Pokémon Center locations can be found all across Japan, though for the foreseeable future some of these will be closed until further notice. This coincides with a declared state of emergency in Japan, which sees Tokyo and its surrounding prefectures issuing stay at home guidelines and the closure of non-essential…

In response to the continued spread of COVID-19, Japan has now declared a state of emergency and issued stay at home guidelines for its more densely populated and affected prefectures, similar to those seen in the US and some other countries. This also means the temporary closure of non-essential businesses,…

Without much fanfare this morning, Uniqlo’s UK division added some new Super Mario themed clothing to its online store. Once you get past the thumbnails, all listings are part of a bigger collection — Super Mario 35th Anniversary UT collection. Currently, only men’s size graphic tees and kid’s size tees…

Are you a fan of everybody’s favorite strategy RPG/marriage simulator series and board games? Then Brother Ming Games has you covered with Anna’s Roundtable, a fanmade Fire Emblem Board Game featuring all the tactical tumult you love: now in tabletop form. The core gameplay is described as follows: At it’s…

Fashion may be the last thing on your mind right now, but the Levi’s x SUPER MARIO collection is now available in Japan! That means you can find Mario and friends on numerous streetwear and accessories. In this limited edition clothing line you’ll find polo shirts, hoodies, denim jackets, tote…

The long-running Super Mario comic series, penned by Yukio Sawada, is finally entering a warp pipe to North America! Published in CoroCoro Magazine since 1991, the mustachio plumber has been reliving his video game adventures with a hefty dose of humor and habits of breaking the fourth wall. With 55…

Due to today’s current events, ways to celebrate graduations have gotten creative — like hosting a digital ceremony in Minecraft, planning a party for a future date when restrictions are lifted, and more. What doesn’t have to change too much is giving the new graduates some gifts. Know a Pokémon…

Hopefully you’ve been utilizing this unfortunate situation to catch up on your backlog of video games. If your gaming appetite has started to wane, though, a new Pokémon comic might just be the palate cleanser you need: Legendary has revealed a Pokémon Detective Pikachu graphic novel.   This 112-page comic…

Next month, Pokémon Centers in Japan are not just exploring Easter, but the Galar region itself! A new collection of Pokémon goodies, dubbed Pokémon Galar Journey, features Pokémon Sword & Shield’s starters alongside a few friendly faces.  Keychains, stationery goods, towels, socks, and plushies make up the product line. While…

In my experience, someone turning 28 has never been all that significant, falling squarely in the range of “just another birthday.” Such handwaving won’t do for a cutie like Kirby though, who’s set to reach that age in just one month’s time on April 27th. To celebrate, both Kirby Café…