3D collectathon platformers occupy the same lane for me as comfort food or an AC/DC album. They’re reliable, and no matter how much time passes, I can always return to them and feel familiarity. Of course, the best 3D platformers that leave their mark on history end up feeling more…
Hamster Corporation has announced that the classic Namco arcade game Air Combat 22 will be heading to its Arcade Archives series for modern platforms. As the sequel to the industry defining Air Combat, Air Combat 22 expanded the gameplay by allowing players to select different aircraft to carry out their…
Limited Run Games is back with a brand-new lineup of merchandise based on a classic Sega title. To honor the 25th anniversary of Jet Set Radio, you can now get a whole slew of shirts, plushes, trading cards, and keychains to show your love for Beat and the crew. While…
Do you hear that? It’s the sound of wild fluff appearing at the Japanese Pokémon Center, as the Poké-merch website has released three new Galarian plushes to collect. The newest Pokémon plushes are none other than Rillaboom, Cinderace, and Inteleon. All of these plushes are set to retail…
We’re long past the point of just using concept art and scale models to figure out what Super Nintendo World will look like, as a new aerial photograph has shown that the new theme park area is seemingly near completion at Universal Studios Japan. The update comes from an aerial…
We’re mere days away from the release of Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition, and the rollout of related media continues with My Nintendo Japan adding some very nifty physical rewards if you pony up the Platinum Points. First is a smartphone ring shaped like the Monado, which functions similarly to a…
The recent Hobonichi Mother Project — a series of tributes and products for Shigesato Itoi’s acclaimed trilogy — has revealed another set of merch, showcasing a set of Mother t-shirts (4,950 yen each) and a Mr. Saturn tote bag (680 yen) that will both go on sale June 12th in…
Over the last few months, we’ve seen a variety of game companies release free activity sheets and all sorts of digital download goodies. Square Enix released some Dragon Quest-themed freebies earlier this month, but have recently added to the site with another that any Slime fanatic will want to partake…
Earlier this month, PokémonCenter.com released a camping-inspired line dubbed “Outdoors with Pokémon.” Not everyone is a fan of camping though and some would rather relax and beat the summer heat by taking a swim. Luckily, the online retailer is bringing those HM03 dreams with a new collection, Pokémon Sunset. Currently,…
Care to show off your inner gamer within your liquor cabinet? If so, you’re in luck, as Pac-Man 40th Anniversary Sake has been revealed! Overall, there are five different sake bottles to choose from, each costing 3,000 yen, plus tax, along with another collaboration with singer Hosokawa Takashi: Pac-Man –…
Among Animal Crossing’s passionate fanbase is a desire for cutesy merchandise showing off their favorite characters. Yet, when you have a game series that has over 400 characters, it’s likely that not every animal will get the spotlight. With Animal Crossing: New Horizons adding brand new characters to the franchise,…
Sega’s online store has a new sale raring to go ahead of the upcoming holiday weekend. Looking to add some Sega-themed duds to your closet? Select shirts are now a part of a ‘Buy One, Get One 50% off’ deal. Designs from Sonic the Hedgehog, Jet Set Radio, Sega’s gaming…
Cook and Booker, a company dedicated to artists and illustrators of video game art, has also had a hand in publishing art and notebook collections. They’ve decided to join in on Bandai Namco’s announcements celebrating Pac-Man’s 40th anniversary by showing off their next big release: the official Pac-Man 40th anniversary…
There are few characters with the recognition and history Pac-Man has, with the ghost gobbler celebrating his 40th anniversary this year. First 4 Figures is among those embracing the milestone, with a new statue preview render releasing today. This 7″ Pac-Man PVC statue will render the yellow fellow in all…
Darkstalkers is one of Capcom’s most consistently featured franchises when it comes to crossovers, even when the series itself lays dormant in its grave. First 4 Figures is bringing a sultry spark of life though, as their latest tease is for the games’ lead. Morrigan Aensland, the popular succubus face…
