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…
Update: Another bonus option is available for residents of the UK. Pre-ordering Animal Crossing: New Horizons from the Nintendo Store UK will also give them a pins pack that includes Tom Nook, Isabelle and K.K. Slider. The pack costs £49.99. Animal Crossing: New Horizons is a looming and all-consuming aspect…
2020 is already off to a fantastic start when it comes to Eevee merchandise! Not only did we see the Eevee Sweet Choices collection pop up at the North American Pokémon Center this week, but we’re getting a second dose of cuteness with a few more adorable Eevee-centric products. Dubbed…
One of the most tempting sights across Japan is the stacks on stacks of plushes and prizes waiting behind lotteries and crane games. I just don’t have it in me to put my cash and skills on the line for those, but lucky for me and other Kirby fans, there’s…
January is in full swing, which means that Funko’s newest A Day with Pikachu figure will release soon! Get ready for a totally startled looking Pikachu, as the poor Electric-type can be seen scared out of its mind while on a wintry stroll in the snow. Looks like it happened…
It wouldn’t be a new Pokémon game without plenty of new merchandise. This February 1st, Mattel is keeping the money train rolling by releasing a special Pokémon Sword and Shield UNO deck in Japan. The deck features new Pokémon like Sobble and Grookey, as well as some older pocket monsters….
The North American Pokémon Center is already gearing up for the next big holiday: Valentine’s Day! Romance, sweets, gifts, lots of pink and red… Are you prepared? If you’re still pondering what to get that special someone, there are a few new options you can consider. Let’s begin with the…
Last August, Level-5 brought a Ni no Kuni movie to Japanese theaters in collaboration with OLM, Inc. and Warner Bros. The film didn’t perform well in its home region, but now it’ll be getting a second chance in the west thanks to a deal with Netflix being struck, meaning North…
There’s just over a month to go until the live-action Sonic the Hedgehog movie hits theaters across North America. If you’re hoping to show your fandom at a screening you’re in luck, as the US Sega Shop has launched a batch of merchandise based on the movie. There are T-Shirts,…
Trainers, it’s time to expand your Build-A-Bear Pokémon collections! That’s right, this New Year’s Day is bringing us a brand new plush to help kick off 2020 — and let me say this: it’s on fire. Like, really. Via Facebook, Build-A-Bear Australia has announced that Flareon is the next Pokémon…
If you just gotta have all things Labo and Pokémon, then do we have an obscure addition for you. It’s been announced that the March 2020 issue of a Japanese magazine aimed at kindergarteners will include papercraft versions of Pikachu, Eevee, and Bulbasaur as they appear in the free-to-play game…
Nintendo has finally been able to fend off the crowds long enough to restock some goods at its Nintendo Tokyo store. Animal Crossing fans are in luck, as the Stick Cookies (¥1,430) and the Marshmallows (¥1,320) are available again. These are exclusive items only available at the Tokyo location. Like…
Product provided by Dark Horse Comics. We take a look at the absolutely gorgeous Luigi’s Mansion 3 amiibo from First 4 Figures and make it even better with the power of amiibo! Order your Luigi Statue at GameStop. Download the Luigi statue amiibo logo.
