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…
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…
Who’s a good boy? In this case, it’s Yamper, the lovable Electric- type Pokémon who debuted in Sword & Shield. The Pokémon Center in Japan is exclusively bringing the sweet dog-like ‘mon to life through a plush that’s life-size. With the dimensions standing at 15″ x 8″ x 22″, this…
Are you ready for a little whimsy that you can wear? This new jewelry from the Pokémon Center is bringing a fashionable flair in the form of silver in an all-new collection dedicated to Pikachu and Eevee. Titled ‘Pikachu & Eevee Tails’, the sterling silver has been crafted into a…
Looking for some Link figurines? Medicom Toy has revealed details for three new figures of the legendary hero from The Legend of Zelda, each based on a different incarnation of the legendary hero from across the series — one from Minish Cap, one from Ocarina of Time, and one from…
Searching for a new, fresh look for spring? Well, the Pokémon Center is here to help! The online store is kicking off the week with a whole new lineup of tees sporting a nice variety of ‘mon. You’ll find Pikachu, Gyrardos, Charizard, Meowth, and many others printed across the shirts…
The 2020 spring convention circuit has had to readjust plans due to the coronavirus. Whether the decision was to cancel the event entirely or postpone it to a later date, we’ve also seen companies and artists host their own online conventions. Funko put together an online version of Emerald City…
For the fourth year in a row, the Pokémon Center’s got something really sweet up its sleeve for Easter. In previous years we saw Pikachu and Eevee receive the floral treatment with cute flower wreaths and other decor in a variety of products. Plushes, folders, cookies, keychains, stickers… They all…
Good news, Trainers! Even more Galar region plushes are on their way to the Pokémon Center stores in Japan, and some of the additions might include your new favorite ‘mon. The likes of Galarian Ponyta, Polteageist, Cramorant, and Sirfetch’d will soon be available in fluffy, snuggly form for all to…
Need some new duds for your island adventure in Animal Crossing: New Horizons? If you follow Nintendo Wire on Twitter, you may have seen a tweet or two about some Animal Crossing themed goodies for sale via BoxLunch. Now that we’re days away from the game’s release here in the…
