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…
Earlier this year, Nintendo surprised everyone by bringing physical rewards on My Nintendo back to the West. The Big N has been adding new rewards frequently since then, releasing goodies themed after Splatoon 2, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, Mario Kart Circuit, and more. It appears that they’re not yet…
Independent studios have been on the rise with collaborations, but Wholesome Games is about to take their talents to the physical realm. Slice of Life: Songs From Wholesome Games is a new vinyl collaboration from the titular event and Black Screen Records. The disc will contain a mix of songs…
Ever since the goddess Amaterasu made her way to the First 4 Figures lineup in resin statue form two years ago, Okami fans have clamored for more high-quality works from the figure company. Rather than focusing on the original console title again, the next Okami lineup piece will come from…
They may be able to throw every Trainer off with their legitimacy, but this item has no fakes. Polteageist and Sinistea will be hitting the Pokémon Café and its Pikachu Sweets dessert component in Japan this Saturday, December 5th. The two will appropriately take the form of a teapot and…
It may not be intended for capturing any real creatures, but this will make one neat display piece for your home. The Wand Company is teaming up with The Pokémon Company to release a high-quality electronic die-cast Poké Ball replica next year. The Poké Ball replica will have a dedicated…
It’s been a long time coming but Super Nintendo World is almost here at Universal Studios Japan. The theme park, which as of right now is heavily themed to Super Mario, is scheduled to open at the Osaka location on February 4th, 2021. The news comes alongside several new photos…
Following last week’s bandana release, Original Stitch and The Pokémon Company have added a new product that fans can customize. Now you can purchase face masks! Initially offered as free with purchase gift at Pokémon Center locations in Japan earlier this year, Original Stitch has now made it available full-time….
2021 marks 25 years since Pocket Monsters Red & Green first launched in Japan on February 27, 1996, and it looks like the Pokémon Company International is gearing up to celebrate. Things kicked off today with the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade, with a banner unfurling of the logo for…
Have you ever wanted to take a nap with a large Pikachu or Gengar plushie? Any trainer who is a fan of the franchise’s yellow-mouse mascot or the Kanto’s most iconic Ghost-type Pokemon can finally achieve their dream! Tomy Arts is supersizing their official Pokémon sleeping Pikachu and Gengar relaxing…
Kirby and friends are no stranger to Kiddy Land stores in Japan, the chain once having once brought plenty of Waddle Dee into our lives. Now one of these locations is doing something a little different and high-concept, by setting up a pop up grocery store of sorts all themed…
Super Groupies has long awarded fans of Japanese anime and games ways to get merch based-on beloved franchises. Now, you’ll have a chance to suit-up, if you will, like Solid Snake and bring your Metal Gear Solid fandom wherever you go with its new Metal Gear collaboration. Overall, the collection…
Back in May of this year, we reported on Capcom gearing up for Mega Man Battle Network’s 20th anniversary in 2021 with a call to potential licensing partners for merchandise deals featuring the .EXE version of the blue bomber. Back then it was just in Japan, but an update to…
