features Agent 8, Pearl Drone, and a little Octoling — just in time for the Side Order DLC’s release. The…
Blessed be the day! The moment we’ve all been waiting for has arrived! Nintendo has officially announced that Mother 3, the long-anticipated and often memed Game Boy Advance title, is finally making its way to Nintendo Switch Online… in Japan, that is. That’s right! The title that everyone…
Mother fans in Japan are in for a treat! Following the announcement of Mother 3’s arrival on Nintendo Switch Online in Japan (sigh), the Mother Project has unveiled an exciting lineup of all-new Mother 3 plushies to commemorate the occasion. According to the Mother Project webpage, the plushies…
A couple of weeks back, First 4 Figures announced that it would open pre-orders for its Sheikah Slate statue on February 20th, 2024. The day has arrived and just as promised, pre-orders are open for a standard and exclusive edition of the statue. As predicted, either version will set you…
The Pokémon Center has revealed four new plushies, all destined to pull at your heartstrings! The new line, named Sweet Support, are all two-in-one featuring a Pokémon and the baby Pokémon in their evolution line. Who’s included Sweet Support plush collection? Each plushie has the evolved version comforting…
All the way back in August of 1994, the now cult classic title Earthbound was first released in Japan; despite the game turning 30 this year, the game’s fanbase is still as dedicated as ever. The higher-ups at Nintendo are well aware of this passion too, and as such have…
With how ubiquitous Pokémon has become over the years, it’s hard to remember a time when the brand wasn’t the biggest thing ever created. Back in late 1998, Pokémon Red and Blue was released in the United States and was initially met with skepticism. Famously, TIME Magazine featured the franchise…
Fans of fast-food hamburgers and floating pink balls of puff, you may want to sit down for this one. McDonald’s in Japan has announced that Kirby toys are coming soon to Happy Meal boxes everywhere in the region. And best of all, these aren’t just cheap plastic toys we’re talking…
Update: First4Figures has uploaded three new pictures showing a non-shadow view of the statue. Pre-orders will go live on February 20th. SHEIKAH SLATE PREORDERS OPEN IN 6 DAYS! The Legend of Zelda™: Breath of the Wild – Sheikah Slate statue is a life-size, high-quality, resin collectible. Get $10 off: https://t.co/9eL0WoAUaj…
This past weekend, the Good Smile Company announced some brand-new Figma figures that will be available soon. Based on some classic Nintendo titles, fans will soon be able to get their hands on a Tears of the Kingdom-inspired Zelda and a trio of of Kirby figures from Kirby and the…
With Valentine’s Day only two days away, people around the world are looking for ways to show their appreciation for their special someone. If your special someone happens to be a big-time Nintendo fan, then fear not! Nintendo has released a handful of Valentine’s Day cards themed around Princess Peach:…
It’s that time of year again! Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and whether you’re searching for the perfect gift for a loved one or simply want to treat yourself, we’ve curated a collection of our favorite Valentine’s Day gifts with a delightful Nintendo twist! Note – Nintendo Wire…
