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…
It’s a good day to be a Kingdom Hearts fan! Earlier, we reported on a new trailer and release date reveal for the latest entry in the series, Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory — and quickly followed that up with the reveal of the game’s box art and title music….
The latest Pokémon TCG expansion, Sword & Shield — Darkness Ablaze, is now available, and to celebrate Pokémon has revealed some info and inspiration behind the artwork of its latest trading card release. One of the first things you’ll notice about Darkness Ablaze is the inclusion of four new Pokémon:…
To the Poké-fans and collector’s out there, take note — there’s two new sets of Pokémon Scale World figures releasing soon in Japan, each featuring a different Galarian gym leader and one of their iconic fighters. The first set features Bea and Hitmontop, while the second contains Allister, Cursola, and…
An ocelot never lets his prey escape and neither should you let Fangamer’s latest Metal Gear Solid and Perfect Dark merchandise fly right off your radar. The newest lineup of gear from both Konami’s famous tactical espionage operations franchise and Rare’s revolutionary Nintendo 64 first-person shooter brings fan-favorite characters to…
It has been a busy day for Dark Horse Comics! In addition to the announcement of Mike Mignola: The Quarantine Sketchbook, they’ve also given IGN an exclusive preview of next year’s Cuphead graphic novel. Behold Cuphead Vol. 2: Cartoon Chronicles & Calamities and the comic “Mugman in Building Blast Off!”…
Earlier this year, when COVID-19’s arrival in the United States issued the first round of quarantine orders, many found a way to escape the pandemic. Even if it was just for one hour or two (or all day), you may have been playing Animal Crossing: New Horizons, binge-watching a show…
Say fuzzy pickles! EarthBound, or more widely known outside of America as the Mother series, is once again returning to the hands of Hobonichi Techo customers in 2021. For those unaware, the Japanese planner company produces several notebooks and planners along with occasionally other goodies intended for year-round usage. Mother…
Do you like food and Pokémon? Of course you do! So, what better way to celebrate your love for both with some new cafe-themed Pokémon items that are based around Pokémon Café Mix? This new wave of merchandise features plushes (of course) and place mats, and is set for release…
Do you like surprises? Are you a fan of all things stuffed? Is Pokémon your jam? Well, if you answered yes to any of these questions, the Japanese Pokémon Center has a new mystery offering for you: a big box of 10 different Pokémon Fit plushies. The plushies included are…
A new collection of Splatoon “INK YOU UP” merchandise is now available from both Nintendo Tokyo and the My Nintendo Store. The new items available in the collection include a clear backpack, flat pouch, multi pouch, sandals, sun visor, baseball cap, bottle, towel, coin case, t-shirts, gacha belt, petit squid…
For any Trainers who have enjoyed battling it out with their favorite characters for the last year in Pokémon Masters, a new line of merchandise based on the mobile title will be hitting Japanese Pokémon Centers and Cafés at the end of this month. To commemorate the first anniversary of…
Various amiibo from multiple The Legend of Zelda series (Breath of the Wild, 30th Anniversary, Link’s Awakening, Twilight Princess, and a general “The Legend of Zelda” collection) have been out of stock for months. Same for Link, Zelda, and Gannondorf’s appearances in the Super Smash Bros. line. While we’ve seen…
