The Nintendo Switch 2 has officially been unveiled. Nintendo confirmed it comes with 256GB of internal storage, which is eight times more than the original Switch. But here’s the thing: games have never been bigger. AAA titles like Cyberpunk 2077 clock in at a massive 64 gigs. If you’re anything…
No sooner did Nintendo confirm that the Switch 2 utilizies DLSS and will support ray-tracing that Nvidia has now given us a breakdown of the CPU and GPU the console will contain. While there aren’t raw numbers to compare against Nintendo’s rivals, we do know that not only are DLSS…
During yesterday’s Switch 2 Direct, Nintendo spent a surprisingly decent chunk of time describing GameChat, a new system feature that is basically like all of the social features Microsoft introduced to the Xbox 360 20 years ago. It’s charming how old-school Nintendo can be sometimes, but one thing that wasn’t…
Days after being announced on Funko’s official social media pages, New York Comic-Con’s Flocked Growlithe and Angry (or Grumpy, if you prefer) Pikachu Funko POP! figures have retailers to call home. Dropping during Funko’s Virtual Convention for NYCC next month, fan account PokéPOP is reporting the following thanks to their…
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Face masks and other kinds of coverings have become a much more common sight in the west due to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. In Japan and other Asian countries though, there was nothing odd about seeing them in public settings for health related reasons. That prevalence leads to profitability, as…
There’s no shortage of Mario merchandise, but if you wanted to commemorate today’s release of Super Mario 3D All-Stars then Nintendo Tokyo’s got just the thing. A new collection of goods for classics compilation has arrived, celebrating Super Mario 64, Super Mario Sunshine, and Super Mario Galaxy. …
On September 15th, Square Enix released campaign information for their limited merchandise for Tokyo Game Show 2020 Online. The merchandise will be available from September 24th to September 27th. Customers who purchase music products or other goods at the Square Enix e-store for 5,000 yen or more during the campaign…
Last year, Nintendo fans were treated to Microsoft’s once exclusive game, Ori and the Blind Forest. In honor of the series’ 5th anniversary, Microsoft has brought the ethereal spirit’s latest adventure to the Nintendo Switch. That’s not all, as, in true Nintendo fashion, Ori and the Will of the Wisps…
If you’re an avid Pokémon trainer, you’ll know the hassle of carrying lots of junk around; you need power banks on hand for your phone while on a Pokémon Go hunt, your Poké Ball Plus to grind your legendaries to the next level, and of course, your Nintendo Switch for…
Undertale turned five years old earlier this week, so the merch gods at Fangamer have rolled out a new slate of goodies to celebrate! The often out-of-stock Series 1 Figures are available for pre-order, as well as a batch of new items fresher than a cinnamon butterscotch pie. You can…
Last night saw fans come together to revisit a game that has made more of an impact in five years than some will ever even dream of. Undertale, more specifically its music, has a way of getting stuck in your head. If you’re ever in the mood to revisit those…
This week, Funko’s social media channels have been revealing New York Comic-Con 2020 exclusive after exclusive. Since the convention is canceled, Funko will be holding a Virtual Con in its place instead. Similar to previous Virtual Cons, you can expect live streaming events and limited releases. Joining the massive 2020…
It’s another limited-time opportunity for Trainers to get their legs potentially back on four wheels. Earlier this year during late February, the Pokémon Company and high-end cruiser manufacturer Bear Walker collaborated to release premium wood-carved skateboards exclusively available at the Pokémon Center’s online store. These 29” skateboards priced at $249.99…
Tokyo Game Show may be heading online this year, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still get your merch fix. Once again Kirby is getting some exclusive goods, this time focused on Kirby Super Star, but he’s not coming alone. After his stop at Arby’s, Cuphead is ready to hightail…
