The team behind upcoming Switch 2 platformer Donkey Kong Bananza has explained its decision to make its hero’s sidekick Pauline 13 years old – when the character has mostly been portrayed as an adult woman in previous games. In an interview with IGN, Director Kazuya Takahashi wanted to present the…
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 is currently available via “early access” on all platforms and while we’ll have a review for the Nintendo Switch 2 version soon, it seems that direct comparison with the Switch 1 iteration offers some noticeable improvements over the last-gen outing. It should be pretty obvious…
This morning, The Pokémon Company International has announced that the upcoming “Mega Evolution” expansion set for the Pokémon Trading Card Game will be launching on September 26th, 2025, at select retail outlets. The first expansion for the Mega Evolution series, these new cards will see the return of Mega Evolved…
Initially planned to be released on Free Comic Book Day followed by a summer convention season filled with cover variants, Udon Entertainment’s Street Fighter #100 is finally here. Part of a modified “Free Comic Book Day” summer series, the fight between Ryu and Chun-Li finally hit comic store shelves on…
It seems like we’ve been reporting on a lot of new merch for Pokémon the past few weeks! From figures to plushies, there’s been a steady stream of new memorabilia for everyone’s favorite pocket monsters. While most of the new merch has been Japan exclusive, it’s finally time for North…
Video game accessory company 8BitDo, famously known for its retro-themed modernized controllers, has a new arcade stick joining the fray this fall. Intended for fighting games, the latest wireless Bluetooth fight pad comes with a traditional dynamic layout featuring a cabinet joystick and eight face buttons. The “ultra-moddable” controller, as…
You can also pre-order the Digimon Adventure: Hatsune Miku Kigurumi Agumon Ver. Nendoroid for $46.99 at Play-Asia. Save 5% when using the code NINWIRE at checkout. Hatsune Miku’s worn more outfits than anyone could possibly remember at this point, but I have a feeling this latest one is going to…
The vast and gorgeous world of the Pokémon Trading Card Game is looking to brighten up the battle scene soon! A new expansion, Sword & Shield—Vivid Voltage, will be bringing more Pokémon in V, VMAX, and Gigantamax forms, as well as introducing the brand new “Amazing Pokémon” classification. Here are…
Back when Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum ‘n’ Fun! launched on Nintendo Switch I had a lot of fun with it, but something was definitely missing from the equation. Having played a lot of Taiko in arcades, it’s just not the same without the drum itself. Thankfully, Bandai Namco knows what’s…
Every year a new batch of goods and merchandise comes to Pokémon Centers, full of fun and frights and fancy costumes. For this year’s, the threads are taking inspiration from the newest corner of the World of Pokémon, putting Pokemon new and old alike in costumes themed to the Galar…
Nintendo has entered another partnership Lunchables, once again offering U.S.-based buyers of the snack-based brand to participate in a competition. This time, 750 Nintendo Switch consoles are up for grabs! From September 1st until December 31st, Lunchables packaging will feature characters and artwork from various Nintendo games, including Animal Crossing:…
Some games work their way into your memory and others into your reflexes, but EarthBound has a habit of sticking with your heart. Could be its odd fascination with Americana or the superb localization, or all the little moments along the way that build up to a cosmic-nightmare finale. Whatever…
Netflix’s genre-focused Twitter account, NX, announced a new live-action television series based on Resident Evil today. According to the tweets, the series will be eight 1-hour episodes. The announcement contained an image of a script of the first episode, titled “Welcome to New Raccoon City”. The text says “When the…
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:…
