Over the course of the past couple years or so, the Super Mario Bros. series has seen quite a bit of change. When Charles Martinet stepped down from his role as the voice of Mario, that took many fans by surprise. That wouldn’t be the last of the well-known Mario…
Last November, we ran an op/ed speculating about the performance improvements the Nintendo Switch 2 could bring to the vast library of Switch 1 games. While some have gotten native ports or Switch 2-specific updates, it would be impossible for Nintendo and every other publisher to update all 5,987 games…
As people discovered yesterday, the newly released Nintendo Switch 2 is compatible with a variety of generic USB webcams for use with GameChat. That’s great for people who already have a webcam in their possession and don’t want to shell out for Nintendo’s official camera. What if you wanted to…
Pokémon Dolls have been a staple of Pokémon Centers for a long time, offering up familiar Pokémon in a cuter style that wouldn’t look out of place in games themselves. From Sword and Shield, three new species are getting this adorable treatment soon. We have Galarian Meowth, with…
While he has become well-known in recent years for the new compositions and remixes found in the likes of Sonic Mania and Sonic Team Racing, Tee Lopes has a long history with the video game fandom, being a major presence in the music remix scene for years. That’s only continued,…
Trainers who love collecting Re-Ment’s Pokémon sets and exploring the Galar region should prepare to catch the toy company’s latest batch of diorama figures. The new series of Pokémon-themed terrariums has taken a spotlight on Sword and Shield’s homeland as the figures being featured are the region’s three starters, Yamper,…
Previously, we reported that a new Pokémon Center would be officially opening in the city of Kanazawa, Japan this year. Now that trainers can officially enter the establishment’s doors, the store will be selling exclusive new merchandise thematically tied into its Milotic theme and local cultural elements. Some of the…
Today, on Monday, October 19th, the RockLove x Pokémon family is getting a tad bigger. Along with restocking pieces from previous releases, three Pokémon are being transformed into necklaces. Ready to belt out a sleep-inducing tune is Jigglypuff in polished rose gold, then there’s Psyduck in sterling silver trying to…
Previously, Sanei brought the Kirby Poyopoyo Cushions to the world with three familiar Dream Land friends. Of course you’d start with Kirby, and Waddle Dee and Meta Knight make perfect sense too. Now two more are on the way, though they’re from off Pop Star and a little more self…
It’s once again time for Japan’s major merchandise manufacturers to reveal their upcoming line-ups, and this year is quite the bonanza for video game fans. Good Smile is perhaps the company with the most relevant reveals, and you can even walk around a 3D in-browser showroom to check out its…
Round up your goombas and prepare for a quick kidnapping. The King of the Koopas is returning with his largest purchasable statue yet, but as goes the usual with Bowser’s appearances, there is always bound to be some trouble ahead. While Mario may not be present to spoil his fun,…
You can now pre-order Kirby Manga Mania, Vol. 1 on Amazon. Grab a small slice of strawberry cake because it is time for a quick tale. Well over a decade ago, manga book publisher Viz Media had announced plans to localize Kirby of the Stars: The Story of Dedede Who…
I could go broke at the Kirby Café. Part of that is the delicious meals and treats coming out of the kitchen daily, each with a touch of Dream Land lore added in. Where they really get you though is the merchandise, and the latest batch looks to be particularly…
There’ve been plenty of ways to celebrate the Super Mario 35th Anniversary here in the states, but the Italian plumber’s home country is really getting into it. Over in Japan a Mario Cafe & Store just opened at Universal Studios in Osaka, and in Tokyo Nintendo has partnered with the…
Start hitting those question blocks fast because you are going to need every Platinum Point you can get your hands on right now. Nintendo has recently been on a spree adding new physical rewards to the My Nintendo store rewards page. Today, the company added five new physical items centered…
