In celebration of Mario’s impending 40th anniversary, Nintendo have taken the time to create three Mario-focused stop motion short films. And we do mean short — Neither are longer than a minute or so. Titled “It’s Me, Mario!” — the shorts have been released under the recently established My Mario…
Nintendo of Taiwan announced today that the eShop will open its virtual doors on September 9th, 2025, for the region. It’s hard to believe Nintendo has been selling the Switch in the region without a digital presence for this long (and Nintendo of China is even set to close its…
There’s no shortage of choices when it comes to farming sims. Whether you’re after cozy vibes and the slower pace, get a thrill out of managing your homestead efficiently, or find the idea of starting a new life that appealing, the genre is a staple for a reason. Story of…
Another year means another round of Christmas ornaments from Hallmark that don’t have anything to do with Christmas or winter. Continuing the trend of Nintendo themed ornaments from the company, the 2020 set will feature 8-bit renditions of Mario, Luigi, and Donkey Kong. Admittedly, it would be pretty amusing to…
Looking for an alternative to your run-of-the-mill Switch dock? Brook has you covered with their new Power Bay Switch Dock, which features several noteworthy details like support for multiple Bluetooth headsets, low latency, and two GameCube controller slots for Smash Ultimate aficionados. Plus, it has a snazzy GameCube-esque design. The…
Just as Animal Crossing: New Horizons is taking the world by storm, new merchandise for the popular game is making waves! Showing up on Amazon today, a brand new four-piece pin set and a three-pack of themed socks are up for pre-order. The pin designs include the ever popular…
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,…
Animal Crossing: New Horizons has taken the world by storm in a way few games have recently. This extreme popularity has led to secondhand sales of the Animal Crossing amiibo cards to jump in price to insane degrees. As reported by Nintendo Soup, Japanese sales of the cards have gone…
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…
