3D collectathon platformers occupy the same lane for me as comfort food or an AC/DC album. They’re reliable, and no matter how much time passes, I can always return to them and feel familiarity. Of course, the best 3D platformers that leave their mark on history end up feeling more…
Hamster Corporation has announced that the classic Namco arcade game Air Combat 22 will be heading to its Arcade Archives series for modern platforms. As the sequel to the industry defining Air Combat, Air Combat 22 expanded the gameplay by allowing players to select different aircraft to carry out their…
Limited Run Games is back with a brand-new lineup of merchandise based on a classic Sega title. To honor the 25th anniversary of Jet Set Radio, you can now get a whole slew of shirts, plushes, trading cards, and keychains to show your love for Beat and the crew. While…
While New Year’s celebrations around the world will be more subdued this year, there’s at least one cool way to celebrate with Pikachu and friends in Japan. Baskin-Robbins of Japan, where it’s known as Thirty One, will offer a new Pokémon-themed box of ice cream scoops to bring in 2021…
Lately, it seems like there is an endless supply of unique Pokémon furniture and plushes coming out of Japan. With notable entries like the Ditto bead chair and life-size Appletun plush, it’s hard to ignore the onslaught of comforting plush merchandise. While the latest offering seems slightly tamer, it’s still…
Nintendo’s plans for the big Super Mario Bros. 35th anniversary have included games, merchandise, contests, and more. While fans have been smitten with various merchandise releases (including the ever exclusive, only available at Nintendo Tokyo collections), U.S. fans can now join in on the fun thanks to Nintendo of America….
It may be impossible to get greenlighted for release due to copyright reasons, but leave it to crafty Nintendo fans to bring incredible creations to the front page of the LEGO Ideas creation program time and time again. In the past, we have seen several LEGO Ideas make the rounds…
A quick line in the recent Super Nintendo World Direct from Shigeru Miyamoto revealed that the park’s Power-Up Bands would function as amiibo. Instead of one time souvenirs, anyone visiting the Universal Studios Japan area will have a functioning Super Mario ‘figure’ that will stand out from the rest in…
Appletun is one of the best new Pokémon that Pokémon Sword and Shield gave the world. It is a living apple pie mixed with a smol dragon. Those little droopy bits? Those aren’t ears, those are eyes – amazing. It’s doing its best, and now you can savor that sweetness…
The Pokémon Company and Original Stitch have one more surprise this year. Following the release of Pokémon Bandanas and Pokémon Masks, this particular drop is a special, “free with purchase while supplies last” and utilizes patterns from the Kanto and Johto lines. Introducing, mini-pouches! Purchase a Pokémon Shirt…
If you wanna be the very best like no one ever was, you have to retain a clear vision. Eyewear company JINS has announced that they’re collaborating with The Pokémon Company to produce various franchise themed high-end glasses. JINS will have almost 50 different designs to choose from as early…
The Club Nintendo nostalgia is hitting hard today for My Nintendo members. Thanks to the newest batch of My Nintendo physical rewards, those who remember the previous program will be smiling. At long last, a physical, real desktop calendar featuring a slew of Nintendo characters has appeared (The Legend of…
As Shigeru Miyamoto guided us through today’s Super Nintendo World Direct, we were treated to the sights, sounds, and merchandise that awaits us at Universal Studios Japan. While we’ve seen some Super Nintendo World branded merchandise appear thanks to the Mario Café & Store that opened in October, today we…
Pokémon Shirts presented by Original Stitch has been busy adding new products and designs to its customizable collection – just in time for its upcoming 2nd anniversary too! Included in the recent wave of announcements was Pokémon Masks. Initially tested in Japan as a “free with purchase gift” at Pokémon…
Have you enjoyed owning any adorable plushies of sitting Pokémon in the palm of your hand trainers? Last year, The Pokémon Company continued to expand upon their Sitting Cuties lineup of soft products by adding every Johto region entry to the collection. Now in 2021, some of generation three’s fan-favorite…
